Charles Williams
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Creative employee with 20+ years experience working with communications and technology. Skilled, multi-disciplined strategist who communicates effectively across diverse groups to get results.
Core Competencies
Strategic Planning
digital initiatives, project management, analysis Technological Innovation content management, multimedia Visual Communication photography, design, videography |
Written Communication
reports, stories, profiles Community Building social media, live chats, newsletters |
Experience
Brand Publicity Specialist, Enterprise Holdings June ‘16-present
Global Digital Content Specialist, Enterprise Holdings Feb. ‘14-May '16
Online Editor, St. Louis Post-Dispatch May ‘97-Jan. '14
Web Researcher, MSNBC Sept. ‘95-June ’96
Assistant Director, Pictures of the Year CD, University of Missouri Feb. ’95-Feb. ’96
Computer-Aided Designer, Northrop Grumman Corporation Sept. ‘91-Jan. ‘95
Continuing Education Instructor, College of the Mainland Jan. ‘94-March ’94
Network Technical Support, Computer Sciences Corporation Oct. ‘82-Sept. ‘90
Education
Graduate certificate as an Online Educator, University of Missouri-Columbia, (2013)
M.A. in Journalism, University of Missouri-Columbia, (1997)
B.A. in Applied Design and Visual Art, University of Houston-Clear Lake, (1986)
A.A.S. in Computer Technology and Programming, Alvin Community College, (1983)
Brand Publicity Specialist, Enterprise Holdings June ‘16-present
- Responsible for producing and editing content for enterprise.com in North America and Europe. Develop content and manage community across social media platforms for the three Enterprise Holdings car rental brands. Execute brand publicity efforts across earned media channels, including traditional and social media.
Global Digital Content Specialist, Enterprise Holdings Feb. ‘14-May '16
- Responsible for developing and guiding content strategies for the EHI's global websites, defining workflows for content projects and implementing an editorial calendar. I also developed and enforced web writing style guidelines for EHI's online properties.
Online Editor, St. Louis Post-Dispatch May ‘97-Jan. '14
- Responsible for analyzing, editing and delivering content for the paper and STLtoday.com. As online entertainment editor, I led a strategic communications team to redesign STLtoday.com's appearance and functionality, which resulted in Editor and Publisher's top award for a newspaper website. I monitored broader industry trends and incorporated new tools and strategies as appropriate. I also trained newsroom employees in technology, interactivity and social media and produced photographs, videos and audio content.
Web Researcher, MSNBC Sept. ‘95-June ’96
- Located and evaluated websites and helped plan coverage.
Assistant Director, Pictures of the Year CD, University of Missouri Feb. ’95-Feb. ’96
- Gathered audio and visual content from judges and winning photographers.
Computer-Aided Designer, Northrop Grumman Corporation Sept. ‘91-Jan. ‘95
- Used design software for drawings of NASA communications network.
Continuing Education Instructor, College of the Mainland Jan. ‘94-March ’94
- Taught "Travel Photography" and "Introduction to Photography" courses.
Network Technical Support, Computer Sciences Corporation Oct. ‘82-Sept. ‘90
- Worked as Database Manager and Programmer at the Johnson Space Center.
Education
Graduate certificate as an Online Educator, University of Missouri-Columbia, (2013)
M.A. in Journalism, University of Missouri-Columbia, (1997)
B.A. in Applied Design and Visual Art, University of Houston-Clear Lake, (1986)
A.A.S. in Computer Technology and Programming, Alvin Community College, (1983)