Strategic Internal Communications Leader

Michele Breeze

Chicago, IL ***********@*****.*** 606-***-****

linkedin.com/in/caramichelebreeze

I am a strategic internal communications expert with a proven track record in writing and editing newsletters, updating company intranet, promoting employee engagement, and public speaking. I specialize in translating leadership vision into clear, engaging messaging that drives alignment and employee motivation. With deep expertise in supporting senior executives, strategic brand management and with a forward-thinking approach to AI integration, I navigate complex organizational dynamics to strengthen internal communication channels. My work consistently delivers measurable results that build trust, cultivate winning teams, and position organizations for long-term success. EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Writing and Editing

Public Relations

Internal Relations and

Teambuilding

Project Management

Composed speeches delivered by CEO to over 500 employees for staff meetings, motivating hundreds of employees to strengthen teamwork, provide actionable solutions to business challenges, and amp up sales. Shared client success stories internally and externally, to foster employee engagement and promote new business. Drafted weekly newsletters to subscribers, increasing digital engagement in 2020 for over 4,000 members. Produced donor profiles, voicing their stories of impact for University stewardship publications. Wrote and distributed press releases announcing new services, new leadership, and rebuttals to false claims from competitors (Lexmark).

Wrote and distributed press releases for incoming and outgoing resident foreign policy experts and public opinion survey results as well as upcoming digital events (CCGA). Created a from-scratch onboarding package and slide deck detailing company history for new employees to ensure a sense of pride and belonging, including company’s mission and value statements, impact on sustainability and corporate social responsibilities, employee satisfaction profiles, and notable business successes. Initiated and ran a Teams “Water Cooler” chat group for an all-remote company to foster employee engagement, promote human connection, and strengthen cross-team bonds. Co-founded an employee-led volunteer group for outreach to the elderly and underserved. Led a team through training, production, and quality assurance for the Llama 4 large language model for Meta. Orchestrated responses to global analyst surveys and CSR reports, managing teams and subject matter experts in Sustainability, Cybersecurity, and Subscription Services, adhering to strict deadlines, tracking data benchmarks, and editing response language and presentations for optimized impact. Spearheaded a move to digital expense reporting, implementing an entirely new system for 15 executives and conducting training programs to ensure smooth transition. Coordinated a donor acknowledgment process and tracking system, overseeing a group of student workers who assisted with the distribution of correspondence.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Freelance Writer and Copyeditor July 2025 – Present Innodata Language Specialist, Generative AI for META April 2024 – June 2025 (RiF) Lexmark International Content and Messaging Strategist March 2022 – March 2024 (RiF) Northwestern University Donor Relations Associate, Contract June 2021 – February 2022 Chicago Council on Global Affairs Communications Officer, Digital Content Coordinator January 2020 – June 2021 Pearlmark Executive Associate of Operations January 2019 – January 2020 Jewish United Fund Executive Assistant to Senior Vice President, Planning & Allocations May 2017 – December 2018 Beacon Hill Staffing Group and LaSalle Network, Contract February 2016 – April 2017 University of Kentucky Assistant to Director of Principal Gifts, Gift & Estate Planning March 2012 – February 2016 CIVIC LEADERSHIP

Chicago Humanities Festival, Volunteer Lead

Broadway United Methodist Church, Interfaith Discussion Group Mentor EDUCATION

Northwestern University, Master of Science. Communication University of Kentucky, Bachelor of Arts, Linguistics & Psychology TECHNICAL SKILLS

ChatGPT, CRM systems, HubSpot, Zoom, AP Style, Microsoft Office Suite, Sprout Social, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite

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