Former broadcast journalist turned communications practitioner with a proven track record of building and executing communications strategies that support revenue growth, drive stakeholder engagement, increase market share and protect brand reputation for highly complex, global companies.Success is proven by my ability to position communications as a critical driver to achieve business objectives. This includes leveraging media and influencer relationships, providing effective communications counsel to executive leaders, properly managing issues/crisis situations, positioning subject matter experts as thought leaders, and advancing the company's narrative to contend in highly competitive market environments.I am a builder of programs and teams that touch various functions and departments across complex, highly-matrixed organizations. My leadership aims to break down internal silos, while ensuring communications plays an integral part in the success of my executive leadership and my peers.My passion revolves around creating and sharing compelling stories that resonate with strategic audiences, and that demonstrate the value and impact my company's products and services have around the world.My primary areas of expertise include media relations, executive communications counsel, issues/crisis communications, thought leadership, reputation management, social media, and internal communications. Depth of experience includes communications support across company functions including investor relations, regulatory affairs, public policy, legal and compliance.I currently serve as Head of Communications at Western Union, delivering strategic and effective external and internal corporate communications programs at the global and regional levels.