John Cappella

About John Cappella

Results-oriented leader with proven ability to set and execute strategy by building effective teams, processes and plans. Excellent problem solver who enjoys being the one people turn to in challenging situations or crises. Thrives in high-pressure situations requiring the ability to pivot unexpectedly. Excellent relationship builder both internally and externally, working directly with the Board of Directors, CEO, colleagues, direct reports and many outside stakeholders including corporate sponsors, municipal leadership and volunteers.Specialties: strategic analysis, team building, account management, project management, event planning, content development.

Experience

1. Chief Operating Officer

   Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Pig Works

   Jan 2020 — Present

   Management: Manage several direct full-time reports and an additional part-time contractors. Additional experience in organizational design, recruiting and hiring, and team performance/goal setting- Finance & Accounting: Responsible for financial forecasting and budgeting including managing accounts receivable and payable while leading relationship with outside accounting firm to prepare financial statements- HR, IT and Facility Management: Lead HR functions including recruitment, employee feedback and administration of benefits. Responsible for additional various operational items including, office space, leading third-party IT contracts and HR benefits plan selection- Strategic Marketing, Branding and Communication: Participated in customer segmentation survey and persona development for more customized and personalized marketing communications. Filled in as lead marketing role in six-month interim. Vetted and selected outside agency support for digital marketing. Serve as secondary spokesperson for media inquiries and event announcements. Participate in strategic marketing activities, including: organizational rebranding, anniversary celebration planning, and annual theme selection for event branding- External Relations: Lead point of contact for multiple municipalities, state, federal and other governmental agencies- Crisis & Contingency planning: COVID-19 contingency planning including decision-making and communicating multiple event cancellations, creating alternative event plans and managing lobbying efforts. Worked with organization’s general counsel and accounting firms to assist in multiple rounds of loans, employee retention tax credit and SharedWork Ohio program. Additional COVID-19 planning around event safety procedures, virtual races and a drive-thru event to interact with our customers while we could not host in-person races.

Education

• Xavier University

  M. Ed., Sports Administration

• Miami University

  B.S., Finance

Skills

• Leadership
• Press Releases
• Sponsorship
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Event Planning
• Sports Management
• Sports
• Marketing Communications
• Facebook
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Marketing
• Event Management
• Public Speaking
• Social Media
• Sports Marketing
• Project Management
• Social Media Marketing
• Project Planning