Tim Hindes
CEO @ TrailBlaze :: marketing + communications :: balancing logic and imagination for a better world
- Role
- Principal CEO at Trailblaze Creative
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Tim Hindes
Tim helps nonprofits better communicate their stories and impact. He is a visionary leader at the intersection of creativity, community, and social impact. As the CEO of TrailBlaze Creative, Tim leads a dedicated team in delivering marketing and creative capacity solutions to mission-driven organizations across North America who share a passion for community-building. He’s worked for more than 20 years in economic development think tanks, government affairs firms, national and regional nonprofits, and startup tech companies building expertise that is rooted in his blue-collar Pittsburgh roots and his commitment to advancing messages through creativity and community-building. This ethos was evident in Tim’s creation of the viral Stronger Than Hate symbol following the shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh in 2018 that has served to unify audiences across the globe. Recognized for his ability to strengthen communities in times of disruption, Tim has recently led impactful campaigns following disruptions in East Palestine, Ohio, and Memphis, Tennessee. With a foundation as an nationally-recognized Eagle Scout and a liberal arts graduate from Allegheny College, Tim leads with a passion for leveraging creativity for social good, committed to driving positive change and fostering inclusive, engaged communities.
Experience
Principal CEO
Nov 2015 — Present
Tim, through TrailBlaze Creative, increases the competitiveness of nonprofits, businesses, and communities through image management. With expertise as marketing and communications strategists, TrailBlaze provides planning, management, and tactical support to organizations looking to embrace a growth mindset. Tim maintains a passion for creativity and strives to help those organizations who are working hard to make a difference.
Education
Allegheny College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Arts
1996 — 2000
Baldwin High School
Diploma
1992 — 1996
Skills
- Marketing Communications
- Indesign
- Social Media Marketing
- Media Relations
- Blogging
- Graphic Design
- Marketing
- Corporate Communications
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Nonprofits
- Strategy
- Dreamweaver
- Social Media
- Proposal Writing
- Software
- Leadership
- SEO
- Press Releases
- Html
- Brand Management
- Fundraising
- Team Building
- Event Planning
- Advertising
- Newsletters
- Brand Development
- Strategic Partnerships
- Marketing Strategy
- Web Design
- Strategic Planning
- Management
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
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