Cecka Rose Green, CPM

Experience

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  Florida League of Cities, Inc

  Jan 1992 - Jul 1996

  Director of Publications

  Responsible for the publications of the Association, including Quality Cities magazine, a 48-page, 4-color monthly. Coordinated the publication of the Association's newsletter and seven secretariat organizations' publications. Supervised three staff persons, including the art & advertising manager, publications assistant and publications secretary. Assisted in the design and production of special projects/publications, i.e., brochures, direct mail pieces, media kits, convention/training materials, etc. Served as the Association's photographer. Responsible for coordinating the Association's exposition in conjunction with the annual convention, including reviewing properties for use by Association, soliciting and reviewing exposition company bids, and securing a company; creating floor plans; creating exhibitor/sponsor contracts and agreements; and assigning booth spaces. Also, responsible for soliciting sponsorships for the annual convention. Show less

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  Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association

  Aug 1996 - Aug 1997

  Training Coordinator II

  Responsible for training event and convention planning for substance abuse professionals in the State of Florida. Also, responsible for the coordination of communications, marketing and media activities. Scope of duties included the following: site selection, contract negotiation, speaker logistics and travel, site logistics, reporting, course materials updates and production; convention planning; development and implementation of marketing strategies for training activities and other Association activities as assigned; and editing of Association materials, in addition to serving as the liaison with the outside graphics consultant. Responsible for coordinating the expositions in conjunction with the Association's conferences, including reviewing properties for use by the Association, soliciting and reviewing exposition company bids, and securing a company; creating floor plans; creating exhibitor/sponsor contracts and agreements; and assigning booth spaces. Also, responsible for soliciting sponsorships for the Association's conferences. Show less

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  FICPA

  Aug 1997 - Apr 1998

  CPE Conference Manager

  Responsible for the coordination and planning of five Association conferences, the largest of which attracted an annual attendance of 400. Supervised two staff persons: a meetings assistant and tradeshow assistant. Scope of duties included the following: initiating and developing communications with conference committee chairpersons, speakers, vendors and facility representatives; promoting conferences and accounting shows; coordinating and communicating with CPE staff on details concerning conference registrations and materials including manuals, evaluations and reporting forms; monitoring conference budgets according to Association guidelines, including the review of hotel bills; and obtaining approval for CPE credit from the Florida Board of Accountancy. Responsible for coordinating the expositions in conjunction with the Association's two accounting shows, including reviewing properties for use by the Association, soliciting and reviewing exposition company bids, and securing a company; creating floor plans; creating exhibitor/sponsor contracts and agreements; and assigning booth spaces. Also, responsible for coordinating the solicitation of sponsorships for the Association's conferences. Show less

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  Florida Association of Counties, Inc

  Apr 1998 - Aug 1999

  Director of Communications

  Responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive communications/public relations program to inform member counties, other organizations, and the public at-large about the services and activities of the Association. Represented the Association with the media and other organizations, and prepared information, press releases and advisories, and organized press conferences/briefings on current and anticipated issues. Responsible for the coordination of the publications of the Association, including Florida Counties magazine, a 32-page, 2-color bi-monthly. Compiled and wrote articles for Association publications. Responsible for the budget development for the Communications Department. Produced the Association's newsletters. Supervised a contract publications manager. Assisted with the design and production of special projects/publications, i.e., brochures, direct mail pieces, media kits, conference materials, etc. Served as the Association's photographer. Show less

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  Florida Department of Children & Families

  Aug 1999 - May 2002

  Deputy Communications Director

  Worked directly with the Communications Director, in conjunction with the Secretary (agency head) of the Department, in implementing the communications strategy of the DCF. Served as an official spokesperson for the Department, speaking on behalf the Secretary, when necessary. In the absence of the Communications Director, served as the Acting Communications Director. In addition to organizing press conferences/briefings on current and anticipated issues, responsibilities also included writing news releases, speeches, talking points, articles, op-ed pieces, video scripts, etc. Directly responsible for the publications division of the office, specifically supervising a graphic artist, writer and videographer, in addition to general supervision of other office personnel. Served as editor of the Department's employee newsletter. Show less

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  P&P Communications, Inc

  May 2002 - Feb 2004

  Vice President/Director of Communications

  Worked directly under the president with specific oversight of the day-to-day operations of the company. Served as a senior account executive for major clients of the firm, in addition to having direct responsibility for the media relations division as a part of the programming department of the firm. Also, strategically worked with several national, state and local civic organizations in implementing their public affairs goals and objectives.

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  Voices for Florida's Children

  Feb 2004 - Aug 2004

  Communications Director

  Responsible for the development, direction, and implementation of the comprehensive communications and public relations strategic plan for the Association (under the auspices of the CEO), specifically to educate and inform child and family advocates, association members, the public at-large, and other organizations about issues concerning children and families in the State of Florida. Represented the Association with the media and other organizations, and prepared information, press releases and advisories, and organized press conferences/briefings on current and anticipated issues. Responsible for the coordination of the Association's publications and other public relations materials. Also, developed and managed the budget for the Communications Department. Served as a trainer for the "Strategic Communications" curriculum offered by the Voices for Florida's Children Advocacy Academy. Show less

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  MarChae Enterprises, LLC

  Aug 2004 - Oct 2007

  President/Consultant

  Provide consultation services in the areas of executive/association management, public relations/communications, project management, media relations, grant writing, meeting planning and exposition management. Focus put on client's wants, needs and desires, and developing a realistic plan to achieve set goals and objectives. Past and present client list includes Florida Children's Campaign, the Florida Statewide Guardian ad Litem Program, Knowles & Randolph, P.A., Attorneys at Law

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  Florida Housing Finance Corporation

  Oct 2007 - Oct 2017

  Communications Director

  Served as a member of the Senior Management Team and primary spokesperson for the Corporation; responsible for the overall public relations activities of the Corporation, developing public relations policies and procedures, and consulting with staff on issues having public relations implications for Florida Housing. Developed strategic and crisis communications plans and messaging, and oversees creative design and production of the Corporation's outreach materials, including the website, brochures, annual and other reports, etc. Managed and produced the annual HomeBuyer Expo and Lenders Appreciation Awards Gala; worked with staff to develop and management annual budget for public relations/communications activities/events, and department operations. Also was responsible for business continuity for the Corporation. Show less

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  TrueAlum, LLC

  Aug 2010 - Apr 2012

  Editor-at-Large/Blogger

  Writer for the blog "Tales from the Cougar's Den" for www.TrueAlum.com; served as editor-at-large, as well.

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  FAMU 10 for 10 Challenge

  Aug 2013 - Dec 2021

  Creator

  The #FAMU10for10 Challenge is a way for FAMUans, worldwide, to financially support Florida A&M University by donating at least $10 per month perpetually and challenging 10 FAMUans, family and/or friends to do the same. The goal is to generate more than $1,000,000 in annual giving by Rattlers, family and friends, through recurring contributions of at least $10 monthly by 8,434 individual donors.

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  LeadingAge Florida

  Nov 2017 - Sept 2018

  Director Of Communications
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  TrubyRose Strategy Group, LLC

  Dec 2018 - Dec 2021

  CEO | Chief Strategist
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  Children's Home Society of Florida

  Feb 2019 - Dec 2021

  Regional Executive Director
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  Children's Services Council of Leon County

  Jan 2022 - now

  Executive Director