Corporate Communications Executive
Greater Nashville Area
Corporate Communications Executive
Greater Nashville Area
(Privately Held; Consumer Goods industry)
February 2008 — Present (1 year 6 months)
Recently promoted to Director of Corporate Affairs function responsible for setting external and internal communications strategies, including public relations, corporate communications, issues and crisis management, community outreach, stakeholder outreach, sponsorships and event planning for Mars Petcare US.
(Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; Consumer Goods industry)
2007 — Present (2 years)
Communications manager responsible for publicity/public relations programs and efforts for brands under the Mars Petcare US umbrella, including Pedigree, Cesar, Whiskas, Sheba and the Goodlife Recipe.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Automotive industry)
July 1990 — February 2003 (12 years 8 months)
Executive responsible for North American corporate communications efforts, including development of a comprehensive public relations plan complete with measurement tracking for Nissan North America, Inc. as well a re-alignment of its North American public relations organization. Key member of North American management team responsible for turnaround of a major corporation that reported record profits, reduced debt, streamlined management and instituted a cross-functional management approach to resolve issues, implement a consistent brand communications effort and explore efficiency opportunities. Key member of company’s global communications management committee that was responsible for the development of a global communications strategy.
(Public Company; Automotive industry)
1998 — 2003 (5 years)
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; NSANY; Automotive industry)
1998 — 2003 (5 years)
1980 — 1983