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Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Lead all Information Technology Communications for this Zurich-based global packaging with 44,000 plus employees.

Perrysburg, Ohio

Responsible for internal, external, crisis and executive communications for the Americas division (North America, South America and Mexico) for O-I, the world's largest glass container manufacturer.

Northwest Ohio/Southeast Michigan

Manage development of all communications with emphasis on branding, web, social media, public relations and fundraising for this private, Jesuit college preparatory school. Serve more than 800 students and nearly 8,000 alumni nationwide, with annual fundraising of $11 million.

Greater Detroit Area

Accepted this role at client’s request to transition the General Motors Fleet business from Leo Burnett. This B-to-B account comprises nearly 20% of GM’s US sales volume and thousands of customers nationwide. As Account Director, led new team and advocated for a rebranding campaign to elevate the client’s competitive position by focusing on value based, customized solutions. Managed a $3 million, multi-platform, advertising budget, a reduction of 35% from previous agency.

Greater Detroit Area

Account management lead for General Motors Fleet and Commercial, a business segment accountable for more than 20% of the company’s US sales. Management lead on advertising initiatives to drive sales growth -- print, online video, online advertising, dealership programs, association partnerships, trade show/event planning and the integration of public and media relations to drive sales and value differentiation to customers. Oversee day-to-day account activities, client relationships and budget management. Provide strategic direction and planning as part of overall client account team. Management role within account team.

Toledo, Ohio Area

Recruited to lead marketing communications initiatives for North America Building Materials group. Managed B2B product public relations, external communications, digital/social media, customer programs/sales training and trade shows. Led a team of six, which included an on-site graphic design team, as well as strategic relationships with public relations and event agency partners. Oversight for annual budget of $4 million plus.

Restructured the marketing, advertising and internal/ external communications functions to create an integrated communications team, system wide strategic communications strategy/budget to gain synergies. Led an integrated team of 20 professionals in the areas of marketing, media/external relations, traditional and digital advertising, internal communications, event planning and graphic design. Oversight for multiple agency/sponsorship relationships. Managed annual budget of $4 million plus.

Novi, Michigan

Managed and implemented public relations/media strategies to grow business initiatives for Building Materials and Composites in North America/Europe, including the newly formed Automotive Solutions business. Global leadership for marketing, advertising, trade shows and public/media relations. • Led multiple, multi-lingual international trade shows/press initiatives.• Developed global marketing collateral, sales materials and turnkey “decision-maker road shows.” • Leadership for external communications/media efforts for a UK plant closing, where Owens Corning was the largest employer. Oversight of international public relations agency.• Created strategic messages for executive leadership for internal/external audiences.

Toledo, Ohio Area

Created/managed internal communication strategies, accountability of employee magazine/video, coordination of global communications council. Strategic communication planning for joint ventures and events, wrote and edited news releases, developed key messages and executive speeches. Media relations support for national and international media.