I am a public relations professional who has led corporate communications at some of the world's most visible companies -- General Motors, Levi Strauss, Visa USA and Charles Schwab. Additionally, I led global media relations for McDonald's, Harrah's casinos and Holiday Inns. I started my career in the oil and gas business in Texas. I have expertise is all key aspects of corporate communications, including financial communications, employee communications, crisis communications, product communications, brand communications, executive communications and thought leadership. My engagement in corporate social responsibility spans three decades. I have worked with many CEO's and chairmen and have been a member of executive leadership teams. Read more
I am a public relations professional who has led corporate communications at some of the world's most visible companies -- General Motors, Levi Strauss, Visa USA and Charles Schwab. Additionally, I led global media relations for McDonald's, Harrah's casinos and Holiday Inns. I started my career in the oil and gas business in Texas. I have expertise is all key aspects of corporate communications, including financial communications, employee communications, crisis communications, product communications, brand communications, executive communications and thought leadership. My engagement in corporate social responsibility spans three decades. I have worked with many CEO's and chairmen and have been a member of executive leadership teams. I have selected and work with dozens of PR agencies; managed global staffs; overseen large budgets; and had a hand in the professional development of hundreds of professional communicators.
What I have learned is that there are no cookie-cutter solutions. Every company is different and has its own specific culture. Industries, competitors, business models, type of labor force, local market conditions, and the background experiences of key decision-makers all must be considered to determine the best communications option.
