ANDI SCHELKUN

Contact information: 937-***-****, acqmva@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW – To become a Corporate Communications Director

I am driven to improve communication by developing consistent messaging aligned with the company vision and mission and advancing business objectives through strategic communications that enhance organizational effectiveness, operating objectives, and employee retention.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Experience with SAP deployment communications

Ability to interact with the media, clients, vendors and senior management professionally and effectively

Experience in integrating social and digital channels into successful communications programs

Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Premier Pro, Photoshop, Acrobat Professional, Microsoft Office

KONECRANES, COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, REGION AMERICAS (04/12-present) Springfield, OH – Manage all Region Americas internal and external communications efforts, while adhering to global brand standards–public and media relations, employee relations, intranet, customer stories/testimonials, web content, social media activities and strategic corporate communications.

Effectively collaborate with department leaders to develop and execute communication plans

Developed a series of communications strategy templates for internal use across North and South America

Recognized by Konecranes’ CEO for the best company innovation advancement– the creation of an internal employee engagement campaign that generated over 35% active employee participation throughout North and South America. This internal campaign is currently being implemented globally

Member of the Core Planning Team for the overhaul of a new global intranet

Facilitated a strategic PR campaign including material for over 10 product lines and targeted over 20 industries, across 6 countries which resulted in an increase in press pick-ups by 75%

Implemented a 400+ customer story/testimonial campaign that has directly resulted in over $250k in sales

Produce product demo videos to be used as sales tools. Recently, a product demo video was shown to a customer, resulting in over $50k in sales

Managed the start-up and ongoing social media campaign, which has significantly increased website traffic and has directly resulted in sales

Manage the Annual Sales Meeting for North & South America that has set the precedent for global meetings at Konecranes. Meeting includes a $600,000 budget, multiple contract negotiations, agenda, etc.

Led the development of social media “Playbooks” designed to educate, apply best practices, and maintain brand integrity for all global employees utilizing social media on behalf of Konecranes

KONECRANES, COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST, REGION AMERICAS (01/10-03/12) Springfield, OH – Oversaw all external and internal communications for North and South America, including the writing, distribution and placement of press releases, customer stories/testimonials and feature articles

Implemented an internal quarterly newsletter to strengthen employee morale and instill trust

Member of the global editorial board for Inside Magazine, helping to increase the internal exposure of the North and South American markets

Supported front line sales force as needed including providing company presentations, product information, sales materials, etc.

LIBERTY SAVINGS BANK, LEAD MARKETING SPECIALIST (12/06-12/09) Dayton, OH – Coordinated all direct mail campaigns, advertising, newsletters, press releases, internal and external communications and product and promotional materials including copywriting, graphic design and print production and distribution management

Facilitated a loyalty/rewards program with a 20% ROI

Developed and updated content for all internal and external websites

EDUCATION

BACHELORS DEGREE OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION (2005) – Northern Kentucky University

Emphasis on Public Relations, Minor in Journalism

ASSOCIATES DEGREE OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION (2003) – Lexington Community College

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