John W. Koenig 512.395.5857 [email protected] A highly regarded journalist, experienced in print, broadcast and online media; a strategic thinker, problem solver and outstanding communicator with a proven record as a regional leader and business executive. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE FloridaThinks.com, Orlando, FL 2009-2010 Editor & Publisher ! Developed and launched online publication providing analytical articles, commentaries and a forum for civil debate on substantive state and community issues ! Built a staff of respected veteran journalists from Florida’s most prominent publications ! Site drew nearly 10,000 visits monthly and received widespread critical acclaim ! Ceased publication in September 2010 for lack of capital Holland & Knight, Orlando, FL 2006-2008 Director of Market Positioning ! Direct report to Managing Partner and Chief Operating Officer of this 1,100 attorney national law firm ! Responsible for competitive analysis and thought leadership programs ! Developed and launched new program to strengthen client relationships ! Led redesign of the firm’s website O-Force, Orlando, FL 2000-2006 President ! At the request of the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission, founded and led a non-profit organization to address regional workforce development needs ! Launched major regional initiatives to strengthen math and science education, expand the healthcare workforce, and improve basic job skills training ! Developed support from region’s leading businesses, educational and governmental institutions, and community organizations The Orlando Sentinel, Orlando, FL 1996-2000 Business Columnist ! Developed highly regarded column focusing on business management and regional economic issues ! Frequent commentator on radio and television; writer and host for two television documentaries produced by the Orlando PBS affiliate ! Newspaper’s most-requested public speaker Maddux Publishing, St. Petersburg, FL 1995-1996 Executive Editor ! Directed editorial and production operations of Maddux Report and company’s other regional business, real estate and economic development publications John Koenig Consulting, Tampa, FL 1990-1995 Freelance Writer, Editor and Business Consultant Florida Trend, St. Petersburg, FL 1983-1990 Staff Writer, Columnist, Political Editor and Newsletter Publisher Times-Union, Rochester, NY 1979-1983 Reporter, Assistant City Editor The Marietta Times, Marietta, OH 1977-1979 City Editor The Huntington Advertiser, Huntington, WV 1974-1977 Reporter COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Texas Hearing and Service Dogs volunteer Florida Independent Board of Advisers Myregion.org Board of Directors Central Florida Smart Growth Alliance Orlando Habitat for Humanity Family Support Committee Partners for a Healthy Community Executive Committee Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Chamber Board of Directors Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay Board of Directors EDUCATION BS, Communications, University of Illinois Crummer Graduate School of Business, Executive MBA program, Rollins College Knight Center for Specialized Journalism, University of Maryland Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania .