Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Corporate Communications Analyst
JetBlue Airways
08.2022 - Current
Lead and manage internal communications strategy and functions.
Develop and execute a forward-thinking internal communication strategy that supports business objectives.
Create consistent, impactful, and creative communications that align with company values, goals, and culture.
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and SMEs to design and execute programs that drive employee engagement, satisfaction, and a sense of belonging.
Lead corporate internal communications and content for various channels – including All Hands, monthly and ad hoc virtual Q&As, leadership forums, and leadership communications strategy management - consistent with company brand and voice
Culture enhancement and Crewmember engagement through events.
Resourceful and creative problem solving
Manage, edit, and communicate through multi-channel communication via intranet, internal app, email, and weekly newsletters
Collaborate with HR, Compensation team, and workgroup leadership to design, execute, and communicate results for Crewmember compensation reviews.
Create and execute programs that drive employee engagement, satisfaction, and a sense of belonging within the organization.
Creation and management of internal resource pages on company intranet
Internal communications and special project and event support for Customer Support workgroup
Management of Customer Support Communications strategy and execution
Utilize multiple platforms for internal workgroup communications and updates; HelloJetBlue.com intranet; On The Fly Crewmember engagement app; Customer Support dashboard; PoliteMail
Workgroup distro management
Cross functional collaboration with various teams and multiple stakeholders
Supporting culture engagement and the direct relationship between remote workforce frontline Crewmembers and Leadership through communications working remotely for the past two years
Pandemic crisis communications
Author workgroup Vice President communications to promote positive culture
Author internal communications for policy, initiatives, various types of email communication with Crewmembers to inform and promote engagement
Triage communications intake form
Maintain the crewmember handbook supplement
Conduct weekly communication alignment meetings with workgroup leadership
Create and lead communications strategy for special projects and initiatives
Customer Support workgroup weekly newsletter
Customer Support Values Committee weekly newsletter
Organize and produce Virtual Pocket Sessions via Microsoft Teams for Customer Support Leadership bi-weekly
Organize and execute special seasonal projects to support workgroup crewmembers and crewleaders
Crisis communication Section Leader for Customer Support / Family Support Emergency Response team
Photography for JetBlue Scholars team
Zoom presentation for virtual Women In Flight Crewmember Resource Group Fly Like A Girl event
Event planning for Women In Flight CRG (ERG).
Coordinator Communications, CEX Operations Center (SSC)
JetBlue Airways
06.2017 - 08.2019
Train new communications coordinators
Draft year-end report of Customer Support workgroup, showcasing projects and initiatives for Customer Support, to submit to Corporate Communications and to be used to assist in creating Joanna Geraghty's end-of-year report
Compile, edit and update the CEX Operations Center Playbook, outlining procedures for each department
Create travel alert archive for CEX Operations Communications
Draft, coordinate, edit, and distribute regular and ad hoc operational communications on behalf of JetBlue
Collaborate with other departments and teams within the CEX Operations Center to identify, create, develop and deliver timely and accurate communication in accordance with JetBlue Brand guidelines
Maintain and update Customer-facing and internal communication templates and tools
Outlook communications
Record and submit notes for CEX OC daily briefings
Approve and send customer apology and informational communications
Assisting to create and edit the CEX OC Communications Manual and associated how-to documents
Other duties as assigned.
Acting Coordinator Communications, CEX Operations Center (SSC)
JetBlue Airways
04.2017 - 06.2017
Compile, coordinate, edit, and distribute regular and ad hoc internal and external operational communications on behalf of JetBlue
Collaborate with other departments and teams within the CEX Operations Center to identify, create, develop and deliver timely and accurate communication in accordance with JetBlue Brand guidelines
Maintain and update Customer-facing and internal communication templates and tools
Record and submit notes for CEX OC daily briefings
Approve and send customer apology and informational communications
Assisting to create and edit the CEX OC Communications Manual and associated how-to documents
Other duties as assigned.
Acting User Acceptance Testing Team (SSC)
JetBlue Airways
02.2017 - 04.2017
Tested usability and functionality of myIDTravel prior to pending update release
Tested usability and functionality of ANI system prior to pending update release
Edited testing scenarios for myIDTravel for next cycle of testing to be completed
Assisted maintaining Excel spreadsheet for recording testing data for myIDTravel and ANI system.
