Develop and implement strategic integrated communications plans, including digital, social, and traditional strategies, in support of the company’s external and internal business objectives in the Oklahoma City military aircraft engine sustainment portfolio.

Conceived and generated internal and external communications, including annual reports, press releases, investor relations materials, online corporate social responsibility reports, website management, and social media engagement. Nurtured strong, sustainable relationships with community stakeholders.Notable accomplishments:* Developed and implemented strategic and cultural development framework focused on boosting employee engagement, with roughly two-thirds of all employees acknowledging increased motivation within first 12 months (during pandemic). * Collaborated with Human Resources to reorganize in-house communications around issues such as annual open enrollment and implementation of new time management/payroll system.* Formulated web-based communications strategy to support environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives. Led to 11% improvement in Environmental and Social category scores, with sub-category scores improving as much as 22% in less than 12 months.* Served as company spokesperson during largest power restoration effort in company history following October 2020 ice storm. Conducted ~100 media interviews, resulting in earned media valued at ~$900K.

As part of company’s leadership team, spearheaded all aspects of corporate communications and community outreach, including internal and external communications, investor relations, crisis communications, and media relations. Coordinated activities of multi-member creative team to prepare corporate reports, media releases, and social media posts. Developed style guidelines and messaging aligned with company's strategic mission.Notable accomplishments:* Collaborated with department senior vice president and chief executive officer a to ensure all internal communications helped to define and reinforce corporate culture.* Reduced communications budget from $10 MM to less than $100,000, while ensuring all corporate objectives were met.* Led efforts to prepare company’s corporate communications for initial public offering in 2007, including building external website, creating branding guidelines, and defining the company “voice.”* Implemented comprehensive community relations strategy, reducing bloated and ineffective budget by more than 50%, while increasing program’s effectiveness and developing stronger ties to core supported organizations.* Championed formation of the STEM Collaborative, bringing funders, content providers and school officials together to resolve STEM issues in local schools.