Gidion Beckner

Gidion Beckner

Executive News and Program Producer (ABC Network Affiliate)

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    🎯 Growth Ninja | 🌐 B2B/B2C Digital Media | 🎯 Lead Generation Expert | 🛠️ MarTech Innovator | 🗞️ PR & Marcom Pro | 📈 DTC Success Architect | 🔥 Lead Gen Trailblazer | 🌐 DTC Innovator

  • Education

    • Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

      2000 - 2006
      Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications & Media Arts Television & Radio Video & Audio Production

      Activities and Societies: Member, National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture (NAMAC) Member, National Association of Film and Media Artists (NAFDMA)

  • Experience

    • WSIL-TV

      Aug 2002 - Dec 2010
      Executive News and Program Producer (ABC Network Affiliate)

      Garnered Emmy and "Associated Press" accolades in Hurricane Katrina coverage, showcasing a commitment to impactful reporting. Achieved top regional news program ranking in 2004-2005 and maintained a spot in the "Top 10" Midwest programming for three consecutive years, highlighting consistent excellence and resonance within the demographic.

    • Southern Illinois University(Small Business Incubator)

      Sept 2008 - Dec 2009
      Marketing Mentor & Brand Consultant

      The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Southern Illinois University provides no-cost, confidential, one-on-one business advising services, training opportunities, and business resources for small businesses in southern Illinois.

    • Growing Media Marketing

      Dec 2010 - Dec 2011
      Senior Executive Producer
    • Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants

      May 2011 - Aug 2014
      Creative Director (Corporate Headquarters)

      A WINE-DRIVEN DINING EXPERIENCE, INSPIRED BY NAPA VALLEY’S WINE COUNTRY.Founded in 2005 by CEO Tim McEnery, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants is built upon the passionate belief that food and wine hold the power to forge lasting connections.

    • Joint Commission

      Aug 2014 - May 2022

      ABOUT THE JOINT COMMISSION The mission of The Joint Commission is to continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration with other stakeholders, by evaluating healthcare organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value.

      • Director, Strategic Marketing & Planning

        May 2019 - May 2022
      • Multimedia Manager (Corporate Communications)

        Aug 2014 - May 2019
    • ACCUMEN Inc.

      Aug 2022 - Jun 2023
      Senior Director of Growth Marketing

      ABOUT ACCUMEN INC.Accumen provides lab and imaging transformation, consulting, supply chain optimization, lab outreach, 3D post-processing, patient blood management, test utilization, anemia management, and clinical data exchange for hospitals and health systems.

    • UpHealth, Inc.

      Feb 2024 - Dec 2024
      Director, Digital Marketing

      ABOUT UPHEALTH, INCNationally recognized behavioral health facilities offering a full continuum of care through evidence-based treatments and services. UpHealth Inc. targets mental health issues and substance use disorders with services provided by psychiatrists, physicians, neurologists, licensed therapists, and clinical social workers.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences

      LinkedIn
      Jun 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Certified Change Agent

      The Joint Commission
      Jan 2016