Managing Testing Process and Course Testing Staff for Software Courseware Curriculum
Editing and Testing Microsoft Courseware for Third-party Certification
Web site updates using Wordpress
Desktop Publishing using Publisher, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Content Editing
Line Editing
Copy Writing
Marketing Collateral
Corporate Newsletters / Internal Communications
Email Campaigns
Chosen exhibitor in New York See.Me Art galleries Thirty-story digital projection exhibit October 2013
Travel photography experience through Europe, Africa and Thailand.
Wrote and created content for various topics and mediums.
Reservations Agent (Salt Lake Support Center)
JetBlue Airways
06.2015 - 02.2017
Inbound Call Customer Service
Sales of Flight Reservations and Ancillaries
Documentation in Flight Reservations.
Special teams experience
Editor, Writer, Public Relations
Harris Publishing
01.2003 - 12.2008
Editor, Writer, Public Relations Playground magazine
Assistant editor, Pontoon and Deck Boat, RiverJet and Outboard, Mountainwest Golf, and Houseboat magazines
Recipient of Apex International Award for Publication Excellence in 2008 for Playground magazine
Created Playground magazine from start to finish including placing ads and editorial
Wrote a regular editor's column for each issue of Playground magazine
Managed the Playground Web site, creating and updating fresh content
Created a step-by-step document to help contractors add their business to the directory on the site
Managed freelance writer procurement and article submission
Technical support for the online forums
Magazine PR / Attended and exhibited at trade shows and conventions throughout the United States
Authored health and style column for Houseboat magazine
Regular contributor for the Shopping the Spectrum column for PDB magazine
Organized seven special Buyer's Guide issues for Playground, Houseboat, and RiverJet and Outboard.
Web Business Development Manager and Editor
Press-a-Print International
04.2001 - 10.2003
Created a new e-marketing system for the new Web site department
Delivered Power Point presentations to educate business owners about the basic functions and e-marketing potential of their Web site
Created supplemental collateral to aid business owners in setup of their own Web sites
Created a 'Pajama Marketing' program, marketing at home with a Web site
Conducted 'Pajama Party' via email to help new business owners market their business online
Proofread and edited Presspective magazine and other internal and external communications.
Education
B.S in Business Administration -
Thomas Edison State University through JetBlue Scholars
B.A. in Liberal Studies - focus on Communications -
Thomas Edison State University through JetBlue Scholars
A.A. in Arts -
Thomas Edison State University through JetBlue Scholars
B.A. in English, Professional Writing emphasis -
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID
Skills
Familiar with the JetBlue communication and content management tools, and regular updates on intranet platform
Ensure key intranet tools, resources and content are fully-functional
Experienced in moderating Web site forums and comments
Proficient with HelloJetBlue and other content management tools
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong presentation and training skills
Strong customer service skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Extremely motivated self-starter with the ability to multi-task
Excellent organizational and strategic time management skills, including prioritizing and taking action on situations as they arise
Previous experience working in HTML and also with present position in communications
Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines in a high pressure team environment
Able to write on a broad range of topics
Line and copy editing skills
Photography experience
Basic accounting
Social media
Web site management
Familiar with the JetBlue brand voice and style for internal communications
Proficient in editing and writing relevant and accurate content for JetBlue publications and communications
Able to closely track key developments across the company and ensure Crewmembers are informed before the general public
Able to vividly connect news with the JetBlue greater mission, vision and values
Adept at collaborating with internal stakeholders to gather information on programs, partnerships, events and initiatives and communicate accurately and concisely to the company-wide news audience
Adept at interviewing leaders and Crewmembers for clear and compelling narratives using strong attention to detail and accuracy
Leadership And Volunteer Work
American Business Women's Association Express Network, President, 08/01/09, 07/01/10
American Business Women's Association Express Network, President Elect, 08/01/08, 07/01/09
American Business Women's Association Express Network, Vice President of Public Relations and Marketing, 08/01/06, 07/01/08
Idaho Falls Equal Access Playground Committee, Public Relations Coordinator / Community outreach, 08/01/04, 12/01/08
Timeline
Senior Corporate Communications Analyst
JetBlue Airways
08.2022 - Current
Corporate Communications Analyst
JetBlue Airways
08.2019 - 08.2022
Coordinator Communications, CEX Operations Center (SSC)
JetBlue Airways
06.2017 - 08.2019
Acting Coordinator Communications, CEX Operations Center (SSC)