Doc Kane

Current

• President at Roscommon

Past

• Major Account Manager at Yale Equipment & Services, LLC.
• Returns and Crisis Communications Support at Target Corporation
• Student Services Coordinator at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

• Alternative Music Station Programmer-Consultant at NetRadio.com
• Academic Advisor at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
• LAN II Support/Technical Analyst at US Bank
• Director of Secondary Rock and Alternative Promotion-Account Manager at Midwest Music Alliance
• Promotions Director/Specialty Show Programmer at WTAO Radio
• Advertising Director at Midwest Internet
• Campus Representative at Virgin Records
• Promotions Intern at Soundcore Music
• Customer Service/Shift Worker at M&M Mars, Inc.

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Education

• Robert Shemin Real Estate
• Chicago Mandarin Chinese Center
• University of Chicago

• The Trump Institute
• University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
• Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
• Phillipsburg High School
• Phillipsburg Catholic High School

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Doc Kane’s Summary

Roscommon's team of professional writers possess decades of experience in a variety of fields including finance, IT, HR benefits, direct mail, pharma, biotech and FMCG. Whether you're in a crunch and need an extra writer to meet deadlines, or have an ongoing need, we can help with your internal messaging and customer-facing marketing communications goals. When you need a writer with a particular specialty, we're just a phone call away.

If it has words, we do it!

Doc Kane’s Specialties:

We help companies create high-value communications deliverables without the need for additional headcount. These include: marketing communications, technical writing, employee communications, benefit communications, internal communications, trade magazine writing, executive ghostwriting, sales letters, case studies, white papers, integrated marketing communications, direct mail, web content, copywriting and more.

Doc Kane’s Experience

• President

  Roscommon

  (Privately Held; Writing and Editing industry)

  November 1999 — Present (10 years 1 month)

  Roscommon helps companies both small and large outsource their writing needs. Whether you're a communications professional with a lean team and in need of occasional help with your communications collateral, or a marketing professional with a need to build an internal & external communications presence, we can help. At Roscommon we pride ourselves on pairing the right writer or communications consultant to your specific needs, and we know how to help you and your team get the message out professionally with an eye toward your bottom line.
  
  The bulk of our team of professional freelance writers possess decades of experience doing exactly what it is you need to do. We are speech writers, corporate historians, executive communications experts, marketing communications wizards and journalists.
  
  A few we've helped recently: Aon, Abbott, Smurfit Stone Corporation, KPMG, Capgemini and Nortel.
  
  Outsourcing your writing and editing needs has never been simpler.

• Major Account Manager

  Yale Equipment & Services, LLC.

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Logistics and Supply Chain industry)

  January 2005 — April 2006 (1 year 4 months)

  Defined strategy and executed integrated marketing initiatives designed to penetrate and grow targeted markets. Planned and carried out regional market research for manufacturing, warehouse and distribution fields in the Chicago area.
  
  Selected Contributions:
  
  * Leveraged past business development experience to fully develop market territory.
  
  * Ranked in the top 13% of all dealer sales representatives nationwide in first year.
  
  * Built sales territory of over 2000 companies through in-person and telephone cold-calling in ten-month period.

• Returns and Crisis Communications Support

  Target Corporation

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; tgt; Retail industry)

  2003 — 2004 (1 year )

  This was a part-time position I held with Target Corporation in its headquarter call center operation while working as freelance writer. Customer Service has always been a huge part of just about any position I have held in the past, and my time at Target helped me excel even more.
  
  Target's training is incredible, and after my promotion to the crisis communications team, I learned more about human interaction and behavior than I thought possible. Additionally, since I always have an eye toward marketing, learning how one of the country's best retail firms designed and marketed its brand messaging to both internal and external customers was like taking a Master's class from some of the best in the industry!

• Student Services Coordinator

  University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

  (Educational Institution; 5001-10,000 employees; Higher Education industry)

  September 2002 — February 2004 (1 year 6 months)

  Provided leadership, and coaching to students in academic, career and life planning. Conducted presentations to students, faculty and staff regarding departmental activities and served on staff committees regarding policy at the college and university levels. Created effective marketing collateral which increased awareness of cultural and career programs among students and faculty.
  
  Selected Contributions:
  
  * Planned and coordinated annual career fair and major events. Recruited firms, managed budget and led volunteers increasing attendance for 2003 fair by 75% over prior years.
  
