Dan Wade

I am an experienced communications and marketing professional with a strong track record of helping companies share their stories effectively, driving both audience and revenue growth. My passion is for using creative phrasing and elegant wordplay to bring critical information to the audience that needs it.

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(612) 222-0343

Experience

Digital Media Manager, Medical Alley Association, June 2017 - Present

Wrote and edited copy for print, digital, social, and public presentations
Developed and executed company thought leadership plan
Created and executed company social media strategy
Collaborated with partner organizations to promote community-oriented events

Director of Communications, Life Floor, Feb 2015 - Feb 2017

Wrote and edited copy for print, social, email, website, and trade show assets
Overhauled marketing strategy leading to six-figure growth in ARR
Built and executed an influencer marketing program for industry leaders
Created marketing material and trained new sales partners on marketing best practices

Director of Activation, LockerDome, June 2013 - Feb 2015

Pitched, executed, and analyzed social media campaigns for over 200 brand and media client
Presented company vision and strategy at conferences and served as company spokesman
Created and refined client retention strategy
Hired, trained, and provided strategic leadership for the activation team

Researcher For Will Carroll, Sports Illustrated, Feb 2011 - June 2013

Researched and wrote column introductions on medical developments in Major League Baseball
Consulted with Major League Baseball front offices on medical issues and player acquisitions
Presented proprietary research at medical conferences
Built and queried a finely detailed sports injury database for research purposes

Writer and Editor, Freelance, June 2008 - Present

Wrote and edited content at outlets like Modern Healthcare, Forbes, and NBC Sports/Rotoworld
Matched credited author’s voice and style to avoid detection when ghostwriting
Fact-checked and copyedited client content to improve readability and accuracy of their material

Education and Skills

Education

University of Chicago, A.B., Political Science, 2009

Northwestern University, M.S.J., Journalism

Skills

AP Style, Asana, Content Marketing, Chicago Style, Deadline Writing, Google Analytics, Media Relations, Microsoft Office, Multiple CMS, Public Speaking, Slack, Social Media, Wordpress