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Andrea H. Brooks

Andrea H. Brooks

Knoxville,TN

Summary

Enterprise Communication Strategist Elevating Executive Visibility and Organizational Engagement

Dynamic communication leader adept at crafting and executing enterprise strategies that enhance visibility and engagement across all levels. Successfully advised executives and orchestrated high-impact events, driving alignment and fostering a culture of clear, effective communication. Committed to continuous improvement and developing high-performing teams to meet organizational goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager, Internal Communications

Pilot Company
Knoxville, TN
04.2023 - Current

Enterprise Communications Strategy: Directed enterprise communication strategy and annual plans, aligning internal messaging with culture, business objectives, strategic initiatives, and organizational priorities.

Leadership Engagement & Events: Advised executives and led town halls, leadership meetings, and company-wide communications, strengthening consistency, clarity, and engagement.

Executive Communications Counsel: Counseled leaders and business areas on strategic narratives, influencing decisions and driving alignment around business priorities, organizational change, and transformation.

Leadership & Development: Built, led, and coached a high-performing communications team, fostering accountability, continuous improvement, professional growth, and stronger team capabilities.

Continuous Improvement: Established communication standards, governance frameworks, and scalable processes, improving consistency and quality across enterprise communication channels.

CEO Staff Communicator

State Farm Mutual Insurance Company
Bloomington, IL
01.2012 - 03.2023

Executive Communications Development: Produced high‑impact executive speeches, presentations, talking points, agendas, and articles for major enterprise events, strengthening leadership presence and audience engagement.

Strategic Communication Planning: Directed communication plans for workforce transitions and organizational change, aligning enterprise messaging with strategic initiatives and supporting organizational alignment.

Impact & Innovation: Enhanced accuracy and consistency of company messaging; gained executive support for first‑ever communication initiatives, including P&C town halls and employee engagement meetings.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partnered with senior leaders and business areas to gather insights and develop clear, data‑driven strategic messaging.

Executive Visibility & Engagement: Elevated executive visibility through town halls, agency conventions, and social engagement, expanding COO community presence from 5K to 8K+ active members.

Executive Broadcast Management: Directed CEO and senior‑leader broadcasts end‑to‑end, overseeing logistics, scripts, materials, and full event production.

Fire Claims Team Manager

State Farm Fire & Casualty Company
Charlottesville, VA
01.2009 - 01.2012

Led team of adjusters in managing high-volume claims, including investigations, settlements, adjustments, contracts, and compliance to ensure timely and accurate resolutions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Skills

  • Executive Coaching
  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Corporate Messaging
  • Internal Engagement
  • Employee Engagement
  • Organizational Change
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Event Management
  • Team Leadership & Development
  • CEO Advisory
  • Executive Visibility
  • Property & Casualty

Timeline

Senior Manager, Internal Communications

Pilot Company
04.2023 - Current

CEO Staff Communicator

State Farm Mutual Insurance Company
01.2012 - 03.2023

Fire Claims Team Manager

State Farm Fire & Casualty Company
01.2009 - 01.2012

Bachelor of Arts - English

James Madison University
Andrea H. Brooks