Kim Deppe

Hello, I'm Kim Deppe, president of Deppe Communications. I have more than 25 years experience in marketing, communications and public relations including strategic online marketing. My company, Deppe Communications, provides outsourced marketing services to businesses.

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Kim Deppe is a Marketing and Public Relations professional with over 25 years experience in branding, integrative marketing, online marketing, crisis communications and management. Deppe successfully managed the launch of a completely revised website that increased online lending fourfold in its first year of operation. She managed the communications and marketing around the disintegration of a health system merger including re-establishing the brand of the original hospital system. Kim Deppe developed multiple award-winning campaigns that resulted in increased volume and higher brand awareness. Executive management experience working in small and large environments. Team player with a philosophy of endless learning. Accredited Public Relations professional and hold a Master's Certificate in Online Marketing Strategies.

VP Marketing & Business Development at Community First Credit Union

February 2008 - October 2011

Building a growing, $1 Billion credit union through strategic and integrative marketing, interactive marketing, social media, traditional media and branding. Responsible for website, marketing, business development, financial education and SEG activities. Initiated a community advisory council, E-newsletter, and social media campaign. Managed the total upgrade of the credit union's website. Increased online retail transactions through targeted SEO and SEM activities.

VP Marketing at St Vincent's Health

1992 - 2008

Responsible for all marketing, public relations, website and online marketing for a $1 billion health care company that included a 528-bed hospital, 240-bed nursing home, physician offices, specialty clinics, outpatient pharmacies, ambulance company and Foundation.

VP Marketing at St. Vincent's HealthCare

1992 - 2008

Executive responsible for marketing, public relations, website, telephone operators and nurse call center for a large, multi-hospital system in Northeast Florida.

Past President at FPRA

1998 - 1998

Led the Jacksonville chapter of FPRA and was a member of the state board.

Director of Marketing at Slidell Memorial Hospital

September 1986 - August 1992

Director of Marketing and Public Relations for fastest-growing hospital in Louisiana

Public Relations/Editor at WYES-TV

April 1984 - January 1986

Publications Editor and Public Relations, Media Relations for Public TV station in New Orleans

Reporter at Slidell Sentry News

April 1983 - March 1984

(dates approximate) General assignment reporter at both the Slidell Sentry News and the Daily Times under the name Kim Welch.

Editor, Employee Magazine at Resorts International Hotel Casino Atlantic City

April 1981 - November 1982

edited employee magazine

President at Deppe Communications, LLC

October 2011

With more than 25 years experience in marketing healthcare, finance and retail, Deppe Communications provides advertising, public relations, online marketing, web content development, social media management, SEO for websites and strategic marketing planning.

University of San Francisco

2011 – 2011

Master Certificate

Flagler College

1978 – 1980

BA

Concentration: English, Journalism

I am an avid reader and especially like science fiction. I enjoy spending time with my family and pets and I like to play puzzle-type games online. I crochet and am interested in building miniature dollhouses and furniture.