Caroline Brooks

About Caroline Brooks

You don\'t have much time and I don\'t have much room, so let\'s get to it. My resume/profile outlines career achievements, but here are seven important things to know about how I work:1) I problem-solve. By listening to audiences, analyzing data, brainstorming, and collaborating with team members, I’ve had a key role in moving a crisis-stricken university past the darkest of its days. 2) I am proactive. Whether it’s building relationships with media and influencers, identifying new story angles, or taking advantage of industry trends, an actionable, hands-on approach is fundamental to my work style. 3) I am efficient. I always look for ways to work smarter, drive organizational effectiveness, and to be a valued team member. Implementing efficiencies are opportunities to achieve, or to outperform, goals.4) I adapt. Whether due to an institutional crisis, a change in client priorities, a global pandemic, or drastic team downsizing, I can pivot quickly and adapt to get the job done.5) I value a diverse team. I’ve worked alongside, reported to, or managed colleagues from all walks of life. Working with cross-functional teams, I’ve found that big things are better done with people who are different in thought.6) I am a lifelong learner. There are always new and fresh ways – technologies, methods, processes – to get the job done. I soak in my colleagues’ knowledge and constantly look for opportunities to grow.7) I see the big picture. It is easy to get caught up in day-to-day issues, but I value being a part of a larger mission. Questions? Please message me to connect!

Experience

1. Senior Director of Communications

   Condé Nast

   Jan 2025 — Present · NY, US

Education

• Michigan State University

  BA, English, History, Public Affairs

  2003 — 2007

Skills

• Editing
• Public Affairs
• Message Development
• Press Releases
• Social Media
• Corporate Communications
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Crisis Communications
• Cision
• Strategic Communications
• Content Development
• Marketing Communications
• Content Writing