Phil Bridges

Current

• Manager, Corporate Communication at Quintiles Transnational

Past

• President at MATRIX MarCom (Marketing Communications)
• Global Corporate and Marketing Communications Manager at Reichhold, Inc.
• Business Manager, Open Mold Products at Reichhold, Inc.

• Marketing Communications Specialist at Reichhold, Inc.
• Public Relations Account Executive at FGI Integrated Marketing
• Director of Public Affairs at N.C. Department of Revenue
• Speech Writer / Communications Specialist at N.C. Department of Human Resources (Now Health & HS)
• Assistant Communications Director at Office of the Lt. Governor (N.C.)
• Communications / Organization Director at Lt. Governor of NC Campaign
• Information & Communications Specialist at N.C. Department of Crime Control & Public Safety

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Education

• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Manteo High School

Recommended

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Connections

159 connections

Industry

Public Relations and Communications

Websites

• My Company

Phil Bridges’s Summary

Accomplished corporate and marketing communications professional with over 20 years of communications and business management experience creating successful, targeted, internal / external initiatives over a wide variety of businesses and organizations. Proven track record in creating positive publicity and creative internal communications through excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Phil Bridges’s Specialties:

Marketing communications, employee communications, trade shows, video development, CD development, website development, public relations, crisis communications, advertising.

Phil Bridges’s Experience

• Manager, Corporate Communication

  Quintiles Transnational

  (Privately Held; Pharmaceuticals industry)

  2008 — Present (1 year )

  Manages internal and external communications of Corporate issues as part of the Corporate Communications team for Quintiles, the world's largest Biopharmaceutical services company.
  
  Areas of Internal Focus:
  
  - Executive Communications
  
  - Quintiles Intranet - Manage features of editorial content for intranet
  
  - Develop self-produced video features for internal audiences (from concept and shooting through editing and final production)
  
  - Develop & implement communication plans for acquisitions and divestments
  
  - Support Global IT's internal communication needs
  
  Areas of External Focus:
  
  - Executive Communications
  
  - Corporate News / Initiatives / Awards & Recognitions
  
  - Communication plans for acquisitions and divestments

• President

  MATRIX MarCom (Marketing Communications)

  (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)

  August 2007 — 2008 (1 year )

  As owner of MATRIX MarCom, I provided a full range of marketing communication services ranging from public relations and advertising to literature development, copywriting and complete marketing plan development. Other services included media training, crisis communications, newsletter development and much more.
  
  Clients included:
  
  - IPS Weld-On Adhesives
  - AOC Resins
  - American Composites Manufacturers Association
  - ITW SprayCore
  - Affluent Consulting
  - CustomWood Shutters & Blinds

• Global Corporate and Marketing Communications Manager

  Reichhold, Inc.

  (Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Chemicals industry)

  2003 — July 2007 (4 years )

  Managed all external and internal communications for worldwide organization. Worked directly with CEO, Senior Vice Presidents and other senior managers.
  Generated over $ 1 million in free media coverage through editorial placements over five years.
  
  Developed and implemented corporate and marketing communications strategies in the coatings and composites industries, promoting product sales and bolstering sagging company image.
  
  Managed annual budgets of nearly $ 2 million, staying below plan while achieving goals.
  
  Placed or authored feature articles in major trade publications in 2004, 2006 & 2007 (US & Europe) positioning Reichhold as a world-leading, value-added supplier.

• Business Manager, Open Mold Products

  Reichhold, Inc.

  (Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Chemicals industry)

  2005 — 2006 (1 year )

  Managed Reichhold’s Open Mold unsaturated polyester resin business in North America with profit and loss responsibility for $ 150 million in annual revenue and over 160 million lbs. of resin sales.
  
  Managed product portfolio and new product introductions by working closely with sales, technical and manufacturing to successfully grow Reichhold’s Open Mold business in both market share and profitability. Set pricing for 300 Open Mold products for maximum profitability.

• Marketing Communications Specialist

  Reichhold, Inc.

  (Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Chemicals industry)

  1995 — 2003 (8 years )

  Managed advertising, public relations, collateral development, trade show programs, internet presence and other programs for multiple business teams across a wide variety of markets and applications. Included projects for European and Brazilian markets.

• Public Relations Account Executive

  FGI Integrated Marketing

  (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)

  1993 — 1995 (2 years )

  Planned, managed and implemented public relations strategies for clients ranging from Cellular One and Volvo Penta to Synectics Financial and Reichhold Chemicals.
  
  Planned and executed public relations strategies with complete integrated marketing for clients including approaches for advertising.

• Director of Public Affairs

  N.C. Department of Revenue

  (Government Agency; 501-1000 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)

  1991 — 1993 (2 years )

  Developed comprehensive communications programs for statewide agency and wrote speeches for cabinet-level Secretary of Revenue and Governor Jim Martin.
  
  Built taxpayer awareness of agency activities including special enforcement programs to promote voluntary compliance and increased collections.
  
  Served as department spokesman handling all media relations.
  
  Developed and edited separate newsletters on changes in tax law, enforcement and procedures (for tax professionals) and general agency news for employees.

• Speech Writer / Communications Specialist

  N.C. Department of Human Resources (Now Health & HS)

  (Government Agency; 1001-5000 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)

  1989 — 1991 (2 years )

  Wrote speeches for cabinet-level Human Resources Secretary, and other executive managers up to and including Governor Jim Martin, Lt. Governor Jim Gardner and First Lady Dottie Martin.
  
  Assisted with Department's media relations efforts.
  
  Developed "10 Most Wanted Deadbeat Dads" Wanted Posters for Child Support Enforcement efforts.

• Assistant Communications Director

  Office of the Lt. Governor (N.C.)

  (Government Agency; 11-50 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)

  1989 — 1989 (less than a year)

  Served as media liaison and spokesperson for N.C. Lt. Governor.
  
  Wrote speeches for Lt. Governor, conducted press interviews and arranged press conferences.

• Communications / Organization Director

  Lt. Governor of NC Campaign

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Political Organization industry)

  1988 — 1988 (less than a year)

  Managed all media relations for statewide political campaign which resulted in election win.
  
  Organized campaign chairmen in 100 counties and coordinated activities of regional operatives.

• Information & Communications Specialist

  N.C. Department of Crime Control & Public Safety

  (Government Agency; 1001-5000 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)

  1987 — 1988 (1 year )

  Coordinated external communications for divisions (Highway Patrol / Emergency Mngt. & others).
  
  Edited CRIME PREVENTION PRESS, a quarterly tabloid with circulation of 15,000.
  
  Planned and executed media relations for “Operation EAGLE,” joint DWI enforcement program. between N.C. Highway Patrol / ALE in multiple jurisdictions and media markets.
  
  Represented agency in multiple emergency drills with NC’s nuclear power plants.

Phil Bridges’s Education

• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  B.A. , Mass Communications , 1982 — 1986

  Ehringhaus dorm 1982-1985, Governor 1984-1985.

  Activities and Societies:

  Ehringhaus Residence College, Governor
  Water Polo Team

• Manteo High School

  1978 — 1982

Additional Information

Phil Bridges’s Websites:

• My Company

Phil Bridges’s Interests:

UNC Basketball, UNC Football, Carolina Hurricanes Hockey, NASCAR, Guitar, Music in General, Movies

Phil Bridges’s Groups:

UNC Alumni Association

•    UNC Alumni
•    Corporate Communications Executive Network
•    Quintiles Alumni Group
•    CRO and CMO, CRAMS (Contract Research/Development/Manufacturing Organizations) Professionals

Phil Bridges’s Contact Settings

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