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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Spearhead communications for the CFO organization, focusing on mergers, acquisitions, finance, and business operations.Drive success in Cox Communications’ growth strategy through transaction communications including full integrations, stand-alone entities, asset purchases and divestitures.Provide communications counsel to executive leaders of core and adjacent businesses as well as target companies between sign and close of transactions.Lead public affairs operating models, service level agreements and RACIs to ensure smooth transition, from close to BAU, of integrated and stand-alone businesses.Counsel senior management on strategy development and execution planning for CFO organization and Executive Forum communications.Utilize effective communication techniques to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.Develop presentations and reports related to company performance and future strategy to help employees connect their work to company goals.Key responsibilities include public affairs, stakeholder relationships, and supporting financial messaging to both internal and external audiences.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Created and managed the internal communications strategy for ~4,000 employees in a six-state region. Counseled Central Region senior leaders on communications, visibility and the importance of concise and open communication with their teams. Evaluated internal communications as it related to company strategy and direction and made strategic recommendations for improvement. Lead enterprise-wide collaborative projects.Supported external media relations through public announcements and events. Identified key media partners in Oklahoma City, and fostered relationships for both earned and paid media opportunities. Created and managed local social media campaigns.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Wrote and edited regional employee and leadership communications (e-newsletters, leadership messages, electronic screen communications, in-home magazines and intranet content). Produced, directed and edited executive video series. Engaged with partners across multiple functional areas to provide support for new product launches, employee engagement events, charitable giving and community involvement.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Created, wrote and edited annual reports, newsletters and brochures. Successfully gained local media attention for fundraising events and agency programs. Obtained multiple in-kind and cash donations from both large and small corporations. Managed social media presence.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Played a key role in taking a struggling local TV station to the number one positionin the market in just two years by creating major rebranding and repositioningcampaigns. Facilitated collaboration within the team and boundary partners.Created strong relationships with leadership, including vice president of news andexecutive producers. Managed NBC 5 brand in all external products. Created andpromoted large-scale special events.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

Wrote and produced promotional news campaigns. Worked closely with newsdepartment to deliver succinct promotional messages under tight deadlines.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

Writer/Producer of 10pm News Promotion