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Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Breakout Travel Co. specializes in crafting bespoke luxury travel and cultural immersion experiences tailored for solo travelers, couples, and groups, including those in the LGBTQ+ community.As a trusted advisor, I take the time to get to know clients on a personal level, ensuring that I fully understand their travel preferences and allowing the creation of unique and unforgettable journeys. I thoroughly research and curate destinations, tours, air, accommodations, and more that align with your expectations. My goal is to be your travel concierge, saving you time, effort, and energy, all while respecting your budget. Let's plan your next unforgettable journey!

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

As a key partner to the executive leadership team at Schwab's digital retail division, I drove strategic communications, employee engagement, and operational excellence. My role encompassed:• Developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies• Leading change management initiatives to facilitate organizational transformation• Enhancing operational efficiencies across the division• Orchestrating high-impact engagement activities including town halls, leadership summits, and employee events• Managing executive reporting, budget oversight, and cross-functional projectsI played a pivotal role in company-wide initiatives such as return-to-office planning and diversity, equity & inclusion programs. My work fostered alignment, boosted employee morale, and supported Schwab's strategic objectives during a period of significant growth and change.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

As the Founder and Managing Director of Re:form Communications, a dynamic full-service internal communications and change agency, I specialized in providing strategic counsel to executives and senior leaders on a wide array of business communication and change management issues. My expertise encompassed areas such as employee satisfaction and retention, hybrid workforce engagement, crisis management, brand identity, leadership transitions, HR matters, and technology deployment. I crafted impactful corporate communications, managed vendor relationships, and ensured operational readiness.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Created and implemented change and communication strategies designed to address a client's needs to enhance their employee experience. Developed and maintained effective relationships with numerous clients across a variety of industries, as well as multiple business partners and office teams. Helped clients navigate business transformation, total reward changes, new technology implementation, and benefits engagement. Core focus areas: client culture transformation and employee engagement, business growth and operations, product development.

Greater Chicago Area

Worked as part of cross-functional teams and C-wing executives to create, implement and execute communication programs. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, including development of strategic communication plans, project work plans, and creating content designed to maximize employee engagement. Created, maintain and oversee corporate communications department.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Developed and implemented communication program at Level 1 trauma hospital, with help of senior nursing administration. Assisted nursing executives in staff engagement programs, hospital regulatory affairs and risk management. Hired and developed staff. Created and managed departmental budget.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Handled planning, marketing, registration and execution of large-scale international conferences and regional education programs targeting mental health professionals. Partnered with numerous agencies including Pittsburgh Convention and Visitors Bureau, conference venues, hotels, museums, talent companies, transportation companies and sponsors.

Ba, Media And Professional Communication

Activities and Societies: Held several leadership posts, including: Student Government, University Senate, Association for Non-Traditional.

Certificate In Public And Professional Writing

Certificate In Corporate / Community Relations