Dale J. Armbruster

Sports Director

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About me
Local Government | Innovation @ Cuyahoga County
Education
- St. Edward High School
  2006 - 2010
- John Carroll University
  2010 - 2014
  Bachelor of Arts Communication, Political Science
- John Carroll University
  2015 - 2017
  Master of Arts Communication Management
  Activities and Societies: Alpha Sigma Nu (Jesuit Honor Society)
Experience
- WJCU 88.7 FM
  Apr 2013 - Apr 2014
  Sports Director
  • Managed live radio broadcasts of John Carroll baseball, basketball and football. • Play-by-play announcer and color commentator.
- NBC News
  Aug 2014 - May 2015
  Tim Russert Fellow
  • One of two graduating seniors selected nationally to serve in this role.• Served as a researcher and writer, assisting the production team with scripts and graphics.• Produced and edited @MTP, the first NBC Politics daily video series.
- John Carroll University
  Aug 2015 - Jul 2022
  • Visiting instructor, with a focus on audience engagement. • Develop and execute the internal/external content calendar.• Serve as communications project manager.• Manage University social media, including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. • Project manager and writer for materials and communications to key audiences.• Support digital, print, and social media strategies. • Primary media contact for football, men’s basketball, baseball and women’s lacrosse. • Mentor a staff of 35+ work-study students.
  - Visiting Instructor, Russert Department of Communication
    Jul 2018 - Jul 2022
  - Communications Manager
    Oct 2018 - Feb 2020
  - Marketing Content Specialist
    Aug 2017 - Oct 2018
  - Graduate Assistant, Sports Information
    Aug 2015 - Aug 2017
- Cuyahoga County
  Feb 2020 - now
  • Lead internal communication efforts related to process improvement and implementation.• Develop organization-wide process improvement standards and training resources. • Lead complex, cross-functional process improvement projects within County departments. • Create curriculum, teach Lean Six Sigma courses, and mentor colleagues through process improvement projects in the Cuyahoga County Innovation Academy (CCIA).• Manage the County's digital inclusion efforts, including the implementation of $25 million of funding which supports affordable internet access, device access, and digital skills training. Show less
  - Performance Consultant
    Aug 2021 - now
  - Communications Specialist
    Feb 2020 - Aug 2021
- Wrenford Creative
  May 2023 - now
  Owner
  • Creative services firm focused on delivering innovative audience engagement solutions for clients.• Authored Warriors: The John Carroll University Men's Soccer Story, publishing in September 2024.
Licenses & Certifications
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
  Cuyahoga County
  Dec 2022
- Affordable Connectivity Program Certification
  EducationSuperHighway
  Mar 2023
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
  Cuyahoga County
  Oct 2021
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Dale J. Armbruster
  Professional Encouragement Award for Outstanding Graduate Student John Carroll University Apr 2016 Awarded to a graduate student who has demonstrated commitment to the discipline and an excellent academic performance.
- Awarded to Dale J. Armbruster
  Lee Andrews Broadcasting Award Tim Russert Department of Communication & Theatre Arts Apr 2014 Given for the senior year to a communications major who has contributed the most to WJCU and who seeks a career in broadcasting.
- Awarded to Dale J. Armbruster
  Outstanding Senior Award Tim Russert Department of Communication & Theatre Arts Apr 2014 Awarded to the graduating senior that excelled in the classroom and in student media organizations.
- Awarded to Dale J. Armbruster
  Honorable Mention, All-America Program STAA Talent Apr 2012 Named to the list of the top-25 collegiate broadcasters by STAA Talent. One of two NCAA Division-III student-broadcasters to make the list.