Gary Walker

Senior Staff Assistant @ Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport - ROC

About

I am an experienced communications, marketing and public relations professional with expertise in governmental communications, global influence marketing and public relations, crisis communications, media management, brand management, community and intergovernmental relations, strategy, policy development, implementation and oversight.

Country

United States

City

Rochester

Industry

Government Administration

Skill

Executive Management, Crisis Communications, Cross Platform Communications, Media and Public Relations, Marketing and Promotion, Intergovernmental Relations, Problem Solving and Streamlining, Policy Development and Deployment, Community Outreach, Community Development, Event Management, Government, Intergovernmental Affairs, Nonprofits, Policy, Public Relations, Speech Writing, Strategy, Fundraising

Experience

Senior Staff Assistant

Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport - ROC

2024-10 - Present · 2 yrs

Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area

Proud to promote and advance the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport. ROC ranks in the top 10 of small airports nationally. Enjoy a great customer experience with an increasing number of non-stop flights to essential destinations for work, family and leisure. Fly from home and support your local airport.

Director of Communications for Monroe County, NY

Monroe County

2021-8 - 2024-10 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area

Proud to be part of Monroe County Executive Adam Bello's team. We serve 760,000 citizens with public safety, 911, public health services, social services, clean water and waste treatment, safe roads and infrastructure, economic development and a world class zoo. It's all the services and infrastructure that makes Rochester and Monroe County a tremendous place to live and thrive.

Manager of Global Integrated Commuications

Xerox

2019-8 - 2021-8 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Rochester, New York

I own overall communications planning and execution globally for Xerox production print presses, workplace assistants and Xerox ConnectKey office solutions.

Global Lead: Market Influence, Development & Strategy

Xerox

2018-11 - 2019-12 · 1 yr 2 mos

Rochester, New York

I create, plan and execute global brand campaigns to influence the market, generate recognition, demand, leads and ultimately drive revenue for Xerox graphic communications products and solutions.

Manager of Global Communications

Xerox

2016-8 - 2018-10 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Rochester, New York Area

I work to build the Xerox brand by managing PR support for Xerox’s technology businesses, products and services worldwide.

Director of Communications and Special Events

City of Rochester, New York

2006-1 - 2013-12 · 8 yrs

Rochester, New York

Responsible for every aspect of internal and external communications for the City of Rochester, New York • Drive innovation for all platforms of communication • Oversee content and production of City website, print, graphics, video productions • Supervise the City’s website and government access television station • Responsible for all City-sponsored special events, festivals, concerts, athletic events • Chief Spokesperson for two City Administrations.

Vice President of Television

WXXI Public Broadcasting Council

1993-1 - 2005-12 · 13 yrs

Rochester, New York Area

Responsible for all local, statewide and national television programming • In charge of creative, funding and marketing for programs • Served as Television and Radio News Director and Albany Bureau Chief for New York State Public Radio stations • Created, produced and hosted a monthly statewide live call-in program with then - Governor Mario Cuomo.

Deputy Director of Communications

County of Monroe, New York

1990-3 - 1992-12 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Served as policy aide and speech writer for the Monroe County Executive • Spokesperson for County.

Capital News Bureau Chief – Albany New York

Association of Public Broadcasters of New York State

1987-1 - 1990-3 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Albany, New York Area

Created and headed the Albany Bureau of New York State Public Broadcasting, serving every public radio market in New York State as well as National Public Radio with daily news reports on New York State government.