Stephen Padre (He / Him)

Mission-driven professional communicator with a solid background providing strategic and visionary leadership to reach target audiences, nurture relationships, build brand awareness and provide education. Understanding of the full scope of communications operations for nonprofit organizations. Recognized for excellence in planning, execution, and creativity. Known for expertise in the evaluation and continuous improvement of communication processes to achieve organizational goals. Experience in: professional associations; organizations engaged in policy and advocacy at the state and federal level; a range of issue areas I have big-picture skills - the ability to plan strategically, manage projects, and oversee the communications operations of an organization. I also have hands-on skills, such as writing, editing and production of various communications materials, to carry out the detailed tasks of projects. In short, I have the skills to keep the communications team and operations of a busy nonprofit organization running efficiently and effectively on a daily, weekly and monthly basis, all while building up the reputation of the organization. CORE COMPETENCIES - Developing and executing integrated and comprehensive strategic communications plans - Developing messages and overseeing their consistent application across channels - Managing the daily workflow of a communications department/team - Managing the work of freelance writers, designers and video producers; liaising with vendors - Maintaining social media channels - Maintaining websites - Writing and editing for digital and print materials - Managing production projects of all sizes (brochures, booklets, event materials) - Producing print and electronic periodicals: newsletters, emails, magazines - Producing videos - Media relations - Many practical computer skills to perform daily tasks (layout and design, website maintenance) - Communications support for fundraising/collaboration with development department KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS - I have upgraded and modernized the communications output and procedures of organizations, using creativity and showcasing the expertise of the organization in order to raise its standing among its audiences. - I have led communications teams at organizations during times of growth, helping to increase engagement of audiences in various ways. - In many of my positions, I have played a leading role in revamping and redesigning the organization's website.