Communications Manager
National Reputation Development: As the national reputation lead, my approach consists of targeted media engagement, multimedia content generation, executive thought leadership and robust digital engagement through Facebook, Twitter and Outbrain. Achieved approximately 1,000 hits in media outlets within the first nine months as measured through Vocus tracking reports and Google Analytics.Media Relations: Handle national and local media requests, prep spokespeople for interviews and serve as spokesperson.Newsroom Creation: Provide editorial direction for www.sentaranews.com.Crisis Communications: Provide strategic communications leadership during issues and crisis, including Ebola preparedness, natural disaster planning and clinical situations.Employee Communications: Develop multi-channel strategies to engage employees about important system-wide initiatives.Executive Communications: Prepare presentations, draft messages and provide strategic counsel.Budget Management: Manage a nearly $1.6 million budget and came in more than 20 percent under budget in the first calendar year through rigorous management and contract negotiation.People Management: Manage a team of four full-time employees and up to two contractors. Restructured the team in 2013 to align responsibilities with corporate goals.Vendor Management: Manage multiple vendors for creative services and content development such as video production and graphic design.