Mary McCahon

Current

Spanish Teacher; International Communicator at Viva Spanish

Past

Manager of Marketing and Communications at Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) of Ohio
Senior Account Executive at Dix & Eaton
New Markets Media Relations, Internal Communications Manager at Delphi

Communication Specialist at Delphi
TV News Reporter and Anchor at KFOX
TV News Reporter and Anchor at KTAB TV

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Education

University of Phoenix
Ohio University
Ithaca College

Hawken School

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Recommended

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Connections

212 connections

Industry

Public Relations and Communications

Websites

My Company

Mary McCahon’s Summary

A communication generalist with nearly 15 years of international experience in employee communications, media relations corporate marketing and broadcast media, performing job functions in both Spanish and English.

For a temporary position at VNA, helped publicize the services of various segments of the 100 year-old agency.

At Dix & Eaton, assisted clients in the areas of strategic organizational communications, change management, employee engagement including applications of new media, internal communications research, management communications and corporate communications.

At Delphi Corporation (at the time the world's largest auto supplier), helped to build media relations practice for non-automotive growth segments such as medical, aerospace and racing. As manager of internal corporate communications, she delivered company protocols and tools for major change initiatives affecting more than 180,000 employees world-wide.

Special assignment: Senior Communication Manager for Delphi Packard Electric during a staff turnover following the Chapter 11 filing; intense media scrutiny.

In Mexico, worked in the company’s regional communication office in Juarez, Mexico, serving more than 50 Delphi plants throughout Mexico. Projects included employee initiatives, community relations, presentation production and media training for executives and was also a media spokesperson for Delphi’s global products and services. Responsible for planning, organizing and hosting media events; reported on ‘Radio Delphi’ – a Spanish newscast serving 20,000+ employees.

Television News Experience: Was recognized five times in a seven-year period by the Texas Associated Press for investigative and feature reporting as a TV news reporter.

Mary McCahon’s Specialties:

Increasing company profits and employee retention through strong internal and external communication practices; strong understanding of the media; international experience; Spanish proficiency; provide training for all levels of management (including executives) for general presentation skills and as part of media training; translation services in international situations

Mary McCahon’s Experience

Spanish Teacher; International Communicator

Viva Spanish

(Education Management industry)

September 2009 — Present (3 months)

--Teaching students from Pre-School to 8th Grade

--Offering lunch and learn programs for businesses who need to learn basic Spanish for upcoming trips or to communicate with colleagues in other countries

--Corporate assistance in Spanish language translation or interpretation
Manager of Marketing and Communications

Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) of Ohio

(Non-Profit; Hospital & Health Care industry)

July 2009 — September 2009 (3 months)
Senior Account Executive

Dix & Eaton

(Privately Held; Public Relations and Communications industry)

December 2007 — January 2009 (1 year 2 months)

Specialization in Employee Communications and Marketing Communications
New Markets Media Relations, Internal Communications Manager

Delphi

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; DPH; Automotive industry)

August 2005 — December 2007 (2 years 5 months)
Communication Specialist

Delphi

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; DPH; Automotive industry)

April 2002 — July 2005 (3 years 4 months)

Media Relations specialist, strategic employee communication planning for 70,000 plus Mexican employees
TV News Reporter and Anchor

KFOX

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Broadcast Media industry)

September 1997 — March 2002 (4 years 7 months)
TV News Reporter and Anchor

KTAB TV

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Broadcast Media industry)

November 1995 — September 1997 (1 year 11 months)

Mary McCahon’s Education

University of Phoenix

MBA , Specialization in Marketing , 2003 — 2005
Ohio University

1992 — 1995

Activities and Societies:

Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Spanish Study Abroad Program in Merida, Mexico (1994)
Ithaca College

1991 — 1992
Hawken School

High School , 1980 — 1991

Additional Information

Mary McCahon’s Websites:

My Company

Mary McCahon’s Interests:

American Cancer Society volunteering, Yoga Student: Satyananda practice Spanish speaking - translation

Mary McCahon’s Groups:

American Cancer Society Legislative Ambassador
American Cancer Society Relay For Life Chair, RIAS Exchange, WheelChair Fundraising Wine Event, Marketing and Public Relations Innovators, North American Gurukul Inc Marketing Director, Council of Communication Management (CCM)