Senior Communications Consultant Ii
Current Internal and external communications, specializing in sustainability, renewable energy and energy-related policy at the state and federal levels. Lead major communications projects such as the creation of “Building for the Future: The Story of Consumers Energy, 1886-2016,” a 160-page, full-color book capturing the company’s 130-year history. Managed the two-year project from concept to final product, including selection of publisher and author and providing main research, editorial, and… Show more Internal and external communications, specializing in sustainability, renewable energy and energy-related policy at the state and federal levels. Lead major communications projects such as the creation of “Building for the Future: The Story of Consumers Energy, 1886-2016,” a 160-page, full-color book capturing the company’s 130-year history. Managed the two-year project from concept to final product, including selection of publisher and author and providing main research, editorial, and production support. Develop and execute communication plans for major public campaigns, projects and initiatives such as the construction of wind farms, the retirement of the Classic Seven coal plants and the construction of a new natural gas pipeline. Help reach stakeholders and customers through a variety of channels such as newsletters and other print products, radio and print advertising, video, and public events and presentations. Copywriter extraordinaire: Newsletters, talking points, issue backgrounders, op-eds, promotional materials, news and feature stories, and more. Provide ongoing writing and communications strategy support to advocate for a Michigan-first energy policy. Instrumental in creating and producing two high-profile newsletters for external audiences: one to communicate with state and federal policymakers; another for land owners participating in the utility’s wind farm projects. Spearheaded coverage of environmental issues and renewable energy for the company’s internal publications. Overhauled the company’s employee code of conduct. Infused life into the often-stodgy business of communicating company rules to employees by presenting them within the narrative of the company’s 125-year history. The finished product won internal and external acclaim. Routinely draft remarks and talking points for company’s senior executives. Show less
