Expertise:
Mr. Calabrese's expertise is in managing public relations department including media placements, speechwriting, strategic planning, conducting events, promoting and positioning the agency.
Major Product/SVS:
Community Services for Blind and Visually Impaired People
Favorite Business Publication:
The Wall Street Journal
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading, Traveling, Playing Tennis, Exercising, Riding his Bike, Hiking, Volunteering, Photography
Education Degrees:
Coursework in Urban Affairs, University of Cincinnati; Bachelor of Arts in History, Dominican University, River Forest, IL, Cum Laude
Affiliations Awards:
Publicity Club of Chicago; Illinois Education Association
Charity:
Chicago Cares; Children's Christian Fund; National Industries for the Blind
Number Of Years In Profession:
15
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Calabrese has served as a deputy press secretary with the Illinois Department of Human Services and as a director of public relations for both the Gateway Foundation and Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. He is a part-time professor at Columbia College Chicago. He also adopted a child in Kenya.
Awards/Honors:
Golden Trumpet Award for Outstanding Achievement in Public Relations, Publicity Club of Chicago (2007-2008); Golden Trumpet Award (2006); Silver Trumpet Award (Twice); Distinguished Service Award (Twice)