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• Drive IHG’s growth and commercial narrative through strategic Public Relations efforts for the company's largest and highest revenue-driving region• Promote IHG’s Responsible Business agenda and position the company as an employer of choice• Support region CEO and other C-level executives across the business for speaking engagements and media opportunities• Effectively manage corporate-wide reputational threats and crises, including franchise owner support across Americas region hotels• Lead a team Global Corporate Affairs colleagues across the US, Mexico and Canada

• Drive IHG’s growth and commercial narrative through strategic Public Relations efforts for the company's largest region• Promote IHG’s Responsible Business agenda and position the company as an employer of choice• Support region CEO and other senior executives across the business for speaking engagements and media presence• Effectively manage corporate-wide reputational threats and crises, including franchise owner support across Americas region hotels• Manage and develop a team of communicators

• Develop internal and external communications strategies to support IHG’s Global Marketing and Commercial & Technology functions.• Execute communications plans globally to drive key programs and initiatives.• Provide communications support for the Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Commercial & Technology Officer and other SVPs, including executive visibility strategies, speaking opportunities and message strategy.• Manage content creation for an internal online news engine to bring company priorities to life through storytelling.• Manage and develop a team of communications managers.

From creating story-making content that engages relevant influencers, to crafting CEO speeches and executing media and executive visibility strategies, I led efforts to protect and defend company reputation. Earned trust as a strategic counselor to teammates and C-suite executives alike.

Served as a company spokesperson on a variety of corporate issues. Worked with sales and marketing teams to promote company capabilities and advance thought leadership for various industries, including the healthcare sector.

Worked as a grant coordinator supporting the evaluation of children with developmental disabilities; served as the public point-of-contact and fostered relationships with clinicians, school officials and families across Georgia.