Rob Gard

Director, Public Relations and Communications

Rob Gard is a high-skilled professional, that works in Destination Madison main office of which is in 218. on the position of Director, Public Relations and Communications since 2017. Rob Gard gained professional experience in more than 12 positions at various companies. Rob Gard went to the Beloit Catholic High School and received education. Rob Gard has such professional qualifications as Prsa Crisis Communication Certification Program. Madison, Wisconsin is the city, where the professional was known to live. The professional's e-mail and phone are accessed through SoftwareOfficial on demand.
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Robert Gard
Last updated Jun 14, 2024

Contact Information

Last Update
Jul 9, 2022
Email
ga**@visitmadison.com, ro**@gmail.com, ro**@gmail.com
Location
Madison, WI
Company
Destination Madison

Workplace

Director, Public Relations and Communications

Work History

Director, Public Relations and Communications

22 east Mifflin St SUITE 200, Madison, WI 53703
Lead PR and communications team to increase visibility of Madison as a convention, sporting event, meeting, and tourist destination. Work with executive leadership to raise awareness of the ...
from Sep 2017

Director of Communications and Marketing

Los Angeles, CA
Garnered major local, national and international press coverage for largest car-free event in the U.S. Tripled social media followers to nearly 40,000 in first year and expanded to 60,000 in...
Feb 2013 — Oct 2015

Communications

Los Angeles, CA
Provided communications, marketing and development services for air quality and lung health non-profit.
Feb 2010 — Jan 2013

Senior Communications Manager

Managed internal and external communications programs for Los Angeles Unified School District multi-billion dollar Facilities Program. Developed strategic partnerships, especially involving ...
Sep 2007 — Sep 2008

Whisky Columnist

6345 Balboa Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Wrote columns about all things whisky: distillers, distilleries, events, bars, people, places and drams. Lots of drams.
Jan 2005 — Apr 2008

Communications Manager

5900 Wilshire Blvd SUITE 2150, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Developed media strategy and strategic public/private partnerships. Worked with clients in the legal industry, higher education, environment and energy, non-profit, elected official and issu...
Apr 2005 — Sep 2007

Founder

Write about whisky and other alcohols for my own web site and for several publications. Lead whisky tastings.
from Mar 2006

Founder

Provide internal and external communications services to client projects. Develop strategic partnerships to help clients expand stakeholder base.
from Feb 2006

Principal

Co-owned public relations firm that represented Los Angeles artists and art galleries.
Aug 2004 — Aug 2005

Managing Editor

In charge of large community newspaper covering the Hollywood, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Miracle Mile and Hancock Park communities of Los Angeles. Wrote articles ranging from crime and ...
Feb 1999 — Dec 2004

Writer and Director and Field Producer

Wrote, directed and produced episodes for the Emmy Award winning series Discover Wisconsin, the longest running tourism show in the U.S. The first episode I co-wrote and co-directed won a Na...
Aug 1995 — Feb 1999

Managing Editor

Managing Editor of a community newspaper in Clinton, Wisconsin. Handled all aspects of the paper, from writing articles to design to managing staff.
Nov 1994 — Oct 1997

Occupations

Executive
Director
PR and Communications Professional
Chief Communications Officer
Artist
Entertainment Professional
Chief Executive Officer
Spokesperson
Operations Manager
Public Relations Professinal
Chief Executive
Entertainer
Corporate Executive
Representative

Skills

Public Relations
Social Media
Strategic Communications
Editing
Nonprofits
Writing
Marketing
Crisis Communications
Media Relations
Public Speaking
Event Planning
Publications
Strategy
Press Releases
Community Outreach
Social Media Marketing
Marketing Strategy
Politics
Copywriting
Facebook
Publishing
Community Development
Adobe Creative Suite
Fundraising
Strategic Partnerships
Newsletters
Publicity
Blogging
Newspapers
Social Networking
Creative Writing
Whisky
Speech Writing
New Media
Internal Communications
Strategic Media Relations
Copy Editing
Content Strategy
Graphic Design
Non Profits
Grant Writing
Web Content
Journalism
Corporate Communications
Video
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