Dana Rhoades
Executive Director, Marketing and Communications at Utah State University
Vernal | US
Interests
Camping
Snowboarding
Hiking
Paddleboarding
Industries
Moto & Powersports
Snow
Surf
Summary
Activity
Work experience
Utah State University
Executive Director, Marketing and Communications | 08/2023 - Current
Utah State University
Marketing Director | 08/2019 - Current
Utah State University
Assistant Marketing Director | 08/2015 - 07/2019
Utah State University
Marketing Manager | 02/2013 - 08/2015
Dinosaur National Monument
Visitor Services Field Project | 05/2012 - 07/2012
Utah Blaze, Arena Football League
Director of Communications | 01/2010 - 01/2012
Composed and edited press releases, game-day materials, pre & post-season media guides, and all other organizational media content.
Created and expanded all social media programs including Facebook and Twitter.
Established and maintained strong relationships with local media outlets, sponsors and community.
Continuously pitched various story angles regarding players and team to local and national media.
Conducted and managed media tracking program with clear ROI.
Designed and implemented community outreach programs.
Produced and managed a new charitable donation tracking program.
Managed and updated all website content.
Player and dancer scheduling and payroll tracking.
Coordinated press conferences, developed press kits and produced speeches and talking points for speakers.
LMG Media & Events
Public Relations & Event Coordinator | 08/2008 - 01/2010
Contributed to the creation of strategic marketing materials and coordinated corporate sales for five downtown SLC venues.
Constructed creative copy for all advertisements, employee newsletters, press releases, mass emails and Web sites.
Reviewed all marketing submissions to ensure all materials adhere to quality, brand image standards.
Assisted in coordinating and managing all promotional and corporate events throughout venues with LMG Events.
Actively pitched press releases and updated media lists.
Performed HR related duties including payroll processing, new hire employee packet creation, data compilation for state regulatory reports.
Mountain Sports International
Marketing and Communications Intern | 09/2008 - 12/2008
Assisted in writing athlete information letters and press releases.
Compiled and facilitated relationships with different media contacts at event sites.
Assisted in market and sponsorship research.
Wrote specific content in regards to athletes and judges for Web site.
Gathered credential lists for local site media for the Freeskiing World Tour and North Face Masters.
Education history
Dixie State University
| 2003 - 2004
Westminster University
Masters | 2010 - 2012
University of Utah
Bachelors of Science | 2004 - 2008
