Director, Internal Communications
New York, Ny
Developed and managed executive and global internal communications for $2.6 billion division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, with 11,000 employees in 23 countries. Managed communications at the corporate level for the major business units and operations, regulatory and compliance communications, reward and recognition program, as well as the employee newsletter (Intranet and print).• Partnered with senior executives and Human Resources to develop announcements about strategy, changes, initiatives, and appointments within context of business goals.• Supported President and Head of Ratings with leadership meetings and town halls to provide forums for better understanding of business strategy and major changes.• Developed day-to-day communications for New York employees regarding safety and housekeeping to support efficient operations and sense of community after 9/11.• Created, produced, and distributed print and online employee newsletter with three issues per year, focusing on firm’s strategic wins.• Developed regulatory compliance and company brand platform, linking compliant behaviors with brand values and company culture, reinforcing importance of compliance to company’s success.• Worked with business and compliance leads to communicate about required behaviors, policy changes, and training.• Partnered with Head of Employee Engagement to manage communications for quarterly and annual internal business excellence (ACE) awards.AWARDS• Silver ACE business excellence team award, S&P• Vanguard team award, S&P Women’s Initiative for Networking and Success