Led strategic communications projects for John Deere employees and external stakeholders internationally. Managed a broad and diverse range of strategic tactical business communications for the chief executive officer, executive leadership team, and the Deere & Company board of directors; chief people officer; presidents of Lifecycle Solutions, Supply Management, Customer Success and John Deere Financial; directors of Global HR, Global IT, and the Global Law Services Group; and managed tactical communications for the company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, labor relations, and recruiting initiatives.Collaborated closely with senior executives, division presidents, and subject matter experts throughout the global enterprise to successfully deliver high-profile strategic communications deliverables for national brand advertising campaigns; the creation of the company’s annual report, sustainability report, and corporate social responsibility impact report; and represented the company internally as host of townhall meetings and lead ‘news anchor’ for critical-to-strategy video productions and Facebook Live events.One of two strategic writing, editing, and video production experts globally. Led speechwriting efforts for senior executives, created video and podcast scripts for senior staff, drafted articles on behalf of executives for domestic and international newspapers, magazines, and trade journals, and created social media posts for senior leaders utilizing platforms such as LinkedIn. Co-author for official narratives including the John Deere Smart Industrial operating model, the largest reorganization in company history; John Deere higher purpose and Leap Ambitions; DEI messaging campaigns for employees, external stakeholders, and university recruiting efforts; and the John Deere Style Guide, which guides all employee written and verbal communication.

Led and managed tactical plans for strategic communications projects globally and served as lead tactical communications manager for John Deere Financial (JDF); Global Agriculture & Turf Division; Intelligent Solutions Group (ISG); and the John Deere Journal.Developed broad-based business skills and deep understanding of finance, technology, brand protection, reputational and risk management, crisis communications, and global business operations. Built robust compendium of business contacts throughout the company to identify communications needs, requirements, and gaps. Researched, wrote, and edited communications for publication to promote a positive corporate image to the public; edited all content for publication to ensure accuracy and effective communications at all levels of the company; and executed communications strategies to inform and inspire global teams.

• Uncovered and presented in-depth investigative stories for nightly newscasts.• Developed lead live reports for breaking news events.• Emceed external events to increase KCCI’s brand awareness.• Maintained the station’s favorable public image.

Key responsibilities included generating enterprise stories, live reporting, maintaining robust social media presence, investigative reporting, script development and editing, multimedia news production, and budget management. Role included fill-in news anchor for WBNS and The Ohio News Network. In addition, served as breaking news correspondent for CBS News, CNN, The Weather Channel, and international news outlets.Industry honors include:• Multiple local and regional Emmy award nominations• National team Edward R. Murrow awards• Numerous AP awards for investigative reporting excellence, breaking news reporting, and continuing coverage• Awards from the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) and National Press Photographers Association (NPPA)