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Lancaster, PA

Develop and drive internal and external strategic communications for the Commercial Community Bank for Truist Financial, the 7th largest financial institution in the U.S. (Approx. 55,000 employees). Provide proactive media relations and crisis communications for key regions in the company's footprint, including Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Dallas. Manage.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area

Internal Communications | Change Communications | Corporate Communications Provided strategic communications consulting and supplemental/interim corporate communications leadership for clients throughout the U.S., with expertise in financial services, manufacturing, and healthcare. Skilled in delivering internal communication strategies and modern.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area

• Led global communications and teammate engagement programs that strengthened culture and brand for publicly traded, industry-leading flooring manufacturer (U.S., China, Australia). Built strong relationships by.
• Modernized internal communications channels, including: design and launch of modern SharePoint Modern intranet; deployment of cloud-based, multi-location digital screens; Microsoft Teams-based solutions for front-line.
• Developed change communication plans for major corporate announcements (executive transition, organizational changes, M&A, divestitures) and business transformation initiatives (go-to-market strategies, system.
• Managed crisis communications, developed corporate protocols and served on response leadership team during COVID-19 pandemic.
• Served as co-lead on development, launch and implementation of global re-branding/new mission and values.
• Served as project/communications lead for global headquarters move.

Lititz, PA

• Hired in 2001 as Vice President, Director of Corporate Communications and promoted twice throughout tenure, with progressively increasing responsibilities for both internal and external communications. Managed.
• Internal Communications
• Community Relations
• Public Relations
• HR Communications
• Social Media

Lititz, PA

Promoted based on exceptional performance and proven ability to identify talent, build teams and create a collaborative environment. Led a team of 36 marketing and communications professionals. Successfully merged three departments into one and integrated 16 new team members following a merger and significant restructuring. Provided strategic leadership.

Lititz, PA

Directed all employee, investor, community and customer communications strategies for a $15 billion financial holding company (approximately 3,000 employees). Oversaw company’s internal communications, media relations and branding strategies. Managed production of corporate annual report; coordinated annual shareholders’ meeting; handled all aspects of.

Lititz, PA

Handled project management and directed regional and national public relations efforts for several agency accounts. Accounts included: Armstrong World Industries, New Holland North America, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, D&E Communications, AIG Life Insurance, Sight & Sound Theatres, and GK-Elite Sportswear. Facilitated client communications.

Lancaster, PA

Responsible for all media relations, advertising, and member communications for Pennsylvania’s second largest Chamber of Commerce. Wrote and coordinated all event promotion; secured feature articles on Chamber programs and activities; served as editor of the monthly membership newsletter; managed Website content; designed and created all presentation.

Lancaster, PA

Wrote press releases and feature articles for consumer and business-to-business clients. Developed and executed publicity events in Philadelphia, Baltimore, New York City, and central Pennsylvania media markets. Pitched and secured trade industry, local, regional, and national feature coverage for clients including: Herr’s Snack Foods, Hatfield Meats, High.

Lancaster, PA

Managed all media relations and crisis communications while serving as official spokesperson; wrote and produced internal and external communication pieces; developed all promotional and marketing strategies; performed public speaking engagements; responsible for organization and execution of special events; directed a public affairs committee to expand.

Harrisburg, PA

Project Manager for various special events including the 1994 PNC Bank MS 150 Bike Tour, the organization’s highest income-producing event. Handled all event media coverage and promotion; wrote proposals for corporate sponsorship; coordinated development, design and distribution of all print materials; performed community awareness programs; prepared all.

Graduate Certificate, Organization Development And Change

Bachelor Of Arts, Major: Communications, Minor: Business Administration

Honors Graduate, Recipient Of The James H. Donnelly Award Of Excellence

Certified Financial Marketing Professional (Cfmp)

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