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Dawn K. Terrick, DKT Communications, Inc.
President and Creative Director

Dawn Terrick is the president and creative director of DKT Communications, Inc., a boutique custom publishing and marketing communications firm founded in 2008. With twelve years of experience in branding, marketing communications and custom publishing for a wide range of industries, Dawn has contributed to the synergistic messaging of leading global companies such as Cartier, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and Lincoln Motors. As an expert communicator, she knows that an iconic identity and consistent message coupled with quality products or services is what differentiates organizations from the competition, captures customer loyalty and fuels profitability.

Her ability to demonstrate value, execution of exceptional work and an unwavering commitment to her clients is why established brands and small businesses alike look to Dawn to lend her expertise to their branding and marketing communications initiatives.

In addition to her role as president and creative director of DKT Communications, Dawn is a service provider and contributing writer for Nolcha, a leading operator of educational, event and b2b services devoted to independent fashion entrepreneurs and related retail businesses.

Dawn holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication from Ohio University, is a former member of the American Society of Magazine Editors and the Public Relations Society of America, and is an active volunteer with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Dawn reconnected with her home city of Pittsburgh after more than a decade in Miami, Florida and continues to work nationally and internationally.

Website:

www.dktcommunications.com

Are You a Native Pittsburgher?

Yes

How Long Have You Lived in Greater Pittsburgh Area?

Just over one year, after 11.5 years in Miami, Florida

What's Your Business?

DKT Communications is a branding and marketing communications company specializing in identity and messaging. The hallmark of the boutique firm is its ability to capture the essence of established, global brands and entrepreneurs alike, while offering a forward-thinking approach and the know-how to put clients at the forefront of trends. Understanding the value of having branding at the center of every business strategy, DKT acts as a collaborator, assembling the right team to suit its clients’ specific needs. The goal: to develop an iconic identity and consistent message for every client to differentiate them from the competition, capture customer loyalty and fuel profitability. DKT caters to a wide range of industries, including design, luxury and hospitality.

What's Your Favorite Positive Element about Pittsburgh?

Warmth of the people

What's the Most Positive Thing that You Feel You Can Bring to Pittsburgh

Industry expertise and creative collaborations, which could provide local talent with access to projects outside of Pittsburgh, thus added exposure for one of the city's greatest attributes -- its people.