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Rapid City, Sd, Us

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Lead an 8-person team that provides strategic communication and public affairs support for Georgia-Pacific's cellulose, containerboard and Dixie consumer products operations sites (16 facilities and more than 6,000 employees). Develop company messaging, write press releases, craft strategic communication plans and design other materials. Provide counsel to C-Suite and senior level corporate executives, helping to clearly define company position and priorities, develop strategies and prepare leaders for internal/external interactions. Focus efforts on strategic communication, media relations, marketing and community engagement strategy.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Provided strategic communication support to 48 manufacturing sites that produce corrugated packaging and Dixie consumer brand products. Partnered with senior operations executives and manufacturing site leaders to ensure optimal relationships with employees and key community stakeholders. Provided counsel to facility leaders with regards to local government interaction. Advised on reputation management opportunities in local communities. Worked closely with operations leaders and manufacturing site managers to develop consistent and effective philanthropic strategies. Provided crisis communication support to sites and serve as primary spokesperson and media relations manager for site-based communications.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Served as a member of the leadership team at GP's consumer products manufacturing facility in Muskogee, Oklahoma, which employs approximately 800 workers and produces tissue, towel and napkin products for the retail and away-from-home markets. Was responsible for the development and execution of internal communication strategies that measurably increased employee engagement and achievement of facility goals. Managed and executed external public affairs strategies, focusing on public relations, government relations, community investment and media relations. Led crisis communication strategy and execution, including serving as facility spokesperson.

Akron, Oh, Us

Served as communications manager for manufacturing facility with approximately 1,700 employees. Core areas of responsibility included internal communication, publications/newsletters, community engagement, electronic communication, social media management, crisis communication, event planning, media relations, marketing, government relations, special projects, and strategic communication. Served as member of plant's senior leadership team.

Jacksonville, Fl, Us

Led communications, marketing, advertising and public relations efforts for the world's largest professional association of teachers of singing, which features more than 7,300 members in 29 countries. Duties included promoting the various learning experiences NATS offers to its members, including workshops, intern programs, master classes and conferences. Also was responsible for managing publicity and marketing for the organization’s four major national competitions (NATSAA, the Art Song Composition Award, National Music Theater Competition and National Student Auditions).

Jacksonville, Fl, Us

Managed communications, marketing and public relations for one of Jacksonville’s largest non-profit agencies and its five outreach programs (Second Harvest Food Bank of North Florida, Refugee & Immigration Services, AIDS Care & Education, Representative Payee Services and The Sharing Place Thrift Store).

Jacksonville, Fl, Us

Directed athletics communications office for UNF’s 17-sport NCAA Division I athletics program, including publicity surrounding the program’s transition from NCAA Division II to Division I, which began in fall 2004. Core areas of responsibility included office administration and supervision of staff, media relations, publications, multimedia, social media, Website development and maintenance, and game management.

Troy, Al, Us

Directed the athletics communications office for Troy’s 17-sport NCAA Division I athletics program, including publicity surrounding the football program’s transition to NCAA Division I-A (FBS), which began in fall 2001. Core areas of responsibility included administration, media relations, publications, Web technology and development, and event management.