Dana Rhoades
Executive Director, Marketing and Communications at Utah State University
Vernal | US
Interests
Camping
Snowboarding
Hiking
Paddleboarding
Industries
Moto & Powersports
Snow
Surf
In my own words
— Dana...
Trajectory
Aug 2023 — Now
Executive Director, Marketing and Communications · Utah State University
Aug 2019 — Now
Marketing Director · Utah State University
Aug 2015 — Jul 2019
Assistant Marketing Director · Utah State University
Feb 2013 — Aug 2015
Marketing Manager · Utah State University
May 2012 — Jul 2012
Visitor Services Field Project · Dinosaur National Monument
Jan 2010 — Jan 2012
Director of Communications · Utah Blaze, Arena Football League
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.
Aug 2008 — Jan 2010
Public Relations & Event Coordinator · LMG Media & Events
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.
Sep 2008 — Dec 2008
Marketing and Communications Intern · Mountain Sports International
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.
Activity
Education history
Dixie State University
| 2003 - 2004
Westminster University
Masters | 2010 - 2012
University of Utah
Bachelors of Science | 2004 - 2008
