A proven, senior-level Communications, Human Resources and Community Relations professional with ability to handle multiple projects and successfully partner with other departments and stakeholders to achieve objectives and dependable results.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President-Human Resources
NuStar Energy L.P.
04.2021 - Current
Lead and oversee all functions of the Human Resources Team that is composed of 17 Human Resources professionals, including employee relations, compensation, employee benefits, payroll, recruiting and staffing, human resources information systems, and other related initiatives that align with the company's policies, mission and culture.
Collaborate with executive management and other company leaders to define and/or refine company policies and procedures to achieve the company's goals, ensure stability in the company's workforce and maintain compliance within applicable laws.
Also maintain management and support of employee and external communications initiatives.
Vice President-Corporate Communications
NuStar Energy L.P.
07.2007 - 04.2021
Managed a wide range of internal and external communications initiatives to effectively represent NuStar and its culture.
Conducted extensive technical, operational and financial writing and communication projects, ranging from press releases to speeches and executive presentations to employee and stakeholder communications, that involved significant collaboration with executive management and cross-departmental teams to research, develop, refine and adapt content for a wide range of audiences to achieve corporate objectives and consistent messaging to effectively represent the company.
Handled media relations with local, regional and national outlets, as well as trade media, ranging from proactive pitches, to addressing inquiries to crisis communications. Maintained regular collaboration with cross-departmental teams to ensure the accuracy, effectiveness and consistency of the messaging.
Represented the company in numerous community relations capacities from board memberships to providing communications, fundraising and other support for charitable and civic organizations throughout the city.
Managed all aspects of video productions, including creative concepting, script writing, directing and editing oversight.
Directed multiple other communications initiatives including marketing and advertising, internet design and content and others to help maintain the company's brand and reputation.
Joined NuStar as Manager-Corporate Communications in conjunction with NuStar's spin-off from Valero Energy Corporation in 2007, was subsequently promoted to Director-Corporate Communications in 2008 and then Vice President-Corporate Communications in 2015.
Manager-Corporate Communications
Valero Energy Corporation
12.1997 - 07.2007
Managed internal and external communications initiatives.
Writing projects including press releases, speeches, employee communications, company news magazine, etc., and worked with multiple departments and department heads on content and to ensure accuracy.
Handled media relations with local, regional and national media, along with industry trade media.
Assisted with development and implementation of crisis communications.
Directed and produced media productions.
Education
BBA - Management & Marketing
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
12.1991
Community Leadership
Haven for Hope of Bexar County, Special Advisor to the Board of Directors and staff, 2006-2023
South Alamo Regional Alliance for the Homeless, Board of Directors Member, 2014-2021
Catholic Charities of San Antonio, Prospective Board Member, 2024
United Way of San Antonio & Bexar County, Assisted with marketing and outreach efforts, 2015-2023 (as needed); member of the United Way Tocqueville Society
Comal Independent School District, Supported and provided leadership for bond campaigns, strategic planning and facilities committees, and other efforts, 2013-2021
Timberwood Park Owners Association, Board of Directors Member for 2,700-home association, 2012-2018; President of the Board of Directors, 2016-2018
Vice President, Corporate Human Resources at INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COMPANIES, (IPG)Vice President, Corporate Human Resources at INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COMPANIES, (IPG)