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Dearborn, Mi, Us

Costa Mesa And Irvine, California

Leading communications strategy development and overseeing execution across Ford's Model e business -- including electric vehicle reveals, storytelling tied to battery technology, software and services, tech platforms, the company's EV industrialization plan, new agreements tied to Ford's global EV supply chain -- plus key traditional strength areas -- such as global Design and Purchasing.

Led communications strategy for key stakeholders -- plus storytelling and reveal moments for the company's electric vehicles, battery technology and raw materials deals, autonomous vehicles, software features, hardware and our new business incubator. Also managed issues and storytelling tied to the company's global Product Development, Design and Purchasing teams. Championed a new agile team model leading to award-winning results on the all-new Ford Maverick launch.

Led Communications strategy development and execution for Ford and Lincoln's key products globally -- both internal combustion engine-powered and electric vehicles -- as well as communications tied to the company's Manufacturing, Labor, Product Development and Purchasing functions globally. Key product reveal and media drive programs included all-new Ford Bronco, new F-150 and Mustang Mach-E.

Led Communications strategy development and execution, showing how the company aimed to design smart vehicles for a smart world. Led the team on a record number of Ford and Lincoln product and powertrain reveals, human-centered design storytelling, the company's Labor communictions strategy, as well as those tied to Product Development, Marketing Sales & Service and Purchasing and Team Edison globally. Plus, led communications on the Ford-Rivian tie-up, the Ford-Volkswagen AG collaboration on global small pickups and vans and the Volkswagen-Ford investment in Argo AI.

Led key Communications moments to advance Ford's Smart Mobility plan such as CES, auto shows and opening the company's new Palo Alto facilities -- while leading on communications strategy and execution tied to our well-established auto business. This included new vehicle launches in both North and South America. Also led on storytelling, executive speechwriting and issues management tied to the company's Manufacturing, Product Development, Purchasing and Labor activities.

Joined Ford's Global Marketing Team and led the Marketing effort for Mustang -- the first time the company brought the world's favorite sports coupe to customers in global markets. This effort included an integration with Ford's Communications team globally for the reveal.

Led our team of North and South American communicators to create integrated communications strategies and messaging to tell Ford's story on key products, manufacturing innovations, monthly sales and business milestones and news throughout the region. Highlight: led the team that delivered the world's first consumer product reveal on Facebook for the Ford Explorer in July 2010, plus introduced and championed Ford's first Hispanic Communications team.

London, England, United Kingdom

Expanded a dual role globally: Led development of 10-year brand and product design visions for Ford Motor Company's key global brands, which at the time included Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Aston Martin, Volvo, Jaguar, Land Rover and Mazda. As part of this, developed corporate graphic language and visual style guide influencing everything from the company's Annual Report to corporate advertising and internal presentations. Also led media storytelling for all brands' Design news -- from personnel to key design DNA updates throughout the production vehicle portfolio. Also led company-wide communications moments at key venues, including CES and North American International Auto Show.

Pioneered a two-part role: Led a Design team in developing 10-year brand and product design visions for Ford and Lincoln in the U.S. while delivering a complete vehicle story -- from storyboard and positioning to a fully functional concept vehicle for the Ford SYNus B-car. This was in addition to a distinct Communications role, leading on all media strategy development and storytelling on the company's Design team, concept vehicles and design innovations featured on new production vehicles. Managed distinct Design and Communications teams, plus creative agency teams, to deliver results for both roles.

Explored proactive storytelling opportunities tied to quality, safety, efficiency and our improving corporate performance. Also developed a new executive alignment tool to streamline messaging on a range of corporate topics.

Led development and execution of Ford's Design Communications strategy globally -- including key talent at the company's global brands and key product introductions. Also coordinated news-making activities across all eight of our brands for 9 key global motor shows annually, aiming for best media experience and resulting coverage for the company. Also led media training for dozens of Ford's U.S. Product Development teams -- a program that continued through 2017.

Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Led key media launches -- including for TH!NK City electric vehicles (owned by Ford) and opening Norway's first-ever auto plant with Ford's CEO and the King of Norway. Also led execution of the pan-European media program for the award-winning Ford Mondeo, spanning 10 weeks of media drives. Coordinated key media outreach activities and supported key programs for the company at Geneva, Frankfurt and Paris motor shows.

Introduced a new Communications approach on Safety technology at Ford -- introducing technologies and innovations such as new air bag systems ahead of their reveals in specific vehicle lines.

Led media storytelling and strategy development for advanced vehicle technologies and research efforts at Ford, as well as in-vehicle technology issues management tied to real-world challenges such as vehicle compatibility and air bag safety.

Served as Ford's chief Legal spokesperson, leading on key media issues including Bronco II rollover litigation and a communications strategy tied to the company's tort reform efforts.

Assisted Public Affairs managers on media issues tied to Ford's Finance, Legal, Human Resources, Labor news.

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Communications

Doctor Of Law - Jd