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

Nadine Heir

Write Wiser by Nadine Heir

At a time when everyone is calling themself a freelance writer, it's getting harder to select the professionals. This is no time to gamble with your marketing. Write Wiser applies executive experience to brands with a message worth hearing: Your voice, our words.

Tukki

Reporting to the Founders, CEO and CTO of the platform offering a premium US immigration experience, I support organic marketing and content, thought leadership events, and work on growth initiatives. My priority is expanding Tukki’s reach to more people and partners.

Organic Marketing

Aument

Working directly with the founder and CMO, I created educational, evergreen content marketing and executive branding to demonstrate how users could surpass all industry benchmarks.

I took our domain authority from 0 - 52 through marketing, community, and partner engagements over 9 months. 

In Q4 2022, I launched our second website revamp, influencer program, and feature newsletter.

Founding Team, Head of Content

Globalization Partners

I oversaw a team that responded to clients' pain points with marketing, training, and sales content. This ranged from multimedia that established brand presence, to collateral that closes deals. 

My day-to-day included strategizing with partner companies on joint content and marketing projects, global team coordination to meet content requests, and implementation of expertise-driven proposals for new initiatives.

Also, I coordinated ghost-writing via my team, creating thought leadership articles for executives.

Partner Content Manager

Dedicated.ai

Having been responsible for customer success and retention, I also took on the marketing team, partnering closely with the sales team to develop growth strategies for this SaaS startup boosting new client acquisition and trial uptake by 150%.

Head of Marketing

Reporting to the founder and CEO, I led client success, built scalable strategies for Dedicated's automations, and hired and trained 40% of the companies' new recruits at the time.

Client Communications Manager

WeWork

I was the voice of WeWork for Spanish-language advertising, marketing, and client communications for Latin America during the company's fastest growth period.

Senior Copywriter, Brand

Mexico Business Publishing

I planned content and coordinated a research team and journalists for two annual cycles of Mexico Automotive Review and Mexico Aerospace Review.

Editorial Manager

Editor

Macmillan Education

I was responsible for Macmillan's sales and marketing materials, social media for Latin America, and global e-catalog content.

Marketing Communications Specialist

Global Leadership Training

By delivering Global Leadership Training to executives, I facilitated their journey toward confidence, culturally-aware professionalism and a global perspective on business in English.

Business Communications Facilitator

UK Government

We promoted higher education among school students. This role was part of Aimhigher, a division absorbed into Directgov in 2012.

Outreach Representative

Writing for you. 👻 Creative Director, Messaging Strategy at Feral

No copywriting job is too large, nor is an absent content strategy too intimidating.

Tap into the grit that only a career in startups can forge, and a love of all things marketing. Drop me a line for tailored quotes.

Vetting content writers? With me, you'll be hiring experience on founding teams, reporting to CEOs and CMOs directly, and managing creatives and training writers. 

Proof of the pudding is my experience with international brands including WeWork, Moody's, VMLY&R, Coca-Cola, and IBM.

Hobbies include:
‣ Hiding 🐈 and ☕ icons in photos that accompany my LinkedIn microblogs.

‣ Learning fresh SEO, digital strategy, and content marketing tricks from the LinkedIn circle.

‣ Trying too hard to make you smile with my lack of LinkedIn decorum.

Not keen on marketing posts? Head over to my most personal platform, Migrant in Mexico, linked in my featured section.

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