Darrel Frost

strategy, communication, design

I’m looking for a new job. After a decade of running a successful communications consultancy, I now want to invest myself in a single organization rather than stretching myself across many.

Most of my brainspace is occupied by visual arts, theater, journalism, and design. I read more than I watch. What I expect from works of art or industry is quality and intentionality.

 
 

My job search

In short, I am looking for a leadership role at a medium- or large-sized organization. Communications is an obvious fit, though I also have experience with operational systems and workflows, complex project management, and fundraising. Possible roles might include:

  • VP of communications
  • Chief of Staff
  • Executive director
  • Director of philanthropy

What I do best isn’t usually in job descriptions. It’s a bit of taste-making, finding the connective tissue between teams, seeing more than what’s in front of us — and then plotting a course for what comes next.

For more than a decade, I’ve worked with clients ranging from world-class universities and independent schools to international tech firms. My core work has included:

  • Crystallizing communications strategies for executives; acting as a trusted consigliere for leadership and colleagues; and guiding teams through board politics, operational pressures, and resistance to change.
  • Quickly building trust in new communities; synthesizing diverse needs in complex projects; and serving as a thought-leader, coach, and colleague.
  • Creating systems that preserve staff agency, creativity, and humanity while balancing daily demands and long-term goals.

While I’m more in leadership these days, my extensive experience in graphic design, writing, and editing enables me to better support the specialists I work with.