Bill Whitman, Jr.
Senior Public Relations & Corporate Communications Advisor
Bill Whitman & Associates
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Washington, District Of Columbia
Senior communications executive and advisor known for pairing forward-thinking individuals and organizations with brand-building, game-changing opportunities!
More than 30 years of global Marketing, Corporate Communications, and Public Relations experience. A recognized leader and expert in Brand Management, Public Affairs, PESO (Paid, Earned, Shared and Owned) Strategic Communications, Crisis & Issues Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Board and C-Suite Counsel.
A trusted advisor experienced in leading impactful global, national, and local business initiatives.
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Experience
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Principal
Company Name Bill Whitman & Associates
Dates Employed Apr 2011 – 2017
Employment Duration 6 yrs
Location Chicago/Washington D.C.
Independent public relations, marketing, and communications counsel; B2B, B2C, internal and external stakeholder communications and engagement, brand management, public affairs, crisis and issues management, media relations, social media, Board and C-Suite counsel.
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Vice President, Communications and Marketing
Company Name Howard University
Dates Employed Feb 2015 – Jun 2016
Employment Duration 1 yr 5 mos
Location Washington DC
Responsible for internal and external communications, marketing and brand management for Howard University and the Office of the President, including: media relations, social media, crisis and issues management, and digital communications.
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Vice President, Corporate Communications
Company Name United States Postal Service
Dates Employed Mar 2014 – Jun 2014
Employment Duration 4 mos
Location Washington, D.C.
Leads all aspects of internal and external communications as well as initiatives to advance public understanding of the products, services and corporate mission of the United States Postal Service.
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Senior Counsel
Company Name Edelman
Dates Employed Mar 2013 – Apr 2013
Employment Duration 2 mos
Location Chicago
Senior leadership counsel and support for current and prospective Edelman clients: B2B, B2C, Health Care, Information Technology, Trade Associations, Crisis & Issues Management, PESO Media Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Brand Management and C-Suite Counsel.
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Managing Director, U.S. Headquarters
Company Name Burson-Marsteller
Dates Employed May 2012 – Dec 2012
Employment Duration 8 mos
Location Chicago
Senior leadership counsel and support for current and prospective Burson-Marsteller clients: B2B, B2C, Financial Services, Information Technology, Higher Education, Crisis & Issues Management, Labor Relations, PESO (Paid, Earned, Shared and Owned) Media Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Brand Management and C-Suite Counsel.
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Vice President & Chief Communications Officer, McDonald's USA
Company Name McDonald's Corporation
Dates Employed 2008 – 2011
Employment Duration 3 yrs
Location Oak Brook, IL
U.S. Chief Communications Officer, responsible for Management, Internal and External Communications, Media Relations, Social Media, Public Affairs, Stakeholder Engagement and Field Alignment.
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Senior Director, Media Relations & Public Affairs, McDonald's USA
Company Name McDonald's Corporation
Dates Employed 2005 – 2008
Employment Duration 3 yrs
Location Oak Brook, IL
Chief spokesman responsible for Media Relations, Crisis & Issues Management, Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement. Also responsible for leadership messaging, crisis and issues management training.
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Director, Corporate Communications & Media Relations
Company Name McDonald's Corporation
Dates Employed 2002 – 2005
Employment Duration 3 yrs
Location Oak Brook, IL
Global PR, Media Relations, Crisis & Issues Management for 32,000 McDonald's restaurants in 119 countries.
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Manager/Senior Manager, Corporate Communications & Media Relations
Company Name McDonald's Corporation
Dates Employed 1998 – 2002
Employment Duration 4 yrs
Location Oak Brook, IL
Global PR and Media Relations: 2000 Olympics, 2002 FIFA World Cup, McDonald's World Children's Day for Ronald McDonald House Charities.
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Account Supervisor, Fleishman-Hillard International Communications
Company Name FleishmanHillard
Dates Employed 1993 – 1998
Employment Duration 5 yrs
Location St. Louis, MO
Public Relations & Marketing Communications Consulting for Anheuser-Busch Companies, Walmart, Dell Computers, SBC Communications, St. Louis Rams and United Negro College Fund.
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