Bob Felt

Experience

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  Michigan Department of Transportation

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2013

  Communications & Safety Outreach Specialist / Spokesperson, Executive Office of Communications

  Served as spokesperson and statewide Safety Outreach Specialist determining safety initiative focus and coordinating messages. Mentored 6 representatives in field and collaborated with 26 Transportation Service centers. Developed and wrote articles, letters to editors, speeches, presentations, brochures, video scripts, and talking points for leadership. Participated as Communication Consultant and Speaking Coach. Trained numerous managers in crisis communication and media relations. Appeared on television and radio regularly to promote projects and initiatives translating complex engineering terminology to every day terms. Chaired Regional Traffic Safety Committee building partnerships with law enforcement agencies and other advocacy groups.Selected Skills:* Communications Operations Management* Accomplished Spokesperson* Article & Speech Development / Presentations* Crisis Communications* Media Relations & Relationship Building* Full Lifecycle Project Management* Strategic Partnerships* Event Planning & Video Production Show less

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  American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA)

  Jan 2013 - Oct 2019

  Associate Director, Member Engagement

  Served as national spokesperson and managed 10 chapters representing 21 states in the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, New England, and Pacific NW regions. Developed business for members and new chapters for association expanding market and strategic partnerships. Facilitated meetings, arranged venues, discussed strategies with Board of Directors, and communicated regularly face-to-face. Managed website content and national publication materials for trade magazine / e-publications. Wrote articles and collaborated with Marketing and Communications teams to improve engagement opportunities and key messages for national programs. Developed and fostered relationships that improved perceptions and increased sales. Show less

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  TraffiCalm

  Oct 2019 - now

  Northeast Region Sales Manager

  Proud to serve as your calming resource for Wrong Way Detection, Curve Warning Systems (Sequential LED Chevrons), Radar Driver Feedback Signs, Push-2-Cross Pedestrian Systems, and more in CT, DC, DE, KY, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, TN, VT, VA and WV. TraffiCalm Systems manufactures, sells, and supports smart road signs and systems that calm traffic and save lives across the globe.