The Akron Beacon Journal

Industry: Newspaper

Description

The Akron Beacon Journal is a morning newspaper in Akron, Ohio, United States, published by Black Press. It is the sole daily newspaper in Akron and is distributed throughout Northeast Ohio. The paper places a strong emphasis on local news and business. Circulation: 60,000 weekdays; 72,000 Saturdays; 85,000 Sundays in 2017 Editor: Bruce Winges First issue date: 1839 Publisher: Bill Albrecht Headquarters: 44 East Exchange Street; Akron, Ohio 44309-0640; US Awards: Pulitzer Prize for Public Service, Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Reporting People also search for: The Plain Dealer,

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The Akron Beacon Journal Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Gennie Chamberlain Gennie Chamberlain Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area Details
Gennie Chamberlain's The Akron Beacon Journal Experience September 1985 - September 1992
Job Conference Administrator
Industry Events Services
Experience
Consultant  January 2015 - Present
HR Florida State Council, Inc  2006 - October 2014
Bernard Hodes Group  August 2005 - September 2010
Bernard Hodes Group  1998 - 2005
The Tampa Tribune  July 1994 - January 1998
The Akron Beacon Journal   September 1985 - September 1992

Skills
Recruitment Advertising, Event Planning, Account Management, Management, Negotiation, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Online Advertising, Recruiting, Social Media Marketing, CRM, Social Networking, Social Media, Customer Satisfaction, Training, Salesforce.com, Advertising, Coaching, Event Management, Creative Direction, Employee Engagement, Team Building, Leadership

Education
Hammel College   1986 — 1987
Travel & Tourism

The University of Akron   1985 — 1986

University of South Florida

Cathy Limas Cathy Limas Akron, Ohio Details
Cathy Limas's The Akron Beacon Journal Experience 2004 - 2006
Job Account Manager at SC Local Marketing
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
SC Local Marketing  November 2010 - Present
Yellowbook  2006 - 2008
The Akron Beacon Journal   2004 - 2006

Skills
Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Direct Marketing, Radio Advertising, Print Advertising, Account Management, Territory Planning, Forecasting, Customer Relations, Customer Retention

Education
The University of Akron   1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing

Bowling Green State University   1986 — 1987

Christopher Auman Christopher Auman Canton, Ohio Area Details
Christopher Auman's The Akron Beacon Journal Experience 1996 - October 1998
Job President, Sanctuary A Digital Marketing Group
Industry Internet
Experience
Sanctuary - A Digital Marketing Group   November 2006 - Present
One Sixty Eight Media Group LLC   January 2005 - December 2006
Creative Interactive (Freelance Business)   August 1994 - January 2005
Knight Ridder Digital  1998 - 2005
The Akron Beacon Journal   1996 - October 1998

Skills
Graphic Design, Internet Strategy, Mobile Internet, User Interface Design, Internet Research, Internet Services, Web Design, Web Development, Web Services, Web 2.0, Web Applications, Online Marketing, Online Advertising, Online Research, Online Sales, Online PR, Online Video, Online Branding, SEO, SEO copywriting, Local Search, Search Advertising, Organic Search, Mobile Search, Email Marketing, Email Design, Email Solutions, Wordpress, Wordpress Design, Public Speaking, Speaking Engagements, Conference Speaking, Marketing Strategy, Strategy Development, Digital Strategy, Creative Strategy, Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Interactive Advertising, Advertising Management, Copywriting, Copy Development, Local Search..., Blogging, Marketing, Creative Direction, Advertising, Logo Design, Public Relations, Brochures

Education
University of Akron   1990 — 1995
Bachelor, Graphic Design and Illustration

Mariam Sovacool Mariam Sovacool Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Mariam Sovacool's The Akron Beacon Journal Experience November 2011 - September 2012
Job Environmental Education Instructor at Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland
Industry Libraries
Experience
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland  March 2011 - Present
The Akron Beacon Journal   November 2011 - September 2012

Skills
Social Media, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Editing, Research, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, InDesign, Public Speaking, HTML, Blogging, Event Planning, Social Networking, Time Management, Teamwork

Education
Kent State University   2015 — 2016
Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS), Children and Youth Library Services

The University of Akron   2010 — 2014
English

St. Vincent-St. Mary High School   2007 — 2010

Andrea Golby Andrea Golby Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Andrea Golby's The Akron Beacon Journal Experience November 2005 - January 2006
Job Editor at October Research
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
October Research  October 2008 - Present
The Suburbanite  November 2006 - January 2007
The Akron Beacon Journal   November 2005 - January 2006

