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<B>DANIEL P. CLEMENS JR.</B><br>
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Daniel Clemens brings extensive expertise and experience in media, communications and content development derived from two decades both as a journalist for a major news organization and as a consultant to entities desiring to enhance their external communications.<br>
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<B>SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS</B><br>
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	<li>Expertise and experience conceiving, creating and managing print and Web content</li>
	<li>Communications and messaging expertise</li>
	<li>Media relations and strategy expertise</li>
	<li>Social media skills</li>
	<li>Excellent writing, editing and design abilities</li>
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<B>PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE</B><br>
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<B>MEDIA, COMMUNICATIONS AND CONTENT CONSULTANT</B><br>

<I>Sapient Government Services Inc.</I><br>
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	<li>Served as news media subject matter expert and provided key technical expertise on a proposal for a Defense Department global news media initiative </li>
	<li>Created marketing and strategic communications materials</li>
	<li>Provided writing and editing support on several successful proposals in pursuit of major federal government contracts</li>
	<li>Conceived and created a stylebook and writing guide for use by proposal team </li>
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<I>University of Maryland, Baltimore County</I><br>
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	<li>Communications and messaging expertise</li>
	<li>New release writing and distribution</li>
	<li>Media relations and outreach</li>
	<li>Social media communications  </li>
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<I>Kennard Chiropractic and Physical Therapy</I><br>
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	<li>Communications and marketing strategy</li>
	<li>News release writing and distribution</li>
	<li>Media relations and outreach</li>
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<B>THE BALTIMORE SUN</B><br>
Editor, reporter, manager, designer<br>
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<I>News Bureau Chief, Howard County</I><br>
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	<li>Supervised up to 12 journalists producing daily print and Web news content in the one of the region�s most competitive readership areas</li>
	<li>Led team of journalists through the transition from a print-based operation to a multiple-platform, digital news and information service </li>
	<li>Led a marked increase in staff productivity in contributions to the print editions and the Web, with a specific focus on breaking news</li>
	<li>Established and maintained the bureau�s first Twitter account, with a focus on building the social media audience and distributing breaking news</li>
	<li>Supervised publication of local news and featured section produced three times a week</li>
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<I>News Bureau Chief, Harford County</I><br>
<I>Deputy News Bureau Chief, Baltimore County</I><br>
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	<li>Performed dual role, assuming responsibilities previously handled by two editors and enabling the organization to maximize resources</li>
	<li>Led significant increase in quality and quantity of Harford County coverage</li>
	<li>Supervised publication of a weekly special section of local news and feature content targeted to local readership</li>
	<li>Assisted with planning coverage and managing 10 journalists in Baltimore County, the organization�s largest circulation area</li>
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<I>Sunday Editions Editor</I><br>
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	<li>Responsible for the planning and execution of the flagship weekend editions, directing all aspects of news coverage and production</li>
	<li>Served as newsroom point of contact for circulation and production leaders</li>
	<li>Served as ranking newsroom editor in directing coverage during major news events such as the aftermath of 9/11, invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq, and the space shuttle Columbia disaster</li>
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<B>AWARDS</B><br>

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	<li>Best Page 1 Design, Associated Press</li>
	<li>Award of Excellence in Page Design, Society for News Design</li>
	<li>Award of Excellence for Public Service Reporting, Society of Professional Journalists</li>
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<B>EDUCATION</B><br>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B.S., Journalism (cum laude), University of Maryland, College Park, 1987<br>
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<B>OTHER</B><br>

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	<li>Adjunct faculty, Journalism, Howard Community College, Fall 2009 to present</li>
	<li>Prison Ministry volunteer, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 2006 to present</li>
	<li>Assistant coach, Elkridge Youth Organization girls softball, March 2009 to present</li>
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