Daniel Bell

Background

About Daniel Bell

I am a communications professional and publication designer with more than 14 years experience in public relations. Since 2004, I’ve worked the Missouri Veterans Commission, a state agency, as the Public Information Officer. My work experience tells you what I’ve done, but here’s a little more about who I am. Through my personal and professional experiences, I’ve learned to not take things personally, how to converse with and respond to people of different socio-economic levels, and to leave work at the door at the end of the day. I learned in any situation, the first thing to ask is “Who else needs to know?” Through riding horses and motorcycles I’ve learned to always see the big picture, the “what ifs”, to look not at the car (or project, event, situation, etc.) in front of you, but as far as you can see. But I always remember that while you can prepare all you want, sometimes events overtake you and you’re just along for the ride and have to adjust and respond accordingly. I am an information junkie. I like just knowing things. My Google-fu is exceptional. It’s what makes me good at trivia games and it makes me good in my profession. I learn not only as much as I can about my place of work, but I keep tabs on any peripheral information that can impact the business. I don’t claim to be the best at anything, because there will always be someone better. What I am is highly competent in speaking to the media, desktop publishing, editing, and writing, with experience in speechwriting and video production. So if you want to talk shop or are just curious why my email address looks like I typoed my name and was too lazy to fix it (not true) drop me an email at dbjel2040@gmail.com.