Nicole Bruene-Vukelich
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Sara Fine
Nicole proactively managed me - and my team - remotely and she was a great leader! Even though we were in different locations, we collaborated often and communicated and openly and frequently. She's great at building relationships with her team while providing just the right amount of oversight and strategic direction. She would be an asset to any organization and any leadership team.
Carlos DellaMaddalena
I worked with Nicole as my hiring manager and supervisor, as well as a peer, over the course of two years at Nationwide. Nicole hired me to assume responsibility for communications for the Excess & Surplus business unit in Scottsdale, Ariz., which she had been managing on an interim basis remotely in addition to her primary responsibilities in Des Moines. Nicole set clear goals for me, ensured I had the tools I needed for success, established checkpoints and then let me do my job and held me accountable for outcomes. She also adeptly managed another co-worker supporting the Excess & Surplus lines business unit who had a completely different working style than mine, demonstrating her adaptability and flexibility. Despite managing us remotely, I never felt that there were any gaps in communication or accessibility despite the remote nature of our working relationship. She always was available to offer guidance, direction or support when needed. She is an exceptional strategic communicator, leader and manager. Her organizational and management skills were evident from day one when I arrived to a detailed orientation plan to ease my transition and position me for success. Her high emotional intelligence was reflected by her ability to earn the respect of senior leaders in different business locations for her counsel and for gaining their support of the One Nationwide brand enterprise transformation initiative, which included elements that required sacrifices at the business unit level in order to achieve the objective. In my interactions with her, her demeanor was always calm under pressure, firm when providing counsel or coaching and friendly and engaging at group activities such as training or community involvement events. It is clear that she is a person of high integrity. I enjoyed working for and with Nicole and would jump at the opportunity to do so again in future.
Sara Fine
Nicole proactively managed me - and my team - remotely and she was a great leader! Even though we were in different locations, we collaborated often and communicated and openly and frequently. She's great at building relationships with her team while providing just the right amount of oversight and strategic direction. She would be an asset to any organization and any leadership team.
Carlos DellaMaddalena
I worked with Nicole as my hiring manager and supervisor, as well as a peer, over the course of two years at Nationwide. Nicole hired me to assume responsibility for communications for the Excess & Surplus business unit in Scottsdale, Ariz., which she had been managing on an interim basis remotely in addition to her primary responsibilities in Des Moines. Nicole set clear goals for me, ensured I had the tools I needed for success, established checkpoints and then let me do my job and held me accountable for outcomes. She also adeptly managed another co-worker supporting the Excess & Surplus lines business unit who had a completely different working style than mine, demonstrating her adaptability and flexibility. Despite managing us remotely, I never felt that there were any gaps in communication or accessibility despite the remote nature of our working relationship. She always was available to offer guidance, direction or support when needed. She is an exceptional strategic communicator, leader and manager. Her organizational and management skills were evident from day one when I arrived to a detailed orientation plan to ease my transition and position me for success. Her high emotional intelligence was reflected by her ability to earn the respect of senior leaders in different business locations for her counsel and for gaining their support of the One Nationwide brand enterprise transformation initiative, which included elements that required sacrifices at the business unit level in order to achieve the objective. In my interactions with her, her demeanor was always calm under pressure, firm when providing counsel or coaching and friendly and engaging at group activities such as training or community involvement events. It is clear that she is a person of high integrity. I enjoyed working for and with Nicole and would jump at the opportunity to do so again in future.
Sara Fine
Nicole proactively managed me - and my team - remotely and she was a great leader! Even though we were in different locations, we collaborated often and communicated and openly and frequently. She's great at building relationships with her team while providing just the right amount of oversight and strategic direction. She would be an asset to any organization and any leadership team.
Carlos DellaMaddalena
I worked with Nicole as my hiring manager and supervisor, as well as a peer, over the course of two years at Nationwide. Nicole hired me to assume responsibility for communications for the Excess & Surplus business unit in Scottsdale, Ariz., which she had been managing on an interim basis remotely in addition to her primary responsibilities in Des Moines. Nicole set clear goals for me, ensured I had the tools I needed for success, established checkpoints and then let me do my job and held me accountable for outcomes. She also adeptly managed another co-worker supporting the Excess & Surplus lines business unit who had a completely different working style than mine, demonstrating her adaptability and flexibility. Despite managing us remotely, I never felt that there were any gaps in communication or accessibility despite the remote nature of our working relationship. She always was available to offer guidance, direction or support when needed. She is an exceptional strategic communicator, leader and manager. Her organizational and management skills were evident from day one when I arrived to a detailed orientation plan to ease my transition and position me for success. Her high emotional intelligence was reflected by her ability to earn the respect of senior leaders in different business locations for her counsel and for gaining their support of the One Nationwide brand enterprise transformation initiative, which included elements that required sacrifices at the business unit level in order to achieve the objective. In my interactions with her, her demeanor was always calm under pressure, firm when providing counsel or coaching and friendly and engaging at group activities such as training or community involvement events. It is clear that she is a person of high integrity. I enjoyed working for and with Nicole and would jump at the opportunity to do so again in future.
Sara Fine
Nicole proactively managed me - and my team - remotely and she was a great leader! Even though we were in different locations, we collaborated often and communicated and openly and frequently. She's great at building relationships with her team while providing just the right amount of oversight and strategic direction. She would be an asset to any organization and any leadership team.