  * Designed and wrote first-ever online weekly newsletter and networked with faculty for the revival of long outdated student handbook.

• Alternative Music Station Programmer-Consultant

  NetRadio.com

  (Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Music industry)

  September 2000 — December 2003 (3 years 4 months)

  Consulted with Internet pioneer NetRadio.com in both its first and second incarnations as Alternative station programmer in both 2000 and 2003.

• Academic Advisor

  University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

  (Non-Profit; 10,001 or more employees; Education Management industry)

  May 2001 — August 2002 (1 year 4 months)

  Counseled hundreds of undergraduates with regard to Departmental policies, requirements, career and graduate school planning, and in any other matters where students seek advice. Act as an empathetic ally in addressing all student concerns.
  
  Selected Contributions:
  
  * Revitalized Departmental relationships in cooperation with the Department Chair and Director of Undergraduate Studies in order to learn from the successful community building efforts of other university departments.
  
  * Conceived, planned and implemented the Department’s first career fair with panelists from the community, business and education sectors.
  
  * Designed advising accountability form to ensure the continuity of advice given to students despite the yearly rotation of Advisors.
  
  * Interviewed, trained and supervised two incoming Advisors.

• LAN II Support/Technical Analyst

  US Bank

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; usb; Information Technology and Services industry)

  July 2000 — May 2001 (11 months)

  * Provided high-end customer desktop support and software/hardware installation and problem resolution to over 2500 internal bank clients. Worked with a team of 14 analysts to provide the highest level of customer support and user up-time on the Bank’s network
  
  * Led several rollout projects of Lotus Notes and Office Suite upgrades for over 200+ pc units. Also trained four incoming interns.
  
  * Took MSCE coursework for Microsoft NT. Worked on all platforms from 3.1 up to XP

• Director of Secondary Rock and Alternative Promotion-Account Manager

  Midwest Music Alliance

  (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Music industry)

  January 1997 — November 1999 (2 years 11 months)

  Served as independent record promoter working with clients in the media and entertainment industry. Helped negotiate corporate sponsorships and worked in conjunction with brand ambassadors, street teams, and guerrilla marketers.
  
  Selected contributions:
  
  * Worked as part of a team that introduced recording industry artists to radio audiences across the nation, many of whom secured gold and multi-platinum selling status. Initiated relationships with record label, radio and management firm personnel including those at : Warner Brothers, EMI, Atlantic, BMG, Sony Music, Virgin, Universal, Geffen, Island, Mercury, MCA, and Interscope.
  
  * Secured radio airplay via targeted, sales promotions. Worked cross-functionally with label and radio promotion teams to develop and execute innovative branded entertainment promotions.
  
  * Established two new divisions and negotiated all project/retainer fees increasing company client base by 65 clients in first year and tripled base revenue.

• Promotions Director/Specialty Show Programmer

  WTAO Radio

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Music industry)

  August 1996 — January 1997 (6 months)

  Supervised and coordinated all station promotions for the market's number one rated Rock station to drive listener retention and further enhance station image both inside and outside the markets central reach. Ensured overall station image and client satisfaction through well executed sales promotions. Oversaw scheduling of events and assisted Program Director in the planning and implementation of station promotions. Also served as part-time Announcer and hosted the station's new music program. Additional responsibilities included client spot production and aiding in various programming duties.

• Advertising Director

  Midwest Internet

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)

  December 1995 — August 1996 (9 months)

  Wrote all advertising copy and conducted media buying for regional Internet Service Provider covering a five-state area. Developed advertising, promotion and marketing plan and managed 300K yearly budget. Supervised all creative concepting and worked closely with graphic artist, sales staff and Operations Manager. Also scouted advertising agencies to assist in the future positioning of the firm.

• Campus Representative

  Virgin Records

  (Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; Entertainment industry)

  July 1992 — June 1995 (3 years )

  Campus Rep for Virgin records. It was my duty to spread the word about the record company's artists in and around the St. Louis area through what is now called guerrilla marketing. . .we just called it passion and workin' for cds back then! Tons of fun!

• Promotions Intern

  Soundcore Music

  (Public Relations and Communications industry)

  1992 — 1994 (2 years )

• Customer Service/Shift Worker

  M&M Mars, Inc.

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; mm; Consumer Goods industry)

  1987 — 1992 (5 years )

  Worked at the corporate headquarters as a customer service representative in 1987. Then in 1998 began working inside the plant part-time during summer breaks from college and then for a year and a half when taking time off from school.
  
