Wesley Bates, Pmp, Apr Email & Phone Number

Texas, United States

Bryan, Texas, US

• As the Director of Communication Strategy at BlueForge Alliance, I am responsible for shaping and executing communication strategies that advance our organizational goals. Reporting directly to the Managing Director of.
• Strategic Communication
• Team Leadership
• Message Development
• Media Relations
• Content Strategy

Birmingham, West Midlands, GB

Manage media relations and communications activities for GKN Aerospace in the Americas, sharing stories and increasing brand awareness to help position the company as a global technology leader and grow beyond a $4.5 billion dollar business.

College Station, TX, US

The Communications Alumni Advisory Board helps bring “real world” experience to the students of Texas A&M University. The board's primary goal is to support the Communications Department and help students become better equipped to land jobs after graduation.

Fort Worth, Texas, US

As the Director of Public Relations, I oversaw the creation, development and management of strategic public relations and social media initiatives to promote client products and activities, as well as those for the interests and activities of Warren Douglas. My responsibilities included: conceiving/managing project strategy for client-based PR projects.

Hickory, North Carolina, US

I managed public/analyst relations activities within CommScope Inc., a global leader in infrastructure solutions for communications networks. I was part of a global team to support the Enterprise and Wireless business units through coordinating logistics of media interview requests with high-level business media outlets while developing stories for.

Dallas, Texas, US

Managed an external PR agency to help obtain positive mentions in national and local media. Worked with the franchise division to provide media placement guidance and implement communication policies and procedures.Interstate Batteries, the Dallas-based company distributes automotive batteries, franchises and operates retail battery stores, recycles.

JP

FAI, formerly Fujitsu Transaction Solutions, is a subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited, the fourth largest information technology (IT) solutions provider in the world. I led the public/analyst relations initiatives of the retail technology division to enhance the customer experience, reduce costs, and improve profitability. My duties then shifted to rebranding.

Arlington, Texas, US

While working for the largest health system in North Texas, I developed communications strategies to implement changes in system-wide policies and crisis communication protocol. I developed news releases, speeches and radio spots. I also handled media relations duties for several of the system hospitals.

Irvine, CA, US

While employed with the St. Joseph Health System, a prominent non-profit healthcare provider, I marketed and promoted three rural hospitals operating Level IV Trauma Centers and seven rural healthcare clinics.