STEPHANIE MOUSTIRATS
Danville ,CA
Summary
Strategic communications leader with 20+ years of experience driving employee engagement, executive messaging, and brand storytelling. Recognized for shaping high-impact internal communications strategies that strengthen corporate culture and enhance organizational visibility, including contributions to Fortune’s Best Companies to Work For rankings. Adept at crisis management, executive advising, and relationship building, with a proven track record of solving complex challenges through innovative, results-driven solutions. Seeking to leverage expertise in strategic storytelling, leadership communications, and change management to drive meaningful impact in a dynamic organization.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications Consultant
Stephanie Moustirats Communications
Danville, USA
12.2015 - Current
- Company Overview: Representing clients ranging from startups to global public companies across technology, fintech, Life Sciences, and lifestyle industries.
- Spearheaded the drafting and refinement of seven Fortune Best Companies to Work For applications, securing top ten rankings.
- Designed and launched employee engagement programs focused on values alignment, listening strategies, CSR, and recognition, driving higher employee satisfaction and retention.
- Crafted and evolved corporate narratives to align employee purpose with company values, fostering a deeper connection to the organization’s mission.
- Developed compelling Employer Value Propositions (EVPs) that enhanced talent acquisition efforts, and improved employee retention.
- Engineered strategic communication plans to ensure consistent, transparent messaging during crises, leadership transitions, and major organizational changes.
- Led strategic planning and messaging for a major system integration following a corporate acquisition, ensuring clear, unified communication across departments.
- Directed employee research initiatives to inform persona development, refine corporate narratives, and create customized communication strategies tailored to diverse employee segments.
- Created employee-facing communications in alignment with brand voice, leadership tone, and department goals to drive engagement.
- Developed employee personas representing diverse segments to tailor communication, and increase message relevance and impact.
- Led initiatives to develop and deploy advanced intranet tools, optimizing organizational communication, and fostering collaboration.
Head of Communications
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
San Francisco, USA
12.2014 - 01.2016
- Directed strategic communications for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, driving alignment across internal and external initiatives.
- Led the internal communications strategy during Kimpton’s $430M acquisition by InterContinental Hotels Group, ensuring transparency and employee engagement.
- Elevated global brand recognition through integrated PR and marketing campaigns, securing high-impact media placements.
- Served as a trusted advisor to leadership, shaping executive messaging, and internal strategy to enhance organizational alignment.
- Developed and refined executive presentations for senior leadership, ensuring clarity and impact in high-stakes meetings.
- Orchestrated cross-functional collaboration to align communications with company objectives and key business priorities.
- Managed and mentored a team of communications professionals, providing strategic direction and project oversight.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with journalists, influencers, and industry leaders to enhance media presence and brand credibility.
- Planned and executed press conferences, media interviews, and public relations events to amplify corporate messaging.
- Designed and implemented crisis communication plans, ensuring swift and effective responses to high-profile situations.
Director, Hotel Public Relations
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
San Francisco, USA
08.2012 - 08.2014
- Led the development and execution of comprehensive public relations programs, enhancing brand visibility and reputation for Kimpton.
- Launched high-impact brand programs for new hotel openings, creating and executing innovative event concepts, and PR rollouts.
- Directed international public relations efforts across five key global markets—United Kingdom, France, Brazil, Mexico, and Scandinavia—strengthening Kimpton’s global presence.
- Developed and delivered executive-level communications, speeches, and internal messaging for high-profile hotel openings, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy.
- Oversaw Kimpton’s social media strategy, managing a regional team of social ambassadors to drive engagement and brand advocacy.
- Recruited, trained, and mentored a high-performing communications team, fostering professional growth, and strengthening department capabilities.
- Managed the annual budgeting process, including forecasting and financial planning, optimizing resource allocation, and cost efficiency.
Senior Manager, Public Relations
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
San Francisco, USA
02.2011 - 08.2012
- Led PR initiatives for hotel and brand campaigns, developing and executing strategic public relations and social media plans to enhance brand awareness.
