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William G. Schmitt
307 E. LaSalle Ave. 340-L
South Bend, Indiana 46617
billgerards@gmail.com | 574.276.0340 | bschmitt@alumni.princeton.edu | OnWord.net
Multimedia Marketing Consultant | Community-Building Writer: Manager of Creative Content and Outreach that Connect People, Solve Problems
OnWord Collaborative Communications 2017-present
Independent Journalist/Author/Thought-Leader
Self-published book, When Headlines Hurt, launched thought-leader role in journalism.
Guest interviewed on numerous radio programs and podcasts in 2018-2019.
Public speaker as book author/blogger on news media & faith-based values.
Regular blog contributor, McGrath Institute for Church Life, U. of Notre Dame.
Regular blogger at OnWord.net, personal site for thought-leadership, commentary.
Regular news & feature writing, Today’s Catholic, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend.
Book projects in development: Memoirs of Marvin R. O’Connell, South Bend Bandstand.
Consultant: Writing, Editing, Strategic Marketing Communications
Purdue University: Numerous writing assignments with College of Engineering.
University of Notre Dame: Planned, researched, wrote 2018 Annual Report,
plus frequent news releases, for McGrath Institute for Church Life.
Media Outreach Advisor and writer on retainer, Good Counsel Homes Inc., NYC.
Media Consultant, Society of Catholic Scientists, U. of Notre Dame.
Editing & strategic collaborations to promote two authors with major publishers.
Marketing writer and advisor; member, board of directors, The Music Village.
Radio and Podcast Co-Host/Co-Producer
On-air co-host for programs and segments, Redeemer Radio, 95.7 FM, South Bend.
Podcast co-host & co-producer, “That’s So Second Millennium,” tssm.podbean.com.
Podcast co-host and co-producer, “EncounterPoints,” encounterpoints.com.
Music Educator and Performer
Faculty, The Music Village, non-profit school and community center, accordionist.
Faculty, Forever Learning Institute, non-profit, “Introduction to the Accordion.”
University of Notre Dame 2003-2017
Communications Manager; Manager, Client Services; Office of Public Affairs
Website content manager and creator, Institute for Educational Initiatives (ACE).
Writing and editing stories about K-12. Planned/wrote/oversaw annual reports.
Office of Public Affairs and Communications; strategic teamwork in “Agency ND.”
Print/digital products for diverse units and stakeholders. Pitching stories to media.
Author of two books published (2008, 2013) by University of Notre Dame Press.
Kellogg Institute for International Studies. Annual report, PR, scholar collaborations.
Long-form articles for Notre Dame Magazine. Writing on business, science, people.
Journalism
Magazine Senior Editor 1998-2003
Chemical Week: writing, editing, personnel supervision; environment/ethics coverage.
Managing Editor, Washington Bureau Chief, Reporter 1986-1989; 1993-1998
American Metal Market newspaper on global industry; Cahners Business Information.
Associate Editor 1989-1992
The Kiplinger Washington Letter: reporting, editing, analyzing policy in federal agencies.
Senior Editor, Economics Editor 1981-1985
Metals Week: newsletter, analysis of international business, regulation; McGraw-Hill.
Copy Editor, Reporter 1978-79; 1981
The Indianapolis News and The Yonkers Herald Statesman: general-interest stories.
Adjunct Professor of Journalism 1999-2008
Multimedia Journalism, U. of Notre Dame; Long Island U.; Fordham University.
Education
MPA, Woodrow Wilson School of Public & International Affairs, Princeton U.
Received Master in Public Affairs degree ’81; interned at Thee New York Times.
BA, Fordham University
Received degree ’78; Communications major; summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa.
Additional Education:
- Certificate in Theological Studies. Georgetown University, 1994.
- Certificate, Education for Ministry, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, 2006.
Current Participation in Communities & Organizations
American Marketing Association. Member of the Michiana chapter.
Knights of Columbus. Chair, parish events roundtable. Also, Secular Franciscan Order.
The Music Village (TMV). Community musical arts center—performing solo & group—elected board member, TMV; also TMV and Forever Learning Institute faculty: accordion.
Honors
Who’s Who in America. Selected to be among the biographies: 2010-2016.
National Outstanding Pro Chapter Member. Society of Professional Journalists/SPJ ’95.
Catholic Writers Guild. “Seal of Approval” awarded in 2019 to book, When Headlines Hurt.
A Resource for You: Skills and Accomplishments, Old-School, New-School
- Seasoned communications/marketing specialist for top-ranked university.
- Online/print Content Manager, writer; Annual Reports, start to finish; multimedia.
- Specialized knowledge in business, science, government policy, higher-ed, K-12.
- Collaborative strategist for outreach to build community in-person and via media.
- Strong familiarity with Catholic identity, Christian principles, spiritual growth.
- Author, podcaster, radio interviewer/guest; thought-leader, brand journalist.
