Senior communications leader with more than 30 years of experience in leading teams engaged in communications for internal and external audiences as well as human resources operations. Areas of expertise include strategic planning and implementation for media relations, crisis communications, events, product and partnership launches, and issues management. Leadership experience includes multi-discipline teams of up to 60 employees as well as providing consultation and advice to executive leadership on external and employee communications, including development and planning of communication organization structures. Skills include strategy, writing, executive communication coaching, and leading cross-organizational teams.