Porter, Robert Email & Phone Number

As a forward-thinking communication executive and marketing/brand strategist with 30-plus years of experience, I have achieved a notable record of success directing high-quality, fast-turnaround communication efforts and leading award-winning teams. My career encompasses expertise administering multi-million dollar budgets, partnering with HR partners to advance corporate goals, and serving as company spokesperson over all media/PR events and crisis communication. Additionally, I have broad experience in advertising, branding, publishing and affinity programs. As communication director for Georgia System Operations Corporation (GSOC) since 1999, I have earned a reputation as a key influencer sought out to advise decision makers on handling business continuity episodes, crisis communication, and sensitive employee/client communication issues. As company spokesperson, my role demands exceptional public speaking skills and the ability to rally teams around organization goals. Under my leadership, the GSOC communication department develops and delivers top quality communication products and services garnering 120 individual/team awards. Prior to GSOC, I played a key role in founding and growing Alba Communications, an integrated marketing firm that following a merger became Crumbley & Alba, a multi-million dollar advertising agency. My foundational career roles included Director, Corporate Communication, Management Decision Systems Inc.; Marketing Programs Manager, UPS Logistics Group; Public Relations Manager, Equifax, and Communication Manager, Academy Insurance Group.I hold a BA in modern foreign languages and a language diploma from a Paris university. Additionally, I have completed a range of executive development courses/coached. Throughout my career, I have been honored with multiple business/industry awards. I am fluent in French and have a working knowledge of Spanish.

Listed skills include Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Advertising, and 44 others.