Degreed in Strategic Communications and Leadership with 15+ years of executive leadership, culture and change management, strategic communications, and leadership development in higher education and government. Strategic Communications | Change ManagementEliska.padilla@gmail.com#ONOExpert in stratcom, organizational change management and leadership development specializing in internal communication aligning teams and reducing resistance. Starting with identifying the culture of the organization and the change drivers, I assess the environment, strengths and opportunities and align strategic communications strategies, partner with team members, stakeholders, and leaders to implement change plans, reduce resistance, and evaluate progress. Experienced in bolstering leadership capacity by designing and facilitating adult leadership development curriculum. CORE COMPETENCIES• Change Management• Storytelling• Integrated Marketing & Communications• Advertising & Public Relations• Media & Government Relations• Executive Advisor & Communications• Employee & Crisis Communications• Business Development• Culture and Organizational Change• Leadership Development• Executive Administration• Script and Speech Writing• Public Information Officer • Microsoft Office & Adobe Creative SuiteACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Managed a bond election for three propositions totaling $125 million achieving 70+ percent voter approval• Achieved double-digit enrollment growth with marketing and communications and product alignment• Surpassed fundraising goals by partnering with community and industry to provide more than $200,000 in available scholarships for students, and achieving community commitment for more than $6 million matching state funds for a new campus• Designed and launched an interactive, responsive design website ahead of schedule and earning a gold TAMIO award for best website in the state • Bolstered the executive leadership capacity and the organization’s high functioning teams by developing and presenting training for mid-level and executive leadership using a number of methodologies including: Myers-Briggs MBTI, Lencioni’s Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Multipliers, and The Four Disciplines of Execution.• Spearheaded brand management and customer service strategies to raise customer satisfaction to the top 10% among peer institutions Contact me at eliska.padilla@gmail.com for strategic communication or change management opportunities.
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