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Atlanta, Georgia, Us

• Lead all corporate communications for the company’s largest region (6,100+ employees) comprisingthe US, Canada and Mexico• Manage $500k media relations budget and serve as main point of contact for publicrelations agency• Pitch, write and coordinate trade, local, national and tier one media opportunities resulting in more than 500,000 opportunities to see annually• Drive thought leadership for executive team through owned, earned and paid content• Serve as main writer and editor for the CEO of the Americas region• Coach senior leaders on how to approach media relations opportunities and on internalchanges happening in their departments• Decreased internal all-region email volume by 75% while maintaining a best-in-class open rate of more than 70%• Develop and mentor one direct report and one indirect report

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

• Managed all internal and external communications for a regional employee base of morethan 5,000• Coordinated quarterly town hall meetings including creating agenda, building presentationand coordinating outside agency support• Oversaw $200k budget in Community Outreach activities including all volunteer anddonation activities in the Americas, while working with five other regions to coordinateprogramming• Revised and implemented simplified crisis communication plan for the region with impacts toglobal leadership team• Provided both internal and external metrics on a quarterly basis to leadership team• Re-launched Dematic Well-being program with new name, imagery and programming inearly 2021 by incorporating employee feedback and legacy knowledge

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

• Oversaw all global internal communications sent to 10,000+ employees in over 30 countries to ensure consistent messaging and tone• Acted as key communications business partner to executives and their teams in support functions such as human resources, IT, compliance, legal and finance• Encouraged and developed junior talent, including one direct report, to ensure professional growth • Managed strategy for internal communications channels such as intranet (SharePoint), Yammer and email, and provided guidance on appropriate use to the organization• Led manager communications program to ensure people leaders are cascading critical company initiatives to their teams• Provided guidance and leadership on company diversity, equity and inclusion efforts to ensure employee resource groups and other organization-sponsored activities are creating an open and welcoming environment for all

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

• Drafted and implemented company’s first-ever global internal communications strategy for 7,000+ employees • Acted as lead for parent company’s corporate initiatives including strategy communications, organizational changes and employee engagement activities• Provided consultative review to internal partners’ communications to ensure clarity of message and tone• Planned, edited and wrote content for a variety of internal communications including newsletter, intranet and annual report• Worked with global functions, global executives and project teams to plan effective communications that support business objectives

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

• Developed and executed a global communications plan for all content on company’s intranet ensuring a consistent brand voice across a global audience of 6,400 employees in 80 countries• Managed and grew corporate social media accounts while providing oversight for brand and regional accounts through assembly of company social media team • Assisted with executive communication including quarterly speeches, emails and PowerPoint presentations• Planned, executed and administered the global employee engagement survey in eight languages enabling employees to share their opinion in a safe and anonymous manner• Designed and managed timelines, vendor relations and participant satisfaction for global leadership and local events • Instructed monthly orientation session for all U.S. employees ensuring a consistent and welcoming experience

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

- Engaged with national media by providing relevant pitches and cultivating relationships with outlets such as CNN, Washington Post, Real Simple and Canadian Living - Interview, hire, manage and mentor interns by overseeing internship program - Oversaw food sampling, permitting, staffing and scheduling with client's sales team in order to drive trial and conversion - Managed 10-stop anniversary tour for Palermo’s Pizza including event logistics, securing dignitaries and personnel, inviting media, overseeing video production, and providing event and overall program recaps - Developed strategic communications recommendations in order to grow agency business- Drafted internal and external communications for B2B and B2C including website copy, press releases, bylined articles and employee newsletters

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

- Wrote and distributed news releases and media alerts to local and national media - Pitched consumer, trade and local media through email and phone calls in order to secure coverage for clients securing coverage in outlets such as Fox & Friends, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Las Vegas Sun- Tracked all media coverage and social media statistics by providing clients with weekly and quarterly reports

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

- Authored bylines, case studies, press releases, newsletter articles and other written content for national and international print and Web media - Pitched media through targeted email and phone calls while developing relations with editors and serving as their main media contact - Oversaw public relations intern by providing training, monitoring workflow and giving constructive feedback

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

- Prepared quarterly public relations metric reports for clients for traditional media relations and social media participation- Wrote and assembled media kit assets for six brands at international trade show and scheduled editor interviews with key spokespersons -Introduced social media program at trade show to potential customers, distributors and the client’s board of directors

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

-Used CisionPoint and Mediahub to compile and manage media lists and editorial calendars for multiple national clients-Wrote press releases and pitched media through email and phone calls -Tracked website visitors using Google Analytics, Quantcast and Alexa-Assembled materials for multiple press kits including writing press releases and backgrounders, obtaining photos and developing distribution methods

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