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Helping organizations reach key stakeholders through high-quality, targeted communicationsAccomplished, creative internal / external communications leader and storyteller with diverse industry experience across several of St. Louis’ largest and most successful companies. Strategic thinker with ability to assess mission-critical communications needs and implement high-quality, targeted solutions. Deadline-driven with demonstrated ability to develop forward-thinking strategies. Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills. Deadline-Driven Communications | Crisis Communications | Media Relations | Reputation Management Executive Communications | Internal Communications | Project Management | Event Planning | Storytelling | Partnership Strategy Associated Press (AP) style | Graphic Design | Video Direction | Adobe Creative Suite | MS Office Suite

Listed skills include Corporate Communications, Editing, Internal Communications, Strategic Communications, and 20 others.

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  Corporate Communications Manager

  Core & Main

  Sep 2023 - Present

  In this role, I serve as the voice of the corporate organization. I partner with marketing and corporate communications teams and internal customers as a thought leader for creative, innovative communications that support the company’s strategic objectives, vision and values, grounded in the company culture.• Work with senior leadership, subject matter experts, and business teams and functional leaders to develop and reinforce key messages, and identify and implement effective… Show more In this role, I serve as the voice of the corporate organization. I partner with marketing and corporate communications teams and internal customers as a thought leader for creative, innovative communications that support the company’s strategic objectives, vision and values, grounded in the company culture.• Work with senior leadership, subject matter experts, and business teams and functional leaders to develop and reinforce key messages, and identify and implement effective communication programs• Lead editing and content creation of communications materials for external and internal audiences, such as news releases, sales collateral, advertisements, website, executive presentations, organizational announcements, internal initiatives, benefits• Edit and contribute writing to weekly associate newsletter with high degree of autonomy• Provide creative solutions for an array of projects, including corporate events, sales premiums and associate initiatives• Manage and direct vendors, including graphic designers, photographers and printers. Manage related administrative and budget requirements. Show less