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West Linn, Or, Us

West Linn, Or, Us

Hillsboro, Or

Portland, Oregon Area

Develop and implement timely communications strategies in alignment with PGE's strategic direction, business priorities and brand platform. Manage events and communications initiatives and serve as a company spokesperson (print and broadcast).Manage CEO's quarterly and annual investor communications materials and events, including development of quarterly earnings script and presentation, annual report, annual meeting and corresponding employee communications.Plan and develop strategies to position PGE's leadership and involvement in civic affairs, the business community and the utility industry at events in collaboration with key internal partners. Executive speechwriting and support, including serving as primary contact with external organizations to manage logistics and staffing executives to ensure company and individuals are well positioned. Work directly with CEO on board communications, including quarterly report and annual review.

Lake Oswego, Or

Director in WE's dynamic staffing group that deploys skilled resources to other client-facing teams for short-term, agency-critical assignments. Manage a team of five direct reports and oversee a group of 44 interns across seven global locations. Develop, train, manage and determine work scope for team members, partnering closely with agency leaders to ensure thorough allocation of resources. Also serve as a key contributor to the agency’s strategic planning and senior level client relations efforts. Have been highly successful in ability to identify, recruit, train and retain the best and brightest new PR talent.Key Accomplishments:“Drove revenue into company by building a continuous pipeline of talent in a competitive environment, with no down-time. Transitioned talent into sweet-spot roles, aiding employee engagement and retention.“Consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, particularly in the areas of recruiting, motivating, developing, and driving cross-agency programs.“Redesigned the agency team format, expanding charter from one service to four: provided media lines for major clients, supported dynamic team staffing by deploying resources to support team needs, increased social media presence, and created a centralized internship program.

Lake Oswego, Or

Oversaw WE’s Rapid Response Team, which was responsible for the media relations lines for marquee clients including Microsoft, T-Mobile, AMD and Starbucks. Team later expanded to become the “Hub,” with additional focus on hiring entry level talent, dynamic staffing and support of client social media strategies.Piloted several successful social media programs, including @Microsoft, Consumer Conversation Bureau and Social Buzz. Key Accomplishments:“ Co-led the news portion of the launch of Microsoft Office. Recognized for the phenomenal success of the campaign, which attracted significant media attention in the months leading to the launch. Oversaw completion of press releases, assembly of press kits, and management of interviews prior to a major NYC launch event, while simultaneously handling client relations, budgets and personnel challenges.“ Built, from the ground up, WE’s prestigious internship program, a groundbreaking program designed to attract key new talent and further WE’s reputation as a world-class public relations agency.“ Selected to agency Leadership Forum, a program targeting high-potential, high-performing managers and directors at the company.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Journalism

Activities and Societies: Study abroad program, Universite du Maine, LeMans, France

Bachelor'S Degree