Dena Reynolds

About Dena Reynolds

Results driven, passionate communicator with success in media relations, creating brands, developing ad campaigns, leading teams, securing community partnerships and building volunteer groups. Self-starter with strong commitment to improving organizational communication and igniting team creativity in the pursuit of effective, diverse public relations. Emmy nominated producer and 2010 “Best in Show” winner at the Virginia Public Relations Awards. Specialties: Media Relations Communications Plans Community Relations Tactics Branding Advertising Campaigns Internal Communications Strategies Copy Writing Visit to learn more about my work to help nonprofits share good news.

Experience

1. Instructor for Academy of Nonprofit Excellence

   Tidewater Community College

   Jan 2016 — Present · Suffolk, VA, US

   Teach communications classes for nonprofit professionals in the Hampton Roads area at the Academy for Nonprofit Excellence (ANE). It offers course topics covering a broad spectrum of nonprofit management and leadership topics. Content is developed around practical application, thereby providing new skills and knowledge to increase effectiveness, build capacity, and enhance the mission of any nonprofit organization regardless of staff size or budget.

Education

• Virginia Commonwealth University

  Emerging Nonprofit Leaders Certificate, Nonprofit Learning Point

  2009 — 2010

• Virginia Commonwealth University

  Master of Science, Mass Communications, Multimedia Journalism

  2008 — 2009

• University of Richmond

  Certificate in Fundraising and Development, Institute on Philanthropy

  2007 — 2009

• James Madison University

  Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications, Electronic Communication

  1992 — 1996

• Virginia Commonwealth University

  Certificate in Nonprofit Management, Nonprofit Learning Point

  2002 — 2006

• University of Virginia

  Certificate in Event Management

  2007 — 2007