Communications Specialist

DENEEN M. PALMATEER

*** **** *****, ***********, *** York 12305

518-***-****; ******.*********@*****.***

CAREER PROFILE

Creative, dynamic, and motivated communications professional with more than seven years of experience leading a team in developing and executing on strategic communications plans with a strong focus on internal employee engagement, events, and compliance related topics.

CAREER STRENGTHS

Strong communicator, articulates clearly with the written and spoken word.

Provides effective communication strategies, advice, and support to key executive personnel in a world class organization.

Robust performance in the development and execution of communication initiatives to diverse audiences.

Extremely adept in working through business transformations and change in a highly matrixed environment including delayering, acquisition, divestiture, restructuring, and realignment.

Result-oriented with excellent organizational and planning skills.

Proven ability to manage large scale projects and events.

Possess excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with people of all levels.

In-depth knowledge of project and operations management.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Operations/Project Manager Kelly OCG contracted to GE Power 6/11-10/6/17

Communications Specialist YOH HR Solutions 1/10-6/11

HQ Internal Communications, Schenectady, NY

Decision-making responsibilities for staff of five, including consensus building, training, assignment, and review of all projects, communications, and initiatives;

Produced 349 strategic executive level communications in 2016, targeting upwards of 70,000 global employees.

Organized and coordinated 132 successful internal communication events for executive leadership in 2016;

Designed, managed, and produced 184 weekly newsletters in 2016 for multi-site operations, including global, site, and audience specific employees, as well as, create, manage, and maintain intranet content (992 published articles in 2016);

Slashed execution time of communication plans by 20% across the business through skillfully developed process guidelines, tools, and best practice plans which act as a resource and educational tool for communicators;

Fully responsible for the creation, development, and implementation of an organization-wide yearly compliance communication strategy and annual risk review process resulting in a 98.6% employee participation rate in 2016.

Paralegal/Legal Assistant 3/90-1/10

Brian F. Mumford, Esq., Harvey and Mumford LLP & Cahill/Wink LLP, Albany, NY

Responsible for all aspects of day-to-day management of legal office procedures, documents, associate attorneys, client correspondence and contact including client preparation for depositions/hearings/trials, including high-profile cases such as Berry v. St. Peter’s Hosp, Thornton v. City of Albany.

Executive Assistant 3/87-3/90

New York State Assembly, Assemblyman Paul D. Tonko, Albany, NY

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

Civilian Police Review Board, City of Schenectady, 2013-present, legislative appointment

As a member of this committee, we review the decisions of the Police Department as they relate to complaints against officers received from civilians.

Family & Child Service of Schenectady, Board of Directors 2008-2014; 2016-present

This organization provides family support services for those in need including individuals with mental challenges and our senior population. During my time as a board member I have chaired fund development, human resources, and led the organization through various fundraising events including their 80th Anniversary Gala, Annual Golf Ball Drop, and Annual Monopoly tournament.

Junior League of Schenectady & Saratoga Counties 2003-present; President 2008 & 2010

Proven leader within the organization, serving in multiple leadership roles, including President twice; leading more than 130 volunteers through yearly commitments with our many collaborative partners including MiSci, YWCA, and the City Mission and serving as Chair and project manager for several fundraising events such as Holiday House Tours and multiple Anniversary Gala celebrations.

Rotary Club of Schenectady, Board of Directors, 2010-present; President: 2017-present

In partnership with this commitment, I have created and developed trusting relationships with our business leaders and non-profit directors and am currently serving as President during our celebration year; celebrating 100 years of service the Schenectady region and globally.

Schenectady County Long Term Care Council, member 2009-2016, legislative appointment

As a council member, reviewed and recommended various programs that affect our seniors.

Association of Junior Leagues International, Governance Committee/Board of Directors 2012-2014

As part of the governance committee for this international organization which governs more than 150,000 women in four countries, we created policy and procedures for the criteria and placement of its next generation leaders, including the drafting and execution of a conflict of interest policy that is used broadly across the 292 Junior Leagues; as well as conducted the interviews and placements for those leaders.

Certified Disaster Preparedness Instructor for the Red Cross of NENY, 2008-2013

During my time as an instructor, I taught this course at senior centers, businesses, and local communities through two local public broadcast television stations in Schenectady and Colonie.

EDUCATIONAL SUMMARY

Empire State College, B.S. Political Science/Criminal Justice

Hudson Valley Community College, A.A.S. Criminal Justice

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