Michaela Shea Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

As Lead Internal Communications Specialist at CHOP, I collaborate with departments across the enterprise to develop comprehensive strategies and stories to inform and inspire our 22,000 person workforce -- leadership and frontline staff, clinical and non-clinical, remote and on-site -- to do their best work in support of world-class patient care.

Greater Philadelphia Area

As a Consultant in CRA's Strategic Communication practice, I advise clients on how to use strategic communication to influence behavior and achieve business goals. To drive results, I focus on effective employee and change communication, building leadership communication strategy, and fostering organizational alignment.

Greater Philadelphia Area

As a Research Analyst for the Strategic Communication practice, I provide support to Managing Directors and Partners on effective employee and change communication, building leadership communication strategy, and project management initiatives. I serve as project manager for CRA's client engagements and aid in the development of internal communication.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Tracked and archived media releases and news advisories.- Conducted interviews and collected research for articles. - Managed YouTube and Vimeo channels; assisted in managing Twitter account.- Fact checked and copyedited news releases, profiles, and feature stories for the Jesuit Conference website.- Managed website through content management platform..

- Tutored a variety of students with assignments in English Literature, Psychology, and Italian. - Provided writing help for students, including ELL (English Language Learners) students.

- Assisted in gathering and publicizing news about the university through printed publications, the CUA web site, newsletters, and social media. - Conducted interviews and research for the composition of news releases about events at the university and members of the university community. - Tracked and archived news releases and media advisories..

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Strengthened communication skills by interacting with a variety ofstudents.- Developed personal writing and comprehension skills by working withcompositions from a variety of disciplines.- Honed research and observational skills through conference papercompilation.- Assisted in managing the Writing Center's social media sites.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Responded to inquiries in person, in writing, and/or by phone about summer operations and residence hall services.- Corresponded with external conference groups verbally and in writing regarding summer operations, and conference/intern housing.- Responded to crisis and emergency situations when necessary.- Facilitated university services in the residence.

The Catholic University Of America

- Lead a 22 member group that performs throughout the DC, Maryland, and Virginia areas.- Organized major on-campus events and off-campus paid professional events. - Collaborated with the board to create operating and event budgets that reduce spending while increasing output. http://www.redlineacappella-cua.com/

- Managed Redline's Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts.- Communicated and collaborated with other a cappella groups on campus and in the greater Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia areas. - Promoted events, fundraisers, and general awareness of the group.

- Contributed to the weekly online publication by updating the events calendar, writing blog posts and features. - Copyedited the articles written by peers for the CUA chapter of Her Campus.http://www.hercampus.com/author/michaela-shea

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Served as copy editor and journalist for the student-run Catholic University newspaper.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Answered multi‐line phone system and fielded questions from customers.- Managed and filed invoices for printing orders.- Developed the ability to prioritize and multitask responsibilities in a fast-­paced environment.- Assisted in administrative needs and office management.

Gladwyne, PA

Merion Station, Pennsylvania

- Aided the teachers in caring for children from five months to four years old.

Bachelor'S Degree, English Language And Literature, General

Activities and Societies: Dean's List, Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, Catholic University Academic Scholarship, Redline A Cappella.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Kairos leader, chorus, advanced chorus, communications club