Lon Cohen

Marketing & Editorial Designer

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Rocky Point, New York, United States

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About me
Content producer and digital marketing manager. Book lover. Schooner sailer. Skier. LGR!
Education
- Long Island University, Southampton Campus
  2005 - 2005
  None 2005 Writer's Conference
- State University of New York - System
  1989 - 1991
  Associates Advertising
- Buffalo State University
  1991 - 1993
  Bachelors Advertising
  Activities and Societies: Graphic Design Club, Sigma Tau Gamma
Experience
- Art in America/Brant
  Jun 1996 - Aug 1997
  Marketing & Editorial Designer
  Designed editorial, marketing and advertising for Art in America, Antiques and Interview magazines. Ensured visual articulation of desired editorial image and positioning. Developed multi-channel advertising plans for major art galleries.
- Country Living Magazine
  Aug 1997 - Dec 2001
  Senior Designer
  Managed the Marketing Design Department of Country Living Magazine. Project Manager for Multimedia presentations and internet presence.
- M&T Bank
  Dec 2001 - May 2006
  Regional Sales & Marketing Manager
  • Directed marketing and sales for Long Island region.• Created workflow and procedures for web-based, opt-in lead generation program.
- The ALS Association Greater New York Chapter
  Jun 2006 - Dec 2016
  Managed communications program to advance Chapter mission, support fundraising and increase awareness. Assist the organization in all online communications including website, social media and email. Manage a comprehensive communications program to advance Chapter mission, support fundraising and increase awareness.
  - Digital Communications Manager
    Aug 2010 - Dec 2016
  - Director of Communications
    Jun 2006 - Jul 2010
- Lon S. Cohen
  Jan 2010 - now
  Content Creator/Writer
  Available for contract and freelance writing, content creation/management for news, marketing, and PR. Current clients include People + Practice (contracted content and marketing), LongIsland.com (freelance reporter), GreaterLongIsland.com (freelance reporter), The Ginny Marie Schooner, and cityandstateny.com (content producer).
- Patch.com
  Aug 2010 - Oct 2013
  Community Editor/Local Editor
  Launched and managed all editorial duties for Port Jefferson Village Patch hyperlocal news website, an AOL-owned property.
- Liberty SBF
  Nov 2013 - May 2022
  Managing Director of Communications and Marketing
  Manage strategic marketing and communications for commercial real estate finance company specializing in SBA 504 and Bridge loans.
- People + Practice
  Jan 2018 - now
  Marketing Manager
  Digital Marketing agency for orthodontics, general and pediatric dental and other healthcare industries.
- LongIslandRestaurants.com
  May 2023 - now
  Editor & Publisher
  I cover food, restaurant and related news across Long Island.
- SciFiSland.com
  Mar 2024 - now
  Editor & Publisher
  I cover new and information about everythign geek culture on Long Island.
- LITrueCrime.com
  Mar 2024 - now
  Editor & Publisher
  I cover crime & security on Long Island.
Licenses & Certifications
- Project Management Simplified
  LinkedIn
  Oct 2017
  View certificate
- Member Society of Professional Journalists
  Society of Professional Journalists
  Jun 2023
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Lon Cohen
  Expo 35 Juried Art Show b j spoke gallery Mar 2016 One of 17 artists selected by Mary Potter, Curatorial Assistant at the Whitney Museum of American Art, out of over 300 submissions to be part of b.j. spoke gallery’s 35th annual fine art show! Five of my charcoal drawings were selected to be a part of the show.
Volunteer Experience
- Various
  Issued by The ALS Association Greater New York Chapter on Jun 2006
  Associated with Lon Cohen
- Driver
  Issued by Meals on Wheels America on Aug 2011
  Associated with Lon Cohen