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Stacey Gautreau

Stacey Gautreau

Public Affairs
Louisiana

Summary

History of building relationships with key external stakeholders to effectively improve community engagement, company image and business policy. Achievements include dramatically improving company reputation by disciplined approach to receiving community feedback and implementing change. Top strengths include listening, finding common ground, and agility. Collaborative and committed to nurturing relationships with government, community building organizations, employees,and customers.

  • Skilled at creating positive relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders. Strategic and committed to staying responsive and proactive in dealing with crises, conflict, and legacy issues.
  • Knowledgeable public affairs director bringing 23 years of experience. Maintains calm, collected and analytical mindset in high-pressure situations.
  • Adept at connecting organizations with powerful allies to solicit real change and effective action. Known for bringing diverse groups together to achieve universally beneficial goals.
  • Works well with consulting cross-functional teams on minimizing regulatory risk. Goes above and beyond to manage priorities and problem-solve with quick turn-around expectation.
  • Critical oversight for project management governing environmental investigation and remediation. Knowledgeable understanding of specific advisory needs for complying with complex regulatory EHS mandates.

Overview

27
27

Years of Professional Experience

7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Director of Public Affairs

Dow Inc
07.2006 - Current
  • Oversaw team of communications and media relations professionals with focus on achieving reputation results.
  • Led crisis communications and issues management activities in response to challenging situations.
  • Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders, auditors and legal counsel to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Identified metrics to measure and evaluate effectiveness of public relations campaigns and initiatives.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership team to understand impact of government and legal changes and align policy, strategy and services.
  • Built strong bonds with local cultural organizations by respecting unique differences and specific societal norms.
  • Spoke at public events, evangelizing for organizational goals and interests.
  • Managed practical action plans to respond to audit discoveries and compliance violations.

Executive Director

Career Builders Of Louisiana
05.1999 - 07.2006
  • Communicated measured performance, forecasts and strategies to donors and board of directors.
  • Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
  • Initiated strategy to drive organizational growth and profitability.
  • Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
  • Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support.
  • Conducted top-tier media interviews, highlighting key messages of major developments and enhancing organizational reputation.

Education

Master of Science - Leadership Human Resource Development

Louisiana State University And A&M College, Baton Rouge, LA
03.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Business Education

Louisiana State University And A&M College, Baton Rouge, LA
08.1990 - 05.1995

Skills

  • Strategic Communication
  • Crisis Response
  • PR Strategy Oversight
  • Expanding Territories
  • Reputation Management
  • Branding
  • Government Policy
  • Strategic Planning
  • Budget Oversight
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Strategic Vision
  • Issues Management

Accomplishments

Influential Woman in Business 2016

NORLI Leadership

Iberville Chamber Volunteer of the Year

Top 40 Under 40

YWCA Young Woman of Achievement

On Camera

The Last Mile Fund, 2023

https://www.lobservateur.com/2023/01/21/dow-last-mile-education-fund-partner-to-invest-in-students-pursuing-manufacturing-careers/

LCTCS Turns 20 Years Old, 2019

https://www.theadvertiser.com/story/news/local/education/2019/09/18/louisiana-community-technical-college-lctcs-stands-its-six-year-audacious-goals/2312918001/

Influential Women in Business: Stacey (Chiasson)

https://www.businessreport.com/business/2016-influential-women-business-stacey-chiasson

Flood of 2016, Dow + United Way + Mental Health

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FysEmw6OEw&list=PL9yqnr8akhTER9_MXkv-ThnTPbnR8OPG3&index=9

Affiliations

GNO, Inc Board of Directors

River Parishes Community College Foundation Board of Directors

Capital Area United Way Steering Committee for Centennial Campaign Cabinet

Past Baton Rouge Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

Past Capital Area United Way Board of Directors & Chair of Impact Cabinet

Past OLOL Children's Foundation Board of Directors

Past Louisiana Jobs for America's Graduates Board of Directors

Past Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Industry Committee

Past Baton Rouge Community College Foundation Board of Directors

Past Iberville Parish Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

Past West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

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