Liz Gubernatis
Hamilton,MO
Summary
I am known as a creative idea generator and champion. Colleagues, family, and friends know me for my creativity, can-do attitude, and common sense. I can be relied on to come up with a novel approach, a plan to implement it, and a celebration when we succeed. I have a knack for learning and writing in executive voice, a heart for connecting floor and executives, and a passion for troubleshooting tough moments into triumphs. Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor, Producer, Senior Education and Video Manager
Missouri Star Quilt Company
Hamilton, MO
05.2019 - Current
- Manage video production process for 150+ videos annually for YouTube channel of nearly 1 million subscribers
- Plan, script, and direct in-studio and on-location shoots, handle budgets for equipment and personnel, balancing schedules for multiple talent and crew
- Review edited footage for standards and details, overseeing production of projects from conception to completion, ensuring on time delivery and increasing the window before launch by 200%
- Work to build network cross functionally in organization from fabric buyers and pattern writers to creative and graphic designers and marketing teams internally and across the quilt industry
- I have a talent for making talent comfortable and helping people shine in their roles
Digital Corporate Communications Principal Specialist
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica
St. Joseph, MO
06.2015 - 01.2018
- Internal, Executive, and Employee Communications with Internal Focus through Change Management of merger/acquisition/divesture globally.
- Developed and delivered executive webcast scripts and executive messaging (crafting and coaching)
- Provided event support for all-employee events, particular talent for engaging plant and floor employees serving 10,000 employees across 11 sites in US.
- Implemented messaging differentiation for audience engagement
- Cross-functional and collaborative bridge-building and networking
- I have a talent for connecting executives and plant/floor employees through challenges
- Developed a communications plan for a divesting plant that demonstrated team cohesion and successfully attained bids exceeding the asking price for parent company
Assistant Communications Director, Instructional Specialist
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
03.2006 - 06.2015
- Support communications for programs including Talent Development Schools, National Network of Partnership Schools and the Everyone Graduates Center, under the Center for Social Organization of Schools
- Web Development including content curation, research, writing, and publishing dozens of articles monthly and multiple ongoing newsletters.
- Curriculum development for students and for teachers/coaches of teachers specializing in English Language Arts and high school study skills
- Publishing annual reports and collaborative studies to serve 65,000 students in 19 states and Guam
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Composition
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KSSkills
- Collaboration,
- Speech-writing
- Team-building
- Critical thinking
- Data-driven decision-making
- Executive advisement
- Problem-solving
- Strong communication skills
Timeline
Instructor, Producer, Senior Education and Video Manager
Missouri Star Quilt Company
05.2019 - Current
Digital Corporate Communications Principal Specialist
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica
06.2015 - 01.2018
Assistant Communications Director, Instructional Specialist
Johns Hopkins University
03.2006 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - English Composition
University of Kansas
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