Michael Ogulnick

MIKE OGULNICK ❘ PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY E:-P: - A: Flower Mound, TX 75028 ❘ SKILLS Talented and innovative communications professional with extensive • Public and Media Relations experience in media relations, revenue generation, influence • Publicity marketing, publicity, and campaign development. Demonstrated • Communications Strategies ability with a prowess for creating effective public relations • Journalism campaigns, resulting in an exceptional level of agenda • Public Affairs implementation. • Persuasion • Creative and Strategic Thinking • Public Speaking ❘ WORK HISTORY • Expert Level Written and Verbal Communications • Persistence Advance Community Fund - Media Relations • Empathetic Listening Specialist/Community Outreach Director Dallas, TX • 03/2020 - Current • Engage with impact investors to solicit funding for our non-profit, resulting in a significant amount of money to get our project off the ground. • Form productive partnerships with the broadcast and print media to establish our CEO as an expert in his field and build awareness about Advance Community Fund. • Host a podcast entitled "CEO Money" featuring leading business and community advocates. Publicity Done Right - Publicist Flower Mound, TX • 03/2019 - Current • Utilized my understanding of the media to create press releases that have gained the attention of various journalists, both broadcast and print. • Accelerated a children's book author's attempt to gain name recognition by booking her on numerous television shows and school assemblies, resulting in increased book sales and revenue. • Create editorial calendars and media lists for the purpose of leading publicity campaigns. ❘ EDUCATION Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL Bachelor of Arts: Communications Mike Ogulnick Pneo, LLC - Public Relations Manager Denton, TX • 03/2018 - 11/2018 • Incorporated an ambitious media strategy that included our Marketing Director appearing on 11 television shows over a sixmonth period, resulting in substantial new revenue and increased product exposure. • Established our Marketing Director as a trusted expert in her field. • Developed and implemented an initiative that focused on productive partnerships with bloggers and podcast hosts who introduced our products to thousands of potential buyers. • Introduced new marketing concepts that involved the addition of video on our social media sites and website. iHeart Media - Account Executive Dallas, TX • 08/2016 - 04/2017 • Collaborated with clients to develop and implement marketing strategies that resulted in increased revenue and a strong ROI. • Partnered with a winery whose revenue increased by 30% following a successful ad campaign. • Created compelling advertising copy for clients that delivered a powerful message to current and potential customers. • Managed a portfolio of up to ten accounts and $110,000 in sales. • Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing, and prospective database leads. Texas Democratic Party - Regional Communications Director Austin, TX • 02/2010 - 12/2010 • Orchestrated a communications strategy utilized by several successful campaigns, helping many of them win. • Credited with introducing a new level of coordination to multiple campaigns, enabling candidates their staffs to work cohesively. • Crafted press releases and well-received speeches delivered during the Texas Democratic State Convention. • Served as the voice of the TDP in North Texas during television, radio and print interviews. • Implemented a social media strategy involving Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, which resulted in candidates, volunteers and supporters staying informed through up-to-the-minute updates.