Skills
Copywriting, Contract Negotiation, Public Relations, Publications, Web Content, Publishing, Strategic Planning, Magazines, Proofreading, Newspapers, Content Marketing, Editing, Social Media Marketing, Financial Services, Copy Editing, Social Media, Journalism, Editorial, Research, Content Development, Press Releases, Storytelling, Real Estate, Newsletters, Blogging, Custom Publishing, Online Publishing, News Writing, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Creative Writing, Facebook, Freelance Writing

Education
Ohio University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor's, Journalism, Political Science, Political Communication

Jorge Valencia Jorge Valencia Chapel Hill, North Carolina Details
Jorge Valencia's The Akron Beacon Journal Experience June 2005 - August 2005
Job News Reporter and Public Radio Producer
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
WUNC-FM 91.5FM North Carolina Public Radio  February 2012 - Present
The Roanoke Times  June 2008 - February 2012
The Miami Herald  September 2007 - December 2007
The Wall Street Journal  June 2007 - August 2007
The Baltimore Sun  June 2006 - August 2006
The Akron Beacon Journal   June 2005 - August 2005
The Diamondback  January 2003 - January 2003

Education
University of Maryland College Park
Bachelor's, Journalism, Government & Politics

Université Stendhal (Grenoble III)

Colegio Mayor de San Bartolomé

Mary Duby Mary Duby Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area Details
Mary Duby's The Akron Beacon Journal Experience June 2005 - August 2005
Job Corporate Counsel at IRONMAN
Industry Law Practice
Experience
IRONMAN  February 2014 - Present
McDermott Will & Emery  October 2010 - January 2014
DePaul University  June 2008 - May 2010
The Daily Tar Heel  September 2003 - March 2006
The Times  October 2005 - December 2005
The Akron Beacon Journal   June 2005 - August 2005

Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions, Due Diligence, Negotiation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Corporate Law, Private Equity, Acquisitions, Venture Capital, Corporate Governance, Securities

Education
University of Chicago Law School   2007 — 2010
J.D.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   2003 — 2007
B.A., Journalism and International Studies

Evan Pickard Evan Pickard Stow, Ohio Details
Evan Pickard's The Akron Beacon Journal Experience July 2013 - June 2014
Job Graphic Designer at Babcox Media
Industry Newspapers
Experience
Babcox Media  May 2014 - Present
The Akron Beacon Journal   July 2013 - June 2014
Quality Auto Body   May 2012 - August 2012

Skills
InDesign, Layout, Magazines, Adobe Creative Suite, Newspaper Design, Illustrator, Multimedia, Graphic Design, Advertising, AP Style, Publications, Typography, Brochures, Mac, Newspapers, QuarkXPress, Digital Photography, Graphics, Photoshop

Education
The University of Akron   2010 — 2015
BFA Graphic Design, Graphic Design

The University of Akron   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Graphic Design

Molly Grantham Molly Grantham Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Molly Grantham's The Akron Beacon Journal Experience 2001 - 2004
Job *Bold Solutions....Deliberate Results *
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Valassis  March 2012 - Present
Serious Skin Care Solutions   March 2011 - Present
The Plain Dealer  February 2005 - February 2012
The Akron Beacon Journal   2001 - 2004
Fort Worth Star-Telegram  July 1999 - January 2001
The Dallas Morning News  June 1991 - July 1999

Skills
Online Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, New Business Development, Account Management, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Mentoring, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Successful Business..., Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship..., Social Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Management, Sales, Coaching, Direct Sales, Sales Operations, Social Networking, Cold Calling, Lead Generation, Selling, Time Management, Recruiting, Email Marketing, Customer Retention, Advertising Sales, Salesforce.com, Training, Advertising, Online Marketing, Marketing Communications, Leadership

Education
Texas A&M University   1986 — 1988
Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Marketing

Stephen F. Austin State University   1983 — 1985
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Alison Knight Alison Knight Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Alison Knight's The Akron Beacon Journal Experience April 2015 - Present
Job Marketing & Communications Professional
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
The Akron Beacon Journal   April 2015 - Present
Invent Now  May 2014 - February 2015
Lehman's  February 2012 - May 2014
The Karcher Group (TKG) Online Marketing & Web Development   October 2011 - February 2012
Menches Brothers Restaurant   May 2011 - February 2012

Skills
Press Releases, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Social Event Planning, SEO, SEM, Creative Writing, Advertising

