Leo Zimmer
Columbus,OH
Summary
Dynamic communications professional with a proven track record at Vista Global, excelling in strategic communications and content development. Expertly managed internal channels and launched a new platform, enhancing employee engagement and clarity. Adept at media relations and graphic design, fostering collaboration across teams to drive impactful messaging.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVE
Vista Global
Columbus, OH
04.2024 - 08.2025
- Led and supported internal communications initiatives for a global luxury private aviation organization, partnering closely with executive leadership to ensure clear, consistent, and timely communication across a distributed workforce.
- Supported the planning and execution of global internal communications strategy, aligning leadership messaging with business priorities and employee needs.
- Led the launch of a new internal communications platform, including content development, rollout planning, and employee-facing communications to drive awareness and adoption.
- Led internal marketing campaigns tied to organizational updates, operational initiatives, and engagement efforts, with a focus on clarity, tone, and consistency.
- Partnered with executives and cross-functional teams to translate complex updates into accessible internal messaging.
- Managed and optimized internal communication channels, ensuring effective usage, up-to-date content, and brand-aligned messaging.
- Served as a connector between internal and external communications teams to maintain message cohesion and reduce employee confusion during major company updates.
- A global luxury private aviation organization.
MARKETING SPECIALIST
University of Wyoming ORED & COIFPM
Laramie, WY
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided marketing and communications support for two university research organizations, developing content and strategies to increase awareness and engagement.
- Created and managed digital marketing and communications content for ORED and COIFPM, supporting outreach, awareness, and engagement goals.
- Designed, updated, and maintained organizational websites using content management systems to improve usability and audience experience.
- Developed press releases, professional presentations, and digital assets to support research initiatives, events, and special projects.
- Assisted in planning and executing integrated communications strategies, including social media efforts, general marketing campaigns, and location-based initiatives such as projects tied to Grand Teton National Park.
- Two university research organizations.
SPORTS INFORMATION ASSISTANT
University of Wyoming Athletics
Laramie, WY
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Supported athletics communications and media relations for NCAA Division I programs, including Football, Basketball, Volleyball, and Wrestling.
- Assisted with game-day operations, media coordination, and real-time statistics distribution for multiple athletic programs.
- Collaborated with opposing Sports Information Directors and media representatives to facilitate press conferences and collect quotes for use in press releases and social media.
- Supported real-time social media and content creation efforts to enhance in-game engagement and visibility.
- NCAA Division I athletics programs.
COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
Abbott Point of Care
Princeton, NJ
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Supported internal and external communications efforts for a healthcare diagnostics organization, producing content and campaigns designed to engage customers, partners, and employees.
- Developed and produced communications and marketing content across digital, print, and internal channels, including blogs, social media, newsletters, and press materials.
- Owned the editorial planning, design coordination, and distribution of an external company newsletter, providing partners and clients with timely updates and best practices.
- Created visual and written assets to support product messaging, thought leadership, and brand visibility.
- Contributed to internal engagement efforts during a low-revenue period by helping create and implement an internal video campaign highlighting customer and employee impact stories.
- Supported employee engagement initiatives by helping advance the Women Leaders of Abbott employee action group through communications strategy, recurring newsletters, and recruiting events.
- A healthcare diagnostics organization.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations
Capital University
Bexley, OH07-2021
Skills
- Strategic communications
- Content development
- Channel management
- Corporate communications
- Media relations
- Graphic design
Timeline
INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVE
Vista Global
04.2024 - 08.2025
SPORTS INFORMATION ASSISTANT
University of Wyoming Athletics
08.2023 - 04.2024
MARKETING SPECIALIST
University of Wyoming ORED & COIFPM
03.2023 - 04.2024
COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
Abbott Point of Care
03.2022 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations
Capital University