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Boulder, Co

Story StrataG helps business leaders become storytellers, connect with audiences, and garner attention. Services:-Strategic Communications-Thought Leadership -Creative Content Development -Executive Communications-Keynote development and coaching-Social Media -Internal Communications-Product & Service Introduction-Sales & Partner Enablement

Saratoga, California, United States

Led communications and marketing efforts for a start-up looking to disrupt the multi-billion dollar survey and market research market by developing an AI-powered interview platform capable of having interactive, one-on-one, custom conversations with any audience.-Led for product and company messaging-Developed content to support investor outreach, sales, and business development-Responsible for CEO and senior leader communications-Documented early use cases and customer success stories

Boulder, Co

Led communications for the Hybrid Cloud Services Business Unit--an innovation engine within NetApp that helps customers build cloud architected data centers capable of delivering cloud services for next generation applications.-Developed product and business unit messaging-Led business internal communications -Developed press messaging-Executive communications for SVP and VP of engineering-Developed keynotes for major industry conferences and company events-Collaboration with sales and marketing to drive revenue generation

Boulder, Co

Lowe's Innovation Solutions is inventing new technologies to help Lowe's customers love where they live – now and in the future. By rethinking the future of retail through innovative virtual reality, robotics, 3D printing, and more, the team helped Lowe's become Fortune's #1 most innovative specialty retailer. I helped get the word out about their fantastic innovations!- Developed messaging to articulate the mission, vision, and strategy of Lowe's innovation labs- Responsible for executive communications - Keynote development for key industry conferences- Content and messaging for press efforts- Internal communications to promote understanding of group initiatives

Greater Los Angeles Area

Virgin Hyperloop One's vision was to develop the world's first hyperloop, the first new mode of transportation in a century. - Led strategic communications activities to bring Virgin Hyperloop One's story to audiences globally. - Produced a consistent feed of stories, speeches, responses, and facts across all platforms- Responsible for communications strategy for Europe, Middle East, India, Colorado - Executive communications for CEO, VP Sales/Business Development, and other company VPs/Directors- Led keynote development for 50+ events, including TedX, WSJ CIO, CES, Financial Times Global Aerospace, KPMG Global Transport Leaders, company events, and key transportation and public policy events

San Francisco Bay Area

Supported go-to-market, marketing, strategic communications, and sales enablement for an innovative SaaS cloud management start-up incubated within Cisco. Defined new cloud product and service category in the market via thought leadership campaigns, demand generation, and customer and partner positioning for products, services, and programs. Created impactful content for executive communications, sales and partner enablement, events, demand generation, web, social media, videos, press/analyst relations, and internal communications.

Boulder, Co

Led strategic communications for a $9B services business. Responsible for communicating Cisco Services’ thought leadership and business strategy internally and externally. Led communication initiatives that impacted culture, vision, strategy, and priorities for 12,000+ person organization. Advanced business strategy by aligning senior leadership team on a common platform for communicating Services’ vision and strategy. Led messaging for significant external events and developed virtual events to reach over 12,000 employees. Accountable for Services’ press, analyst, and investor relations initiatives. Managed team responsible for executive support, crisis communications, acquisition communications, and communications board.

Boulder, Co

Co-led the strategy and implementation of strategic communications for the Global Enterprise Theater—accountable for Cisco’s largest Enterprise customers and nearly $2B in sales annually. Positioned Cisco’s unique go-to-market and customer experience for Cisco’s largest enterprise accounts. Responsible for field communications, web strategy, executive communications, influencer relations, events, customer case studies, and change management communications. Accountable for press and analyst relations programs for Cisco Services.

London, England

Responsible for all messaging and communications efforts for the SVP, Cisco Services Europe. Supported communications efforts for the SVP of Cisco Europe. Created and implemented internal and external communication strategy. Managed all speaking engagements, presentations, executive thought leadership, written communication, video development, and press/analyst/investor engagements. Co-led content, messaging, and keynote development for Cisco's European Global Sales meeting and annual Cisco Services event. Lived and traveled extensively overseas.

San Jose, Ca

Led Cisco’s online public relations initiatives. Founded and drove the editorial direction of News@Cisco (now The Network)—the company’s award-winning news channel. Program resulted in US$5.1 million in cost and time savings for Cisco in one year. In five years, grew the channel from 200,000 annual page views to over 34 million page views and 18 million readers. Built 10-person editorial team responsible for daily content and videos. Responsible for PR department operations including media and reputation research, vendor selection, and media/awards programs.

San Francisco, Ca

Integral team member responsible for strategic planning and execution of public relations campaigns for Oracle Corp., Linuxcare, StorageTek, Informatica, Oracle Asia Pacific, and Linuxcare Asia Pacific.