TreeHouse Foods

Communications Manager, Social and Digital Engagement

Patina Solutions

Communications Consultant

Karen Nicholas Communications

Freelance Writer & Communications Professional

Millig Design Build

I recruited and onboarded new employees and created various communication pieces to increase employee engagement. I created a Human Resources department and established internal communications best practices. I helped plan events and contributed to our marketing communications efforts.

Director of Communications & Employee Relations

Willdan Performance Engineering 

I provided communication strategy, developed content for both internal and external audiences and recruited new employees for our division. 

I created targeted communications to ensure employee engagement. I identified new ways to improve and innovate our internal and external communication practices and channels, including monthly update meetings, a branded Medium.com site, video communications, etc. 

I also recruited, hired, and onboarded new employees. I focused on furthering initiatives around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, particularly in the hiring, recruiting, and onboarding process.

Communications & Talent Acquisition Manager

I designed presentations to share critical findings with clients, focusing on simplicity and client engagement. I also helped package our data into consumable content such as charts, graphs, etc.

University of Kansas

As the first communications person for the IT Department, I created and oversaw all communication efforts, including communications planning, crisis communications, and copywriting. I developed internal communication strategies and materials to support new launches, programs, and processes. 

I distilled complex, technical information into simple, digestible, and actional messages for diverse internal audiences, including students, faculty, and staff.  I also built relationships with other departments and team members to ensure seamless launches of new technologies and programs.

IT Communications & Media Relations Manager

David Evans and Associates, Inc.

As the first person in my role,  I created and executed a media relations program – including pitching media, writing press releases, ghostwriting bylines, and submitting applications for various awards. I ensured our external messages were consistent with our internal messages and focused my efforts on telling DEA’s brand story. 

I developed media pitches and articles to attract and engage with new talent through employee profiles in publications, company culture articles, and Best Places to Work awards. We were ranked on Fortune’s 100 Best Places to Work during my time in this role. 

I engaged with senior leadership and colleagues on media outreach opportunities and provided media training, including crisis communications guidance. 

I also assisted in various internal communications efforts, including contributions to internal newsletters and employee communication pieces.

Media Relations Manager

Edelman

Account Supervisor

Special Olympics Texas

Public Relations Coordinator

Corporate Communications | Writer | Employee & Internal Communications - Helping companies engage with their employees and clients

In our current remote/hybrid work environment, engaging and communicating with employees has never been more challenging – or essential. Creating an environment for employees to be the best versions of themselves is not only a cultural win – it’s also a business win.

A Gallup "State of the Workplace" report found that when employees are engaged at work, profitability increases by 21%. Yet, this same report shared that 65% of employees aren’t engaged at work.

We spend a lot of time talking “at” people – not necessarily “to” them. My goal isn’t just to communicate a message. My goal is to ensure those messages are delivered and digested by the audience. It’s also my responsibility to provide executive guidance and direction when messages aren’t the right voice and fit for the audience.

With a background in media relations, editorial content creation, internal communications and employee relations, I bring a range of creative skills and experience to any position. Communicating with employees and partners can be a company's greatest strength rather than its biggest weakness.

Karen Nicholas

National Trust for Scotland

Internal Communications Officer

PETROHAWK LIMITED

I am consulting businesses on everything related to Internal communications, Colleague engagement and Management of change.

NHS Property Services Ltd

Key stakeholder relationship building and management. Development and delivery of internal communication plans supporting major change activities. Copywriting and editing for several projects across functions and teams, including frontline colleague magazine. Joined ownership of Internal communication channels. Programme coordination and support for the development of Communications & Marketing Strategy. Development of Colleague Tone of Voice mandatory training.

Change Communications Coordinator

Overseeing the day-to-day administration of the company. Developing and overseeing the systems which ensure the company complies with all applicable codes, in addition to statutory requirements. Monitoring changes in relevant legislation.

Company Secretary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Developed and delivered management of change internal communications for 5000+ employees globally as part of major business restructuring. Coordinated human resource projects with a global impact throughout the corporation.

Global People Relations and Compliance

Developed and delivered management of change internal communications. Designed trainings, virtual meetings/webcasts for 6 000+ employees. Designed content and training sessions, including voice-over recordings and delivery, for HPE’s Communication College. Performed communication reviews. Supported the People Relations and Compliance Lead for European Economic area with facilitation of European Works Councils negotiations for EMEA region.

Global People Operations

Robert Gordon University - Aberdeen

Planned events, organised and coordinated training courses for the energy industry and the University’s engineering staff and students. Performed as RGU’s Administrator for IWCF (International Well Control Forum) accredited training courses.

Event Co-ordinator - DART

Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa Edinburgh

Organised corporate and private parties over the festive period for 10 000+ guests. Facilitated bookings and payments in all restaurant outlets and Ballrooms. Supervised party nights and other festive events.

Christmas Event Planner/Coordinator

WYG Group

Labour Market Support, Net Impact Assessment of Active Labour Market Measures, Health and Safety at Work & Promotional Campaign for an EU Grant Programme. 

Coordinated daily all four project components, each one a mini project in itself. Built and moderated strong working relationships between the international project team and Government counterparts. Chaired weekly project meetings to track implementation progress. Oversaw project diary management. Facilitated successful delivery of training courses, presentations and project events for 600+ participants. Coordinated timely project report submissions. Provided executive support to the Team Lead and Project Director. Supported international consultants with development of different manuals and playbooks under each project component designed to positively impact the daily performance of 10 000+ Government employees.

Project Coordinator of EU funded Labour Market Project

Bannock Consulting

Managed the project office. Built and facilitated strong working relationships between the international project team and Government counterparts. Supported project Team lead in managing activities under all project components. Provided interpretation at meetings, translated project documents and reports. Together with project consultants, successfully delivered training courses, presentations and project events for 2 000+ participants. Moderated management meetings, including preparation and distribution of agendas, meeting papers, minutes, action logs etc.

Project Office Manager of DfID funded Project on Institutional Development and HR Development

Experienced internal communications and colleague engagement professional, international project coordinator with events management expertise. Highly regarded by colleagues for effective interpersonal skills as well as for proactive approach to work and efficient prioritisation of tasks. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, vast experience in employee engagement and content delivery across diverse range of audiences, channels and different time zones. Excellent time management skills leading to successful implementation of complex projects and assignments. Multilingual with extensive experience working with international teams of all levels in both public and private sectors across different cultures.  Forward-thinking, people-person, tolerant and empathic. Creative, responsible, analytical and able to work independently to deadlines. Positive attitude to life and work, thrives on helping people understand and navigate major changes. Strong passion for communications and management of change. Personal experience living on different continents in multicultural environments.

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