Greg Krikorian

About Greg Krikorian

Highly successful in building effective community relationships. Developed comprehensive…

Experience

1. President and CEO

   Glendale Unified School District

   Feb 2015 — Present

   Strategic Business Development: Proven track record in driving growth and organizational success through effective strategic planning, market analysis, and sustainable business models.Communications & Marketing Leadership: Expertise in managing both internal and external communications, public relations, and marketing initiatives to enhance brand presence and stakeholder engagement.Government & Community Relations: Strong background in cultivating relationships with federal, state, and local government officials, as well as key community-based organizations, to align public and private sector goals.Public Policy & Advocacy: Extensive experience in navigating K-14 policy issues, advocacy efforts, and regulatory challenges, particularly across Southern California.Event Planning & Execution: Successfully conceptualized, organized, and executed large-scale events like the Annual Women Achievers Conference, attracting 600+ attendees and creating impactful networking opportunities.Crisis Management & Communications: Skilled in crisis communications, providing strategic guidance and messaging to manage public perception during sensitive situations.Workforce Development & Training: Experience in workforce development initiatives, focused on fostering talent growth and aligning training programs with industry needs.Market Research & Evaluation: Expertise in conducting in-depth market research, tracking performance metrics, and analyzing data to refine marketing strategies for optimal results.Cross-Cultural Marketing & Translation Services: Adept at creating culturally relevant campaigns and providing translation services to reach diverse demographic groups.Project Management & Organizational Leadership: Strong ability to lead teams, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously while achieving set goals and delivering

Education

• Central Connecticut State University

  Bachelors of Science, Business Administration & Marketing

  1982 — 1986

• Woodbury University

  Masters, Organizational Leadership

  2009 — 2010

• UCLA

  Executive MBA -, Leadership and Problem Solving

  1996 — 1996

Skills

• Higher Education
• Publishing
• Public Relations
• Public Speaking
• Policy
• Staff Development
• Community Outreach
• Marketing
• Film Production
• Editing
• New Business Development
• Advertising
• Research
• Social Media
• Event Planning
• Organizational Development
• Social Networking
• Volunteer Management
• Team Building
• Cultural Diversity
• Social Media Marketing
• Contract Negotiations
• Fundraising
• Crisis Management
• Leadership Development
• Proposal Writing
• Press Releases
• Marketing Strategy
• Nonprofits
• Event Management
• Strategic Planning
• Government Affairs
• Small Business
• Government Relations
• Contract Negotiation
• Government
• Negotiation
• Leadership
• Community Development
• Marketing Communications