1. BRUCE L. CADWALLADER Experience Includes For-Profit and Non-Profit Organizations
6549 Warriner Way | Canal Winchester, Ohio 43110
H: (614) 920-4132 | C: (614) 372-3790 | E: brunan79@gmail.com
COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA RELATIONS PROFESSIONAL_______________________
Award-winning, forward-looking leader with comprehensive journalism and media management experience.
Demonstrated ability to assess and tackle critical situations in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments and
deliver quality communication products that inform, entertain and, when required, motivate diverse audiences.
Recognized for skills in strategic planning, development, and implementation of creative solutions to enhance the
communications industry. Successful track record as a leader for effectively designing and managing
infrastructure changes leading to enhanced integration of performance management processes and member
services. Public relations and crisis management strengths.
CORE COMPETENCIES_______________________________________________________________
 Media Analysis and Media Research  Press Releases and Multi-Media Materials
 Public Speaking and Publicity Programs  Political, Judicial, Business, Media Trends
 Special Events Coordination  Communications with Special Interest Groups
 Script Development and Speech Drafting  Business Identity and Reputation Management
 Hard News and Investigative Reporting  Community Affairs and Organizational Activities
AWARDS_________________________________________________________________________
Nominated by peers as “Best Beat Reporter” for Dispatch Eddies Award, Feb. 2010
Distinguished Service Award from Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Chapter, Columbus, Ohio, 2005
Howard Dubin Outstanding National SPJ Member, 1998
Awarded the Media Law Award by the Columbus Bar Association for Best Coverage of Legal News, 1997
Numerous news writing awards in spot news, investigative reporting and public service reporting from the
Associated Press, Cleveland Press Club and Society of Professional Journalists
Multiple broadcast appearances as interviewee on CNN, FoxNews, CourtTV, MSNBC, CBS and Oprah
CAREER PROGRESSION_____________________________________________________________
PERITUS – Columbus, Ohio 2010 to Present
SENIOR DIRECTOR
Selected as first Senior Director and manager of operations in Ohio for the largest Kentucky-based public
relations and public affairs marketing company with offices in five states. Oversaw daily operations, budgeting,
staffing, client relations, branding, new business development and strategic communication plans. Member,
Public Relations Society of America.
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH – Columbus, Ohio 1985 to 2010
SENIOR STAFF REPORTER
Prepared more than 5,500 investigative stories as staff reporter for Ohio’s largest metropolitan daily
newspaper. Award-winning journalist from the police and court beats with extensive experience covering
breaking news, local politics and governmental affairs. Twenty years of management experience as weekend
city desk editor and in-house training consultant and mentor to interns and newly hired journalists.
SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS (SPJ) 1994 to Present
BOARD OF DIRECTORS (PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY)
An active member since 1983, the SPJ is the nation’s largest journalism organization with nearly 10,000
professional and student members. Since 1994, have served as an officer of the local Central Ohio Professional
Chapter and twice elected to the National SPJ board of directors for Region 4 comprised of more than 800
journalists in Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia and western Pennsylvania. Elected National Secretary-Treasurer,
2005.

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KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS____________________________________________________________
COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA RELATIONS
 Lead reporter on teams covering the 9/11 attack in New York; Highway Shooter Charles McCoy;
prosecution of former Ohio State University running back Maurice Clarett, serial killers and rapists.
 As senior staff reporter for The Columbus Dispatch, responsible for the daily coverage of 46 state court
judges in Franklin County. Consistently recognized for professionalism, work ethic, and quality of products
routinely delivered.
 Frequent lecturer on the newspaper industry and news coverage for local civic groups.
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATION
 Lead PR project manager at Peritus for clients in multiple industries and occupations, such as prison
halfway houses, construction, law, bond levies, energy and in charge of new business development.
 Selected local site chairman and fundraiser of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) National
Convention, Columbus, Ohio, October 2000. Led team who successfully raised more than $200,000. Also
served as co-chairman of the National Awards Committee for the organization.
 Appointed by SPJ’s past presidents as the National Membership Chairman (responsible for developing
initiatives for increased membership) and National Legal Defense Fund Chairman (responsible for
distributing cash awards to individuals or groups of journalists who had their First Amendment Rights
threatened).
 Chairman, Pride Soccer Club golf outing, 2006 to present: one-day fundraisers have netted more than
$75,000 in sponsorships for local youth team.
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
 Elected to SPJ’s 23-member national board, collaborated with team to establish policy and a $1.6 million
operating budget for the organization’s headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana. Worked to provide
continuing education programming for professional journalists and college students; diversity and ethics
training and a national freedom of information coalition. Board members work closely with the Sigma
Delta Chi Foundation, the 501c(3) educational arm of SPJ with invested reserves of more than $15 million.
 As member of SPJ’s board, attended national meetings to plan annual conventions, national and regional,
and develop programming. Hired multiple executive directors and oversaw operations at national
headquarters.
 Finalist for the position of Executive Director for the Society of Professional Journalists during a
nationwide job search following the death of the individual in office.
EDUCATION_______________________________________________________________________
OHIO UNIVERSITY – Athens, Ohio
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, 1983
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES____________________________________________________________
Committee member, Ohio State Bar Association Law and Media Conference
Committee member, PRSA planning committee
Chairman, Price Soccer Club golf outing, 2006-present
Former president, the Bloom-Carroll 12th Man Club, a football boosters organization
Vice President and Webmaster – Canal Winchester Middle School Parent Teachers Organization
Former Board member, Gloryland Church of the Nazarene
Swim Commissioner/league official - Canal Winchester Swim Team
Eagle Scout – Boy Scouts of America