web site: www.roynilson.com
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Career Chronology |
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21 Common Street Petersham, MA
01366 Wachusett Mountain
Associates |
Independent
Developer December 2001 to present - Event marketing
technology and support, trade show booths, event design, strategic
communications planning. Small business web site development. Marketing and
Public Relations consulting. Farms, farm stands, agricultural enterprises and
small business consulting. Marketing Internet Manager September 2004 to 2005 Manage the web site content and marketing efforts for Wachusett Mountain Ski area. Develop and grow visitor traffic. |
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Polaroid ID
Systems |
Communications Manager, Polaroid ID Systems June 1997- November 2001 Created and implemented a comprehensive external communications initiative. Provided messaging,
media and presentation training, sales and communications collateral.
International media relations, web site manager and publicity. Customer
presentations, national and international trade shows. |
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Viisage Technology |
Communications Manager, Viisage Technology May 1996 to June 1997 Responsible for
developing overall corporate communications strategy. |
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Telegram &
Gazette |
On-line Manager Telegram & Gazette Designed, built, launched and maintained 500-page daily newspaper Web site. Senior Reporter Specialist Reported daily on
deadline on high technology companies. |
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Senior Editor, Community Affairs Directed the newspapers community development coverage and agenda. Created an innovative community-wide recycling program. AIDS initiative. Economic Development
Initiative. |
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Memberships |
Planning and Systems Editor Provided system support, software development, authored training materials and provided training for 200-plus staff. Editorial Writer Planning and Systems Editor Business Reporter Bureau Chief Master Reporter Top writing award of the New England Society of Newspaper Editors. NEAPNEA Editorial Writing, Second Place
Young Entrepreneurs Society board member - 2002-2005 Bancroft Human Services - board member Consumer Credit Counseling of Eastern Massachusetts board member Consumer Credit Counseling of Eastern Massachusetts board president - Worcester Salvation Army Worcester board member Polaroid Foundation employee advisor 2001 - 2004 Union Station Alliance founder/member The Farm School Supporter and friend |
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Education References |
Completed Degree Requirements - Bachelor of Arts, English Literature, University of Hartford.
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