Araba O. Dowell

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About Araba O. Dowell

An experienced marketing and communications strategist with an instinct for the marketplace, I’ve successfully helped multinationals, nonprofits, government entities, agencies and small businesses position themselves more competitively. This includes: Advancing Missions & Driving Business Results. Creating dynamic and impactful communications programming. Creative Storytelling and Securing Key Media Coverage. Nurturing key media, influencer and social media relationships. Leading High-Performing Teams. Motivating and directing team members to achieve optimal results and professional growth. PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:*Seven Sages Global, Principal Consultant (2001 - Present)*The Southern Poverty Law Center, Director of Communications,Media & Engagement (2021-22)*Cox Automotive, Media Solutions Group, Communications and Coordination Leader (2016-17)*Decide DeKalb Development Authority, Vice President of Marketing and Communications (2014-16)*General Motors, Group Manager, Southeast Region Communications, Atlanta (2007-13)*Ketchum Communications, Managing Account Supervisor, Atlanta (2005-06)*Premiere Global Services, Manager of Communications, Atlanta (2004-05)*March of Dimes, Director of Marketing Communications, Atlanta (2003)*Abovo Marketing Group, Senior PR Manager, Atlanta of America, Corporate Communications Officer, Atlanta (1994-99) SPECIALTIES: Analyst Relations, Branding & Marketing, Budget Management, Business Strategy & Planning, Cause Marketing, Change Management Communications, Community Relations, Content Management, Copy Editing & Writing, Corporate Communications, Corporate Social Responsibility, Crisis Communications & Rapid Response, Executive Communications, Event Management, Government Affairs, Grant Writing, Grassroots Outreach, Guerrilla Marketing, Influencer & Stakeholder Relations, Issues Management, JEDI+B (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging), Media Relations & Media Training, Message Development, Multicultural Marketing & Communications, Podcast, Policy Communications, Publicity & Public Affairs/Public Relations, Public Speaking, Real Estate, Social Media, Speakers Bureau, Speechwriting, Spokesperson, Team Management, Training, Web Content Development and more! INDUSTRIES: advocacy & social impact | airlines | automotive | banking | economic development | education | energy & environment | haircare & beauty | healthcare & hospitals | manufacturing | media | nonprofits & NGOs | politics | real estate | telecom | technology & innovation | travel & transportation