1. Larry Ramey
1310 Amherst Place, Dayton, OH 45406, 937-671-3065, larrydramey54@yahoo.com, @LarryDRamey
Objective
To use my marketing communications, journalism, media and relationship-building abilities
to benefit of other individuals and community.
Experienced in storytelling, publications, social media, e-newsletters, writing and editing,
media relations, not-for-profit marketing communications, web content, feature profile
writing, marketing collateral, journalism, writing and editing books, and more.
Communications for non-profit organizations, freelance
 E-news, social media, grant-writing, funding communications for non-profits, churches
 President, Salem Avenue Business Association, increased funding, participation
 Storytelling: Training others for organizational storytelling in non-profits, churches
Communications, Graceworks Lutheran Services
Created compelling media for nonprofit organization with 50 sites, 1,000 employees.
 Website, employee intranet, e-newsletters: Wrote and edited compelling stories of
hope, news and information, using WordPress, MailChimp, Constant Contact
 Publications: Wrote and edited e-newsletters, Annual Report booklets, monthly
printed newsletters, brochures, using InDesign, PageMaker, Photoshop, MS Office
 Storytelling: Developed and led training in organizational storytelling
 News media: Resourced, wrote and placed stories for news media
 Media campaigns: Coordinated multiple media campaigns with e-readers, e-
newsletters, web components, direct mail and print publications, mailing lists
 Social media teams: Leader in developing social media for organizations
Independent Media Producer-Consultant
 Author of biography of entrepreneur-Congressman-philanthropist
 Editor-desktop publisher of seven books
Newspaper Reporter/Editor
 Newspaper editor: Local and state news editor, Sunday editor, copy editor and
headline writer (Lorain Journal, Dayton Daily News)
 Award-winning newspaper reporter: National, state awards for major articles/series
Graduate school instructor, media director
 Church development consultant: Helped churches identify their mission and invite
people to participate in their mission
 Graduate school instructor/advisor: Taught marketing, communication and
professional development to graduate students
 Video and print production: for national and local faith-based organizations

2. Professional Experience
Freelance media, storytelling, 2014-present
Communications Specialist, Graceworks Lutheran Services, 2003-2013
Creative Consultant, Workshop Leader, NewSource, 2003-2009
Author, Media Consultant/Producer/Editor, 2001-2003
Media Producer, Consultant, Instructor, United Theological Seminary, 1993-2001
Newspaper Journalist, Dayton Daily News, Lorain Journal, 1977-1997
Education
MA, Communication, United Theological Seminary, Dayton, Ohio
BS, Journalism, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
Professional Development
Neighborhood Leadership Institute 12-week education and interaction with community
leaders and resources in Dayton-Montgomery County
Storytelling, Andy Goodman, Doug Stephenson, Tom Boomershine workshops
NonProfit Leadership Alliance Workshops on leading nonprofit organizations
Public Relations Society of America professional development meetings, national
conferences, workshops, social media education
PRUniversity online, 10-part Social Media sequence
Interest areas
 Community/neighborhood leadership:
Salem Avenue Business Association President
University Row Neighborhood: Community-building, beautification, housing
Neighborhood Leadership Institute, 2014 graduate
Organized volunteers for neighborhood events; Habitat for Humanity projects, Day of
Caring food program, Boy Scouts, youth sports
 Bicycling, gardening, environment: Cycle 500-1,000 miles/year; small-space urban
organic gardener; renewable energy enthusiast
 Faith: Progressive, inclusive faith; social media and media invitation; organize
volunteers; sing in choir; tell Biblical stories by heart in worship; lead study groups,
service projects and neighborhood events
 Sports: Baseball and soccer coach; softball and soccer player
Larry Ramey, 1310 Amherst Place, Dayton, OH 45406, 937-671-3065, larrydramey54@yahoo.com