BACKGROUNDCommunications and public relations professional with 20 years experience helping local, national and international businesses create the best communications experiences for their customers, employees, the media, and other external audiences. Everyone loves a good story. I have been fortunate to build a career in helping companies across the global supply chain, food service, education, automotive, consumer marketing, credit information, and global manufacturing industries tell theirs to audiences around the globe. I have a proven record in managing multiple campaigns across business units and industries to deliver positive results in media coverage, and customer and employee engagement. I have developed, implemented, and managed all aspects of external and internal communications strategies, tactics, and responsibilities including strategic planning, campaign creation, message development, media relations, written communications, issues management, PR firm and vendor management, measurement and reporting, and spokesperson media and presentation training. I have worked with small business start ups and in large corporate environments requiring alignment of strategies and campaigns across multiple business functions including public relations, public affairs, government affairs, internal communications, community investment, marketing, and social media. Specialties include: Public relations, internal communications, strategic planning, message development, media relations, copy writing/editing, online content development, crisis communications, spokesperson/talent training and development, community involvement, employee engagement, social media, new product launches, marketing.