An experienced bilingual (Spanish & English) communications professional capable of conveying key messages in circumstances ranging from national crisis coverage to local human-interest stories. Possesses extensive knowledge in messaging, crisis communications, media production, and traditional and digital dissemination techniques. Career spans a variety of industries, a testament to adaptability and quick learning. * Fortune 150 media spokesperson, covering eleven of company's twenty-three states * Directed proactive and reactive media activities * Advised leadership across departments on communications strategies * Coordinated with Public Affairs on initiatives focused at securing regulatory or legislative advantages * Extensive experience and training in crisis communications * Specialized crisis communications training from Harvard Kennedy School of Government * Consistently recognized for outstanding crisis communications and pre-emptive communications * Led communications responses for natural disasters, industrial accidents and law enforcement activities * Media interactions at all levels, from local to international outlets * Coordinated across multiple departments to lead communications efforts for multi-billion dollar, federally mandated safety initiative * Positive Train Control is a federally mandated railroad safety system that required a capital investment from Union Pacific in excess of $3 billion * The installation and implementation process required regular public announcements and updates * Communication messages were crafted and vetted across several departments at the highest senior levels * Received and responded to all media inquiries related to the topic, from local and national media outlets and trade publications

Highlights:

• Media Relations
• Public Relations
• Leadership
• Publications
• Communications
• Government
• Messaging
• Social Media
• Video
• Management