Joe G. Email & Phone Number

Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area

I manage UFP's employee communication channels, including intranet, internal TV network, print and digital newsletters, and companywide email. I also write and edit external UFPI news releases, web copy and marketing materials.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Since being promoted to senior writer in January 2018, I have added the responsibility of developing UFP's internal communication strategies and tools.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Communication Department writer, editor and proofreader for internal and external channels, including intranet, email, print publications and marketing materials. I also teach a business writing course for the UFP Business School.

San Antonio, Texas Area

I provided HR communication support for a national company with 40,000 union and non-union employees and retirees. The work included complete communications support -- strategic planning and measurement, writing, editing, layout, design, website support and Flash development. Topics included annual enrollment, benefits, wellness and other employee communications.

San Antonio, Texas Area

After serving as communications manager, I was promoted to AVP.

San Antonio, Texas Area

I managed employee communications. Responsibilities included strategic planning, communication measurement and creating online and print versions of employee newsletters (entailed research, interviewing, writing and editing, layout, graphic design and working with vendors). I also created executive communication and speeches and administered employee surveys, including surveys for the Great Place to Work Institute. Additional responsibilities included managing the credit union's wellness program, Health First!

New Braunfels, Texas

I wrote, edited and helped lay out The SCOOTER Store's online and print employee newsletters. I also planned, scripted and helped manage company rallies and events.

Austin, Texas Area

I researched, wrote and edited company profiles for more than 10,000 companies. During my 6 1/2 years at Hoover's, I managed three distinct editorial teams: Technology, Trade and Consumer, and Manufacturing. I also led the company's intern program and a year-long program capturing editorial best practices.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Monthly contributor of features and smaller news stories covering Austin, San Antonio and South Texas.

Arlington, Texas

I coordinated a national book publisher's publicity outreach efforts, escorting authors to media appearances and writing press releases and catalog copy. I also oversaw the company's slush pile. We worked with authors including Byron Nelson, Fabio, Kelly Hart and Norman and Nancy Brinker.

Bachelor Of Arts, Creative Writing, English

After a short stint in the music school, I changed majors and studied creative writing and English, working mostly with Marshall Terry..

Music

If music be the food of love, play on! I majored in music performance and wrote love songs ... none of which stuck with those I sang them.