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Atlanta, Ga, Us

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Global leader of external communications, including for corporate and financial matters; internal communications; and leadership communications, including support for the entire executive leadership team

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Responsible for leading, developing and measuring the impact of communications strategies that amplify the company’s purpose, vision, strategy and results. Build relationships and partner with key stakeholders internally and externally, including all members of the company’s executive leadership team. Partner with the vice president of global internal and leadership communications to provide overall leadership of global corporate communications.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Communications lead for major external news, including quarterly earnings results, leadership changes and announcements of mergers and acquisitions. Key communications strategist for $5 billion purchase of Costa Coffee, the largest brand acquisition in Coca-Cola history, and for the transition to a new chairman of the company. Built and maintained relationships with key media outlets and handled day-to-day inquiries; managed executive interviews with The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, Bloomberg and many others. Provided communications strategy, counseling and ghostwriting for senior executives, including Chairman and CEO James Quincey and CFO John Murphy. Led team projects at the corporate center and collaborated with colleagues around the world. Contributed content for proxy statement and other major corporate governance documents.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Developed strategic communications materials and messaging for the company’s largest business unit. Served as primary communications contact for Coca-Cola’s Venturing & Emerging Brands unit, which focuses on innovation and identifies potential partners outside Coca-Cola.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Served as editor-in-chief of the company’s global intranet site. Led launch of Connect in June 2015, including setting a new editorial vision to support company goals. Identified ways to operate more efficiently and effectively than previous intranet site. Provided executive communications support, including speeches, video scripts and written messages for senior executives.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Worked on strategy development for four television networks: TNT, TBS, truTV and Turner Classic Movies. Created communication strategies and plans, including executive speeches and presentations. Created scripts for major events that targeted the advertising industry, including the annual TNT and TBS Upfront programming presentation. Led or contributed to events that focused on corporate culture, including staff meetings and executive meetings.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Oversaw the creation of press releases, media statements and executive talking points. Wrote executive speeches and was heavily involved in internal communications and social media messaging. Provided advice and perspective to public relations colleagues.

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Covered media and telecommunications from 2004 to 2007, including AT&T’s $86 billion acquisition of BellSouth. Covered Coca-Cola and the beverage industry from 2000 to 2005.

Covered the largest companies in western Michigan, including Steelcase and Herman Miller.

Ma, Journalism, Minor In Political Science

Bba, Management, Minor In English