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Corporate Communications Leader (2018-Present)Responsible for leading a broad range of brand reputation efforts including crisis and issues communications, reactive media relations, corporate storytelling, and executive communications.Internal Communications (2015-2018)Provided strategic internal communications counsel to corporate departments as well as manage internal communications strategy and execution.

Provided C-Suite strategic communication counsel and support. Created compelling communication materials including speeches, video scripts, briefing documents and written messages to employees, board members and external stakeholders. • Worked directly with multiple CEOs in less than one year, demonstrating ability to adapt and quickly build relationships.• Key decision maker on strategic internal all-company meetings/events held by CEO and Presidents. • Led internal communication for sensitive business initiatives including store closures, staff reductions, organizational announcements and crisis situations.• Influential member of the Internal Communications Leadership Team providing input and guidance on department structure and process, service level agreements, and cultivating the overall employee experience for more than 30 team members.

Created and executed large-scale communication strategies targeted to retail leaders and executives. • Served as communication project manager on various high-profile initiatives to on-time, successful conclusions in partnership with project teams and business leaders. • Provided communication counsel and support for executive team including President/COO. • Received special recognition three consecutive years from President/COO for key role in shaping successful all-company meetings.

Communicated strategic, cultural and tactical information to retail employees and leaders. • Served as Communications point of contact for Retail EVP, which included providing communication insights, speechwriting and key message development.• Created and executed communication plans that supported business unit needs. • Oversaw process development and implementation of a monthly employee cultural magazine. • Led a team of five that conceptualized, developed and implemented online communications vehicles that provided run-the-business information for store employees and leaders.

Following acquisition, was asked by Best Buy to lead the subsidiary’s retail communications function. • Managed a team of four communicators and numerous freelancers that developed, edited and delivered newsletters, guides and emails to employees in 1,300 big box and mall stores.• Provided communication counsel and support to the executive VPs from the company’s three brands.• Provided various communication to leaders and employees during store closures and the company’s acquisition, including writing and editing FAQs, leaders guides, talking points and executive memos.

Managed a team of four communications specialists who wrote and edited content targeted to Best Buy store employees across the United States. Developed communication plans to support specific business unit goals.

Gathered content, wrote, edited, and published communications for Best Buy store employees.

Responsible for all aspects of publicity for three sports teams. Prepared news releases, media guides, and promotional materials. Arranged and prepped coaches and athletes for media interviews. Designed and executed media training for coaches and athletes.