Gretchen Anthony Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Mn

Strategic writing and message strategy instruction

Minnetonka, Minnesota

Founded the Corporate Communication function at Famous Dave’s. Despite minimal resourcing, positioned the communication function as an asset to the company’s 180+ restaurants, improving the brand through the communication of strategic, targeted, and timely messaging to key audiences.• Gained executive support and funding for department’s mission and design• Integrated departmental goals and strategy with the company’s strategic plan• Planned and directed the company’s public and… Show more Founded the Corporate Communication function at Famous Dave’s. Despite minimal resourcing, positioned the communication function as an asset to the company’s 180+ restaurants, improving the brand through the communication of strategic, targeted, and timely messaging to key audiences.• Gained executive support and funding for department’s mission and design• Integrated departmental goals and strategy with the company’s strategic plan• Planned and directed the company’s public and investor relations, employee communication and franchise communication programs• Served as an advisor to executive team, lending counsel on issues with potential for long-term impact on employee productivity and brand reputation such as Crisis Management and Social Media Show less

Tilt is a communication consulting company. We help clients build the strategy, message and skills to successfully communicate with their employees and their customers. We offer our clients leadership in communication planning, messaging development and change communications. We also work with individuals and teams to develop their communication effectiveness through organizational audits, coaching and training.

Designed and managed corporate change communications programs. Co-developed and delivered business communication training courses, including Conducting Effective Meetings and Facilitation Skills. Provided client coaching on executive/leadership communications and on communicating change.

Managed key accounts for Fortune 100 software industry leader. Provided client consultation on marketing strategy and messaging. Facilitated agency team in the design, development and execution of client projects. Oversaw and assisted in the development of print, video, multi-media and web-based B2B marketing tools. • On-track to exceed $1M sales quota at time of departure.

Directed multiple mid-sized teams in the development and presentation of program strategies to clients and senior management. Fostered client relationships and supported account teams in new business development. Developed and lead numerous training programs for mid- to large-size audiences. Planned and executed several large-scale corporate communications programs. Facilitated numerous executive and stakeholder program evaluations. Coached client executives on leading large-scale organization… Show more Directed multiple mid-sized teams in the development and presentation of program strategies to clients and senior management. Fostered client relationships and supported account teams in new business development. Developed and lead numerous training programs for mid- to large-size audiences. Planned and executed several large-scale corporate communications programs. Facilitated numerous executive and stakeholder program evaluations. Coached client executives on leading large-scale organization change efforts as a means to meet business objectives.• Developed and managed web-based training programs for up to 80 participants worldwide. • Developed a mentor program for a communications sales organization, reducing time to quota for new sales executives by up to four weeks. • Designed an organization realignment program for a 200+ person sales organization increasing efficiencies by up to 25%.• Facilitated organizational culture change for $1.6 billion procurement organization. Show less