DANNY M. BOYD
254.488.2544
During two decades of professional experience, I have been a journalist for both mass and trade media, served as corporate communications manager at a regional financial services company, wrote for a Christian ministry, and worked as safety manager and salesperson for an oilfield services company.
Here’s a summary of my accomplishments:
CAREER
- Safety Manager-Salesperson, United Energex LP, Eastland County TX (Oct. 2008-present)
o Head up safety program and assist in sales for a company providing oil and gas well services to producers throughout West-Central and North Texas.
- Correspondent, The American Oil & Gas Reporter, Wichita KS (1988-1996, 2008-Present)
o Cover industry trends and events, and legislative and regulatory issues affecting independent oil and gas producers and associations nationwide.
- Copywriter, RHEMA Bible Church, Tulsa OK (2006-2008)
o Wrote and proofed magazine articles, direct mail and product copy for a leading Christian ministry.
- Corporate Communications Manager, BOK Financial Corp., Tulsa OK (2002-2006)
o Coordinated external and internal communications for a company with banks in six states and broker-dealer offices in 10 states. Wrote press releases, online newsletter, front portion of annual shareholders report and investor relations presentations.
- Reporter, The Associated Press, Oklahoma (1999-2002)
o Covered business, public affairs and sports in Oklahoma for internationally known newswire service.
- Business Writer, The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City OK (1996-1999)
o Covered banking, insurance and financial markets and affect on consumers, businesses and investors for Oklahoma’s leading newspaper.
- Reporter, Amarillo Globe-News, Amarillo TX (1988-1996)
o Reported on business and public affairs issues, edited copy at direction of city editor.
EDUCATION
- The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Journalism Dec 1987
o News and Public Affairs Reporting Sequence major. Liberal Arts minor.
- RHEMA Bible Training Center
Diploma May 2007
o Two-year program focusing on foundational Christianity and pastoral studies
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- National Press Foundation. Fellowships on Washington, D.C., financial institutions (1998), covering insurance issues (1997-Philadelphia).
- Public Relations Society of America. Media response planning for crises (2005-Philadelphia).
- The Conference Board—Seminar on corporate communications strategies (2003-New York).
AWARDS
- International Association of Business Communicators-Tulsa Chapter. Awards of Merit-Corporate Annual Report, Community Relations (book drive with media partners). 2004. Key creative contributor, writer.
- Katie Award, The Press Club of Dallas. First Place. 2000. Wire Services Series: Oklahoma City Bombing-Five Years Later. Feature on lead federal prosecutor and defense attorney in trial of convicted bomber Timothy McVeigh.
- Emerson Elementary School Volunteer of the Year—2002-2003.
- Texas Associated Press Managing Editors—First Place. 1991. Team Project. Co-lead reporter, concept contributor for special section on federal proposals for Pantex nuclear weapons plant. Second Place. 1993. FOI. Package on city noncompliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.
MISCELLANEOUS
• Fiction writer. Published novel, The Old Place, by AuthorHouse.
