Margaret Powers
Hopkinton, MA *****, 774-***-****, *****************@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/margaretpowersnow
OBJECTIVE
Secure a substantial role within an organization that allows me to contribute to the culture of the organization with employee communications, involvement in internal events/initiatives and advocating on behalf of the employee voice.
EXPERIENCE
Public Partnerships, LLC, Boston, MA 10/19 –6/24
Marketing Manager – Internal Communications
Align and engage employees to the organization’s mission, strategy and assist with the formation of company values
Develop effective and compelling programs to deepen engagement with employees and attract/retain top talent
Collaborate with leadership to develop an internal communications strategy and provide a voice for leaders reinforcing the company mission
Measure, assess and regularly report on the effectiveness of communication programs
Support special groups within the organization such as the DE&I Council, Brand Ambassadors and Cultural Champions
ADP, LLC, Marlborough, MA (acquired Workscape, Inc.) 8/10 – 6/19
Communications Manager
Managed team of communication professionals delivering branded campaigns that educated and influenced behavior of benefits participants
Developed motivational internal communication campaigns for recognition, special events, product launches and employee charitable programs
Represented communications in prospect meetings, developed custom creative and educated on ADP’s communications services
Created processes/systems for the operational aspects of the communications programs at ADP
Delivered pricing, specifications for new products such as emails and webinars
Crafted compelling PowerPoint presentations, including audio voiceover, animation, and/or infographics
Educated business partners on communications through internal email campaign series and training webinars
Workscape, Inc., Marlborough, MA 8/05 – 8/10
Communications Manager, January 2006 – August 2010
Implemented email programs to multi-channel solutions for the Workscape offering
Developed print-on-demand personalized documentation that delivered 1:1 marketing to audiences
Partnered with product management to support product upgrades for the communications process
Oversaw communications for various iterations of clients’ UX rollouts
Owned all functional aspects of department including budget, third-party vendor negotiations, hired, coached, trained, and partnered with senior management to determine the vision for the company
Communications Consultant, August 2005 – January 2006
Partnered with Fortune 500 companies to develop strategic communication campaigns
Achieved clients’ organization goals through strategic communications campaigns
Fidelity Investments, Inc., Marlborough, MA 5/98 – 8/05
Team Leader - Production Services
Managed communications campaigns for clients’ benefit plans – from concept design through delivery of finished product
Acted as creative contributor on multiple department initiatives
Served as knowledge expert on preparation of art for printers and other third-party vendors
Advised consulting staff on effective print-on-demand and traditional print/fulfillment methods
Partnered with business analysts on data development to manage communication campaigns
Developed/rolled out training programs aimed at integration of 401k and Pension/HR/H&W project management role
Communications Analyst
Managed client relationship, development of communications process with the client to meet the goals of their benefits program, leveraging communications.
Completed client projects from concept/strategy through execution, managing design agency and print/fulfillment vendors
Worked directly with clients, guiding them in the best practices of communication execution and developing strategy
Production Manager/Senior Production Manager
Owned development, system set up, data monitoring, QC, approval and budgetary/billing client communications for a dedicated book of business.
Managed production of participant communications for various lines of benefits business: Defined Benefits, Health & Welfare of Payroll lines of business.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Print Management (Offset/Digital/Variable)
Event Management
Design principles (font, color, layout)
Web management of branding/graphics
Email, Digital/Social Media
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint)
EDUCATION
Certificate in Digital Marketing
Assumption College, Worcester, MA
Master of Science, Communications
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Bachelor of Arts, Visual Communications
Hood College, Frederick, MD