Marc Blakeman

Experience

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  State of Illinois

  Jun 1993 - May 1997

  Oversaw the daily operation of a 16-person office. Directly managed the advance, scheduling and support staffs. Served as executive assistant to the Lieutenant Governor. Performed a variety of special projects for the Lt. Governor and Chief of Staff. Ensured the smooth operation and administration of the Chicago office. Designed, developed and implemented public policy programs executed within the office. Represented the office at external and intra-governmental functions and special events. Show less

  • Director of Chicago Operations - Office of the Lieutenant Governor

    May 1995 - May 1997

  • Assistant to the Lt. Governor - Office of the Lieutenant Governor

    Jun 1993 - May 1995
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  AT&T

  May 1997 - now

  Managed a field team of six field directors and two support staff responsible for the external affairs function in the City of Chicago. Team was responsible for the implementation of strategic corporate policies pertaining to the company's regulatory and legislative initiatives. Assisted the Ameritech Illinois officer team in the development and implementation of grassroots strategies and key messaging through proper positioning, advocacy and stakeholder management. Managed corporate foundation and charitable contributions and developed third-party stakeholder relationships with key constituencies. Show less Served as the local point of contact in 40 metropolitan communities for Ameritech in Cook and Will Counties suburban region of Chicago. Implemented corporate communications initiatives and programs before external stakeholder audiences. Served as company spokesperson and acted as liaison between company and local municipal governments. Served as a conduit between the non-profit community and the corporate foundation. Lobbied local units of government in support of corporate initiatives. Served on a number of corporate cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategic corporate public relations policies and initiatives Show less

  • President - AT&T California & Pacific States

    Oct 2022 - now

  • President - Mid-Atlantic States

    Dec 2018 - Sept 2022

  • Vice President - External Affairs

    Dec 2014 - Nov 2018

  • Regional Vice President - External Affairs

    Aug 2011 - Nov 2014

  • Regional Vice President - External Affairs

    Jan 2010 - Aug 2011

  • Executive Director - External Affairs

    Apr 2008 - Dec 2009

  • Director of External Affairs

    Apr 2000 - Mar 2008

  • Area Manager - External Relations

    May 1997 - Apr 2000
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  Blakeman Entertainment

  Dec 2015 - now

  Founder/Principal

  Production company investing in theatrical productions on Broadway, London's West End and national tours; television and film projects; and music albums.