Jean Dickinson

Current

Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Alzheimer's Association, California Southland Chapter

Past

Independent at Communications Consultant
Marketing Director at Caruso Affiliated
Vice President at Hill & Knowlton, Los Angeles

Vice President at Hill and Knowlton Public Relations
Director of Creative Services at Hill & Knowlton Hawaii
Creative Director, co-owner at Abel/Dickinson Advertising/Public Relations
Editor at Trade Publishing Company

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Education

Pepperdine University

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Industry

Marketing and Advertising

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Jean Dickinson’s Summary

Diversified marketing and public relations professional with proven success in developing communications programs, securing media coverage, and creating traffic-building programs and events.

Jean Dickinson’s Specialties:

Developing strategic marketing programs with an emphasis on high-end consumers. Luxury marketing. Branding. Lifestyle events. Strategy development. Writing and media relations.

Jean Dickinson’s Experience

Vice President of Marketing & Communications

Alzheimer's Association, California Southland Chapter

(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

September 2008 — Present (3 months)

The California Southland Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is one of the largest in the country, providing care and support to families living with Alzheimer’s disease and funding critical research towards cure.

Responsible for strategic communications planning, building of brand awareness, management of media relations, oversight of all marketing materials, including a quarterly magazine and the Web site, and all communications activities in support of fundraising.
Independent

Communications Consultant

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

February 2008 — September 2008 (8 months)

Provide strategy, marketing and communications services to a variety of local and international businesses on an independent basis.

Clients include Gibson International (real estate brokerage), The Strausberg Group (full-service advertising agency), Sarano Kelley, Inc. (business services), Croc Media (public relations & news bureau) and IPS Worldwide (major employer programs).

Currently assisting with Northern California launch of Osteo, a calcium-fortified beverage line (www.osteobev.com).
Marketing Director

Caruso Affiliated

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Real Estate industry)

October 2005 — February 2008 (2 years 5 months)

Marketing director for four upscale shopping centers in Southern California. Responsible for Advertising, Promotions, Web site/Online content, On-site Programs, Sales Promotion, Special Events & Public Relations to drive traffic and sales.
Company has a strong emphasis on luxury/lifestyle marketing, cross promotions, partnership marketing and sponsorships.
Vice President

Hill & Knowlton, Los Angeles

(Consumer Goods industry)

1998 — 2005 (7 years)
Vice President

Hill and Knowlton Public Relations

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)

1991 — 2005 (14 years)

Vice President in Hill & Knowlton's Consumer Marketing group, supervising clients such as Coldwell Banker Real Estate, California 5 a Day Nutrition Program, Avery Dennison Office Products, Two Rodeo Shopping Complex, PetSmart and many more.
Director of Creative Services

Hill & Knowlton Hawaii

(Public Relations and Communications industry)

May 1991 — November 1998 (7 years 7 months)

Specialized in travel/tourism and retail accounts, as well as business development, strategic planning and creative functions.
Creative Director, co-owner

Abel/Dickinson Advertising/Public Relations

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

April 1986 — May 1991 (5 years 2 months)
Editor

Trade Publishing Company

(Privately Held; Publishing industry)

1984 — 1986 (2 years)

Jean Dickinson’s Education

Pepperdine University

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Double major: Communications with Public Relations emphasis and in Spanish

Graduated with honors, magna cum laude