Employer Branding Specialist, Contractor
Comtec Solutions for Danone North America
Louisville, Colorado
2023-Present
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Created framework and implemented foundational Employer Branding initiatives to amplify the Employer Value Proposition (EVP).
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Developed and executed the content and messaging strategy across internal and external channels.
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Oversaw and optimized the company's external employer branding digital presence on LinkedIn, Glassdoor and Instagram, increasing followers and engagement.
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Established the Employer Branding presence on intranet channels, creating resources to improve employee understanding of the EVP.
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Supported the Talent Acquisition team, serving as a key resource for training, best practice recommendations and asset creation to elevate recruiters’ social presence.
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Fostered collaborative partnerships across various functions, including Communications, Benefits, Operations, Learning, Culture, DEI, Employee Services and Plant HR Leadership, to ensure stakeholders are involved and aware of key initiatives.
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Worked with the Global Employer Branding team to carry out the EVP strategy and to share best practices.
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Tracked the impact of campaigns through monthly analytics review and KPI tracking.
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Identified employer awards and promoted the recognition internally and externally.
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Planned, managed, created content and facilitated the web page creation for the Benefits and total rewards website “Be Well.” Worked with web developers to optimize the user experience and with stakeholders to ensure copy accuracy.
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Built the initial U.S. career website and worked with the global team on a company-wide project to transfer the site into a redesigned format that adhered to updated Employer Branding guidelines.
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Wrote employee feature stories to provide internal and external awareness of benefits and culture. Created the supporting promotional content, including messaging and accompanying graphics.
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Launched the organization's Talent Ambassador Program, establishing plans, the communications strategy and providing employee training
Digital Marketing Specialist
Authentic Web Solutions, LLC.
Remote Company Based in Albuquerque
2019-2023
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Worked with multiple agency clients to develop and execute their digital communication strategy.
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Conceptualized and delivered multi-channel campaigns that reached internal and external audiences.
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Expanded client bases and elevated brand recognition by creating content for websites, blogs, email, social media and lead-generation campaigns.
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Implemented social media strategy for multiple clients: generated content calendars, messaging and campaign graphics.
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Applied Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to increase online visibility.
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Leveraged analytics to improve web strategy and content focus.
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Designed templates and created copy for client email campaigns.
Web Content Editor
Society of Petroleum Engineers
Houston
2014-2019
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Led the communications department web team of a large non-profit, professional membership organization.
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Managed remote-based web content employees in the U.S. and London.
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Worked with stakeholders to create content that adhered to brand standards and supported business goals.
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Ensured culturally appropriate messaging for a diverse, worldwide audience.
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Improved site designs for Oil and Gas industry event sites; updated usability features and graphics to improve member communication efforts.
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Maintained brand standards and best practices for the yearly creation of more than 100 event sites that reached a global audience.
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Launched a new CMS, which included a comprehensive content migration effort.
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Executed a company-wide initiative to train more than 75 employees in six countries to use the new CMS.
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Built a wiki for employees to reference website guidelines and page creation procedures that standardized event sites.
Supervisor, Digital Media Marketing
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
Houston
2009-2014
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Managed two direct reports, a videographer and web writing contractors.
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Oversaw social media initiatives and campaigns.
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Led the team of an award-winning, multi-channel pediatrics marketing campaign.
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Implemented email marketing initiatives.
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Produced monthly health education webinars for patients.
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Created and edited web content for the organization’s website.
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Worked with executive-level staff to approve content.
News Editor
The Sun Newspaper Group
Houston
2006-2009
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Led the production of five weekly Northwest Houston newspapers, ensuring that the content reflected the interests of the community.
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Enhanced Internet presence by developing online content and establishing a social media presence, including Twitter and blogs.
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Wrote 10 stories weekly.
Education
University of Houston
Bachelor of Arts, Communications
Major, Print Journalism
Minor, Studio Art
Skills & Expertise
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Internal Communications
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External Communications
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Content Strategy
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Writing
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Editing
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Social Media
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Web Marketing
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Email Campaigns
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Online Reputation Management
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AP Style
What's In My Toolbox?
Content Management Systems
Adobe Experience Manager, WordPress, Wix, Kajabi, SharePoint, CommonSpot, DreamWeaver, Hippo, Django, Expression Engine
Social Media
Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Workplace, X (Formerly Twitter), Vimeo, YouTube, Google Business Pages
Tools
Microsoft 365, iCIMS CRM, MailChimp, Active Campaign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Hootsuite, Canva, Asana, Confluence Wiki, Vendasta, Dropbox, Google Business Suite
Industry Experience
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Consumer Packaged Goods
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Healthcare
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Oil and Gas
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Law Firms
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Industrial Manufacturing
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Nonprofits
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Religious
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Health and Wellness
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Professional Membership Organizations
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Podcasts
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Journalism