  During my time in the plant I worked a swing shift and learned all aspects of the candymaking process. This including everything from making the chocolate to packing and shipping. Aside from learning first-hand what it is like to work inside the manufacturing facility of a major consumer goods company, working for M&M Mars marked the beginning of my passion for developing process improvements in all the work I do.

Doc Kane’s Education

• Robert Shemin Real Estate

  Real Estate Investing 2007 — 2010 (expected)

• Chicago Mandarin Chinese Center

  Mandarin Chinese 2007 — 2009

• University of Chicago

  Certificate , Medical Writing & Editing , 2007 — 2007

• The Trump Institute

  Real Estate Investing 2006 — 2006

• University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

  BA , History , 1998 — 2002

  Activities and Societies:

  •Golden Key International Honor Society
  •Phi Kappa Phi

• Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

  BA , Music , 1987 — 1995

  Activities and Societies:

  Public Relations Student Society of America
  AeRho

• Phillipsburg High School

  1985 — 1987

• Phillipsburg Catholic High School

  Phillipsburg Catholic High School 1984 — 1985

Additional Information

Doc Kane’s Interests:

Global Entrepreneurship Week - Regional Director for Chicago, Illinois, USA Cultural Consultant, Singapore. For IOR Global LinkedInnovator CityHost Singapore & Ireland Genealogy Corporate History

Doc Kane’s Groups:

Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ)
Chicago Headline Club (SPJ Chicago)
Rock for Kids
IABC-Chicago
Singapore Chicago Connection (Officer: Secretary)
Young Professionals' Club of Chicago
Taproot Foundation (Pro Bono Copywriter)
Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 4, St. Paul (former Vice President)
Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 32, Chicago
Isaac Cutter Masonic Lodge 1073, Chicago (Former Officer)
Young Irish-Chicago
Gray Hair Management Career Network
Linked Innovators
Southern Illinois University Chicago Alumni Steering Committee
LI-BS
Shiny Toaster Alliance

•    Sales Training Drivers
•    Usability Professionals' Association International (UPA-I)
•    Southern Illinois University Saluki Alumni Network
•    Content Management Professionals
•    Freemason@LI
•    Linked n Chicago
•    U.S. Government Relations & Public Affairs
•    Freemasonry
•    Ancient Free & Accepted Masons (AF&AM)
•    Marketing Executives Group
•    Freemasons and Knight Templars International Network
•    LinkEds & writers
•    Speakers and Panelists
•    Singapore Chicago Connection
•    Singapore Entrepreneurs
•    Innovative Marketing, PR, Sales, Word-of-Mouth & Buzz Innovators
•    Global Entrepreneurship Week
•    Informed Ideas For Writers
•    Public Relations Professionals
•    International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)
•    Medical Marketing & Communications Group
•    PharmaNet
•    Social Media Marketing
•    Corporate Communications Executive Network
•    Big Shoes Network
•    Public Relations and Communications Professionals
•    Linked Journalists
•    SINGAPORE Global
•    Business Marketing Association of Chicago
•    Quintilian - Speechwriters Group
•    FOLIO: MediaPRO -- Magazine & eMedia Publishing Professionals
•    Corporate Communication
•    Email Experience Council
•    CPG Direct Marketing Professionals
•    Melcrum's Communicators' Network
•    The Chicago Public Relations and Marketing Network
•    Let's Create Chicago - connecting content creators with brands and business owners

Doc Kane’s Honors:

•First male keynote speaker in the history of the Chicago Women in Publishing group (CWIP) 2009
•MarCom Creative Awards 2008, Gold Award winner for the Feature Article category
•MarCom Creative Awards 2008, Gold Award winner for the White Paper category
•MarCom Creative Awards 2008, Honorable mention for the Pro Bono brochure category

•RIAA Platinum Award (1 Million) for contributions to Creed’s "My Own Prison" album (Wind-up Records)
•RIAA Platinum Award (2 Million) for contributions to Korn’s "Follow the Leader" album (Epic Records)
•Institute for Global Studies Chinese Language Scholarship
•European Studies Consortium Dutch Language Fellowship
•Hedley Donovan Scholarship for Research on the 1950’s Liverpool Music Scene
•Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program Grant
•Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholar Finalist, Minnesota District
•University of Minnesota Campus—Wide Study Abroad Scholarship, 2001 and 2002
•Bush Study Abroad Scholarship

Doc Kane’s Contact Settings

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