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Passionate and creative communications professional with 10 years experience. Proven track record in developing and executing comprehensive communications plans in support of company goals and objectives. Extensive experience developing and managing content across a variety of communications mediums, including intranet, video/audio, print, e-newsletters and email. Capable of providing strategic counsel across all levels of an organization. Highly skilled at communications measurement and analysis. Exceptional writer and editor, diligent project manager, strategic thinker and collaborative team member. Technically proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver and InDesign.

Led development, implementation and ongoing management of all internal communications efforts, including strategy and communications planning, messaging and measurement. Oversaw all internal communications channels, including company intranet and email management system, to ensure timely flow of information across all levels or the organization. Provided communications counsel key internal stakeholders.

Senior Manager, Corporate Communications

Identified, wrote and edited communications for a variety of channels to inform and educate associates about company news and announcements, strategic priorities, company facts and policies. Led measurement efforts to evaluate effectiveness of internal communications programs and channels. Provided public relations support for Frito-Lay’s productivity and sustainability efforts. Assisted business functions in developing strategies for effectively reaching employees and communicating news company-wide.

Senior Communications Specialist

Strategic communications counsel for chief financial officer and chief information officer, including development of communications strategies and plans, executive visibility plans and communications aligned with overall business strategy. Corporate communications development on behalf of company and/or senior executives, distributed to population of 8,800 employees. Promoted from Internal Communications Specialist to Employee Communications Manager in March 2011.

Employee Communications Manager

Identified and wrote compelling, timely and accurate intranet articles and other communications aligned with company strategy and priorities. Edited and proofread all department communications to ensure consistency in company voice and adherence to Associated Press (AP) style.

Staff Writer

Edited all magazine articles to conform to Associated Press style guidelines, and fact-checked articles for accuracy. Interviewed sources and wrote short articles on a variety of topics.

Editorial Intern

Managed day-to-day relationships with clients of private employee benefits insurance brokerage, including supporting client needs and resolving issues. Held interim communications role in addition to normal job responsibilities to help develop and design client communications on topics including health, dental and life insurances, as well as 401(k) programs and wellness initiatives.

Sara Johnson Ramos: in Aliso Viejo, CA

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