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CEO & COMMUNITY OUTREACH SPECIALIST
Ericka Dunlap is a graduate of the University of Central Florida and CEO & President of CCG. A vigorous advocate for inclusion, empowerment, community engagement, education, and economic and environmental development, she rose to national acclaim when she took the historic walk in Atlantic City and was crowned Miss America 2004. Since then, she has leveraged her title and talents as a the CEO and President of Crown Communications, Group, a publicity, marketing and community engagement agency. As a dynamic corporate PR spokesperson, diversity training specialist and community activist, Dunlap is skilled at identifying and developing strategic alliances and corporate partnerships and proficient in creating projects and campaigns that target specific demographics and integrates measurable outcomes. Her high profile post as Miss America 2004 has made her a media savvy expert, able to flawlessly execute an interview, facilitate press conferences, promote media relations, distribute information via all social media platforms, and routinely update website content. She is also extremely adept at disseminating information to stakeholders, campaign partners and diverse populations , including Latin and Caribbean communities. Under her leadership, Crown Communications Group, LLC is one of the leading marketing and communication firms in the greater Orlando region, specializing in diversity & inclusion and community engagement. Her clientele includes The Home Depot, Delta Airlines, Chevron-Texaco, Orange County Public Schools, American Heart Association, Greater Orlando Builders Association (GOBA), and numerous colleges and universities.
PROJECT MANAGER
Nate Howard-is an award winning veteran communications executive who is passionate about creating information platforms that empower people to make informed decisions that impact their families, communities and environment. He has more than ten years dedicated experience working with Washington D.C. Metro Area Transit Authority, Maryland Department of Transportation/MTA and the U.S. Department of Transportation. As a proficient multi tasking management professional, he possesses keen experience in contract compliance, budget creation and oversight, scheduling, staff supervision, crisis communications, special projects. Howard’s proactive management style allows him to anticipate challenges, avert costly delays and motivate staff. He establishes effective quality control measures that reduce waste and increase productivity. His primary focus is to streamline costs by monitoring productivity and cost data and analysis, developing community engagement and volunteer workforce. He fosters engaging customer service initiatives and website development and content coordination that are relevant to the community; and is also highly skilled at identifying stakeholders, building community and business partnerships, public speaking and writing.
WEBMASTER / GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Reginald Parks -is a multi talented graphic design and webmaster guru. He has combined his passion for visual design with his computer tech savvy web skills to become the Owner and Lead Designer of Reality Marketing Group, LLC. Reginald hails from Raleigh, NC. and earned an MBA. He has partnered with Crown Communications Group, LLC on several projects to extend his expertise in web development using CMS and HTML programming, social media integration, website traffic monitoring and reporting, revising and updating content on all web platforms. Parks creates visual collateral for audio/video presentations, charts, graphs and maps that are bold, concise and captivating. Additionally, he has a keen eye behind the camera and Reality Marketing Group is a one stop shop for video production and still photography; using HD professional grade production equipment.
ASSISTANT COMMUNITY OUTREACH SPECIALIST
Alicia Pearl Priester is a social butterfly. Her winning smile serves her well in face to face engagement, public meetings, special events and data acquisition. Marketing is a pathway to relationship building, and she thrives on connecting project stakeholders, community leaders, campaign partners, special interests groups and the public at large. She follows social media trends, collects and analyzes data and has excellent team building skills.
