Jan 2019 – Oct 2025 · 6 yrs 9 mos · Troy, MI

• Leading global team of marketers, building a brand, telling stories about the power of software. Serve as executive sponsor of Women in Tech ERG, former executive sponsor of Altair Black Employee Resource Network (ABERN).

Jul 2015 – Jan 2019 · 3 yrs 6 mos

• Key player in roll-out of Aptiv (formerly Delphi) - in all forms of marketing and communications, branding, messaging, social & digital (new channels), media relations, internal communications. Massive undertaking - to roll out new name, brand, content, messaging, positioning across all key audiences and in condensed time frame.

Jul 2015 – Dec 2017 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Troy, MI

• Key lead in the first-ever autonomous drive across the US. Led media, social, content creation, messaging and positioning with off-the-charts results. Was able to be a part of the drive prep, the drive itself as well as after. Landed massive, global media and social results. Huge impact for company and its employees.
• Lead the Integrated Marketing & Communications team including digital, social, public relations/media relations, editorial and graphics for Delphi. In this new role on newly created team, we will focus on increasing Delphi's reputation, thought leadership and brand through increased digital presence with the creation and smart delivery of compelling content.

Oct 2012 – Jul 2015 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Auburn Hills, MI

• Lead marketing and communications globally for the Electronics and Safety Division of Delphi. Manage all aspects of marketing and communication for division including PR, to-customer marketing, social media, internal communications, shows and events.
• Delphi's Electronics & Safety division is a $3 billion business with people and operations around the globe.

Nov 2011 – Oct 2012 · 11 mos

• Directs,manages and creates strategy and execution for the small & midsized customer segment and partner channel for Microsoft worldwide.

Nov 2007 – Dec 2011 · 4 yrs 1 mo

• Responsible for the PR program for the small and midsize business division, including distribution partner channel, for Microsoft in the US. Twice awarded Microsoft Circle of Excellence award for exceptional results, innovative campaigns, and world-class collaboration skills. Created digital and social programs to extend reach of traditional media relations.
• Awards: Circle of Excellence Gold Club 2008, Circle of Excellece Gold Club 2010, VP Excellence 2011

Jan 2006 – Jan 2007 · 1 yr

• Helped create new position and launch of refined sales and marketing organization. Moved from area to regional model; led way as change agent in creation of teams and programs. Created and executed award-winning marketing campaigns, which exceeded metrics every quarter.

Jan 2005 – Jan 2006 · 1 yr

• Responsible for creation of new marketing program for all Microsoft products for newly created field sales organization, SMS&P. Created and executed marketing programs through and with partners and directly to small and midsized customers.

Jan 2002 – Jan 2005 · 3 yrs

• Created and executed strategic and targeted marketing programs for enterprise customer base in six state area. Position included high-level executive interaction, collaboration with many vaired organizations within and outside Microsoft. Successful created award-winning campaigns with outstanding results.

Jan 1998 – Jan 2002 · 4 yrs

• Media Relaions Specialist; responsible for media relations, strategic communications, executive coaching and crisis communications.

Nov 1997 – Nov 2002 · 5 yrs

• Responsible for media relations and all aspects of PR for DTE Energy, including natural gas, electric and nuclear units.

Jan 1996 – Jan 1997 · 1 yr

• Responsible for marketing, commnuications and public relations for existing branch and expansion of services and additional branch.

Aug 1994 – Dec 1995 · 1 yr 4 mos · Birmingham, Michigan, United States · On-site

• Assisted small public relations firm with large automotive clients in all aspects of communications, both internal and external.

Aug 1993 – Aug 1994 · 1 yr · Troy, Michigan, United States · On-site

• Assisted sales director for network affiliated sales - the go between advertising agencies and network TV stations in the midwest.