• Design and implement integrated communications strategies and related programs.• Develop and oversee employee communications regarding company performance and strategy.• Supervise and coordinate work for internal communications team to ensure program execution.• Serve as single point of contact for head of Public and Government Affairs.• Provide counsel to senior leadership and project teams on effective communication strategies.• Create function specific objectives and develop associated policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure.

Work alongside Executive Team to develop and execute the company’s overarching corporate communications strategy. Responsible for internal communications; marketing communications; media relations; public affairs; crisis and reputation management; brand management; and content management for internal and external communication channels.• Establish and manage an agreed annual budget for all Corporate Communications activities• Work with other functions including HR, IT, Safety and Commercial to support their communications and engagement needs• Provide strategic counsel to Executive Team, managers and client leaders to build and protect the corporate brand, name and image• Demonstrate leadership competencies such as teamwork, creative problem solving, flexibility, results driven, interpersonal skills and contract negotiations

Provide a broad range of corporate communications support with an emphasis on developing and executing clear, concise and fit-for-purpose messages using various communications channels.• Create and implement robust communications and engagement strategies and plans.• Develop a diverse mix of communications channels to include video and print assets.• Establish standards and guidelines for internal communications platforms.• Develop leadership key messages and announcements to promote strategic vision.• Support internal and external brand management initiatives.• Work closely with senior leaders on communications activities and special projects.• Serve as communications expert/liaison for key projects as part of functional delivery team.

Provide professional counsel and communications support involving planning, content creation, delivery and subsequent measurement of all communications activity; work closely with senior leadership to design effective communications strategies and tactical plans that deliver results.• Oversee the effective customization and targeting of messages to implement communications plan, taking into account diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and levels of seniority.• Write clear and concise communications using a variety of communications channels and technology solutions, in delivery of the communications plan.• Deliver agreed communications to tight deadlines within budget, prioritizing according to benefit, cost and desired outcome.• Engage and manage a wide range of suppliers to help deliver the communications agenda. • Work closely with other communications professionals to deliver integrated and fit-for-purpose messages to align staff across different geographic locations.• Ensure message alignment with all related operating functions to help ensure message penetration and streamline stakeholder engagement.• Advise and influence senior leaders on enhancing communications, facilitating two-way dialogue between all levels of leadership and identified stakeholders as appropriate.• Implement communications to help enhance the success of organizational change, understanding the different tactics that can be used.

Worked with senior leadership team to develop and implement annual business strategies then successfully led, supported, and managed the Houston business. Responsibilities included but were not limited to: daily operations, client management, vendor management, and staffing/recruiting.

Responsible for the delivery of internal and external communications campaigns and solutions in support of highly visible and demanding assignments for major clients to include BP and Shell Oil.

Conceived, implemented and managed an adaptive marketing and communications program resulting in measurable and stable growth while strengthening and enhancing the corporate brand with various local stakeholder groups.

Facilitated the implementation of public affairs initiatives and programs to support Duke Energy North America’s development activities surrounding the permitting, citing and construction of $300 million power generating facilities. Responsibilities also included corporate philanthropy, community relations, public affairs and other external initiatives in support of the company's brand presence and corporate citizenship in the Houston community.