Kathryn O'Neil Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois

• Develops and executes enterprise employee and people leader communications for human resources strategy, learning & development, talent, organizational effectiveness, labor relations and total rewards
• Acts as communications advisor to Chief Human Resources Officer on messages and media opportunities
• Serves as communications strategic advisor to human resources leaders and subject matter experts
• Identifies strategic opportunities to streamline and simplify communications across the enterprise

Chicago, Illinois

• Developed and implemented employee engagement content strategies and campaigns
• Provided strategic direction to public affairs and regional leads on local human resources campaigns and content
• Led the development and growth of the global brand ambassador program
• Managed communications plans for strategic corporate sponsorships to elevate brand awareness

Farmington, Connecticut

• Developed and implemented social strategy on behalf of Otis, the company president and business leaders
• Translated data analytics into meaningful insights for stakeholders
• Provided executive social media coaching and profile/channel support
• Partnered with global communicators and customer care teams to ensure alignment

Farmington, Connecticut

• Rotational program at a Fortune 50 company that focused on the development of essential leadership skills. The program consisted of three rotations across multiple business units, and served to refine and enhance.
• Managed the external website
• Advised and executed the Annual Report to inform stakeholders and employees
• Managed and coordinated marketing collateral Rotation 2: World Headquarters
• Created campaigns based on channel strategy and tone of voice
• Developed thought leadership content

East Hartford, Connecticut

• Developed and implemented internal communications to enhance employee engagement
• Met strict deadlines for multiple projects in a fast-paced global environment
• Created content that highlighted the important connection between culture and business performance
• Collaborated with internal stakeholders to develop strategic communications

East Hartford, Connecticut

• Produced strategic digital content for the PurePower® engine family website
• Assisted in communication plans for the Farnborough International Airshow
• Increased Twitter followers by ten percent by engaging aviation enthusiasts and employees
• Managed quarterly All Hands meetings for over eight hundred employees

Hartford, Connecticut

• Facilitated company-wide strategic planning process with innovative design firm, IDEO
• Wrote and coordinated key messaging, branding and positioning statements
• Managed the Community Advisory Board, a group of 20 volunteer business leaders who made strategic recommendations the Board of Trustees and executive staff
• Produced monthly Board Brief publication for internal and external communication

Hartford, Connecticut

• Wrote, edited and produced compelling content for multiple platforms including digital and social media
• Led the CPTV Sports community engagement team at live airings of local high school football games
• Wrote and edited content in the “What’s On!” section of the monthly Connecticut Magazine publication
• Wrote radio and promotion copy

Hartford, Connecticut

• Created press releases to notify the public of upcoming events and special programming
• Provided customer service to viewers, consultants and guests
• Updated web pages to keep viewers informed of local events
• Input key information into the Nielsen database to track ratings on CPTV

Master’S Degree, Communication

Activities and Societies: School of Communication Graduate Student Awards and Research Symposium

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology And English

Activities and Societies: Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society, Psi Chi International Honor Society of Psychology, UCONN Women's.

International Study Abroad Program

Activities and Societies: Global Ambassador, MV Explorer Writing Center EditorSemester at Sea is a multiple country study abroad program.