Nonprofit communicator | Twitter @mcmvanbree
Greater Chicago Area
- Current
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- Public Affairs Associate at Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago
- Past
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- Publicist at Chicago Symphony Orchestra
- Public Relations Coordinator at Chicago Symphony Orchestra
- Assistant Account Executive at Carol Fox & Associates
- Public Relations Intern at Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
- Public Relations Consultant at Tonkawa Theatre Tribe
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Marc van Bree’s Summary
A Dutch native and public relations practitioner with more than 5 years of experience communicating—on and offline—in the nonprofit environment.
Marc van Bree’s Specialties:
Public relations, nonprofit, social and new media
Marc van Bree’s Experience
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Public Affairs Associate
Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago
(Public Policy industry)
March 2009 — Present (9 months)
Promote publications, plan conferences and events, and strengthen media relations. Serve as managing editor of Chapin Hall’s monthly electronic newsletter and producer of Web conferences. Write and edit a broad range of material including copy related to research reports, conferences and other public events. Administer all e-marketing activities and implement enhancements to information dissemination strategies.
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Publicist
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
(Non-Profit; Performing Arts industry)
October 2008 — March 2009 (6 months)
Pursued publicity opportunities and strengthened media relations with local, national and international print and broadcast media; created and implemented online and social media strategies; provided new media research and development, strategic information and return on investment analysis; managed organization-wide photography needs.
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Public Relations Coordinator
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
(Non-Profit; Performing Arts industry)
November 2005 — October 2008 (3 years )
Supported marketing, education, community relations and development efforts with public relations; coordinated communications for special projects including the 2006-2007 citywide Silk Road Chicago celebration; Daniel Barenboim's farewell festivities; and Riccardo Muti's music director announcement; and supported new media endeavors including creating Web content for BP CSO Radio Broadcasts.
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Assistant Account Executive
Carol Fox & Associates
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)
September 2005 — November 2005 (3 months)
Created and pitched news and photo releases for clients including Third Coast International Audio Festival, Governors State University, Arts & Business Council of Americans for the Arts, and Dance Chicago; and assisted in coordination of national and local press during red carpet events for the 41st Chicago International Film Festival.
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Public Relations Intern
Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Civic & Social Organization industry)
January 2005 — July 2005 (7 months)
Contributed copy and photography to annual reports, newsletters, Web site and created and pitched news and photo releases, resulting in varied media coverage including trade publications such as Advancing Philanthropy; merchandised Wall Street Journal front page article, experiencing coverage including ABC World News and support for the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act by Senator Barack Obama and Congressman Danny Davis.
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Public Relations Consultant
Tonkawa Theatre Tribe
(Performing Arts industry)
September 2004 — June 2005 (10 months)
Developed, maintained and promoted company Web site, resulting in 40,000 hits over a 3 month period; advised board of directors on public relations strategies, resulting in coverage in Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, and Chicago Reader, and a sold-out, three-times-extended production run.
