May 2024 – Oct 2025 · 1 yr 5 mos

May 2022 – May 2024 · 2 yrs

Feb 2020 – May 2022 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Dec 2018 – Feb 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos

Aug 2017 – Dec 2018 · 1 yr 4 mos

Aug 2016 – Aug 2017 · 1 yr

• Program and project management of global marketing communication initiatives, including the development of integrated marketing communications strategy, executive stakeholder management and cross functional collaboration
• Develop and execute global marketing communications strategy and plan for HPS’ Honeywell Connected Plant business unit, with a focus on Advanced Solutions
• Work closely with LOB marketing director to identify major programs and initiatives; set marcom strategy and tactics to achieve goals in line with annual operating plan
• Manage the marketing communications budget
• Oversee work with agency partners and vendors, as well as interactions with internal Digital, Creative, Events and Public Relations teams
• Lead direction and support for business unit’s presence at Honeywell Users Group, largest semi-annual customer event, including tradeshow setup, general session and technical presentations

Sep 2014 – Jul 2016 · 1 yr 10 mos

• Managed communication strategies for product launches globally for HPS’ Advanced Solutions
• Translated complex information into relevant and concise deliverables for the targeted audience
• Worked with various internal and external stakeholders, as well as agency partners and vendors, to support the creation of appropriate launch material, including messaging platforms, sales collateral, public relations activities, social media support, product trial evaluations, videos, websites, advertisements, and other related tactics to effectively launch a new product to market

Mar 2013 – Sep 2014 · 1 yr 6 mos

• Managed strategic and day-to-day social media activities for Dow Corning and Hemlock Semiconductor's corporate accounts for Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube and Google+
• Created and implemented plans specific to product launches, tradeshows and markets
• Worked cross-functionally with Corporate Commuications, Community Relations, Marketing Communications, Human Relations, Sales and with external agencies to develop and implement content unique to each brand
• Developed and worked to meet social media objectives, such as increasing engagement and community effectiveness
• Researched, selected and integrated a monitoring, posting and engagement platform to aid in content sharing and reporting
• Trained colleagues on best practices, how to select the appropriate platform based on audience and messaging
• Advanced knowledge in social media platforms including Facebook, Google+, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, WordPress
• In six months, grew each channel's followers by more than 15 percent

Mar 2013 – Feb 2014 · 11 mos

• Supported multiple market segments, including Packaging, Automotive, Industrial Maintenance and Assembly, Oil & Gas, Thermoplastics, as well as Human Resources, in a variety of communications activities such as tradeshows, product launches and strategic project planning
• Developed and implemented strategic communications plans
• Provided communications counsel and media relations expertise to commercial function
• Managed projects within budget and on time using agency partners and vendors
• Led script development, shot planning and production for multiple videos

Nov 2010 – Sep 2014 · 3 yrs 10 mos

• Developed internal communications plans along with associated tactics to support employee engagement and change management, as well as executive and management communications
• Wrote and distributed internal and external news releases, articles and other collateral
• Supported external communications and brand reputation through media relations, community relations and social media
• Served on crisis communications team

Jun 2011 – Mar 2013 · 1 yr 9 mos · Hemlock, Michigan

• Established a communications department at Hemlock Semiconductor Group
• Responsible for internal and external communications, including executive communications, marketing communications, public affairs and social media for Hemlock Semiconductor
• Provided communications counsel and media training to leadership
• Served as a member of the crisis communications team and Hemlock Semiconductor site emergency management team
• Wrote, edited and published internal and external news and promotional material
• Redesigned and launched a new intranet portal; audited content
• Monitored news and social media and recommended responses or inaction as appropriate
• Liaison to Dow Corning Corporate Communications team

Jan 2008 – Aug 2010 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Mt. Pleasant, Michigan

• Recommended and selected subject matter based on personal or public interest
• Conducted interviews with people either face-to-face, over the telephone or by email
• Wrote articles on various local topics and events, including people features
• Used literary skills to develop themes and stories
• Met deadlines
• Verified factual content of written work

Mar 2006 – Nov 2010 · 4 yrs 8 mos · Midland, Michigan

• Supervised multiple clients’ projects by providing account management, creative assistance and writing direction
• Managed printing for projects, handle billing and administer award entries for clients and the agency
• Distributed news releases to local and global media for all clients and the agency
• Provided media relations for clients, helping them obtain publicity and media coverage
• Worked with various trade publications’ editors to schedule interviews for clients during tradeshows and conferences
• Researched and created clients’ media schedules and maintain clients’ media impressions logs
• Provided writing and/or proofreading services for a number of print and online collateral, including advertisements, articles, press releases, Web sites, technical papers, data and sales sheets, permission-based marking campaigns, direct mail, meeting minutes, project plans, and newsletters

Jan 2005 – Mar 2006 · 1 yr 2 mos · Mt. Pleasant, Michigan

• Wrote press releases and articles
• Interviewed sources
• Handled media relations to obtain media coverage
• Compiled a clip book and CMU In the News, an online reference of media mentions

May 2003 – May 2005 · 2 yrs · Fenton, Michigan

• • Bank teller, managed the opening and closing of the till, customer service representative