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Damon May

Bridging Message, Mission, and Impact

I'm a strategic communications professional with more than 25 years of experience helping organizations communicate with clarity, engage audiences, and strengthen their impact.

My work spans nonprofit, healthcare, education, faith-based, and humanitarian sectors, including five years living and working in Ukraine. I combine strategic communications, storytelling, branding, and digital engagement with a passion for improving communication processes, strengthening systems, and helping organizations connect more effectively with the people they serve.

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    • Angel Award: Art Direction for Mask Up Manatee!, American Advertising Federation

    • Golden Achievement Award: National School Public Relations Association x 2

    • Insignia Award (Best Customer Service): Sarasota Chamber of Commerce

    • Medallion Award: Sunshine State School Public Relations Association (SUNSPRA) x 2

    • Multiple Logo Contest Award Winner

    • American Advertising Federation

    • American Marketing Association

    • Building Hope in Ukraine: Founder Humanitarian aid to orphanages, at-risk children, and their families in Ukraine.

    • Remote Area Medical: Free medical and dental to Sarasota and Manatee County underserved

    • US Coast Guard Auxiliary

    • Zonta International: Advocate against violence and child marriage for women.

    • Risk Management, Auxiliary Public Affairs: US Coast Guard Auxiliary

    • Certified Digital Marketer: Google

    • Certified Workflow Specialist: Asana

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate: University of South Florida

    • Inspiring and Motivating Individuals: University of Michigan

    • UX Design Certificate: Google