Strategic Communications Professional
Resume:
KATHARINE L. BREWER
e. acz9gt@r.postjobfree.com
PROFILE
Experienced strategic communications and corporate responsibility practitioner with 20+ years’ program management experience at diverse entrepreneurial organizations in both the corporate and non-profit sectors. Key skills in designing and translating strategies into tactical actions and successful programs to create shared value. Strong business acumen, global mindset, and demonstrated ability to build successful relationships with senior leaders, diverse internal and external stakeholders, and cross-functional global teams. Passion for addressing global challenges by harnessing business as a partner for impact. Areas of expertise: Strategic Communications, Program & Project Management, Strategy Development & Implementation, Stakeholder Engagement & Management, Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility Strategy, Cultural Transformation & Organizational Change
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
INDEPENDENT CONSULTING San Francisco, CA Communications,
Communications, Strategy & Program Management 2015-Present
Project-based consulting focused on strategy design & execution activities for corporate and non-profit clients
• Developing strategy visioning and design sessions to support strategic change and leadership development initiatives for executive level teams at various clients.
• Leading communications refresh and design of communications strategies for start-up non-profit focused on education and support for at-risk children in Thailand.
• Managed design and development of Organizational Development strategy (roadmap) and stakeholder engagement plans to support implementation of a sustainable and scalable culture program to reach more than 200 senior leaders in Pharma Technical Operations organization.
• Delivered program design, consulting services, and facilitation for Decision Making Capability Building initiative that built leadership capabilities and capacity throughout Pharma Technical Operations organization.
• Provided overall project and program management for Chinese Regulatory Requirements cross-functional working group of senior leaders to support regulatory changes and continued strong compliance oversight.
ROCHE GROUP / GENENTECH INC. – PT Global Quality & Compliance
South San Francisco, CA
Principal Program Manager, Strategy & Communications 2014-2015
Senior Program Manager, Strategy & Communications 2011-2014
Consultant, Strategy & Communications 2010-2011
Quality Planning & Portfolio Mgmt. group driving strategy realization for quality & compliance sustainability
• Partnered with Head of Global Quality and Global Quality Leadership Team (PTQLT) on key strategic projects to drive Quality Plan (strategy) and build leadership capabilities of 3,000+ employees.
• Developed and executed annual Global Quality & Compliance (PTQ) internal communications plan. New strategic activities built alignment, enhanced visibility, and increased engagement of key stakeholders.
• Led PTQ annual operational racetrack, including managing six leadership conferences and developing new strategies. Achieved 26% increase in leadership (ESL) engagement and 12% overall increase in GEOS engagement scores since 2011.
• Led development of 2020 Quality Plan (strategy) as part of Global Technical Operations (PT) strategy review process including design and facilitation of strategy development sessions with PTQLT and ESL teams.
• Represented Global Quality Group as subject matter expert for Engrained Quality mindset efforts across PT. Produced video series that launched Engrained Quality campaign, developed training materials, case studies, and key resources that supported awareness and organizational cascade.
• Managed global communications campaign promoting PT’s Quality Philosophy to all global functions and manufacturing sites. Designed key media in six languages reaching 11,000+ employees at 20+ locations.
• Successfully completed Genentech’s year-long Global Quality Certification Program (QCP).
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY – HAAS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Berkeley, CA
Director, Center for Responsible Business 2005-2009
Top ranked academic center focused on corporate responsibility (CR): #1 MBA Program in CR (2008) Financial Times
• Oversaw execution of Center programs, managed $1.9M annual budget, and supervised two staff and more than 20 student volunteers for leading global institution for business education.
• Launched the first MBA-managed Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) fund with $1.3M in initial funding.
• Created and implemented comprehensive external communications strategy effectively leveraging Center’s portfolio and brand with corporate and industry partners, thought leaders, alumni, students, and media.
• Managed relationships with 30+ funding partners and identified new development opportunities. Increased corporate funding from 15% to 72% over five years with four-fold increase in diversification of support.
GLOBAL PHILANTHROPY FORUM (GPF) – WORLD AFFAIRS PROGRAM San Francisco, CA
Program Officer 2003-2005
Network of 500+ donors and social investors committed to strategic giving and investing in international causes
• Managed all GPF programs, including two over-subscribed annual conferences attended by 400 leaders.
• Oversaw organizational budget of $800K and managed fundraising and grant administration activities.
• Identified stakeholder outreach and strategic partnerships. Built KPIs that evaluated and measured GPF’s impact on international giving with $31M+ directly attributable to the Forum’s work over three years.
GLOBAL ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS, Inc.
San Francisco, CA
Operations & Finance Manager 2001-2003
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) IT services start-up consultancy focused on SAP implementation
• Led finance and administrative operations for start-up IT services consultancy. Negotiated client engagement contracts, administered human resource activities, fostered legal & accounting relationships.
NET IMPACT
San Francisco, CA
Program Consultant 2000-2001
International network of 10,000+ new business leaders committed to using the power of business for good
• Co-managed 2000 and 2001 international conferences for network of CR business leaders and MBAs. Managed $250K budget and supervised student design team and more than 50 volunteers.
THE WORLD BANK Washington, DC
Project Associate, Private Participation in Infrastructure (PPI) Group 1996-1998
Advisory services group focused on public-private partnerships for poverty alleviation and sustainable development
• Developed and implemented operational strategy, managing project proposals and funding for new joint World Bank-IFC Infrastructure Advisory Services Group. Served as main contact for Bank’s six regional units.
• Analyzed trends on private participation in infrastructure development and project finance. Produced key survey pieces and case studies for country framework and status reports.
• Organized World Bank private infrastructure conference held in Cartagena, Colombia, attended by more than 100 top government officials from Latin America. Served as co-editor on post-conference publication.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2000
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, ROSS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, Ann Arbor, MI
Master of Philosophy (MPhil), International Relations, 1996
UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE, Cambridge, UK
Bachelor of Arts (BA) with Honors, International Relations, 1993
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY, Syracuse, NY
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