Dan Pender

About Dan Pender

Award-winning, dynamic, achievement-driven writer/editor, producer, multi-media and…

Experience

1. Content Manager

   Smart Business Network

   Aug 2021 — Present · Westlake, OH, US

   As Associate Producer at Smart Business Network, I shape and deliver top-quality content, events, and marketing materials to diverse entrepreneurs and executives. For 30+ years, Smart Business has empowered leaders with insights, strategies, and connections.Contributing to CEO Success: I\'m in a dynamic team spotlighting achievements and innovative leadership. Unlike traditional publishers, we delve into \"how\" and \"why\" behind accomplishments. Conversations with top CEOs reveal journeys and advice for fellow leaders.Dealmaker Conference Focus:• Finding Award Winners: Identify, recruit, and secure Host Committee and award winners. Craft lists from PitchBook, reaching hundreds of candidates.• Finding Host Committee Members: Solicit nominations from Host Committee, use PitchBook for searches. Extensive communication engages members and candidates.• Resource List Creation: Develop comprehensive HubSpot-based list with contact info, LinkedIn, bios, industries.• Host Committee Meetings: Gather insights in meetings, shaping panel topics, members, and awards.• Conference Management: Assist setup, script review, host virtual rooms. Ensure panels adhere to time, support registration and networking.Content Creation and Coordination:• Editing Copy: Condense 250-300 word bios to 100 words.• Podcast Interviews: Collaborate with interviewees, marketing teams, craft questions, oversee editing, and copy for podcasts, newsletters.• Newsletter Building: Craft Smart Business monthly emails, Dealmaker Newsletters. Curate \"Local Deals\" meticulously.• Event Judging and Coordination: Lead Zoom rooms as day-long judge for specialty awards.Future Growth and Collaboration: Collaborate on panel ideas, growth strategies with colleagues Dustin and Courtney. Expand conference responsibilities and collaboration.As Associate Producer, my multifaceted role drives content, events, and strategic growth. Committed to insights, connections, and success for business leaders.

Education

• St. Edward High School

  High School, College Prep

  1987 — 1990

• The University of Toledo

  Bachelor of Arts, Communications with a concentration in Journalism

  1995 — 1997

Skills

• Headline Writing
• Email Marketing
• Editing
• Copy Editing
• Marketing
• Newsletters
• Magazines
• Publishing
• Feature Articles
• News Writing
• Ap Style
• Hootsuite
• Editorial
• Articles
• Higher Education
• Proofreading
• Press Releases
• Breaking News
• Profiles
• Research
• Leadership
• Facebook
• Publicity
• Social Media