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Sample Resume for Communications Manager

kevin donlin Avatarkevin donlin
September 7, 2006


SUMMARY
Accomplished communications management professional
with more than 15 years of global experience.


PROFILE
Strong communications background, with vast
experience creating successful, targeted
internal/external initiatives in healthcare/medical,
high-tech and governmental sectors.
Enabled 98% employee retention and significant
bottom-line savings by developing corporate
communication agenda, presence and programs as
Communications Manager (2000-present).
Proven management ability. Experienced creating
strategic initiatives to execute organizational
projects and vision, including speech writing and
strategic internal communication plans.
Special expertise in project management includes
planning and leading high-profile initiatives to on-
time, successful conclusions. Built and led teams of
up to 20 professionals.
Contributed to 150% increase in funding by
transforming communications program, while producing
more than $1 million in free media placements as
Senior Communications Manager (1994-2000).
KEYWORDS
communications management, communications manager,
healthcare communications, medical communications,
high-tech communications, government communications,
corporate communications project management, internal
communications, employee communications
EXPERIENCE
Global Corporate Communications Manager: XYZ
Electronics Corp., Someplace, USA (2000-present).
Set strategy and manage comprehensive global
communications programs.
Direct corporate communications efforts targeting
internal and external audiences, including global
employees, investor relations and industry
publications). Plan and manage overall budget of
$400,000.
Work with Chairman, CEO, and VPs worldwide to
implement internal strategic plans.
Shape comprehensive internal communications
initiatives and programs, including change
management, employee self-service, work/life balance,
total quality management, corporate education,
employee newsletters and company-wide e-mail
messaging.
Increase ROI and corporate revenues by identifying
and implementing superior human capital practices,
such as employee surveys and executive-level
meetings, for 500+ employees.
Played key role in achieving Business Week ranking
among Ten Best Companies in America by writing
effective news releases and managing favorable press
coverage (2001).
Significantly increased visibility with strategic
worldwide community relations plan, targeting
educational institutions, government affairs,
philanthropy and environment (2001).
Led development of company’s first Intranet and
virtual private networks. Significantly improved
communications by organizing and streamlining a
myriad of technical data (2001).
Senior Internal/External Communications Manager:
ABC Communications, Someplace, USA (1994-
2000). Managed and supervised all internal
communications for worldwide organization.
Developed comprehensive Intranet and Internet sites,
communications training programs and video
productions in dual role. Worked directly with CEO.
Managed and developed up to 20 employees.
Contributed to 150% increase in corporate and
government grants by transforming non-existent
communications program into key component of revamped
strategic plan.
Produced nearly $1 million in free media coverage for
organization by helping secure placements of marrow
donors on nearly 20 TV programs nationwide.
Increased efficiency of 100 employees by developing
ongoing series of medical training seminars.
Developed Intranet that included online newsletter,
style guide, online forms, time-reporting system and
updated news that served nearly 300 employees and
partners worldwide.
Managing Extranet Web development to create dedicated
site for hospitals and groups
worldwide. Greatly improved communications while
reducing mailing costs as a result.
Wrote promotional pieces relating to healthcare
fundraising. Created numerous special events and
employee/external publications targeting global
audiences. Also created crisis communications plan.
Media and Internal Communications Manager:
XYZ Commission, Someplace, USA
(1991-1994). Managed all media relations. Managed and
developed up to three employees.
Handled all media inquiries, wrote news releases and
worked closely with advertising/PR firms.
Turned apathetic local press into partner that
effectively supported mass transit development.
Transformed externally focused communications
department into one that increased morale and
effectiveness among all levels of employees. .
Reduced sick time and absenteeism by changing
relations between employees and top management from
confrontational to highly cooperative.
Led internal communications activities, coordinating
employee service programs, writing newsletters and
creating internal promotional events.
Communications Specialist: Anytown USA, Someplace, USA (1982-1991).
Worked with the mayor and city council members on
numerous special events.
Promoted more than 200 special events and community
meetings.
Vastly increased resident participation in recycling
program, from less than 10% to more than 50%.
Developed and wrote brochures and newsletters,
promoted cable TV development and organized citywide
promotional events.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts: Journalism/Political Science,
College of XYZ, Anywhere, USA (1982).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Computer skills: Word (12 years), Quark (12 years),
PowerPoint (six years) and Excel (four years), with
solid HTML experience (two years).

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