VP of Corporate Communication Resume

Vice-President (VP) of Corporate Communication are responsible for developing, supporting and promoting organization's communication goals. They direct the entire corporate communication team to develop and implement effective communication strategies as well as manage and coordinate all media related activities to achieve business objectives. Common duties listed in a VP of Corporate Communication resume include researching and analyzing competitive trends, overseeing operations, budget planning, developing and maintaining relationship with clients, stakeholders and media outlets, serving as a spokesperson of the company, writing communication materials like press releases, handling media interviews, identifying and resolving communication related issues or needs, providing strategic communication training to department heads. If you are looking for this job position, then your resume should highlight effective communication, writing, presentation, leadership, organizational and strategic-thinking skills along with up-to-date knowledge of latest industry trends and relevant work experience.

VP of Corporate Communication Resume Sample

Helen W. Pickering
2572 Freedom Lane
Chicago, IL 60631
Phone No: 630-483-7579
Email: helenpickering@anymail.com

Career Summary:

Highly-professional and organized VP of Corporate Communication with a solid experience in leading the development and implementation of effective communication strategies as well as coordinating public relations and media activities to support the organization's long-term brand building and goals. Possess excellent written and verbal communication, strategic-thinking, leadership, and multi-tasking skills.

Summary of Skills:

Solid experience in developing and implementing corporate communication plans and programs targeting large audience, media and stakeholders as well as providing strategic direction for various media related activities to support organization's goals
Excellent leadership and management skills along with the ability to work collaboratively within teams and motivate them to achieve communication objectives
Strong communication skills with the ability to present and convey complex information and strategies as well as to build and maintain strong relations with internal teams and vendors
Proficient computer skills including MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word as well as strong understanding of PR and media tools
Excellent researching and writing skills along with the strong business acumen and ability to maintain awareness of competitive trends
Strong organizational skills along with the ability to handle multiple tasks or communication projects simultaneously within strict deadlines
Innovative strategic-thinking skills with the ability to solve problems and make decisions in a fast-paced environment quickly and effectively

Work Experience:

VP of Corporate Communication
ACI Worldwide Ltd., Chicago, IL
April 2017 - Present

Leading the development of strategic internal communication programs for stakeholders as well as establishing communication objectives to build and manage organization's brand reputation
Planning, implementing, and directing operations of the communication department as well as leading messaging, and crisis communications
Ensuring corporate communications team has resources needed to achieve annual communication objectives
Managing annual budget, vendor relationship, and other outside support relations and resource management
Innovating, developing and managing public relations technology, systems and processes for communications
Providing proactive strategic communications counseling on system issues and activities to the departmental heads, directors, and other senior level personnel

Corporate Communication Director
Zeno Groups Ltd., Chicago, IL
February 2015 - March 2017

Collaborated with the senior VP and stakeholders to develop, implement and manage strategic internal and external communication plans, employee, and executive communications, media relations as well as corporate crisis communications
Managed media research, outreach and interview requests as well as developed talking points, white papers and other materials to support media relations and manage related issues
Developed and managed executive presentations and monthly newsletters
Gathered, interpreted, and translated content into effective stories as communication and promotional tactics
Worked with creative teams to create graphic and video content for company's websites as well as monitored qualitative and quantitative success metrics and optimized performance

Corporate Communication Manager
Ryder Inc., Chicago, IL
December 2013 - January 2015

Managed daily and long-term development and execution of comprehensive corporate communication plans
Worked closely with senior VP and director in running routine communications and media operations
Supervised and oversaw internal communications, including the intranet, social media executive letters, audio/video presentations, and various team events as well as led management of related issues
Developed and maintained effective relationships with media and third-party to increase positive media coverage as well as ensured consistent and appropriate messaging in press releases
Managed budget and resources, including service vendors and staff resources
Provided appropriate training and guidance for execution of brand position across a variety of marketing and communication channels

Corporate Communication Coordinator
Via-com Groups, Chicago, IL
August 2012 - November 2013

Assisted in developing and implementing effective corporate communications, public relations, and media strategies as well as with corporate communication associates engagement activities as needed
Pitched and scheduled media interviews and prepared related materials as well as tracked and reported activities, outcomes and value
Assisted with implementing crisis communication and management plans as well as collaborated with cross-functional internal teams to ensure consistency of communication planning across all digital channels and media outlets
Maintained department resources, calendars and budget tracking as needed as well as created periodic reporting that outlined communication needs along with the results, impact and recommendations for future purposes
Served as an internal representative of the corporate communications team as well as assisted with researching and creating competitive success stories of the company

Education:

Master's Degree in Communications
Argosy University, Chicago, IL
2012

Bachelor's Degree in Communications
National Louis University, Chicago, IL
2010

Reference:

On request.