Judge Pat DeWine2826 Erie AveCincinnati, Ohio 45208rpdewine@gmail.com

Oct. 22, 2015

To Whom It May Concern:I am writing this letter to recommend Kimball Perry for potential employment.I have known Kimball for over 15 years. He covered me on Cincinnati City Council, on the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners, as a Common Pleas Court Judge and as an Appeals Court Judge.Kimball has a variety of skills that will serve him well in future endeavors. As a reporter, he was adept at taking complex governmental and legal issues and distilling them into terms that could be easily understood by newspaper readers. He understands the law and he gets how government works.Kimball is a very hard worker. When he started the courthouse beat, Kimball would arrive before anyone else and park himself on the same bench in the courthouse, crossword puzzle in hand. Not because he was crossword aficionado, but because he understand that by being in the same place every day those with hot news tips would know where to find him. Through persistence and perseverance, Kimball got great stories.Kimball was a beat reporter for many years. That means day after day, he was able to crank out story after story on deadline. That ability to constantly be productive and organized under pressure is something that will be valuable to any future employer. I found Kimball to be honest and fair. I didnt like everything he wrote about me, but I always found him willing to listen and committed to being objective.Kimball was probably the first reporter in this City to really master social media. He made his twitter feed something that everyone in the legal and political worlds felt compelled to keep tabs on throughout the day. I teach at the University of Cincinnati and some of my students follow him on social media. He spoke to my class this year and received rave reviews from my students. Kimball list of sources was extensive as a reporter. His wide range of contacts across the City will serve him well in the future. He knows the area, its people and the issues.Kimball would be an excellent addition to your staff. I recommend him highly. Feel free to call me on my cell phone, at (513)702-4612 if there is any additional information I can provide.

Respectfully,

Pat DeWine Judge, Ohio First District Court of Appeals

Director of CommunicationsUniversity of Cincinnati-Cincinnati, OHReq ID: 8462

The University of Cincinnati, founded in 1819, is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Cincinnati, Ohio. The university boasts a student body of over 44,000 enrolled in over 370 programs of study and is the regions largest employer with over 15,000 faculty, staff and student workers. The University of Cincinnati embraces diversity and inclusion as core values and seeks to empower all members of the university community. The University of Cincinnati is ranked as one of Americas top 26 public research universities by the National Science Foundation. U.S. News has ranked UC in the Top Tier of Americas Best Colleges. The Chronicle of Higher Education calls UC a research heavyweight. Forbes, Delta Sky and Travel + Leisure magazines have named UC one of the most beautiful campuses.

The Position

In the largest sense, the Directors primary responsibility will be to tell the story of the Provosts Office at the University of Cincinnati in a manner that captures the vibrancy, appeal and progress of our initiatives. We are looking for someone who has a deep commitment to the value of the urban research university and is thoughtful, eloquent, and incisive as a spokesperson and is an effective advocate for the university, its missions, and programs.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to fulfill the following essential duties:

Direct the strategic planning, execution, and maintenance of effective communication efforts for the Provosts office, consistent with the university's overall brand marketing and messaging.

Create and manage content on the Office of the Provost website.

Design and implement communication strategies on behalf of the Provost to connect the mission, goals, priorities and accomplishments of the Provosts Office to both internal and external audiences.

Direct and manage information on issues relating to the university and disseminate to a variety of stakeholder groups through the provost and university websites, news releases, reports, brochures and other communication venues.

Provide crisis management support for the Provost and her senior leadership team.

Provide executive-level support for Provost's communication including speeches, talking points, letters (including condolences, congratulations, greetings to faculty, staff, alumni and other stakeholders) and other materials.

This position requires occasional work outside of business hours as well as limited local, regional and/or national travel. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with five or more years related experience or equivalent combination.

Must be a self-directed, proactive and strategic thinker with exceptional writing, editorial, interpersonal and qualitative and quantitative research skills.

Solid organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects and relate to diverse stakeholders is essential.

Flexibility in handling and prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously.

Must have strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Creative problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Ability to build positive relationships with a wide variety of individuals within the college, university and within the stakeholder community.

Ability to work independently and use sound judgment in decision making, including setting and managing priorities and meeting competing deadlines.

Demonstrated ability to develop coherent, memorable, high-impact branding that expresses the core values of the University and the office of the Provost to a range of audiences.

Demonstrated ability to create a unified portfolio of work across multiple media platforms and with different target audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree with ten or more years related work experience or equivalent combination.

Demonstrated success in higher education with experience in public relations, communication, journalism, public affairs, or related fields.

Experience with audio and video production, photography and editing software.

Knowledge of the University of Cincinnati and/or the city of Cincinnati.

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / M / F / Vet / Disabled.