Christopher Machado

Multi-talented Senior Manager well-versed and highly effective at developing, executing and directing key improvements to enable business enhancements and growth. Visionary leader with solid success leading business operations toward growth. Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.

Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Word, Excel, Visio, Teams

Encinitas, CA

Senior Internal Communications Manager with 26 years of visionary leadership and strategic expertise seeking a challenging role to leverage expertise, act as a change agent, and contribute to organizational growth. Founded and led the Internal Communications team at GA-EMS (General Atomics - Electromagnetic Systems), enhancing engagement and reducing attrition. As Senior Manager at General Atomics, managed communication strategies for 12,500+ employees, overseeing SharePoint intranet redesign and leading cross-functional collaboration. Adept at developing interactive intranet features, implementing communication stations, and collaborating on multifaceted HR initiatives.

• Global Priorities Alignment and Effective Internal Communication: Aligned communication strategies at General Atomics with global priorities, ensuring seamless coordination and information dissemination across diverse teams and locations.
• Strategic Leadership and Department Creation: Spearheaded the establishment and management of the Internal Communications department at General Atomics. Demonstrated strategic leadership through the development and implementation of communication initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
• Engaging Content Production: Skilled in producing captivating content to reinforce company values.
• Employee Retention Focus and Motivational Leadership: Committed to innovative approaches for staff retention and motivation. Firm believer in Servant Leadership.
• Efficient Internal Channel Management: Experienced in overseeing internal communication channels for efficient information dissemination across a wide variety of platforms.
• Intranet Redesign and Cross-Functional Collaboration: Oversaw SharePoint intranet redesign, leading cross-functional collaboration for a streamlined digital workplace.
• Interactive Intranet Development: Developed innovative features for employee engagement within the company’s intranet, transforming it into a dynamic hub that not only disseminates information efficiently but also facilitates interactive collaboration and communication among employees, fostering a more connected and engaged workplace culture.
• HR Collaboration and Multifaceted Initiatives: Collaborated on a range of initiatives, including philanthropic efforts, standard HR announcements, and initiatives focused on reducing attrition.
• Communication Stations Implementation: Led the content creation and location selection for communication stations across GA facilities, ensuring consistent information dissemination.
• Change Management and Business Support: Integral member aligning HR strategy with business decisions, serving as a change agent.

• Photography
• Music Production

Photography: Ongoing eight-year tenure as an official
San Diego Comic-Con photographer, demonstrating my commitment and skills in capturing compelling moments while engaging with diverse individuals and groups.