Darren Hoffman

Experience

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  89.3 KPCC-FM

  Jul 1986 - Aug 1991

  On-Air Personality/Master Control Operator

  Weekday on-air shift, download satellite programs for broadcast, digital editing, production editor for California Artist Radio Theater, Development assistant.

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  CBS Radio

  Jun 1991 - Jul 2001

  Marketing & Promotion Coordinator

  • Responsible for all station events/appearances. • Manage staff of 15 – 20 promotional assistants and college interns. • Worked on station TV spots. • Update station website. • Create computer graphics, brochures and point of purchase displays for sales department clients and station events. • Write and distribute press releases. • Create sponsorship events for Sales Department. • Purchasing for department.

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  Los Angeles Regional Food Bank

  Jul 2000 - Aug 2011

  Communications Manager

  • Obtained over $500,000 promotional and public service airtime in recurring annual events with TV & Radio stations each year for the last five years• Responsible for developing annual and quarterly public relations plans • Handled the tasks of maintaining and developing media relationships with Southern California and national media outlets • Responsible for counseling and advising executives and board members regarding responses related to media inquiries • Distributed and managed development of press materials • Responsible for Cause Related Marketing partnerships and sponsorship tie-ins. • Created and oversaw departmental budget • Created events with sports franchises including: Dodgers, Kings, Galaxy, Lakers and Clippers• Created/produced annual reports, quarterly newsletters, brochures, E-Newsletters and other collateral material.• Obtain and work with celebrities to create TV & radio Public Service Announcements campaigns. • Responsible for complete redesign of corporate website. Show less

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  DJH Public Relations

  Aug 2011 - now

  Principal Consultant

  Strategic Consulting. Brand Development. Public Relations.Current projects include graphic design and PR consulting for proposal for Northrop Grumman employee

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  Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services

  Feb 2013 - Apr 2014

  Director of Communications

  • Responsible for developing annual and quarterly public relations plans • Responsible for creating Key Messaging points that align with mission and goals• Maintain current and develop new media relationships with Southern California and national media outlets • Manage outside public relations firm• Created/produced annual reports, newsletters, brochures, and other collateral material• Manage development of press materials (releases, alerts, media kits, b-roll) • Responsible for complete redesign of corporate website and mobile website. • In charge of corporate Social Media content and video• In charge of departmental budget Show less

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  Choura Events

  May 2015 - now

  Event Logistics & Client Relations

  • Provide on-site event expertise and advice for corporate clients including Long Beach Gran Prix, Foreign Press’ Golden Globes, ESPY’s, Disney, and many other local clients. • Maintain B2B relations. • Authorize/sign contracts with vendors. • Purchasing for Operations and Inventory Control Departments. • Create content for social media and website.

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  A1 Party

  Sept 2017 - now

  Purchasing Inventory Control Manager

  • Provide on-site event expertise and advice for corporate clients including Dodgers, Staples Center, Rose Bowl, Live Nation, and other Southern California clients. • Authorize/sign contracts with vendors. • Purchasing for Operations and Inventory Control Departments. • Create content for social media and website.