Serves as a internal coach/facilitator for leadership and team development/coaching needs across the organization.Provides leadership and expertise within functional areas of the organization and serves as a technical resource and expert to management and Human Resources community.Serves as source of “best practice” information and keeps abreast of trends and issues to design, implement, communicate and administer Human Resources strategies, policies and programs within area of expertise.

Developed HR communications and change management messaging strategies, processes and schedules to support the design and introduction of HR programs, policies or procedures.Developed comprehensive communication strategies and plans to integrate major initiatives and projects from all HR focus areas, to ensure alignment to overall strategic business plans and objectives.Managed communications to operating customers, employees, HR partners and coordinates communication efforts with internal stakeholder groups external to HR.Directed and provided guidance to a team of communications professionals, contactors and vendors assisting with HR communications and change management efforts. Identified communications and information needs across functional HR and company lines. Identified and developed marketing points and communication tools for HR programs/processes.Assisted and guided direction of overall employee engagement and cultural messaging.Identifies opportunities and provides guidance related to change management internal and external to HR.

Facilitated leadership development sessions and discussion for seasoned managers and directors on relevant content related to company-specific and industry related topics, including leadership skills and business acumen.Identified and implemented opportunities to incorporate leader competencies into program and curriculum.Developed and created effective program content and materials to deliver a blended approach to learning. Monitored program spending against allotted budget. Conducted follow-up studies and surveys to evaluate and measure results of program to modify and evolve program content as needed.Partnered with external vendors, human resources professionals and business unit leaders to develop and deliver program content.Administrated the Korn Ferry 360 assessment and Korn Ferry Assessment of Leadership Potential to deliver feedback to program participants and facilitated discussion on development action plans.Assisted with redesigned director level program to better align with overall Learning and Development strategy and leadership development curriculum, including developing and implementing a plan for leveraging and integrating content for all leaders. Provided ongoing coaching sessions to leaders.Certified in: Insights Discovery, Korn Ferry 360, Korn Ferry Assessment of Leadership Potential. Coach in training working toward professional certification.

Senior Communications Specialist (April 2016-December 2017)Supported HR community with companywide change initiatives, such as employee engagement, training development and policy reviews/changes.Provided planning support and direction for companywide employee engagement and communication efforts.Assisted with developing short-term, long-term strategy for companywide goals and objectives for employee-focused projects & initiatives.Worked directly with senior management to develop and align messaging and content for communications and employee/leadership meetings companywide.Consulted with executive vice president, chief admin & corp. secretary and leadership team on development and communication strategies to leaders across the organization. Served as consultant, influenced direction and outcome for special projects, such as employee engagement initiatives, mergers & acquisitions and policy reviews.Developed and facilitated research as needed via survey development and focus group sessions (trained focus group moderator/researcher).Provided support to crisis communications efforts for process improvement and planning purposes.Maintained strong and proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Publisher) and SharePoint collaboration sites.Served as departmental business analyst for corporate communications metrics reporting.(Communications Specialist Jan 2014-April 2016)Served as writer and editor of company’s daily internal news

Communications (Social Media) SpecialistExecuted daily operations of company’s social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, Pinterest, Instagram, and WordPress.Advanced knowledge and use of social media monitoring and reporting tools that assist with workflow & engagement management (Radian6, HootsuitePro, Sprout Social, Bit.ly, Facebook Insights, Tradable Bits, TrueSocialMetrics, Sprinklr).Researched, mined and analyzed data metrics of all social media efforts.Wrote, edited, developed and managed social media monthly editorial calendar. Collaborated with internal teams to organize and develop social media marketing campaigns and creative concepts that align with company communications themes and messaging.Developed and managed internal/external social media change management project plan to assist in building awareness and growth of the company’s current use of social media platforms to communicate with customers.Proficient understanding of crisis communications and application of social media during such event.Developed and conducted social media training to extended social media crisis team and various internal groups.Planned strategic communications across business units and supporting channels.Coordinated monthly communication meetings and collaborated with appropriate business units concerning external messaging to customers.Developed presentations and supporting materials for monthly executive updates to management.Developed, edited, programmed and administered measurable surveys.Served as research consultant for gathering and analyzing complex data. Provided advanced analysis of research results.

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Coordinated and operated all communications for social media platforms used by the organization. Served as communication liaison and editor for organization's correspondence and messaging. Engaged media and public to build marketing opportunities and awareness of organization’s causes.

Supported and contributed to internal communications for various groups within the organization; Developed content and communications for executive leadership; Earned Six Sigma Advanced Blue Belt Certification.

Designed and developed public affairs brochure series and supporting materials for organization's external use; Researched and analyzed data technologies to enhance company service to customers. Provided external communications to customers and stakeholders regarding generation.

• Facilitated workshops and presentations to classrooms and organizations.• Offered resume and cover letter assistance to students and provided an orientation to other related services.• Provided internal communications for Directors and Student Ambassadors.• Trained and developed new student ambassadors.• Designed event flyers and programs and coordinated event advertisement.• Networked with businesses to obtain sponsorships for events.