Shannon Dickerson

About Shannon Dickerson

Director of Operations for Humane Action Pennsylvania 501(c)(3), and former educator at Chatham University teaching graduate and undergraduate communication courses. Over a decade of experience in the highly demanding and fast paced fields of marketing, operations, and strategy. Executive Level experience and formerly a Strategic Analyst for a national marketing agency representing Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, international organizations, and local start-ups including The Department of Homeland Security, The United Nations, RAI International, and The March of Dimes.I am results-driven and operate with a high sense of urgency. Written and oral communication are my greatest strengths along with creating meaningful relationships with stakeholders and policy makers. I am self-motivated and have a strong desire to achieve excellence in my professional life. Animal Welfare ~ Nonprofit ~ Strategic Planning and Execution ~ Brand Development ~ Event Planning ~ Management ~ Supervision ~ Data Analysis ~ Hiring and Recruitment ~ Digital Marketing ~ Experiential Marketing ~ Creativity ~ Presentations ~ Organization ~ Time Management ~ Written Communication ~ Public Speaking ~ Online Instructor

Experience

1. Director of Operations

   Humane Action Pennsylvania

   Jun 2022 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

   Provides high-level administration and strategy•Develops and executes programming for four departments and over 25 active campaigns at any given time•Government Relations•Acts as spokesperson and liason with essential stakeholders including corporate, government, nonprofit, and community entities •Manages teams of contractors and volunteers•Handles marketing strategy and creates content for marketing materials such as social media, emails, newsletters, and blogs•Develops and lobbies for policies and laws related to animal care and welfare•Engages with community members to educate the public on important issues and strengthen the organization\'s role within the community

Education

• University of Pittsburgh

  BA, Rhetoric

  2004 — 2007

• University of Colorado Boulder

  MA, Communication

  2007 — 2009

• Semester At Sea / ISE

  Study Abroad, Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis

Skills

• Healthcare Management
• Cpr Certified
• Emr
• Working with Physicians
• Neuroscience
• Healthcare Information Technology
• Spine
• Orthopedics
• Medical Terminology
• Leadership
• Surgery
• Bls
• Healthcare
• Neurology
• Hipaa
• Management
• Team Building
• Healthcare Consulting
• Microsoft Office
• Patient Safety
• Hospitals
• Board Certified
• Healthcare Information Technology (Hit)
• Public Health
• Critical Care
• Neurosurgery
• Medicine
• Medical Education
• Customer Service
• Training
• Medical Devices
• Clinical Research
• Ehr
• Pediatrics