Managed internal communications, media relations and foundation activities for Perry Homes, a top home builder in Texas.

Management team member involved with strategic planning, department budget oversight, crisis response and staff development. Reporting to the Vice President of Communications and Community Relations. • Directed internal communications strategy. Worked closely with executive leadership, business operations, human resources, information technology, and legal. Transformed desired communications into action-oriented employee communication, while emphasizing the company’s vision, strategy and values• Managed the communications strategy for introducing change, including merger-related communications from the Vectren integration; launched a new performance management system and a new employee recognition program as well as supported Diversity & Inclusion efforts in collaboration with Human Resources; and introduced new cybersecurity policies and other technology changes • Oversaw all internal communication channels, including employee and leadership meetings, executive and corporate e-mails, digital signs and the intranet. Led development and launch of intranet site and mobile app to support emergency operations and reaching employees anywhere, anytime• Served as media spokesperson after hours. Coordinated messages with operations, legal, social media, online and customer communications• Served as an internal crisis communications leader. Managed internal communications response during and following COVID-19 pandemic, Winter Storm Uri, Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Ike, and electric and natural gas delivery operational incidents• Developed company’s annual report and letter to stakeholders. Oversaw the production and editing of the corporate responsibility report that discussed environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities.• Supervised a staff of five with varied levels of experience. Through coaching and professional development, successfully promoted staff members to more advanced titles and level of responsibility

• Oversaw internal communications. Directed communications plans and messages that support corporate initiatives, projects and goals, such as installation of smart meters and the intelligent grid, information technology changes and human resources announcements and policies• Launched the intranet redesign project, coordinating with stakeholders across the organization • Served as an internal communications leader during emergency operations for Hurricane Ike, managing frequent communications on the restoration effort, safety concerns and public messages• Supervised a staff of three with varied levels of experience• Co-leader in the development of the company’s annual report • Served as company spokesperson on media relations/crisis communications team

Served on the advertising and branding team. Created new advertisements and marketing materials for account services and energy conservation rebate programs. Managed company sponsorships, including Houston Astros, Hurricane Workshop and others. Wrote content for the company's annual report. • Developed marketing campaigns for general branding, account services, energy conservation programs and recruiting• Leveraged the Grillin’ & Chillin’ with the Astros promotion to increase online gas account enrollments • Co-chair of the planning committee for the Houston/Galveston National Weather Service Hurricane Workshop, sponsored by CenterPoint Energy and supported by the City of Houston. Average attendance increased from a few thousand to more than 12,000 each year• Served as company spokesperson on media relations/crisis communications team. Served on the communications team during emergency operations for Hurricane Rita• Produced articles for quarterly print and biweekly online newsletters distributed to 8,000 employees.• Developed online content for the company’s intranet and internet web sites• Assisted with annual report development – wrote content, highlighted milestones and achievements

Report on the financial state, including funds raised, expenses, etc. Raised money for scholarship funds to be awarded to communications students.

Managed public relations for national flooring company account.• Secured product coverage with consumer publications, including Better Homes & Gardens, Rosie and This Old House. Developed media tour with publications in New York, including Architectural Record, Country Living, Good Housekeeping, House & Garden and Woman’s Day special interest publications• Launched consumer line of luxury vinyl tile products. Developed floor trade media event, created media packages for consumer publications and scheduled media tour with targeted publications • Launched commercial line of luxury vinyl tile to the trade media. Secured publication covers

Leader and team player on client accounts with a focus on media relations.