I am a senior public relations and corporate communications professional with over 20 years experience. I currently head up communications for Microsoft Office, leading a team of five people responsible for public relations and analyst relations supporting all versions of Office, including desktop software, online and mobile. Prior to joining Microsoft, I ran my own communications consulting firm, Sprauve + Associates. I provided strategic counsel, plan development and execution for Disney Mobile and McAfee. Prior to starting my own firm, I was vice president of Global Communications for Starbucks Coffee Company in Seattle. During my time at Starbucks, I created public relations programs that positioned the company as a socially responsible organization to key internal and external stakeholders. This resulted in a 469% increase in positive media coverage year over year and placement on the Fortune magazine list of Most Admired Companies for Corporate Social Responsibility. I have worked closely with CEOs and other C-suite executives for the last fifteen years and feel very comfortable interacting at every level of management. I have also built partnerships with business unit or division leaders both domestically and abroad to do what's right for the company's brand, products and reputation. I have extensive experience creating and executing strategic communications programs that produce measurable results. I have broad experience in media relations and product publicity for several organizations including PayPal, Verizon, Oracle, Hewlett Packard, NCR and LexisNexis. My other skills include speechwriting, internal communications, communications strategy development, and event management. I have led teams ranging from five to 25 members domestically and internationally and consider myself an exceptional leader and manager. Specialties Proven leadership has resulted in documented success managing internal public relations teams, external agencies and consultants to deliver effective communications programs within budget. Strong strategic communications expertise and reputation management skills have helped organizations establish a corporate identity that differentiates them from the competition. Specific experience in media relations, corporate social responsibility, employee communications and reputation management. read more ...
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