Develop and execute internal communications in support of business goals for the company's North America Operations and its leadership. Drive communications that support key corporate strategies and objectives, emphasize the company's mission and values, and promote its core competencies as a leader in energy management and automation. Provide direct communications support to the company's US Country President and the Country Leadership Team (CLT), as well as the SVP for Human Resources, North America (NAM), and the HR NAM Senior Leadership Team. Collaborate with global communications in the design, development, and delivery of key projects and initiatives of varying scope and complexity.

Responsible for developing and executing corporate communications for both internal and external audiences. Drive communications that support key corporate strategies and objectives, emphasize the mission and values of the organization, promote its core competencies, and accentuate the value of the SimplexGrinnell brand. Work collaboratively with the global Tyco communications team to influence enterprise-wide initiatives.• Conceived, developed and maintained targeted communications strategies, plans and processes to advance key messages, support complex initiatives, facilitate culture change, inspire and educate employees, and drive engagement and business results.• Provided strategic oversight of communications efforts to support product rollouts, meetings & events, new corporate initiatives, and integrated multi-media campaigns targeting employees, customers and the media.• Successfully developed and implemented communications plan to re-position internal Strengthen Our Sales lead referral program targeting field service professionals, sales representatives, program champions and field leaders, resulting in a 75% increase in overall sold leads and an 83% increase in sales—from $30.3M to $55.3M—in a 24-month period.• Collaborated with company leaders and peers across all levels and functional areas to help engage employees and motivate team members to strive for success. Developed and delivered compelling news stories, including customer case studies, significant sales wins, employee success stories and timely business updates.• Wrote, developed and edited articles and content for a wide variety of communication vehicles, including electronic and print publications, webinars, presentations, newsletters, websites, and social media. • Provided executive-level communications support to SimplexGrinnell leadership for quarterly updates; drafted scripts and communications related to initiatives impacting employees and business operations.

Developed and implemented client development strategy, tools and tactics. Served as the initial contact for those interested in the firm’s services. Created marketing proposals and presentations that promote the firm’s expertise and capabilities. Addressed strategic issues facing prospective clients and identified how the firm can provide needed services.

Recruited to implement and manage IT Division's first communications, positioning and branding initiative. Improved relationships with the business through strategic communications on behalf of the CIO, IT leadership team and employees. Championed the IT Associate Engagement Committee and related employee activities.• Interviewed 40 company leaders; researched and diagnosed communications challenges and areas for improvement. Advised CIO on strategies for improving customer and employee communications. Collaborated with IT leaders and colleagues to develop and implement communications projects.• Developed and launched first CIO Corner website to facilitate communications between CIO and division employees.• Project Manager for the company’s first-ever TechEdge technology trade show attended by 2,000 employees. Earned a Significant Event Award from Corporate Communications and Made it Happen Award from IT Division.• Partnered with the Information Security Officer to develop strategic communications plan to increase employee awareness of security, privacy and compliance. Scripted and co-produced company-wide security video.• Assisted in the development of the IT Division’s first-ever Disaster Response and Recovery Plan. Served on company-wide Communications Disaster Response Team.• Co-chaired IT United Way campaign effort; achieved new records for participation and contributions generated.

Developed and implemented strategic plans for advertising, public relations, website content management and branding for Textron Systems Corporation, its individual operating units and products. Supervised professional staff and multiple vendors. Accountable for $750K budget.• Served as company’s dedicated public relations specialist. Established and maintained strong relationships with key international and domestic journalists; successfully increased editorial coverage.• Developed award-winning speeches, presentations and projects for company president and executive staff for Global Leadership, Six Sigma, Board of Directors, and Investor Relations meetings.• Led TSC’s Vision 50 History Campaign; earned Platinum Award from Association of Marketing Professionals.• Collaborated with NY Times Television and Discovery Channel in production of two NOVA documentaries and two episodes of Future Weapons program. • Directed advertising campaign to promote the Future Weapons program; recognized by Discovery Channel for helping create the highest rated episode of the series.• Member of Boeing/SAIC and the U.S. Army’s FCS National Best of Industry Communicators Group. Organized and hosted New England regional FCS suppliers/press conference; rated the most successful national event of its kind by the U.S. Army Public Affairs Office.

Charged with project and budget management related to print collateral, video production, website content development, advertising, trade show planning and support, vendor management and negotiations. Developed impactful multi-media tools to convey a consistent “voice of the customer” message across all media. Leveraged testimonials to create awareness among the press, government leaders, partners and investors.• Created multi-media tools to promote TSC’s one-company mission, strategy and values. Developed company capabilities video and brochure to convey the company’s brands, core competencies and comprehensive product lines.• Created TSC’s first branding strategy and graphic identity guidelines to support the company’s multiple operations. • Created, processed and distributed company press releases; coordinated subsequent press activities. Expanded company’s media coverage by 82% from 2000 – 2005. • Launched new TSC website. Led pre-launch focus group; web steering committee and maintenance team; documented maintenance procedures and guidelines; implemented web audit review.

Implemented the college’s marketing plan for academic programs, services, conferences and special events. Planned and managed all advertising, promotional and direct mail campaigns. Ensured timely and cost-effective production and distribution of print materials. Negotiated and secured services of vendors and suppliers. • Collaborated with administrative personnel and faculty; organized quarterly meetings of Marketing Advisory Committee; acted on feasible recommendations; measured and reported outcomes. • Managed and reconciled all fiscal matters concerning marketing-related expenditures; made recommendations for sufficient budgetary funding to support marketing plan.

Managed marketing and advertising plan to develop and promote graduate, undergraduate, and continuing education programs. Represented the college at career and education fairs and community events. • Increased overall matriculated student enrollment by 50% through the management and implementation of marketing and recruitment efforts on behalf of the Division of Graduate and Continuing Education. • Helped launch the MS in Criminal Justice, MS in Forensic Nursing and MBA programs; tripled enrollment in the Fine Arts Director Certificate Program and turned a profit for the first time in many years.