Sr. Communications Mgr. (Joico), Adjunct Regional Sustainability Mgr. (Henkel)
Current• Strategy & direction digital marketing and general communications, PR, social media & influencer marketing, and print/digital/social advertising (execution U.S. domestic)• Multi-cultrual Marketing Strategy – DEI lead and dept./brand-corporate liaison, ongoing monitoring and issues guidance, ideation, partnerships, influencer marketing, and overall multi-cultural marketing strategy • MEDIA/PRESS RELATIONS - Draft all media responses and miscellaneous messaging and positioning for the brand and General Manager; all press releases• SUSTAINABILITY – Henkel Consumer Brands, North America Regional Sustainability Manager, Hair Professional Division • Legal liaison for all departmental activities – work closely with Corporate Legal Counsel and Corporate Comm., on agreements and all other legal and communications issues to be in line with Corporate Standards and legal requirements (all contracts/agreements, promotions rules, website & social media accessibility and compliance, influencer marketing FTC compliance, etc.)• Manage & execute professional artist/influencer/celebrity partnerships (negotiations, contracts, strategy)• Negotiate Digital & Print ad-buys; other miscellaneous • Oversee PR agencies; help manage other external agencies (social media, digital consultancy, social ad agency)• Liaise with Marketing, NPD, Domestic Sales, Creative, plus brand-holder guidance for global regions•Lead brand community relations and engagement strategy, and volunteer activities• Program/Campaign evaluation• Overall department budget – forecasting, day-to-day management, project budgets oversight, auditing• Manage Communications Assistant (and any other temporary hires) and Interns•Co-founder & Chair ¡UNIDOS! Latin/x/Hispanic national ERG, Henkel Consumer Brands North America (2021 - present)•PRIDE LGBTQ+ ERG Chair, Hair Pro chapter, Henkel Consumer Brands North America (2022 - present)