Gail Dent

About Gail Dent

Brings years of sound communications/public relations experience to the table, especially around issues management, cultural inclusivity, corporate relations and community/social responsibility. An assertive leader and spokesperson who is strategic and successful in building relationships locally and nationally with various audiences, to include media and community groups. Also, an adjunct professor in higher education who teaches in person and virtually, sharing her experiences in communications.Experienced with issues/reputation management, message development/position statements and feature/target writing. Known for having an even keeled personality and demeanor, especially when in pressure situations. Has worked tirelessly in the sports industry and in higher education to promote organizational missions, programs and people. Enjoys seeing the bigger picture and helping organizations work toward achieving their end result. Experienced and comfortable working with sports figures, senior leaderships, and individuals with high profile titles. Astute in the area of corporate connectivity within an organization and inclusion/culture/diversity, and has crafted senior level messaging and media messaging to deliver an organization\'s viewpoints and philosophies. Has provided strategic ideas to further program development and community initiatives as it relates to the organization\'s mission, philosophies and the community needs. Has also volunteered with diverse community organizations to promote their messages and views. Has been invited to speak at professional sports/networking functions and has been an event moderator for panels. Has also served on leadership advisory boards and as a board of director member for local organizations.

Experience

1. Associate Director of Public and Media Relations, Ncaa Communications Division

   NCAA

   Apr 2001 — Present · Indianapolis, IN, US

   Strategic public relations*Corporate communications and planning*Reputation management*Crisis communications*Business relationship building*Strategic cultural engagement and planning*Community relations planning*Branding development*Has managed office personnel*Has supervised and mentored employees*Has worked with hiring teams and recruitment of staff*Media relations and counsel*Comfortable working with high profile individuals/senior staff members developed strategic messaging to position the organization and influence national A strategic and innovative planner who has worked with diverse audiences of all types; is well-versed in providing company and media messaging that articulates a company\'s inclusive viewpoints and Has been a member of the EVP\'s senior leadership team for Inclusion and Human Provides counsel and messaging as it relates to high interest/low trust crisis matter Has directed planning and implemented innovative initiatives to build strategic in pitching national media stories and writing stories worked in strategic planning for NCAA community and partner programs and initiatives, including PSA development and review and media story placements to articulate program goals (ie. corporate social responsibility Has coordinated public relations strategy for NCAA championships and affiliated corporate coordinated public relations efforts with NCAA partner affiliates to include corporate sponsors and television network been invited to speak at key events, including the NCAA Student-Athlete Career in Sports Forum; Indiana Pacers sports industry meet and greet; Leigh Steinberg\'s sports management been a Diversity and Inclusion Symposium Conference panel moderator hosting executive sports professionals and key representatives

Education

• Eastern Kentucky University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Public Relations

• University of Kentucky

  Master of Science (M.S.), Sports Administration

• Cornell University

  Certificate Program , Diversity and Inclusion

  2020

Skills

• Sports
• Media Relations
• Public Relations
• Event Management
• Corporate Communications
• Crisis Communications
• Community Development
• Broadcast
• Sports Marketing
• Sports Management
• Sponsorship
• Event Planning
• Radio
• Press Releases
• Time Management
• Social Media