Leslie O'Donnell Email & Phone Number

Spring, Tx, Us

London, England, Gb

Teaneck, New Jersey, Us

$18 Billion Revenue | 340k employeesCommunications leader driving integrated, enterprise-wide communications programs, bringing a strategic and operational lens to intensely complex workforce communications needs.• Articulate and implement a best-in-class service operating model for our communication team and stakeholders• Develop and drive the global, integrated internal/external communications strategy aimed at winning the hearts and minds of our employees and driving global business priorities • Lead and deliver high-profile global communication projects and campaigns• Define and execute digital, social, and traditional communications channel roadmap and strategies to drive employee adoption and enable a high-performing employee experience• Chief of Staff to the Chief Communications Officer: global team structure/hiring, budget, processes, governance, and reporting/analytics

Teaneck, New Jersey, Us

Teaneck, New Jersey, Us

London, England, Gb

Clients: Technology, medical and energy organizations | 50K+ employees Strategic communications consulting leader, responsible for large-market client communications projects and relationship growth. • Create custom employee communications strategies, plans, and deliverables for clients with complex employee and change management needs: org transformation, benefits, total rewards, performance management, compensation, DE&I, and M&A• Innovate and implement custom technology and traditional communication channels/solutions driven by data and best practice insights to support client objectives• Align and lead project delivery teams: writers/content creators, creative designers, digital experience experts, video producers, project managers, and editors

Clients: Technology, medical, manufacturing/retail and energy organizations | 35K+ employees Consulting client lead for organizations with complex, dispersed, disconnected, and nuanced workforces focused on delivering communication strategies and solutions that drive business results. • Develop, own, and execute strategies and deliverables for client communication campaigns specific to: annual enrollment, retirement/pension changes, benefits harmonization, on-going benefits and wellbeing engagement, M&A, organizational transformation, DE&I and compensation programs• Company-wide consulting subject matter expert on change management/communications best practices • Create custom, multi-channel digital client solutions that deliver measurable results. • Lead project team to deliver impactful client work: content creators, designers, production editors• Create year-over-year client relationship growth and manage a $3M account portfolio

$6.6 Billion Revenue | 6k employees Communications lead with end-to-end accountability for internal communications plans and execution of deliverables in the residential line of business and CEO communications.• Leverage strategic communications planning and tactics to increase employee engagement• Communications project management and content/deliverable development for: organizational transformations, M&A activity, employee engagement, and recognition • Drive awareness of business strategy/priorities, contributing to successful year-over-year financial results• Manage and create compelling content for all employee channels: print, intranet, face-to-face, video, social• Partner with external communications team to ensure desired integration and consistent messaging• Develop CEO communications: speaking notes/speeches, email, digital content, video, blogs, and decks

4th largest media market in the U.S. | 4.1 Million viewersManage a team of broadcasters including reporters, associate producers, assignment desk editors, video editors and graphic artists to write and produce the #2 newscast in the Houston news market.• Write 75% of newscast content daily: substantial story research, editing and development• Editorial content decisions, video selection and graphic design • Extensive live crisis coverage of high-profile events: hurricanes, elections, local emergencies, etc.• Increased 5PM newscast ratings, elevating show from #4 to #2 newscast in Houston from 2007-2010• Winner of the 2005 and 2006 State AP Lone Star Award for Best Major Market Newscast• Special projects awarded: 2012 Vancouver Olympic Games, Election Coverage Lead Producer

Performed a range of roles and responsibilities to gain a broad understanding of media, explore the industry and move into the top ten Houston market. - Created and launched a new format for weekend 5 & 10 pm newscasts including- Heavy emphasis on story writing, promotional writing and story research- Intense focus on multi-tasking including writing, editing, story selection and placement- Management of the newscast team: editors, artists, writers and assignment editors- Managed, researched, booked guests and produced all elements of weekly public affairs show to meet FCC requirements- Promoted through the ranks: floor directing, editing, audio and associate producer