- Managed and grew Kimpton’s brand social channels, including Facebook, Twitter, and the corporate blog, while overseeing the regional social media strategy to drive engagement.
- Launched a social listening tool to strengthen brand engagement, and improve responsiveness to customer insights.
- Developed and executed annual communications strategies and corporate events in collaboration with PR partners nationwide, increasing media coverage, and brand visibility.
- Conceptualized and developed innovative hotel programs and packages to drive revenue and guest engagement, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure seamless execution and operational success.
Supervisor
Voce Communications (Acquired by Porter Novelli)
San Francisco, USA
10.2009 - 02.2011
- Account Focus: Sony PlayStation, Fortinet, VeriSign, Meru Networks
- Strengthened and grew client relationships, expanding budgets for public relations, and social media programs to maximize impact.
- Managed and optimized client budgets for public relations and social media programs, ensuring strategic allocation of resources to maximize ROI.
- Mentored and led junior staff, providing guidance, professional development, and oversight to strengthen team capabilities and performance.
- Led strategic planning and media relations campaigns, driving brand awareness, and ensuring alignment with client objectives.
- Managed cross-functional collaboration with global PR agencies, overseeing account-specific projects to enhance market presence.
- Developed and executed comprehensive communication plans tailored to client goals, ensuring consistency and effectiveness.
- Oversaw client community platforms, creating compelling content, and implementing proactive site monitoring to enhance engagement.
- Drove high-impact new business presentations with C-level executives, demonstrating ROI, and successfully securing key client accounts.
Senior Client Executive | Client Executive
Voce Communications (Acquired by Porter Novelli)
San Francisco, USA
10.2004 - 10.2009
- Account Focus: Fujitsu Computer products of america, Fortinet, yahoo!, Sana Security, rainfinity (acquired by emc)
- Created compelling media alerts, speaking abstracts, and case studies to enhance brand visibility and thought leadership.
- Led and executed comprehensive product launch strategies, increasing trade exposure and market impact.
- Developed and managed client social media programs, implementing online reputation monitoring to strengthen corporate presence and engagement.
- Planned and executed high-impact offline marketing events, collaborating with key influencers to amplify brand reach.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with vertical, niche, trade, and business press, securing media coverage and industry recognition.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism (Emphasis in Public Relations)
California State University, Chico
Chico, Calif.06.2003
Skills
- Strategic visionary
- Innovative problem solver
- Strong leadership presence
- Storytelling strategist
- Relationship builder
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Trusted advisor
- Results-driven
- Professionally committed
- Crisis Management & Communication excellence
Leadership & Service
President/Co-Founder, Shannan Price Scholarship Association, Redwood City, CA, 05/01/06, 12/02/20,
- Drove the initial planning, development and formulation of the Association. Crafted scholarship eligibility framework, application and description, Lead ongoing publicity, fundraising outreach for the annual benefit.
Vice President of Communications, Falcon Fund Elementary School Board, Danville, CA 07/01/2022, present
- Spearheaded communication efforts for Falcon Fund, ensuring clear and impactful messaging to the broader school parent community. Developed and executed comprehensive communication strategies, managed social media content, and shared key insights from Board meetings with the parent community to enhance engagement and awareness of the Fund’s mission and impact.
Vice President of Communications, Los Cerros Middle School Parent/ Teacher Association, Danville, CA 07/01/2023, present
- Lead strategic communications for the PTA, driving engagement through content creation, social media, and event communications. Collaborated with the PTA Board to align messaging with organizational goals, increasing support and awareness of school initiatives and events.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Communications Consultant
Stephanie Moustirats Communications
12.2015 - Current
Head of Communications
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
12.2014 - 01.2016
Director, Hotel Public Relations
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
08.2012 - 08.2014
Senior Manager, Public Relations
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
02.2011 - 08.2012
Supervisor
Voce Communications (Acquired by Porter Novelli)
10.2009 - 02.2011
Senior Client Executive | Client Executive
Voce Communications (Acquired by Porter Novelli)
10.2004 - 10.2009
Bachelor of Science - Journalism (Emphasis in Public Relations)
California State University, Chico
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