Kathleen Ford Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

The employee engagement team ensures consistent and transparent communications to employees while also creating opportunities to connect with each other.

Chicago, Il

During this time, I oversaw Kearney's Americas region PR efforts and strategy, led practice marketing, and content creation.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Supported strategic leadership communications- Acted as internal “news bureau,” curating content from institutions and companies for weekly company-wide newsletter and Adtalem.com newsroom- Utilized Adobe Experience Manager to draft and implement content for new global website launch - Managed all communications regarding separation of 70 IT systems during divestiture of company entity, in collaboration with several functional teams

Chicago, Il

- Organized campus presentations and large-scale recruiting events targeting specific, high potential candidate groups- Liaised with all recruiting and marketing colleagues globally to implement a strategy to win top talent from preeminent MBA programs, including building suite of recruiting materials, customizable by each unit- Created communications plan, executed central email sends, and managed guest lists for 900-person all-hands meeting, using Vuture and InterAction- Worked closely with partnership and managing leadership and regularly present to global marketing team- Supported events production for the Americas region, including all-consultant meeting

Chicago, Il

- Designed and launched new proprietary prospective client research briefs, completing more than 200 profiles to the benefit of client teams and marketing colleagues- Wrote all content and language and contributed to design of global Careers website- Drafted and distributed communications from HR function, including benefits and surveys- Created editorial calendar for global internal and leadership communications- Implemented Americas-wide revamp of recruiting strategy, materials, and video- Produced videos to convey vital messages for both internal and external audiences- Shared all firm press releases on PRNewswire and managed organized internal promotion of media clips

Chicago, Il

•Developed content for client social media, newsletters, legislative letters and other communication •Wrote media advisories and press releases in conjunction with organizing news conferences •Pitched and secured earned media placements for clients, with experience using CisionPoint •Secured signed letters from stakeholders in support of legislation and sent to federal, state and local elected officials•Conducted outreach, built and activated a coalition of businesses and community groups for an industry association of Fortune 500 companies and tracked activity using Salesforce

Chicago, Il

•Monitored daily media for clients using Factiva, MediaAtlas and Critical Mention•Offered support to upper level staff in public relations, public affairs and communication, such as copy editing, research and brainstorming•Assisted with maintenance of guest lists, planning and staffing of major events•Proactively engaged media on behalf of the client, pitching to press and securing media placements

Milwaukee, Wi

•Organized “Get Out the Vote” efforts and increase political awareness on campus.•Researched current politicians and their positions on Marquette related issues, i.e. education, dentistry •Communicated with alumni, students and local government to respond to inquiries via phone and mail

•Communicated with constituents via phone and mail while facilitating their contact with the appropriate staff member regarding casework or a particular issue with a government agency•Aided the Senator’s staff in research regarding foreign policy, immigration and military issues •Drafted letters of congratulation, condolence and support for the Senator•Completed constituent casework in Veterans' Affairs

Washington, D.C.

•Completed constituent data entry and minor casework via Monarch•Conducted research through THOMAS and the Congressional Record •Interacted with the public while giving daily tours of the Capitol, providing information and answering questions•Conducted minor constituent casework involving Academy application and nomination

B.A., History, Political Science

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