Carlos DellaMaddalena
I worked with Nicole as my hiring manager and supervisor, as well as a peer, over the course of two years at Nationwide. Nicole hired me to assume responsibility for communications for the Excess & Surplus business unit in Scottsdale, Ariz., which she had been managing on an interim basis remotely in addition to her primary responsibilities in Des Moines. Nicole set clear goals for me, ensured I had the tools I needed for success, established checkpoints and then let me do my job and held me accountable for outcomes. She also adeptly managed another co-worker supporting the Excess & Surplus lines business unit who had a completely different working style than mine, demonstrating her adaptability and flexibility. Despite managing us remotely, I never felt that there were any gaps in communication or accessibility despite the remote nature of our working relationship. She always was available to offer guidance, direction or support when needed. She is an exceptional strategic communicator, leader and manager. Her organizational and management skills were evident from day one when I arrived to a detailed orientation plan to ease my transition and position me for success. Her high emotional intelligence was reflected by her ability to earn the respect of senior leaders in different business locations for her counsel and for gaining their support of the One Nationwide brand enterprise transformation initiative, which included elements that required sacrifices at the business unit level in order to achieve the objective. In my interactions with her, her demeanor was always calm under pressure, firm when providing counsel or coaching and friendly and engaging at group activities such as training or community involvement events. It is clear that she is a person of high integrity. I enjoyed working for and with Nicole and would jump at the opportunity to do so again in future.
Experience
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Blue Door Consulting
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Business Consulting and Services
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Senior Marketing Consultant
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Oct 2022 - Present
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Huntington National Bank
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United States
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President, Associate Director, Business Segment Communications
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Mar 2022 - Jul 2022
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Wells Fargo
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Business Execution Consultant, DMI Communications
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Apr 2019 - Mar 2022
Served as communications lead and brand steward for bank’s Data Management & Insights division, responsible for creating and executing strategic communication plans and tactics. Helped bank achieve a 5 out of 5 rating on the Communications category of Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Institute’s Data Management Maturity 2019 assessment. Served as communications lead and brand steward for bank’s Data Management & Insights division, responsible for creating and executing strategic communication plans and tactics. Helped bank achieve a 5 out of 5 rating on the Communications category of Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Institute’s Data Management Maturity 2019 assessment.
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Nationwide
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Insurance
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications Director
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Feb 2014 - Mar 2019
Led communication strategy for a proposed merger of two of Nationwide's mutual companies, leading to policyholders overwhelmingly approving the merger while limiting calls to the customer service line. Consolidated internal communication channels for two of Nationwide's largest campuses by creating Sharepoint sites and initiating email alerts and a weekly news summary email. Managed a team responsible for strategic communications for the company’s commercial insurance divisions, including coordination of company-wide meetings and intranet messaging, as well as communications within the divisions, executive presentations and special projects. Collaborated with media relations team to develop proactive media pitches that supported business goals. Show less
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Grand View University
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Adjunct Professor
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Aug 2011 - Jun 2014
Taught Writing for Business class to undergraduates Taught Writing for Business class to undergraduates
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Athene USA
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United States
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Software Development
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Director of Communications
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Oct 2013 - Jan 2014
Led communications strategy before and after sale of Aviva USA to Athene and Global Atlantic in October 2013. Implemented the transition of annual benefits enrollment materials from printed to online, resulting in dramatic savings in printing expenses and lower volume of correspondence to HR team because materials were greatly simplified and easier to understand. Led communications strategy before and after sale of Aviva USA to Athene and Global Atlantic in October 2013. Implemented the transition of annual benefits enrollment materials from printed to online, resulting in dramatic savings in printing expenses and lower volume of correspondence to HR team because materials were greatly simplified and easier to understand.
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Aviva USA
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Insurance
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Internal Communications
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May 2012 - Oct 2013
Provided communications leadership for day-to-day activities, HR and special projects, including employee town-hall meetings, which included developing creative presentations and coordinating live events. Provided communications leadership for day-to-day activities, HR and special projects, including employee town-hall meetings, which included developing creative presentations and coordinating live events.
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Aviva North America
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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Manager Regional Communications for HR & Strategy
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Sep 2011 - Apr 2012
Provided communications leadership for HR & Strategy for Aviva's operations in the U.S. and Canada. Provided communications leadership for HR & Strategy for Aviva's operations in the U.S. and Canada.
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Principal Financial Group
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United States
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Financial Services
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Senior Communications Consultant/Manager
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Mar 2007 - Sep 2011
Led a team responsible for strategic and day-to-day communications to employees in the retirement and health divisions, including field employees and others in remote offices across the country. Assisted in developing corporate-wide media relations campaign, and general communications to media, advisors and clients about 2008-09 financial crisis, health care reform law and company’s medical insurance exit.
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Communications Consultant
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Jan 2000 - Feb 2007
Developed and managed complex communications projects, including major marketing and sponsorship initiatives, collaborating often with senior management. Wrote and edited creative copy for marketing materials, daily news articles, webpages, and other communications to large field force and advisors selling group employee benefits.
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KBAK-TV
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Reporter/Anchor
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Sep 1997 - Nov 1999
Anchored weekend newscasts and reported three days a week, including writing and editing of scripts and determining content of weekend shows. Supervised the production of the weekend news show and managed weekend news team. Served as political correspondent during period of time when station earned the distinction of being the most-watched coverage in the market. Anchored weekend newscasts and reported three days a week, including writing and editing of scripts and determining content of weekend shows. Supervised the production of the weekend news show and managed weekend news team. Served as political correspondent during period of time when station earned the distinction of being the most-watched coverage in the market.
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KWWL-TV
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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Reporter/Photographer
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May 1995 - Aug 1997
Reported and videotaped news stories for KWWL’s Cedar Rapids/Iowa City bureau. Reported and videotaped news stories for KWWL’s Cedar Rapids/Iowa City bureau.
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Education
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2006 - 2009
Drake University
MCL, Master's of Communications Leadership -
1991 - 1995
Wartburg College
BA, Communications
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