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West Des Moines, Iowa

Leads issues and reputational management for Wixted & Company, a strategic planning firm that provides public relations, employee communication and media training services. Principal advisor on internal and external strategies during high-risk, low-frequency events. Designs holistic communication plans and messaging for food, health care, manufacturing, insurance, utility, financial, retail and technology clients. Develops solutions to build trust with stakeholders and generate publicity in all media. Supervises team members who advise clients, write and distribute content, pitch story ideas and build stakeholder relationships. Manages budgets and time resources for retainer accounts.

Bentonville, Ark.

Created and influenced communications that connected external media and internal partners with Walmart’s company mission. Communications leader for Walmart U.S. divisions, including Merchandising, Operations, Supply Chain, Private Brand, Labor Relations and Human Resources. Ensured company agenda – including reputation management and narratives about Walmart’s commitment to career development, low prices and quality assortment – were included in all media opportunities, including product public relations campaigns, major company announcements and events.During my time with Walmart, I also served as an HR generalist for the General Merchandise organization (i.e., electronics, home media, toys, sporting goods and hardware departments). I advised three divisional business unit leaders, 10 vice presidents, 35 category team leaders and financial planning directors, and more than 200 buyers and financial planners on organizational and talent development, strategic structure and company policies.