Education
Kent State University   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies

Diane Lore Diane Lore Greater Atlanta Area Details
Diane Lore's The Akron Beacon Journal Experience August 1995 - October 1997
Job Senior Communications Consultant
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Cox Automotive Inc.  February 2015 - Present
Kaiser Permanente  July 2011 - Present
Deep South Digital   January 2009 - Present
Xpace, LLC   2006 - Present
Cohn & Wolfe  March 2008 - January 2009
The Haystack Group  May 2007 - March 2008
Atlanta Journal-Constitution  October 1997 - May 2007
Salon.com  November 1995 - November 1997
The Akron Beacon Journal   August 1995 - October 1997
The State Newspaper  October 1986 - August 1995

Skills
Media Relations, Press Releases, Public Relations, Social Media, Digital Media, Internal Communications, Journalism, Editing, Web Content, New Media, Strategic Communications, Storytelling, Corporate Communications, Video, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Newspapers, Digital Strategy, Marketing, Content Development, Strategy, Creative Direction, Marketing Strategy, Crisis Communications, Magazines, AP Style, Publishing, Newsletters, Social Media Marketing, Feature Articles, Blogging, Leadership, Editorial, Photography, Marketing Communications, Communications Strategy, Content Strategy, Interviews, Publications, Content Management, Speech Writing, Publicity, News Writing, Web Content Management, Message Development, Writing, Social Networking, Facebook, Advertising, Proofreading

Education
The Ohio State University   1981 — 1985
Bachelors of Arts, Journalism

Columbus School For Girls   1974 — 1981

Kim Lakner Kim Lakner Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Kim Lakner's The Akron Beacon Journal Experience August 2004 - August 2007
Job Client Services Specialist at Upright Publishing
Industry Online Media
Experience
Upright Publishing   January 2011 - Present
McKinney Advertising and Public Relations   October 2010 - December 2010
SportsInk.com   November 2009 - September 2010
The Orange and Brown Report   April 2010 - June 2010
Cleveland Gladiators  March 2010 - March 2010
The Akron Beacon Journal   August 2004 - August 2007
90.3 WCPN Ideastream   June 2004 - August 2004
Cleveland Barons  December 2003 - December 2003

Education
Ohio University   2005 — 2009
Organizational Communication, Journalism, PR

Revere High School

Michelle Abbott Michelle Abbott Cincinnati Area Details
Michelle Abbott's The Akron Beacon Journal Experience January 1997 - 2001
Job Ballard Designs Product Specialist
Industry Wholesale
Experience
Cornerstone Brands  August 2012 - Present
FrameUSA and Posterservice, Inc.   February 2009 - February 2012
The Cincinnati Enquirer  2002 - 2005
Automart Publications   2001 - 2002
The Akron Beacon Journal   January 1997 - 2001

Skills
Sales, Marketing, Contract Negotiation, Print Advertising..., Building Relationships, Trade Shows, Custom Framing Consult..., Picture Frames, Team Building, Social Media, Customer Service, Time Management, Advertising, Account Management, Process Improvement, Sales Operations

Education
The Ohio State University   1984 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communications

Woodridge H.S.

Brittany (Kress) Gibson Brittany (Kress) Gibson Columbus, Ohio Area Details
Brittany (Kress) Gibson's The Akron Beacon Journal Experience November 2005 - December 2005
Job Senior Copywriter at Victoria's Secret
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Victoria's Secret  April 2013 - Present
Victoria's Secret  August 2011 - April 2013
Victoria's Secret  July 2010 - August 2011
Demand Studios  December 2009 - July 2010
The Columbus Dispatch  December 2008 - July 2010
The Columbus Dispatch  September 2007 - July 2010
The Columbus Dispatch  June 2007 - September 2007
The Post Athens  September 2006 - June 2007
Guideposts Magazine  May 2006 - August 2006
The Akron Beacon Journal   November 2005 - December 2005

Skills
Editing, Writing, Copy Editing, Stories, Newspaper, Fact-checking, Editorial, Magazines, Proofreading, Journalism, Storytelling, Newsletters, Copywriting, Newspapers, Blogging, Social Networking

Education
Ohio University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Magazine journalism

