Communications Specialist; SEM/SEO Professional
Roanoke, Virginia Area
- Current
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- Staff Writer at TechHoops.com
- Communications Specialist at Luna Innovations
- General Manager at VTHokieFans.com (Sole Proprietorship)
- Past
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- President at CWI Media & Marketing (Sole Proprietorship)
- Managing Editor at SRA International, Inc.
- Radio Show Host at WKAV
- Sports Writer at The Fauquier Citizen
- Sports Editor at The Culpeper Star-Exponent
- Weekend Sports Anchor at WVIR, NBC 29
- Sports Reporter/Videographer at WSLS TV, Newschannel 10
- Education
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- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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Gary Cope’s Summary
Gary has more than 14 years experience as a communications and multimedia specialist. He is detail-oriented, highly organized and possesses excellent communication skills. Gary has a diverse media background including television, newspaper, radio, Web, marketing and corporate communications. He is also an accomplished Web and graphic designer, Web developer and Search Engine Marketing professional.
Gary Cope’s Specialties:
television production, business writing, editing, videography, voice talent, web design, employee, video production, employee communications, internal communications, radio host, communications, managing editor, seo, sem
Gary Cope’s Experience
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Staff Writer
TechHoops.com
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Sports industry)
December 2007 — Present (8 months)
I write game recaps, article and columns for TechHoops.com, a Web site dedicated to independent coverage of the Virginia Tech Hokies men's basketball program.
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Communications Specialist
Luna Innovations
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; LUNA; Marketing and Advertising industry)
June 2006 — Present (2 years 2 months)
Oversee Web site design and content. Managing Editor of the company's monthly newsletter. Other communications projects including "Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For" nomination process.
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General Manager
VTHokieFans.com (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Sports industry)
October 2005 — Present (2 years 10 months)
Welcome to VTHokieFans (VTHF). This site is a small contribution to a big Virginia Tech football and basketball following. Here at VTHF you’ll find game highlights, an ever growing list of Hokie-friendly bars and restaurants, a regularly updated blog, news and information about Virginia Tech football and basketball.
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President
CWI Media & Marketing (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
October 2005 — May 2008 (2 years 8 months)
CWI Media & Marketing was founded in 2005 by Gary and Donna Cope. Donna is a marketing and sales professional with more than 15 years of experience, including seven years as a marketing and sales manager for a multi-million dollar company. Gary is a veteran communications specialist with a background in television, radio, newspapers, corporate communications, and graphic and Web design.
CWI offers a wide range of media and marketing services such as Web and graphic design (e.g. real estate Ads for home buying guides), video production (e.g. real estate video home tours) and podcasts, just to name a few. -
Managing Editor
SRA International, Inc.
(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; SRX; Information Technology and Services industry)
May 2003 — May 2006 (3 years 1 month)
Managing Editor and senior writer for quarterly, full color magazine.
Maintained and updated distribution list for the magazine.
Wrote and edited e-mails and weekly newsletter for distribution to employees nationwide.
Developed internal communications and marketing strategies.
Photographer (video and still) for corporate events.
Faculty member and Curriculum Board member for SRA University.
News anchor, producer and creative director for SRA TV.
Produced Webcasts for SRA TV’s Web site and intranet. -
Radio Show Host
WKAV
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Broadcast Media industry)
March 2002 — August 2003 (1 year 6 months)
Producer and host of local sports talk radio show, “Riding the Bench with Gary Cope.”
Co-hosted “Charlottesville Sportstalk with Cope & Andy”
Scheduled guests and incorporated live phone calls and e-mails into live call-in show. -
Sports Writer
The Fauquier Citizen
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; • Covered local; Newspapers industry)
October 2002 — May 2003 (8 months)
Covered local sporting events including high school, middle school and recreational leagues.
Wrote and edited games stories, briefs and feature stories.
Assisted in the design and layout of the sports section.
Wrote regular editorial column. -
Sports Editor
The Culpeper Star-Exponent
(Public Company; 11-50 employees; Newspapers industry)
March 2002 — October 2002 (8 months)
Managed sports department and its coverage of local sporting events.
Covered local sporting events including high school, middle school and recreational leagues.
Wrote and edited game stories, briefs and features.
Established strong links to the community and developed trust among local athletes, coaches and athletic directors.
Designed the sports section and prepared it for printing. -
Weekend Sports Anchor
WVIR, NBC 29
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Broadcast Media industry)
September 1999 — March 2002 (2 years 7 months)
Wrote, edited and produced local sports stories for daily television newscasts.
Enthusiastically covered University of Virginia, Virginia Tech and James Madison University.
Established a positive working relationship with the athletes, coaches and administrators. -
Sports Reporter/Videographer
WSLS TV, Newschannel 10
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Broadcast Media industry)
January 1998 — September 1999 (1 year 9 months)
Reporter, videographer, editor and fill-in anchor for local NBC affiliate.
Covered local news from politics to community service organizations.
Covered high school sports, but focused primarily on covering Virginia Tech football and basketball.
Gary Cope’s Education
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
BA, Communications, 1993 — 1997
Made Dean's List Fall 1994.
- Activities and Societies:
- Pi Sigma Epsilon - professional business fraternity
Resident Advistor (1995-1996)
Head Resident Advisor (1996-1997)
Additional Information
Gary Cope’s Websites:
Gary Cope’s Interests:
web development, web design, graphic design, project management, teaching, blogging, social media, public relations
Gary Cope’s Groups:
SEMPO; Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization
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Hokie Alumni member -
NewVa Corridor Technology Council (NCTC) member
Gary Cope’s Honors:
2004 Virginia Press Association Award, Best Sports Feature Writing
Gary Cope’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
