Richard Raymond Griffis, 61822 N Magnolia Ave, Lansing, MI 48912

Sports Operations Manager - Newspaper Shared Services at Cox Media Group

West Palm Beach, Florida

Newspapers

Cox Media Group - West Palm Beach, Florida Area since Aug 2012
Sports Operations Manager - Newspaper Shared Services Michigan Shakespeare Festival, Inc. - Jackson, Michigan Area Oct 2010 - Dec 2011
Chief Operating Officer Michigan Shakespeare Festival, Inc. Aug 2008 - Sep 2009
Marketing Director Jackson Publishing Company Aug 2006 - Feb 2008
Editor/Associate Publisher The Sun News Oct 2004 - Aug 2006
Sports Editor The News-Sentinel Feb 2002 - Nov 2003
Managing Editor The News-Sentinel Dec 1995 - Jan 2002
Sports Editor The News-Sentinel Aug 1994 - Dec 1995
Assistant Executive Sports Editor College Hockey Journal Aug 1993 - Apr 1994
Editor/Publisher Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Jun 1991 - Jul 1993
Sports Editor Battle Creek Enquirer Jan 1989 - Jun 1991
Staff Writer Jackson Citizen Patriot Dec 1980 - Oct 1986
Staff Writer

Michigan State University 1987 - 1988
B.A., Communications, Political Science Jackson Community College 1981 - 1984
Associate, Journalism

Staff Development, Social Media, Press Releases, Newspaper, Publications, Corporate Communications, Brochures, Writing, Media Relations, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Editing, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Journalism, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Fundraising, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Graphic Design, Copy Editing, Event Planning, Copywriting, Event Management, Newsletters, Customer Relations, Budgeting, Non-profits, Online Marketing, Research, Coaching, Promotions, Word, Grant Writing, Negotiation, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Magazines, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Direct Mail, Creative Development, Social Networking, Facebook, Publicity, Community Relations, Proofreading, Creative Writing

Auto racing, golf, strategic planning, organizational development, writing, media trends, theater, digital photography, professional networking, periodical reading, online technology

AS STAFF WRITER First Place, Sports Columns: Alaska State Press Association, 1991; Michigan Associated Press, 1990; Michigan United Press International, 1985 STAFF AWARDS AS SPORTS EDITOR Associated Press Sports Editors Top 10 Daily Sports Section: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 Associated Press Sports Editors Top 10 Special Section: 1996 (honorable mention), 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 (hm) STAFF AWARDS AS MANAGING EDITOR Deadline News Reporting: Indiana Associated Press Managing Editors, 2003 (First) Major News Coverage: Indiana Associated Press Managing Editors, 2003 (First) Best Business Section or Page: Hoosier State Press Association, 2003 (First) Excellence in Covering War in Iraq: Hoosier State Press Association, 2003 (Third) Best in Business (Certificate of Merit): Society of American Business Editors and Writers, 2003 Associated Press Sports Editors Top 10 Daily Sports Section: 2002 (hm) Associated Press Sports Editors Top 10 Special Section: 2003

United States

United States