Jill V. - Internal Communications Manager

Jill is an experienced internal communications manager.  She has developed, managed and executed comprehensive communication strategies for leading organizations in the oil and gas, software and aviation industries. She has successfully led communications initiatives, supporting mergers, acquisitions and integrations while enhancing employee engagement and corporate branding. Jill has collaborated closely with executive leadership, cross-functional teams and global stakeholders to deliver impactful communication programs that align with and propel corporate objectives.

Top Attributes:

• Strategic Communication Planning
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Executive Communications
• Collaboration across functions and regions
• Change Managment

Top Accomplishments:

• Strategic Communication Leadership: Built the internal communications function and strategy for a global software company following a merger of three companies around the globe. Jill launched and refined communication channels that significantly improved employee engagement. Initiatives include a global editorial calendar; CEO newsletter, blog, vlog and videos; live global town halls and a revamped SharePoint intranet that quadrupled employee usage.
• Executive Support: Provided critical counsel and support to executives across multiple organizations, helping them deliver key messages and manage corporate events, such as global town halls and leadership round tables, to support corporate objectives.
• Change Management: Led communication strategies through complex corporate changes, including mergers, integrations and divestitures, ensuring thoughtful messaging and well-equipped leadership to navigate these transitions.
• Employee Recognition: Developed and implemented an employee recognition platform that bolstered morale and engagement, supporting leadership in team building and retention efforts.
• Community Involvement: Spearheaded multi-faceted events and campaigns for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) and Community Involvement committees, fostering a community-minded workforce and strengthening corporate social responsibility. Leveraged these communications across internal and external channels to support employer branding.
• Content Development and Management: Managed content for internal and external communications, including weekly newsletters distributed to thousands of global employees, social media and intranet sites.
• Event and Campaign Management: Executed high-impact and highly visible events such as the Houston Grand Prix, Shell Eco-marathon and Bristow Lift Up My Little, showcasing organizational values and enhancing brand reputation.