John Schmidt

John Schmidt has a diverse work experience spanning over several decades. John currently works at Knowde as a Senior Writer on the Knowledge Team and Media Relations. John is responsible for contributing to the digital transformation of the B2B marketplace for ingredients, polymers, and chemistry.

Prior to their role at Knowde, John worked as a Media Relations and Marketing/Content Writer at the same company. In this position, they played a crucial role in content creation and maintaining media relations.

In addition to their current role, they are also an Advisor at the Transformative Leadership in Disruptive Times Program at Seton Hall University's Stillman School of Business. John provides guidance and support to executives seeking to enhance their leadership skills.

John began their career as a Minister for the National Organization of the New Apostolic Church USA. John served in this role for several years before transitioning to the corporate world.

John also has experience as a Consultant and freelance writer at WordSchmidt Marketing, Public Relations, and Communications, LLC. Here, they leveraged their 30 years of corporate experience to develop communication strategies, particularly in marketing and transformation efforts.

Prior to their freelance work, John held various positions at BASF Corporation. John started as a Communications Manager and progressed to becoming the Director of Marketing Communications. In these roles, they focused on customer-driven marketing strategies, brand awareness, and media relations.

Before joining BASF, John served as the Head of Marketing Communications at Lucent Technologies. John also worked at Global Crossing as a Senior Manager in Public Relations, where they played a crucial role in managing the company's bankruptcy announcement and crisis communications.

Overall, John Schmidt's work experience showcases their expertise in communications, marketing, media relations, and leadership development.

John Schmidt completed their education in the following chronological order:

1. From 1972 to 1976, John attended Frank H. Morrell High School.

2. John then enrolled at Duquesne University, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Journalism. John studied at Duquesne University from 1976 to 1980.

3. After a gap of a few years, from 1983 to 1995, John pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Marketing at Montclair State University.

In addition to their formal education, John obtained the Accreditation in Public Relations from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Universal Accreditation Board (UAB) in August 2014.