Dominic K. Hawkins

About Dominic K. Hawkins

Dominic is a versatile, award-winning integrated marketing communications leader experienced in driving message strategy and executive eminence while advancing organizational goals. Dominic serves as Vice President of Communications at NAACP, leading integrated marketing communications programs. Over his career, Dominic has acted as a trusted communications advisor across a wide range of sectors. He\'s designed and implemented campaigns spanning tech, financial and professional services, regulatory and legal affairs, public health, and civil rights and social justice. And he is passionate about leading and empowering teams.

Experience

1. Vice President Communications

   Naacp

   Jul 2024 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   The NAACP is the nation\'s largest, most influential social justice organization. The Association advocates, agitates, and litigates for the civil rights due to Black America. The NAACP is a leading voice in advancing equity-centered approaches to AI, data, democracy, public health, economic justice, and civil rights, ensuring innovation delivers accountability and benefits Black communities-• Provided strategic counsel to NAACP leadership on storytelling, crisis response, and public positioning, shaping narratives on civil rights and democracy. • Led external communications including media relations, digital communications and executive thought leadership. • Directed a high-performing team and managed vendor relationships to execute integrated communications strategies. • Collaborated cross-functionally to align messaging for major campaigns, including the $20M Get Out the Vote initiative,#KeepAdvancing Campaign, NAACP Conventions, and NAACP Capital communications.

Education

• Accenture Management Consultant Development Program

  Non-degree program, Management Consulting

  2014 — 2015

• Baldwin Senior High School

  High Honor Roll with Distinction, General Study

• The George Washington University

  Bachelor's Degree | Presidential Scholar , Communication & Music

• Farmingdale State College

  Non-degree program, E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce

Skills

• Blogging
• Research
• Strategic Planning
• Finance
• Community Outreach
• Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Entrepreneurship
• Marketing
• Corporate Communications
• Public Speaking
• Training
• Market Research
• Strategy
• Customer Service
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Business Development
• Consulting
• Microsoft Word
• Graphic Design
• Leadership
• Financial Analysis
• Facebook
• Microsoft Office
• Social Media Marketing
• Press Releases
• Proposal Writing
• Analytical Skills
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Strategic Communications
• Social Media
• Communication
• Management Consulting
• Analysis