Daniel Auxter Daniel Auxter Orrville, Ohio Details
Daniel Auxter's The Akron Beacon Journal Experience August 1972 - June 2011
Job Director of Business Development/Regional Manager, PackShip USA, division of Jarrett Logistics Systems, Inc.
Industry Package/Freight Delivery
Experience
PackShip USA   July 2011 - Present
Junior Achievement for Northeast Ohio   August 1994 - June 2012
The Akron Beacon Journal   August 1972 - June 2011
PMD Services LLC   June 1999 - December 2010
UPS  April 1970 - May 2010
The Post Newspapers  2009 - 2010

Skills
Customer service, Subscriber retention..., Supervisory, sales,..., New business development, Logistics management..., Employee and..., Logistics Management, Operations Management, Sales Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Shipping, Contract Negotiations, Transportation, Supply Chain Management, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Transportation..., Recruiting, New Business Development, Customer Service, Management, Human Resources, Community Outreach, Program Management, Budgets, Sales Operations, Freight, Sales, Freight Forwarding, Team Building, Leadership, Distribution Center..., Training, Inventory Management, Warehousing, 3PL, Retail, Process Improvement, Purchasing, Account Management, Customer Satisfaction, Negotiation, LTL, Trucking, Inventory Control, Warehouse Management, Pricing

Education
Indiana Wesleyan University   2009 — 2013
Currently enrolled, MS in Operations Mgmt

The University of Akron   1972 — 2002
BS, History

University of Akron Wayne College   1972 — 1975
Associate, Operational Management

Cloverleaf High School   1968 — 1971

Allen, Leona Allen, Leona Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Allen, Leona's The Akron Beacon Journal Experience February 1992 - December 1994
Job Deputy Managing Editor at The Dallas Morning News
Industry Media Production
Experience
The Dallas Morning News/DallasNews.com   2007 - Present
The Dallas Morning News  December 1994 - Present
The Akron Beacon Journal   February 1992 - December 1994
The Dallas Times Herald  June 1989 - December 1991

Skills
Journalism, Newspaper, Newspapers, Editing, News Writing, AP Style, Copy Editing, Blogging, Editorial, Online Journalism, Feature Articles, Publications, Web Content, Storytelling

Education
University of North Texas   1982 — 1986
Bachelor's of Science, Journalism

Skyline High School Dallas   1980 — 1982
High School Diploma

Regina Medina Regina Medina Greater Philadelphia Area Details
Regina Medina's The Akron Beacon Journal Experience July 1994 - June 1995
Job Reporter at Philadelphia Daily News
Industry Newspapers
Experience
Philadelphia Daily News  October 1999 - Present
The Democrat and Chronicle   June 1995 - October 1999
The Akron Beacon Journal   July 1994 - June 1995
The Philadelphia Inquirer  1993 - 1994

Skills
Investigative Reporting, Journalism, Television, Breaking News, News Writing, Storytelling, AP Style, Newspaper, Copy Editing, Newspapers, Publishing, Editorial, Blogging, Feature Articles, Newsletters, Politics, Headline Writing, Web Content, Media Relations, Online Journalism, Press Releases, New Media, Publications, Editing, Facebook, Proofreading, Digital Journalism, Magazines, Creative Writing, Interviews, Fact-checking

Education
Brandeis University   1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Arts, Latin American Studies

Jericho Senior High School
Regents HS degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Carol Huddleston Carol Huddleston Columbus, Ohio Area Details
Carol Huddleston's The Akron Beacon Journal Experience 1996 - 2002
Job Customer Service Manager at The Columbus Dispatch
Industry Newspapers
Experience
The Columbus Dispatch  September 2011 - Present
The Dispatch Printing Company  2010 - September 2011
The Columbus Dispatch  2002 - June 2009
The Akron Beacon Journal   1996 - 2002

Skills
Social Media, Advertising, Online Advertising, Sales Management, Customer Service, Leadership, Management, Strategic Planning, Training, Microsoft Office, Budgets, Team Building, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Sales, Marketing Strategy, B2B, Marketing Communications, Account Management, Marketing, Online Marketing

Education
The University of Akron   2000 — 2002

University of Arizona   1982 — 1987
Business

Brandon T. Buckner Brandon T. Buckner Akron, Ohio Details
Brandon T. Buckner's The Akron Beacon Journal Experience March 2002 - June 2008
Job Yearbook Sales Rep Herff Jones Inc.
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Herff Jones  July 2013 - Present
Boy Scouts of America  January 2009 - July 2013
SHOOin Company, Inc.   April 2008 - December 2012
The Akron Beacon Journal   March 2002 - June 2008
The Akron Beacon Journal   March 2002 - March 2003
Siebert Advertising   October 2000 - March 2002
YMCA of Medina   September 1996 - October 2000

