Manager Marketing
Resume:
Stephen J. Gonzalez
Houston, TX 77079
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Senior corporate communications professional with extensive experience as a writer and manager of corporate communications directed at external stakeholders and employees.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
*Created and conducted communications outreach program for $5 billion interstate pipeline construction project that significantly contributed to on-schedule completion
*Directed marketing program at nation’s second largest community college system that generated largest one-year enrollment increase in 5 years
*Managed $8 million energy information and image campaign for Houston electric provider that produced highest customer satisfaction ratings in 8 years
WRITING & EDITING STRENGTHS
Extensive experience writing array of print and electronic communications to inform employees and the public
*Authored copy for some 300 brochures, newsletters, executive e-communications, issue papers and news releases
*Developed content for multiple internal Intranet and external Web sites and responsible for their day-to-day maintenance
*Crafted more than 100 speeches, presentations, video scripts and speaking points papers for delivery by company executives to employees and the public
ORAL COMMUNICATION STRENGTHS
Extensive experience speaking to external audiences, employees and company executives to inform and obtain their support for agendas of the day
*Delivered some 200 presentations to community groups and other external stakeholders about company activities of interest and possible concern to them
*Served as strategic communications advisor to C-level executives to obtain approval and buy-in for proposed internal and external communications plans and actions
*Represented corporations as their spokesperson to members of local and national news media
MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP STRENGTHS
Deep background in managing strategic public relations and marketing campaigns to advance corporate reputations and employee understanding and unity
*Proven communications planner adept at developing strategic messages, strategies and tactics directed at employees and the public that achieve measurable results
*Significant experience in managing community relations programs that include directing employee volunteer and corporate donation initiatives
*Extensive experience directing public relations and advertising agencies, video production companies and other outside consultants
WORK HISTORY
Gulf South Pipeline Company, Houston, January 2007-October 2008
Manager of Communications
SUEZ Energy North America, Houston, 2005-2006
Manager of Communications
Chevron Corporation, Houston, 2004-2005
Manager of Internal Communications, Global Supply & Trading
Aramco Services Company, Houston, 2002-2004
Senior Corporate Communications Advisor
Houston Community College System, 1999-2001
Executive Director, Marketing & Public Affairs
CenterPoint Energy - formerly Houston Lighting & Power, to 1999
Manager of Corporate Communications
EDUCATION
B.A. Journalism, Louisiana State University
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