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Communications strategist, writer and editor with more than 20 years of experience as an internal communications professional for large, global organizations. Specializing in delivering integrated messaging through digital delivery platforms; supporting C-suite and senior leadership; creating compelling intranet and e-news content, video storyboards and scripts; and producing impactful town halls, meetings and events.

Engaged to lead internal communications strategy and implementation for Johnson & Johnson Design.♦ Built and drove the internal marketing strategy for Johnson & Johnson Design (JJD) to raise enterprise-wide awareness of and engagement with their innovative, care-centered design capabilities and services.♦ Amplified J&J Design thought leadership through internal and external channels. ♦ Strengthened JJD relationships with business partners through stakeholder mapping and… Show more Engaged to lead internal communications strategy and implementation for Johnson & Johnson Design.♦ Built and drove the internal marketing strategy for Johnson & Johnson Design (JJD) to raise enterprise-wide awareness of and engagement with their innovative, care-centered design capabilities and services.♦ Amplified J&J Design thought leadership through internal and external channels. ♦ Strengthened JJD relationships with business partners through stakeholder mapping and communications training. Show less

I took on multiple roles as a strategist, tactician and people manager. As a strategist, I defined and executed an integrated internal communications vision and strategy aligned with WK enterprise and GRC divisional priorities. I was also the lead for all divisional communications, including HR and CEO messaging, and supporting ad hoc communications for the Legal, Finance, Marketing and Building Operations functions. Additionally I managed a team responsible for Internal Communications… Show more I took on multiple roles as a strategist, tactician and people manager. As a strategist, I defined and executed an integrated internal communications vision and strategy aligned with WK enterprise and GRC divisional priorities. I was also the lead for all divisional communications, including HR and CEO messaging, and supporting ad hoc communications for the Legal, Finance, Marketing and Building Operations functions. Additionally I managed a team responsible for Internal Communications objectives at the GRC business unit and functional level. Show less

Here I was engaged to execute two key initiatives to:♦ Direct internal communications planning and implementation supporting integration of NYU Lutheran, and transition to one standard financial tool - PeopleSoft Financials.♦ Lead communications strategy for organization-wide rollout of Kronos: built intranet content, talking points, FAQs, and job aids for diverse audiences including managers, nurses, administrators, and shared services staff.

I defined internal communications strategies for this 8,000+ employee organization, and directed a team of 5 strategic communications specialists. I supported executive and organizational communications needs, and ensured communications promoted clear connection to mission-critical company objectives. Additionally, I developed proposals regarding organizational communications strategy, process improvement, and technology initiatives. I partnered with the media relations team to synchronize… Show more I defined internal communications strategies for this 8,000+ employee organization, and directed a team of 5 strategic communications specialists. I supported executive and organizational communications needs, and ensured communications promoted clear connection to mission-critical company objectives. Additionally, I developed proposals regarding organizational communications strategy, process improvement, and technology initiatives. I partnered with the media relations team to synchronize internal and external messaging; composed press releases, and leveraged TIAA-CREF and industry news within internal communication channels. Also, I integrally contributed to planning teams for the annual Business Conference (for sales employees) and Client Forum (for clients).♦ Secured organization’s 1st internal communications structure, program, and policies, to promotestandardization and uniformity across the enterprise.♦ Organized strategic internal communications aligned with business-critical initiatives.♦ Started first electronic employee publications, including weekly e-newsletter, standardized and branded email templates, and new intranet home page design. Show less

I advanced to this role to lead a team in executing the full scope of communications for 4,000+ employees and 6,000+ agents nationwide. I managed executive and organizational communications, centered on defining communications strategies to drive key business objectives across all departments. I provided strategic communications counsel to senior management, researched and built CEO presentations, and coordinated executive meetings. Additionally, I designed, programmed, and maintained the… Show more I advanced to this role to lead a team in executing the full scope of communications for 4,000+ employees and 6,000+ agents nationwide. I managed executive and organizational communications, centered on defining communications strategies to drive key business objectives across all departments. I provided strategic communications counsel to senior management, researched and built CEO presentations, and coordinated executive meetings. Additionally, I designed, programmed, and maintained the intranet site, and functioned as Senior Editor of monthly intranet employee publication. I measured the effectiveness of communications through surveys and focus groups. My previous roles included supporting communications needs for internal clients in Prudential's Life Insurance, Training, Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) and Systems organizations (1999 to 2001), and in operational and systems roles (1988 to 1999).♦ Integrated development of award-winning extranet site delivering product news, as well as sales and service tools, to 600 independent agents.♦ Started intranet "supersite" that became the primary resource for agents and customer service representatives to access current sales and service information.♦ Created first annual top agent conference for property and casualty subsidiary; event was so well received that it was expanded to three annual conferences for different producer groups.♦ Conceptualized, planned, and produced high-impact conferences. Partnered with sales and marketing, financial, and technology areas to deliver superior programming.♦ Instituted system to automate agent communications process, which proved essential to reducing turnaround time by 50%.♦ Integrally contributed to corporate objective to increase Million Dollar Round Table membership by 17%, driving higher revenue and capturing greater industry prestige. Show less