COLLEEN POWELL- LEWIS
Director, Internal Communications
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Passionate and experienced Internal Communications Director with expert proficiency in developing mission-critical communications strategies for C-suite business leaders and their employees. Skilled in delivering results-driven communications, including speeches, town halls, webcasts, podcasts, and presentations. An effective subject matter expert, capable of transforming knowledge of a broad and deep variety of topics into compelling content that captures attention and engages the audience. Offering the unique ability to translate a wealth of international experience and expertise in culturally diverse environments to the service of a world-class organization.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, North Americas Internal Communications
Eviden, An Atos Business
2023.06 - Current
- Led communications in Americas region during projected spin-off/split of Atos Group into two companies. Played a significant role in translating the business strategy of the new business, Eviden, into relevance for employees for better understanding and retention during time of intense change.
- Supported CEO during new company brand launch with roadshows to large employee sites within the US, Canada and Mexico to instill confidence and engagement in company strategy and future.
- Organized new brand "swag" box mailer to all employees assigned to Eviden Americas.
Director, North America (NA) Internal Communications
ATOS IT Solutions & Services
2020.01 - 2023.06
- Responsible for the development and execution of internal communication, change management and employee engagement programs designed to promote Atos North America's vision and help build a culture of excellence.
- Trusted advisor to CEO for communications: develop and write weekly blog, video blogs, LinkedIn posts, leadership announcements, and presentations. Organized and planned agenda for quarterly All-Employee Town Halls.
- Collaborate across the organization with multiple stakeholders to shape and deliver critical COVID-19 employee communications to fully remote workforce.
- Created strategy to launch new intranet/engagement platform. Provided fresh weekly content for intranet.
- Developed NA communications strategies and execution for all phases of new targeted operating model initiative.
Senior Manager, Global Internal Communications
RESMED, INC.
2016.10 - 2019.07
- Having re-established the internal communications function at ResMed, successfully led the organization through an incredibly challenging period of change and growth. Influenced and shaped ResMed's internal voice through multiple leadership and structure changes, as well as acquisitions, which grew the employee base by nearly 50%.
- Led all internal and executive communications including Employee, Mergers & Acquisitions, Human Resources, and Crisis Communications for C-suite team.
- Successfully introduced Office 365 tools like Yammer and Teams to helped ResMed's leaders better connect with their people and helped employees to connect with the company's "changing lives" mission.
Consultant, PR & Communications
SEISMIC MARKETING, LLC
2014.03 - 2017.07
- Independent contractor providing public relations and communications-focused support for local, regional and multi-national companies with emphasis on technology and biotech industries.
Senior Specialist, International Communications
IBACOS
2014.10 - 2015.04
- Provided marketing and communications support for the Home of Innovation, a joint project between Pittsburgh-based IBACOS and the Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), a leading manufacturer of chemicals, fertilizers, plastics and metals.
Senior Manager, PR and Influencer Communications
HEWLETT-PACKARD
2012.01 - 2013.01
- Fulfilled a key role driving public relations strategy for all Boise site activities, engaging in extensive media outreach to secure positive coverage of HP products and activities, working closely with marketing teams.
- Assumed a lead role directing all aspect of a global review program and new product covering a broad array of consumer and commercial print and PC products.
- Successfully re-established a commercial print review program in the EMEA region that had been dormant for six years.
- Initiated new process to streamline product reviews resulting in cost savings of >$500K/year.
- Secured favorable coverage in leading influential technology publications that include Financial Times, Bloomberg Businessweek, CNET, PCMag and PC World.
Communications Program Manager
HEWLETT-PACKARD
2006.01 - 2012.01
- Instrumental in producing and providing mission-critical executive communications support to executive leadership, in the form of speeches, dialogue sessions, webcasts, podcasts, and presentations.
- Envisioned, developed, and deployed innovative and effective communications strategies and plans to improve employee comprehension of business strategies, leading to improved client service and retention rates.
- Launched a high-visibility tool to motivate inter-company communication, measurably increasing levels of employee engagement with consistently high participation rate (85%).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Broadcast Journalism
University of Colorado
Boulder, COBachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Colorado
Boulder, COSkills
- Corporate Communications
- Creativity and Innovation
- Content Development
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Change Management
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Public Relations
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Event Planning
- Media Relations
- Project Management
- People Management
Timeline
Director, North Americas Internal Communications
Eviden, An Atos Business
2023.06 - Current
Director, North America (NA) Internal Communications
ATOS IT Solutions & Services
2020.01 - 2023.06
Senior Manager, Global Internal Communications
RESMED, INC.
2016.10 - 2019.07
Senior Specialist, International Communications
IBACOS
2014.10 - 2015.04
Consultant, PR & Communications
SEISMIC MARKETING, LLC
2014.03 - 2017.07
Senior Manager, PR and Influencer Communications
HEWLETT-PACKARD
2012.01 - 2013.01
Communications Program Manager
HEWLETT-PACKARD
2006.01 - 2012.01
Bachelor of Science - Broadcast Journalism
University of Colorado
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Colorado
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