David Oates, APR

Current

President at Stalwart Communications

Past

Director of Marketing at Financial Profiles, Inc.
Manager, Strategy and Planning at ContentOne
Senior Media Relations Manager at McQuerterGroup (Sole Proprietorship)

Public Affairs Officer at US Navy - USS John C. Stennis
Public Affairs Officer at U.S. Department of Defense - U.S. Support Group, Haiti
U.S. Navy Officer at U.S. Navy

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Education

San Diego State University-California State University
University of Maryland College Park

Recommended

22 people have recommended David

Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Marketing and Advertising

Websites

David Oates, APR’s Summary

A public relations and marketing executive focused in high-technology, retail, financial services and defense industries with 15 years of award-winning results accomplishment built through diverse set of positions that centered in developing and refining ROI-based systems, programs and processes.

Recently named to San Diego Metropolitan Magazine's "40 Under 40" List.

David Oates, APR’s Specialties:

Market Strategy
Direct/Interactive Marketing
Lead Generation
Public Relations
Advertising
Brand Development/Messaging
Event Coordination/Facilitation

David Oates, APR’s Experience

President

Stalwart Communications

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)

November 2006 — Present (3 years 1 month)

Launched Marketing and PR agency on the Pay-on-Performance model for corporate, government and non-profit organizations
Director of Marketing

Financial Profiles, Inc.

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)

September 2004 — November 2006 (2 years 3 months)

Brought on board to revamp marketing strategy, overhaul online and print branding and create quantifiable measures of effectiveness. The position originally reported to VP of Product Management, but elevated department status to Executive Team level by mid 2005. Supervise four-member staff in all marketing-related strategies and programs. Managed high, six-figure annual budget, tied to a percentage of revenue.
Manager, Strategy and Planning

ContentOne

(Public Relations and Communications industry)

July 2002 — August 2004 (2 years 2 months)

PR/Marketing strategist for agency’s software clients serving supply chain, security, business process management and Internet industries.. Versed in go-to-market strategy, corporate/product messaging, competitive analysis and industry analysts/media relations.
Senior Media Relations Manager
McQuerterGroup (Sole Proprietorship)

(Sole Proprietorship; 11-50 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

September 2000 — June 2002 (1 year 10 months)

Responsible for all business and business tech media relations for wireless, Bluetooth, semiconductor and B2B software clients.
Public Affairs Officer

US Navy - USS John C. Stennis

(Government Agency; 5001-10,000 employees; Military industry)

August 1998 — August 2000 (2 years 1 month)

Public Relations specialist with team of 8 for 7,500-member battle group. Comprised of internal/employee communications as well as media, government, international and community relations. Reported to senior flag officers. Tour culminated more than nine years of Navy management experience in operations and marketing communications.
Public Affairs Officer

U.S. Department of Defense - U.S. Support Group, Haiti

(Government Agency; 501-1000 employees; Military industry)

September 1997 — March 1998 (7 months)

Managed all public affairs initiatives and policies for 500-member medical and civil engineer humanitarian task force. Developed and implemented internal media relations; community and international outreach programs; and proactive media relations increasing awareness of unit mission to U. S. and international markets.
U.S. Navy Officer

U.S. Navy

(Government Agency; 201-500 employees; Military industry)

May 1991 — September 1997 (6 years 5 months)

Division officer on ship and shore-based installations. Managed teams between 10 and 20 people as well as multi-billion dollar combat and engineering equipment in operational environments. Consistently ranked in the top 10 percent of peers for leadership and technical acumen.

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David Oates, APR’s Websites:

David Oates, APR’s Groups:

- Member, San Diego Venture Group, Marketing Committee
- Member, Public Relations Society of America, San Diego Chapter
- Member, Rotary Club of San Diego, Downtown, MIT Enterprise Forum