Experience

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  Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation

  • Chief Communications Officer

    • Jun 2022 - Present

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  GH2 Architects, LLC

  • Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

  • Corporate Director of Marketing and Communications

    • Oct 2020 - Jun 2022
    • Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

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  BOK Financial

  • Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

  • SVP, Corporate Communications Manager

    • Nov 2012 - Sep 2020
    • Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

    Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications Manager / May 2018 - PresentVice President, Corporate Communications Manager / March 2015 – May 2018Assistant Vice President, Corporate Communications Manager / Nov. 2012 – March 2015Built internal communication strategy and objectives to support and enhance the corporation's purpose statement and business goals. Designed and executed crisis communication playbook used in response to facility damage from F3 tornado, Hurricane Harvey, 2019 historic flooding, social issues and COVID-19 pandemic. Spearheaded employee engagement and culture campaigns resulting in more than 90% participation rate in Gallup employee survey for six consecutive years.Authored content and fostered relationships with internal stakeholders to refined communication tone and reflect company brand for Human Resources, Information Technology and Risk Management. Shaped internal and external messaging for Consumer Banking and Mortgage divisions. Coordinated annual editorial calendar for enterprise-wide communications.Applied strategic communication and public relations skills to work across all levels of organization from front-line individuals to C-suite and senior leadership. Instituted PR campaigns including media training, news releases, thought leadership content and internal talking points.Streamlined internal communications through the implementation of a new intranet platform including facilitating vendor relationships, project management and focus groups. Influenced creation of corporate purpose statement and adoption plan including the rollout and enterprise-wide integration. Managed a team of three communication specialists.

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  Saint Francis Health System

  • Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

  • Marketing Representative

    • Apr 2011 - Nov 2012
    • Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

    Administered marketing and public relations campaigns for seven distinct service lines. Created content for targeted internal audiences including physicians, employees and volunteers. Spearheaded external communications through print and web media. Mobilized internal resources to research and identify new opportunities including issue-specific campaigns executed through educational, advertising and special events. Executed major events including open house targeted to increasing enrollment, formal recognition luncheons/dinners and community-wide education events. Aligned marketing efforts to be consistent with Saint Francis mission, vision and values. Created media releases, fostered media relationships with local and national news outlets. Integrated role on SFHS web team providing strategic support for web plan and provided content for clients’ sites.

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  MATRIX Architects Engineers Planners, Inc.

  • Associate & Marketing Manager

    • Mar 2004 - Apr 2011

    Drove marketing, public relations and business development efforts. Created marketing content for proposals and presentations, maintained government credentials and updated, edited and wrote website content. Trained technical staff in client maintenance and relationships. Implemented PR campaign of news releases, advertising and coordinated philanthropic support. Created social media networking policy and management of firm’s on-line social media presence. Promoted to member of management team — shaped corporate policy, resource allocation and personnel decisions.

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  SMPS Oklahoma Chapter

  • Chapter President

    • Sep 2009 - Aug 2010

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  Tulsa Ballet

  • Marketing Manager

    • 2002 - 2004

    Executed marketing and public relations efforts of $2.7 million arts organization. Composed website content, speeches, collateral materials and external communications for Company and Board of Director committees. Forged media relations, identified new opportunities including contacts and negotiation of in-kind donations. Boosted subscription campaign for renewals and new sales; single-ticket advertising, and design and implementation of group sales efforts. Monitored departmental budgeting and retailer and supplier contacts.

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  Junior Achievement of Mississippi

  • Director of Marketing

    • Oct 2001 - Sep 2002

    Oversaw financial and volunteer resources to support programs through direct marketing campaigns. Developed annual financial goals. Developed a yearly calendar including timetables, procedures and responsibilities to be accomplished. Created and implemented marketing and public relations plan to develop broader market base. Directed special events including bowling classic, golf marathon, and telemarketing campaign. Developed sponsorships for corporations related to JA promotions. Acted as liaison to board of directors’ financial and marketing committees. Represented JA at community events and economical and educational forums. Researched new events/projects and determined fundraising potential.

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  Make-A-Wish Foundation

  • Jackson, Mississippi Area

  • Special Events Coordinator

    • Aug 2000 - Sep 2001
    • Jackson, Mississippi Area

    Effectively planned and coordinated events such as sport tournaments, galas, dinners, radiothons, and raffles. Developed sponsorship partnerships for corporations. Served as a liaison with groups conducting external events, providing support and advice. Developed an annual event calendar. Designed and produced promotional materials for events. Worked with local media to promote events and recruit volunteers

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  University of Mississippi Medical Center

  • Assistant Coordinator Children’s Miracle Network

    • Sep 1997 - Aug 2000

    Created and coordinated special and fundraising events. Acted as liaison between sponsors, city and state organizations, local media and Batson Hospital for Children. Wrote and selected promotional materials and publicity. Recruited and organized volunteers for fundraising events. Wrote press releases, speeches, and photographed events. Organized CMN Champions Broadcast segments. Assisted in raising $2,132,015.