Sharon R. Mcmurray, Apr Email & Phone Number

Greater Detroit Area

I provide public relations and communications services to corporate and non-profit organizations directly and as a subcontractor to other firms.

Ferndale, Mi

I help organizations celebrate major milestones in their history and, at the same time, achieve strategic business objectives, through creative activities designed to reach their stakeholders. Sample activities:• Design employee contests to seek out historical memorabilia for company archives• Videotape oral histories of organizations’ founders and other key stakeholders such as civic and community leaders• Research and write historical copy for internal communications… Show more I help organizations celebrate major milestones in their history and, at the same time, achieve strategic business objectives, through creative activities designed to reach their stakeholders. Sample activities:• Design employee contests to seek out historical memorabilia for company archives• Videotape oral histories of organizations’ founders and other key stakeholders such as civic and community leaders• Research and write historical copy for internal communications, timelines, books, and advertising and collateral• News media campaigns• Commemorative gifts including customized Monopoly games, history books, poster mosaicsClients include:• law firms • manufacturing companies• architectural and engineering firm• community foundation Show less

Detroit

I developed and managed public relations campaigns and other communications efforts for a variety of MCCI clients including non-profit organizations, educational institutions, professional associations and firms, and financial institutions.

I held a variety of communications positions during a 23-year career at Manufacturers Bank and Comerica. As senior vice president:• Led the corporate communications efforts for all of Comerica’s significant business transactions including mergers, acquisitions, strategic alliances, divestitures and leadership transitions. • Counseled senior management on communications and public relations issues, including crisis communications and reputation management.• Developed… Show more I held a variety of communications positions during a 23-year career at Manufacturers Bank and Comerica. As senior vice president:• Led the corporate communications efforts for all of Comerica’s significant business transactions including mergers, acquisitions, strategic alliances, divestitures and leadership transitions. • Counseled senior management on communications and public relations issues, including crisis communications and reputation management.• Developed and managed a team in four states that produced award-winning internal and external communications.• Directed the crisis communications efforts for Comerica in the southeast Michigan blackout, as well as in branch shooting and branch hostage situations, and the defection of an entire financial services department. Also, managed the development and implementation of crisis communications plans for events that could affect Comerica and its employees.• Member of the executive team that coordinated the year-long celebration of Comerica’s 150th anniversary, including the creation of “Promises Kept,” a book detailing Comerica’s history; ringing the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange; multiple employee celebrations in three states; and significant news media coverage. Show less

Detroit

Detroit

Birmingham, Michigan