Skills
Sales, Project Management, Public Speaking, Social Media, Management, Customer Service, Public Relations, Event Planning, Coordination, Team Building, Fundraising, Social Media Marketing, Investments, Marketing, Event Management, Leadership Development, Microsoft Office, Grant Writing, Program Development, Coaching, Staff Development, Research, Community Outreach, Teaching

Education
Ashland University   1991 — 1995
BS in Fine Arts, Graphic Design/Commercial Art

Harvey S. Firestone High School   1987 — 1991

Chapel Hill Christian School   1977 — 1985

Debra (Deb) Mierau Debra (Deb) Mierau Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Debra (Deb) Mierau's The Akron Beacon Journal Experience June 1999 - October 2000
Job Graphic Designer at Addirect Inc.
Industry Newspapers
Experience
Addirect Inc.   August 2012 - Present
Currently Unemployed - looking for Graphic Design Position   February 2011 - Present
Beacon Journal   October 2000 - February 2011
The Akron Beacon Journal   June 1999 - October 2000
Record Publishing  May 1998 - June 1999
Media General (Peninsula Newspapers   May 1997 - December 1997
Rivers Production   March 1997 - May 1997
Office Manager  July 1996 - December 1996
Lindab Inc  October 1995 - July 1996
Ohio Dept. Of Health  December 1986 - December 1994

Skills
Advertising, Newspaper, Magazines, Training, Graphics, Newsletters, Editorial, Adobe Creative Suite, Newspapers, Brochures, Direct Marketing, Copy Editing, Social Media, InDesign, Proofreading, Multimedia, Graphic Design, Copywriting, Direct Mail

Education
Walsh University   2011 — 2014
Master, Education, K-12 Special Education

Hiram College   2007 — 2011
BA, Marketing and Communications

Thomas Nelson Community College   1995 — 1998
AAS, Computer Graphic and Communication

Louise Hookway Louise Hookway Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Louise Hookway's The Akron Beacon Journal Experience October 1999 - August 2003
Job
Industry Utilities
Experience
The Babcock & Wilcox Power Generation Group   August 2003 - July 2013
The Akron Beacon Journal   October 1999 - August 2003
SummaCare  February 1997 - October 1999

Skills
Data Analysis, Databases, Software Development, Programming, Software Documentation, Access, Microsoft Excel, Data Extraction, Data Migration, Microsoft Word, Visio, Team Building, Business Analysis, Leadership, HTML, MS Project, Process Improvement, Technical Support, Troubleshooting, Project Management, SDLC, Microsoft Office, COBOL, SQL, Cognos, Integration, Data Warehousing, Testing, Systems Analysis, ETL Testing, Software Design, User Acceptance Testing, End User Training, Documentation, Process Flow..., PL/SQL, ODBC, MS Excel Pivot Tables

Education
Malone University   2014 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Organizational Management, Honor's Student, Dean's List

The University of Akron   1982 — 1988
A.A.S., Computer Programming

Kim Lakner Kim Lakner Lafayette, Louisiana Details
Kim Lakner's The Akron Beacon Journal Experience August 2004 - August 2007
Job Athletic Media Relations at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
University of Louisiana at Lafayette  July 2015 - Present
University of Central Missouri  August 2013 - May 2015
Florida International University  January 2013 - May 2013
Barbertoncitynews.com/Nortoncitynews.com   May 2012 - December 2012
Akron Aeros Double-A Baseball Club   February 2012 - April 2012
Akron Racers Professional Women's Fastpitch Softball   May 2011 - August 2011
SportsInk.com   October 2009 - September 2010
Cleveland Gladiators Arena Football   March 2010 - July 2010
Ohio University  September 2008 - November 2008
The Akron Beacon Journal   August 2004 - August 2007

Skills
Press Releases, Media Relations, Television, Editing, Social Media, Newsletters, Video Editing, Advertising, Video, Feature Articles, Sports, InDesign, Radio, Photoshop, Publishing, Facebook, Journalism, PowerPoint, Public Relations, Copy Editing, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Blogging, Newspapers

Education
University of Central Missouri   2013 — 2015
Masters of Science in Sport Management, Sport Management, Graduated with a 3.66 cumulative GPA, including a 4.0 after my first year

Ohio University   2005 — 2009
Organizational Communication, Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Graduated with 3.2 cumulative GPA, making Dean's List twice

Revere High School

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