Senior Manager Corporate Communications

• Jun 2021 - Present

Internal Communications Manager

• Oct 2020 - Jun 2021

formerly RigUp formerly RigUp

Director, IT Communications and Organizational Change Management

• Mar 2020 - Oct 2020

Communications Program Manager

• Oct 2017 - Mar 2020

- Engage a global employee audience through world-class communications - Communicate company’s strategic vision - Manage communications content with a global impact across all strategic business functions - Coordinate with all business units (C-Suite, Sales, HR, Engineering, IT, Finance, Research, PR, etc.) to ensure pertinent information is communicated to the organization - Serve as trusted advisor for communicators company-wide on best practices for communication - Coach junior members of the Employee Communications team - Create visual communications suited for many vehicles (web/intranet, digital signage, print, email, etc.) using the Adobe Create Suite - Specialize in internal contests that educate, entertain and engage - Track results of internal campaigns and communications and plan for improvement - Utilize SharePoint Modern and other O365 tools at expert level - Update internal homepage using HTML - Advocate positive culture change through robust and appropriate communications programs - Report live from events with significant business impact

Internal Communications Specialist

• Jun 2016 - Jul 2017

- Support goals of the Human Resources Department by creating communication pieces which showcase and explain the department’s efforts in guest service, employment, benefits, employee relations, training, development, promotions, entertainment, and events - Compose, design, and publish team member newsletter and intranet page - Establish and maintain communications system for team member notifications - Coordinate with the Marketing Department to ensure up-to-date information is available to team members on promotions, concerts, and events - Coordinate with other departments, as necessary, to include interesting and timely information - Use the best modes of communication which include, but are not limited to: newsletter, bulletin boards, memoranda, letters, videos, emails, text messages, and payroll stuffers - Assist other departments in communicating information - Research and implement “best practices” for employee communications - Create and deliver training presentations to employees related to team member engagement, guest service, Human Resources subjects, and other topics - Maintain confidentiality of privileged information - Assist in planning internal events for the company such as awards ceremonies, employee appreciation parties, and others

Communications & Media Specialist

• Jan 2015 - May 2016

- Implement and manage brand integrity - Oversee marketing and advertising efforts for 12 market areas - Promote growth and awareness of mortgage department - Graphically design marketing materials - Write and manage web and other marketing content - Manage all internal communications - Coordinate and support special events - Locate and interview employee candidates - Offer presentations on teamwork, branding, and other subjects - Improve employee relationships and satisfaction through apt communication - Issue press releases / manage media on newsworthy topics - Manage social media presence - Outreach customers through email marketing

Director of Marketing & Communications

• Jul 2011 - Jun 2014

- Design and maintain website content - Create printed marketing materials (Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop) - Manage and expand social media presence (Facebook, Twitter) - Centralize, consolidate and coordinate use of the Kids, Incorporated brand - Plan and promote special events - Develop advertising partnerships with area businesses - Shoot and edit video for television commercials (Final Cut Pro) - Document all programs and events with photography - Deliver oral presentations about the organization to the public - Maintain consistent and effective communication with area media outlets

Ad/PR Graduate

• Aug 2009 - May 2011

NSAC Presenter, Media Planner, Account Manager Ad Federation/PR Society President NSAC Presenter, Media Planner, Account Manager Ad Federation/PR Society President

Intern

• May 2010 - Sep 2010

ThreeLeaf Creative is a full-service advertising agency in Amarillo, TX. I work alongside the Account Executive mediating the business/client side and the creative side. I also write copy and worked with a content management system (CMS) frequently. ThreeLeaf Creative is a full-service advertising agency in Amarillo, TX. I work alongside the Account Executive mediating the business/client side and the creative side. I also write copy and worked with a content management system (CMS) frequently.

Campaign Presenter

• Apr 2010 - Apr 2010

Presented a fully-integrated advertising campaign for client State Farm to a panel of industry professionals and peers

NSAC Campaign - Media Executive

• Dec 2009 - Apr 2010

Led West Texas A&M University's Media Team for the National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC)

Front Office Coordinator

• May 2009 - Mar 2010

-Schedule interviews -Conduct interviews -Fill jobs for client companies -Assisted manager in payroll process -Administer various employment tests -Completed general office duties (answer phones, enter data, etc.) -Manage operations of the front office -Schedule interviews -Conduct interviews -Fill jobs for client companies -Assisted manager in payroll process -Administer various employment tests -Completed general office duties (answer phones, enter data, etc.) -Manage operations of the front office