Experience

Clearwater Paper Corporation

• United States
• Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Director Corporate Communications

  • 2013 - Present

  I spearhead the internal and external communications strategy and planning for a $2B publicly-traded tissue paper and paperboard company with approximately 3,400 employees in the United States. Within this role, I own all communications for the President/CEO and senior leadership team with a proven track record in supporting company mergers, acquisitions, and divestiture activities. As the company spokesperson, I announce external milestones and lead crisis communications. I also oversee corporate branding, advertising, and civic promotions. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Established new core values for the company in close partnership with the senior leadership team and Human Resources department. Announced acquisitions, divestitures, and business growth by managing strategic, comprehensive communications plans. Related Skills: Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, External Communications, Communications Planning, Communication Plans, Mergers & Acquisitions, Media Relations, Corporate Branding



Boeing

• United States
• Aviation & Aerospace
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communications Director, Boeing Commercial Airplanes

  • 2003 - 2013

  I developed and managed communications for Boeing Commercial Aviation Services, five subsidiaries, two joint ventures, and five internal Boeing organizations with approximately 13,000 employees. I strategized and executed multi-dimensional communications plan with proactive and reactive products, internal and external messaging to all key stakeholders, and collaboration with branding and marketing teams. I also served as the spokesperson for media with success in delivering key messages to address airplane service and customer issues.CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Led and managed multiple crisis communications events including event planning and executive counseling for in-service airplane issues, employee accidents, and major leadership restructures.Announced major program milestones including new business openings, product launches, employee recognition celebrations, and acquisitions of subsidiaries.Related Skills: Corporate Communications, Communication Plans, Communications Planning, Program Management, Crisis Management, Crisis Communications, Executive Counseling, Employee Communications

• Communications Specialist, Boeing Commercial Airplanes

  • 1997 - 2003

  After previous experience as a Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory Communications Specialist and an Executive Communications Specialist, I established and implemented a strategic communications plan for Boeing Aviation Services to promote after-market products and support airplane operators. I also managed cross-regional issues as a spokesperson. I led internal and external tactics to communicate global implementation of enhanced security flight-deck doors as a result of events on September 11, 2001, as well.Related Skills: Strategic Communications, Communications Plans, Communication Planning, Spokesperson