• Head of global communications and public affairs for second-largest division of company with revenues of $2 billion and over 1,000 employees. Served on division executive leadership team.• Led and established strategic direction for global team of internal, external, marketing and digital communications managers focusing on: crisis and stakeholder communications for 14 manufacturing facilities in 11 countries; executive communications; media relations; marketing communications; brand management; digital marketing and social media communications; issues management; market intelligence; change management; strategic communications; safety campaigns; social responsibility and sustainability communications. • Key market focus: oilfield chemicals; LNG/natural gas treating/refining/carbon capture chemicals; fuel & lube additives; coatings and adhesives; semiconductor manufacturing chemicals; electric vehicle battery materials; polyurethane catalysts; home and personal care chemicals; and agrochemicals.

• Managed external communications and public affairs activities for company’s U.S. exploration, production and midstream (pipeline) operations, including executive, crisis, media relations, advertising, public policy and business development communications; regional community relations and charitable contributions.• Effectively increased morale and employee engagement through implementing internal communications programs for Houston office of 2,000 employees to address uncertainty related to business restructuring and relocation of company headquarters.• Created and directed company’s first-ever public relations visibility, community relations, social responsibility and employee engagement programs in Houston, improving brand recognition with external stakeholders and employee retention; managed multi-million-dollar contributions budget and relationships with partner organizations such as the Houston Astros, major area hospitals, military veteran support organizations and established arts organizations. • Supervised regional field communications managers and Houston-based community relations and social media marketing analysts.• Developed and led talent acquisition branding strategy and digital/social media marketing campaign in support of company’s aggressive technical talent recruitment objectives.

• Liaison between Houston-based business units and state and federal lobbyists on public policy issues affecting company operations, ensuring clear and regular information exchange on these issues.• Developed and implemented grassroots communication and advocacy strategies on key public policy issues affecting company operations (oil sands, renewable energy, industry taxes, increased regulations, natural gas policy, etc.).• Created and managed an internal communications internet portal devoted to educating employees about energy policy issues affecting company’s operations, which encouraged employee discussions and increased participation in grassroots calls to action in support of company positions.• Represented company with local, state and federal officials to promote company positions on key policy issues affecting operations; promoted interests of company on industry trade association and chamber of commerce working groups.

• Primary company media spokesperson on significant corporate issues including: quarterly earnings; reserves and capital budget announcements; shareholder and analyst meetings; board decisions; senior management changes; asset acquisitions and divestitures; and public policy positions. Managed relationships with top-tier international media outlets.• Provided communications counsel, developed and implemented external and internal communications strategies for Investor Relations, Public Policy, Federal Government Affairs and Sustainable Development functions.• Corporate communications liaison on company’s public policy issues management working groups; implemented internal and external communication and advocacy strategies on these issues.• Directed development of company’s sustainable development report to demonstrate company’s commitment to sustainable development/social responsibility to internal and external stakeholders.• Coordinated company’s marketing activities in major international trade shows and conferences; managed conference budget; led efforts with city officials to prepare and promote City of Houston’s bid to host World Petroleum Congress.• Recipient of 2011 ConocoPhillips SPIRIT of Performance Award — Climate Change Policy Advocacy Team.

• Provided communications counsel, developed and implemented communications strategies for Global Gas LNG (liquefied natural gas), Supply and Trading, Upstream Technology, Renewable/Alternative Energy and Upstream and Downstream Project Development executive management and project teams. Supervised staff of two.• Developed and implemented communication and stakeholder relations plans for LNG liquefaction, transportation and regasification projects; research and development partnerships; biofuel initiatives; and coal-to-gas facility projects.• Produced news releases, drafted company positions and responded to media inquiries. Managed press events and media interviews. Designed business unit advertising; designed and managed project websites; produced videos to support new business development stakeholder relations efforts.• Managed communications and stakeholder relations issues related to upstream and LNG assets in the Middle East, Africa, Australia, Russia, Asia and Europe.• Developed and implemented marketing branding strategy for company’s proprietary LNG liquefaction technology, securing its presence as one of the top two market share technologies.• Coordinated company’s marketing activities in major international upstream and LNG trade shows and conferences. Managed multi-million dollar marketing budget.• Represented interests of company on industry trade association committees.• Coordinated executive internal communications and employee engagement activities to strengthen organizational morale, educate employees on company developments and secure buy-in on changing business strategies.

• Conducted strategic business analysis for Enron Wholesale Services and Enron North America’s executive management. Key areas of analysis: political/regulatory risk, investor activity, public relations perception management, M&A and competitor analysis. Performed economic and political market analysis in support of Enron’s gas and power trading operations.

• Created role of Manager of Issues in federal government affairs department. Provided lead management, coordination and staff support for corporate Public Policy Issues Management Program. • Conducted issue identification, impact, cost-benefit and probability analysis of active and emerging federal and regional regulatory/legislative policy issues having significant potential impact on company’s operations and natural gas industry; monitored issue developments.• Ensured timely execution of issue strategies; coordinated system-wide implementation of strategies; oversaw integration of strategies with business unit strategic plans; ensured accurate communication of policy positions in internal and external corporate communications.• Represented company on key natural gas industry trade association policy committees in support of company strategies and business interests.