Accomplished and trusted senior-level communications advisor, I partner with clients to help them achieve business objectives, advance their brand, and protect their reputation. From start-ups and nonprofits to Fortune 500 companies, I have worked across numerous industries including healthcare and healthcare technology, aviation, transportation and travel, consumer packaged goods, food, geospatial analytics, and more.Practice areas:- Data-driven Communications Strategy- Executive-level Counsel, Support, & Speech Writing- Thought Leadership- Crisis and Reputation Management- Corporate Social Responsibility- Change Management Communications- Product Launches- Employee Engagement- Thought Leadership- Media Relations & TrainingMy communications leadership experience spans corporate restructurings, mergers & acquisitions, reorganizations, cybersecurity breaches, societal issues, management-labor disputes, accidents, and international terrorist attacks. By working closely and collaboratively with clients, I ensure effective and strategic communication at every step.

- Provided strategic guidance and oversee comprehensive internal and external communications initiatives for the world’s largest healthcare technology company ranging from product launches, regulatory decisions, reputation management for complex litigation issues, and employee engagement to global milestone events such as the Medtronic 75th Anniversary.- Served as strategic counselor and business partner to the chief scientific, medical, and regulatory officer and the global clinical science, medical safety, and regulatory affairs (CMRA) function.- Demonstrated ability to flex across the enterprise and move with speed and decisiveness to support priority business needs.

- Developed and implemented crisis communications for airline and consumer clients.- Successfully handled a variety of crisis situations including the aftermath of 9/11 on airline and consumer clients, product recalls, harassment and discrimination charges, labor disputes and negotiations.- Led strategic marketing, media relations programs and event planning for B2B and B2C clients.Clients included Hormel Foods, Jennie-O Turkey Store, The Schwan Food Company, Kodak, Mesaba Airlines, and Champion Airlines.

- Developed meaningful sources to tell compelling stories covering the Minnesota State Legislature and numerous elected officials including Governors Jesse Ventura and Arne Carlson, and U.S. Senators Paul Wellstone and Norm Coleman.- Interviewed CEOs and business leaders, as well as professional athletes and artists such as NBA superstar Chris Webber and country music legend Garth Brooks – all in addition to covering day-to-day stories like product recalls, business mergers, health news, and other breaking news.- Broadcast live from the White House and the Tokyo Dome – and hundreds of locations in between.