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AmgenInterim Director, Corporate Affairs
May. 2024Company overview—Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. Position overview:
- Develops and executes external and internal executive and functional communication
strategies that help to advance functional and corporate goals
- Provides critical communications counsel to senior leadership across Operations – works
directly with Operations Leadership team (SVPs and VPs) to identify needs, objectives and
strategies to create effective and meaningful executive communications
- Leads development of communication strategy, content and materials to convey the Operations narrative, drive Operations’ key external initiatives and support a positive business climate at Amgen's manufacturing locations
- Develops news releases and other media materials to support key milestones/initiatives/teamworks
- Leads media outreach related to Amgen’s Operations organization; accountable for key
trade media publications
- Proactively works with enterprise media team to garner favorable press coverage with
business, health, trade and consumer press and long-lead coverage spanning a variety of topics of key importance to Amgen
International LEAP NetworkExecutive Member
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AmgenInternal Communications Business Partner, External Supply Site
Apr. 2022 - Mar. 2024Company overview—Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. Communications Manager key activities:
• Developed/implementing strategic communications and site branding plan. Drafting communications on behalf of External Supply site leadership. Ongoing engagement in content and execution for monthly site-wide All-Staff meetings (300+ individuals). Write, design, and publish site-wide ONE Team blogs for all staff. External Supply DI&B Council Member and Communications Business Partner key activities: • Lead for External Supply DI&B Communications. Actively engaged in building framework for 2023 program strategy for the Council focusing on Intergenerational Diversity, and related DI&B programming. This also includes topics for monthly Sharing is Caring site-wide sessions focused on a variety of DI&B themes such as LGBTQ+, Black History Month, and Disabilities.
Schindler CommunicationCommunications Consultant
Jul. 2020 - Mar. 2022Customize innovative solutions based on the communication needs of diverse clients. Deliver effective services with measurable results. Examples include program design and implementation for International Women’s Day (Astreya); development of sponsorship and fundraising event proposals submitted to health care and other Fortune 500 companies (Diabetes Research Institute Foundation); and drafting of external and institutional communications (Misericordia University).
Lehigh Valley Health NetworkCommunications and Community Engagement Consultant
Oct. 2019 - Jun. 2020Organizational overview—Lehigh Valley Health Network's mission is to heal, comfort and care for the people of its community. More than 18,000 colleagues contribute to this mission and help make the Lehigh Valley a healthier place in which to live. Implemented strategic counsel and ongoing support for Lehigh Valley Health Network Marketing and Communications Team. Upheld a primary focus on solutions for media relations, external communications, employee communications, and community engagement. Spearheaded delivery of comprehensive communications solutions emphasizing COVID-19 response. Facilitated more than 65 media interviews regarding the pandemic, completed within 2.5 months. Exemplified mission to address needs within communities and promote public health solutions and sustainability.
SanofiDirector, North America Corporate Social Responsibility/CSR Communications
Jan. 2014 - Aug. 2019Swiftwater, PACompany overview—Sanofi, across 100 countries, provides potentially life-changing treatment options and life-saving vaccine protection to millions of people globally, while putting sustainability and social responsibility at the center of its ambitions. Position overview:
Administered full-spectrum communications activities, with central focus on corporate social responsibility programming. Partnered with the Head of CSR on all initiatives. Provided high-level communications solutions for internal and external audiences. Amplified the company’s vision for corporate citizenship and creating positive impact. Supervised production of informational content through the Sanofi CSR North America report, community relations website, Community Connections publication, and CSR press releases. Provided critical leadership for the annual United Way campaign. Educated colleagues on community trends and acted as community advocate. ● Earned numerous awards, including prestigious ATHENA Leadership Award for community outreach. ● Collaborated with leadership team in Swiftwater, Pennsylvania by serving as regional representative and company spokesperson to strengthen and preserve Sanofi Pasteur’s corporate reputation. ● Organized and led annual $1 million U.S. Philanthropy program, as well as all Sanofi Pasteur US volunteer initiatives. ● Launched and expanded 2 major CSR programs that raised $3.7 million for non-profit organizations in Pennsylvania. ● Promoted seamless engagement across community by collaborating with and counseling employee resource groups.
Sanofi PasteurDirector, Home State Public Affairs—Pennsylvania
May. 2012 - Dec. 2013Swiftwater, PAIn addition to the responsibilities listed below under "Director, Community Relations," also working under Sanofi's Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs, having closer alignment with state government affairs activities, in particular those that focus on site needs for Sanofi Pasteur's U.S. Headquarters in Swiftwater, PA.
Sanofi PasteurDirector, Community Relations
Jan. 2008 - May. 2012Swiftwater, PADeveloped and executed the Sanofi Pasteur U.S. Community Relations strategy plan and all related activities. Managed all aspects of external community relations activities and acted as local media spokesperson to positively represent the company’s interests. Oversaw major press event with Governor Corbett at Swiftwater headquarters. Supported attainment of Governor’s Community ImPAct award. ● Optimized outreach to regional and community stakeholders impacted by company initiatives. ● Improved company’s reputation through effective coordination with Swiftwater leadership team. ● Governed key community relations program elements, including fundraisers and official website.
Sanofi PasteurManager, Community Relations
Jan. 2002 - Dec. 2008- Responsible for the development, execution and maintenance of Sanofi Pasteur US Community Relations programs during a time of unprecedented growth at the company's US headquarters. In addition, serving as a company spokesperson, and member of Sanofi Pasteur’s U.S. Philanthropy Steering Committee. Primary roles/responsibilities include: *Manage two public relations agencies and additional contractors *Provide philanthropic recommendations to senior management as appropriate *Serve as a primary contact for non-profit organizations looking for corporate philanthropic funding *Propose, develop and execute multiple programs and special events throughout the year *Supporting Community Relations and Communications needs of select Sanofi Pasteur senior executives *Manage activities of Community Relations Team, ensuring employee volunteerism is supportive of company goals
*Write speeches, press releases, media question & answer statements, letters and other communication documents, often supporting senior executives
*When appropriate, respond to media inquiries and conduct media training
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