Elizabeth Peery
Perrysburg,Ohio
Summary
Communications professional with proven expertise in public relations, marketing, and community engagement for global organizations. Achievements include successful crisis communications and media relations, leading to enhanced engagement and visibility. Proficient in managing communications for C-suite executives and government relations, building strong community ties. Ready to apply diverse skills to strengthen organizational communication strategies.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Education and Engagement
Wood County Health Department & Wood County Community Health Center
Bowling Green, Ohio
02.2024 - 09.2025
- Oversaw social media content strategy, resulting in 300% reach increase through organic growth.
- Led grant writing efforts, securing over $1.5 million for health education and community services.
- Directed community outreach program, achieving threefold growth in events and community engagement.
- Developed and implemented health education programs for youth and adults on various health topics.
Public Health Information and Education Manager
Wood County Health Department & Wood County Community Health Center
Bowling Green, Ohio
08.2021 - 02.2024
- Oversaw agency website rebuild, driving SEO and doubling website traffic.
- Implemented digital marketing program, achieving 50% increase in health center patient volume.
- Developed media relations strategy, resulting in 20% rise in positive coverage for agency.
- Managed crisis communications during public health emergencies to maintain clarity and trust.
COVID-19 Communications Team Independent Contractor
Wood County Health Department
Bowling Green, Ohio
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Executed communication plans to educate public on COVID-19 effectively.
- Managed social media channels to enhance information dissemination.
- Trained and supervised volunteer team addressing public inquiries about COVID-19.
COVID-19 Contact Tracer - Temporary Employee
Toledo-Lucas County Health Department
Toledo, Ohio
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Educated local business representatives on COVID-19 safety protocols to enhance compliance.
- Conducted preliminary investigations to identify potential workplace COVID-19 outbreaks.
- Counseled individuals on isolation and quarantine guidelines, improving public safety awareness.
Employee Communications Manager
Cooper Tire and Rubber Company
Findlay, Ohio
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Executed global strategic communication plans to meet business objectives.
- Managed communications for C-suite executives to ensure clarity and alignment.
- Launched mobile communications platform, achieving 95% adoption rate among employees.
- Developed internal communication strategies for sustainability, philanthropy, and CSR initiatives.
- Enhanced messaging effectiveness through qualitative and quantitative analysis, increasing audience reach.
- Collaborated with global partners to deliver culturally relevant messaging for international audiences.
Marketing Committee Chair
Glass Packaging Institute
Arlington, Virginia
04.2014 - 07.2017
- Developed strategic marketing initiatives targeting industry stakeholders, including media and legislators.
- Guided communication efforts on environmental and regulatory issues to enhance industry reputation.
- Revamped glass value proposition emphasizing health, safety, and sustainability benefits.
- Incorporated updated messaging into digital and social media assets for broader outreach.
- Deployed targeted materials to influencers, achieving tenfold increases in social media engagement.
- Drove sustained increase in website traffic through effective communication strategies.
Marketing Communications Manager
Owens-Illinois, Inc. (O-I)
Perrysburg, Ohio
04.2014 - 07.2017
- Designed and executed marketing strategy and message platforms, incorporating digital and social media, content marketing, education and training, media outreach and events.
- Guided U.S. rollout of a social marketing campaign to champion the sustainability of glass packaging.
- Positioned O-I as a thought leader in sustainability by pitching news stories and speaking opportunities for subject matter experts, earning multiple speaking engagements and media placements.
- Emphasized influencer targeting in digital marketing, yielding higher engagement within existing budget.
- Led team including two marketing managers, a graphic designer and a communications manager.
Communications Manager
Owens-Illinois, Inc. (O-I)
Perrysburg, Ohio
01.2011 - 04.2014
- Managed government relations, public affairs, and industry communications as media spokesperson for O-I North America.
- Developed and executed strategies to drive employee engagement among 5,000 employees across 20 facilities.
- Provided strategic communication guidance to regional president and leadership team for effective decision-making.
- Ensured unified voice in all company messaging through branding and tone alignment for internal and external communications.
Education
Master of Public Health -
The George Washington University, Milken Institute School of Public Health
Washington, D.C.Master of Arts - Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VirginiaBachelor of Arts - Spanish Language & Literature, Political Science
Emory & Henry College
Emory, VirginiaSkills
- Grant writing expertise
- Digital marketing initiatives
- Crisis management and stakeholder relations
- Community engagement strategies
- Social media content development
- Media outreach and event coordination
- Storytelling and speech writing skills
- Leadership in team collaboration
- Strategic communication frameworks
- Cross-cultural communication proficiency
- Multimedia storytelling methods
- Press release composition and strategy development
- Website updates and maintenance strategies
Certification
- Crisis & Emergency Risk Communications, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 04/01/22
- Public Information Basics EO 105, FEMA, 06/01/22
Timeline
Director of Education and Engagement
Wood County Health Department & Wood County Community Health Center
02.2024 - 09.2025
Public Health Information and Education Manager
Wood County Health Department & Wood County Community Health Center
08.2021 - 02.2024
COVID-19 Communications Team Independent Contractor
Wood County Health Department
12.2020 - 08.2021
COVID-19 Contact Tracer - Temporary Employee
Toledo-Lucas County Health Department
09.2020 - 04.2021
Employee Communications Manager
Cooper Tire and Rubber Company
08.2017 - 06.2020
Marketing Committee Chair
Glass Packaging Institute
04.2014 - 07.2017
Marketing Communications Manager
Owens-Illinois, Inc. (O-I)
04.2014 - 07.2017
Communications Manager
Owens-Illinois, Inc. (O-I)
01.2011 - 04.2014
Master of Public Health -
The George Washington University, Milken Institute School of Public Health
Master of Arts - Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language & Literature, Political Science
Emory & Henry College
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