Director of Communications and Marketing at Jewish Council on Urban Affairs
Greater Chicago Area
- Current
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- Director of Communications and Marketing at Jewish Council on Urban Affairs
- President at Jonathan Lehrer Communications, Inc.
- President at The Message Engineers
- Past
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- Owner at Jonathan Lehrer Communications (Sole Proprietorship)
- Vice President, Marketing at American Mediconnect, Inc.
- Vice President, Public Affairs at AAA-Chicago Motor Club
- News Editor at WCFL Radio, Chicago
- News Reporter at WJOL Radio, Joliet, Ill.
- News Director at WBYG Radio, Kankakee, Ill.
- Education
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- Northwestern University
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Jonathan Lehrer’s Summary
Founded as "Pukelis & Lehrer Communications, Inc." in 2005, we are now doing business as Jonathan Lehrer Communications, also known as "The Message Engineers."
Seasoned public relations consultant who understands the nuances of corporate politics as well as the technology of Web sites and social networking. Strong writer, articulate spokesman, creative strategist, insightful counselor and dynamic brainstorming session facilitator.
Clients include or have included: Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois Tollway, HNTB Corp., E. Morris Communications, Citgo Petroleum, Will County Center for Economic Development, Foundation for Jewish Camping, Illinois Medical District Guest House, Publicity Club of Chicago, United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, Fasco Fasteners and others.
Jonathan Lehrer’s Specialties:
Facilitate brainstorming sessions; strategic communications planning; crisis communications; Web site evaluation; printed and electronic newsletters; special events; PowerPoint presentations; media training.
Jonathan Lehrer’s Experience
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Director of Communications and Marketing
Jewish Council on Urban Affairs
(Public Policy industry)
May 2009 — Present (3 months)
The mission of the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs is to combat poverty, racism and anti-Semitism in partnership with Chicago’s diverse communities. Guided by prophetic Jewish principles, JCUA pursues social and economic justice for Chicago’s most vulnerable neighborhoods by promoting a vision of empowering communities from within. Since 1964, JCUA has assisted groups in low-income and minority communities, built coalitions with diverse groups, advocated on issues of poverty and racism and mobilized a Jewish constituency to create a more just city.
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President
Jonathan Lehrer Communications, Inc.
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
May 2008 — Present (1 year 3 months)
Originally founded in 2005 as Pukelis & Lehrer Communications, Inc., we are now doing business as Jonathan Lehrer Communications. Known as "The Message Engineers," we provide public relations and marketing consultation to transportation agencies, non-profit organizations, associations and healthcare clients. We specialize in mixing old and new media, traditional and non-traditional techniques to reach all segments of today's complicated audience mix.
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President
The Message Engineers
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
February 2005 — Present (4 years 6 months)
Co-owner of public relations firm, along with partner Louis Pukelis. Known as "The Message Engineers" (www.message-engineers.com) we are hands-on public relations managers who assist clients in creating a strategy, formulating a message and delivering the message to target audiences.
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Owner
Jonathan Lehrer Communications (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Marketing and Advertising industry)
February 1999 — February 2004 (5 years 1 month)
Provided public relations and marketing services, including Web site design, PowerPoint presentations, brochures, flyers, annual reports and newsletters, as well as media relations services.
Clients included Board of Jewish Education (Chicago); Chicagoland Jewish High School; Ghetzler Aeropower; SHALVA; Breen Financial Services; Harris & Harris, Ltd.; Stewart Communications; Paris (Ill.) Community Hospital; BrimmComm, Inc.; Publicity Club of Chicago, Illinois Safety Council, Center for Health Design; AAA-Chicago Motor Club. -
Vice President, Marketing
American Mediconnect, Inc.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)
February 1999 — July 2003 (4 years 6 months)
Managed or contributed to Web sites, trade advertising, trade show displays, brochures and sales presentations, employee communications and new business proposals for American Mediconnect, a telephone answering service for hospitals and physicians; and for its affiliated company, Phone Screen, a clinical trial telephone/Internet patient screening service.
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Vice President, Public Affairs
AAA-Chicago Motor Club
(Non-Profit; 201-500 employees; Automotive industry)
1981 — 1999 (18 years)
Served as regional editor of "Home and Away" travel magazine and editor of internal employee publication; represented AAA-Chicago Motor Club members on numerous local and state government committees; managed traffic safety programs; monitored such issues as travel, insurance, environment, traffic safety, traffic congestion; frequently quoted in broadcast and print media stories on gas prices, car maintenance, traffic safety, transportation infrastructure.
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News Editor
WCFL Radio, Chicago
(Privately Held; Broadcast Media industry)
1979 — 1981 (2 years)
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News Reporter
WJOL Radio, Joliet, Ill.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Broadcast Media industry)
1976 — 1979 (3 years)
Covered county government and politics, as well as special events and breaking news; anchored radio newscasts.
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News Director
WBYG Radio, Kankakee, Ill.
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Broadcast Media industry)
1975 — 1976 (1 year)
Covered local news; anchored radio newscasts.
Jonathan Lehrer’s Education
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Northwestern University
B.S. , Speech (Radio-TV-Film) , 1971 — 1975
- Activities and Societies:
- WNUR Radio, Northwestern University "Wildcat" Marching Band
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Jonathan Lehrer’s Interests:
Web Design, Internet Marketing, Message Development, Crisis Communications, Public Relations, Media Relations, Community Relations, Non-Profit, Highway Construction, Economic Development
Jonathan Lehrer’s Honors:
PCC Golden Trumpet, PRSA Bronze Anvil, IABC Award of Merit, Transportation Marketing and Communications Association Award of Merit
Jonathan Lehrer’s Contact Settings
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