Debra Steele Email & Phone Number

Greater Chicago Area

-Manage all internal account communications-Assist senior leadership with external communications needs - presentations, annual reports, talking points, scripts, reporting, etc. -Create content and facilitate All Hands meetings, Town Halls, monthly messge from our account director-Create videos to effectively communicate initiatives-Manage rewards and recognition program-Manage on account Human Experience program-Communicate, manage and track client initiatives/deliverables-Manage account award submissions

Greater Chicago Area

- Develop communications plans by identifying key stakeholders and audiences, messages relevant to these targets, and the vehicles for most effectively delivering these messages. - Create and execute the communications calendar for supported teams as needed.- Partner effectively with account leadership teams to produce presentations, business reports, newsletters, case studies, and employee communications - Ensure that all communications align with business objectives and promote the JLL brand through consistent key themes and messages- With senior-level support and using best practices developed with others, deploy and manage engagement programs that improve the sense of community among account- Support both ongoing communications about client and JLL news as well as communications about new initiatives and programs- Collect and use data and information to evaluate the success of the communications program.- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all organizational levels- Customize and maintain client portals; train account team and client on use and maintenance where applicable- Package and optimize presentations and assets for sharing, printing and distribution

Chicago, Il

Responsible for overall communications and marketing strategy in support of CAEL’s sales, fundraising and policy activities, and for overall execution of marketing and communications for CAEL and its initiatives. Provides leadership in areas of creative direction, media relations, brand identity, marketing and all other communications initiatives that support CAEL’s sales, fundraising and policy initiatives, as well as further the mission and vision of CAEL.

Greater Chicago Area

Manage integrated marketing and communications programs.Lead public relations strategy, messaging and content development.

Greater Chicago Area

· In charge of thought leadership content strategy, lead writer of white papers and research reports, webinar/presentation content, point of view articles, website content, blog content, company collateral, etc. · Create, implement and measure the success of a comprehensive marketing,communications and public relations program that enhance the organization’s image and position. · Project manager for all major communications projects -- ie launch of new corporate website, integrated communications initiatives, events, consumer surveys, etc. · Work directly with PR firm to develop media strategy, write press releases and articles for industry publications. · Collaborate with VP of Marketing to develop marketing and communications strategy and budget.

Greater Chicago Area

• Plan and execute all marketing activities including printed media and materials, Internet marketing, campaigns, newsletters, public relations, social media, webinars, event management and marketing supplier management.• Create go-to-market strategy for new product launches.• Create content for newsletters, web site, research articles, white papers and other communication needs.• Analyze and track lead generation attained by marketing efforts.Act as brand manager to ensure that EdLink is adhering to brand standards.Develop robust annual Marketing and Communications Plan and Strategy with accompanying project plans and time lines to ensure projects are completed on time. • Measure and track analytics on campaigns and website traffic. • Develop, manage and update corporate website. Continually look at SEO to increase website traffic. • Assist HR with all internal communications needs including writing and design of a bimonthly internal newsletter.Assist Vice President of Sales and Marketing with RFPs and proposals. • Assist CEO in development of presentations for board meetings and industry events.

Chicago, Il

Successfully managed, developed and executed layout and design of brochures, advertisements, newsletters (print and electronic), trade show booth materials (booth design and accompanying literature, giveaways, etc.), websites, logos and identity materials while adhering to clients’ standards and branding.Prepared project estimates and maintained billable hours to keep projects on time and on budget. Cultivated strong relationships with printers, freelance artists and other vendors.

Prairie Village, Kansas

Created layout and content of all brochures, logos, advertisements and other church-wide publicity. Edited and designed the biweekly church newsletter distributed to over 4,000 members. Acted as a liaison with printers, advertising executives and other local vendors.Responsible for writing and distributing press releases to local media.

Journalism, Journalism

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