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Redmond, Washington, United States

I oversee the Global Communications Team responsible for driving internal communication and employee experience strategy for an organization of ~1,500 employees globally. I also support our Senior Leadership Team with their executive platforms and client communication efforts.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Supervise the Amazon account’s Communications and Business Operations team that is responsible for helping create a positive work experience for ~2,500 account employees located across North America through campaigns, employee onboarding, and career development and training programs. Collaborate with CBRE’s corporate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) team and senior leaders to foster an inclusive culture for all employees through the coordination of DE&I hiring initiatives, communications, and employee engagement programs.

Greater Seattle Area

Supported Microsoft's Corporate Communications and Employee Engagement teams with brand strategy. Specifically supported Microsoft's internal communications and marketing campaigns focused on promoting employee benefits, Microsoft's One Commercial Partner network, and Real Estate and Facilities projects. Previously, I've supported Microsoft's Corporate Communications and Global Storytelling team with influencer experience and brand management, Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, corporate global storytelling, executive communications and the company's speakers bureau.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Supported Microsoft's Corporate Communications and Global Storytelling team with the company's Influencer Experience Program, driving global media coverage from company flagship events while building brand equity among key audiences. Additionally, I supported Microsoft's Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, corporate global storytelling, executive communications and the company's speakers bureau.

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

Provided strategic communications support to clients such as Asurion, The U.S. Department of Labor’s Job Corps program, Kirkland's Home Decor, AT&T, Fisk University, First Bank of Tennessee, the Ohio Valley Conference, and the Renaissance Nashville Hotel.

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Santa Rosa Beach, Fl

Design, create and distribute online marketing campaigns for Judith March, effectively driving brand awareness & engagement with customers.

Opelika, Al

Prepared and supervised the production of publicity brochures, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, and multimedia programs in order to increase company exposure and community participation.Fostered community relations through events such as Derby Days, Auburn football tailgates and weekly sessions and field trips.Managed and created online editorial content, social media outlets and weekly newsletters in order to cultivating relationships with key community leaders and increase company exposure.Enhanced Storybook Farm's website by creating the Hope on Horseback campaign, resulting in an increase of website views. Collaborated with program leaders in successfully implementing weekly riding sessions, volunteer groups and field trips. Worked closely with chairpersons in developing and transforming ideas into grant proposals; facilitating, researching, writing and editing grant proposals in order to garner financial support. -- Garnered $291,233 through grants and contributions in 2011.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

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