Dee Grano

Experience

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  WBRZ-TV

  Nov 2000 - Nov 2002

  News Producer

  I started out at WBRZ (Channel Two) as the overnight and booking producer for 2une In, the morning show. Eventually I was promoted to producing the Noon newscast while continuing my duties as booking producer for 2une In.

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  Graham Group

  Nov 2002 - Jun 2004

  Public Relations Account Executive

  Before moving to Charlotte, I ran the Public Relations wing of The Graham Group, an advertising agency based out of Lafayette, Louisiana with offices in Shreveport, Baton Rouge and New Orleans, with a diverse roster of clients including hospitals, shopping malls and government agencies.

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  Discovery Place

  Nov 2004 - Jul 2006

  Interim Director of Marketing

  While at Discovery Place, I oversaw the final phases of advertising, marketing and public relations for the Dead Sea Scrolls, as well as for the Action! An Adventure in Moviemaking exhibition, and the format change for The Charlotte Observer IMAX® Dome Theatre to showing full length feature films.

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  The Light Factory

  Aug 2006 - Nov 2012

  Director of Marketing

  At The Light Factory I raised community awareness for the organization, by overseeing all marketing functions, including public relations, community relations, graphic design, advertising and publication. I supported development staff through media sponsorship, grant writing and by managing main fundraising events, including the Annual Art Auction and The Light Factory Shoot Out.

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  Carolina Weekly Newspaper Group

  Nov 2011 - Apr 2015

  Arts & Entertainment Editor

  As the Arts & Entertainment Editor for Carolina Weekly Newspaper Group, I had the pleasure of writing stories on local practitioners of every art form for South Charlotte Weekly, Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly and Union County Weekly. I met amazingly talented and humble people, and I hope that my articles, in some small way educated Charlotte and the surrounding area on the value and importance of local art and artistic expression.

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  Alexander Youth Network

  Nov 2012 - Oct 2014

  Communications and Marketing Director

  At Alexander Youth Network, I strategically overhauled the Communications department to better poise the organization for its 125th Anniversary. I re-tuned marketing and advertising to be campaign-oriented, focused and more effective. In tandem with the Human Capital department, I organized internal communications campaigns and brought fresh perspective and energy to employee engagement. I increased fundraising impact through exceptional video production.I raised the profile of children's behavioral healthcare across the state and nationally as the driving force behind “Saving Jed,” a story written by Michelle Boudin for People Magazine about a neglected boy’s journey to find his forever home with his two Dads. Show less

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  Kelso Communications

  Oct 2014 - now

  Vice President

  As the Vice President of Kcomm, I specialize in strategic planning and Public Relations for a variety of clients across industries such as healthcare, public education, communications and faith. I help each client tell their story by first defining their brand promise and key messages. I work with them to craft stories that strategically communicate not only what they want to say, but how they want to say it. I have earned placements for clients locally, regionally and nationally in People Magazine, and on NPR, America News Now and Good Morning America.I work with clients to maximize their email marketing and social media platforms, energize their blogs and web content, and spread their message through traditional advertising and digital media. I live to ensure my clients feel empowered. I believe everyone has a story to tell... everyone. Show less