Cassie Frankovich

About Cassie Frankovich

I am a strategic communications professional who is passionate about building human engagement and demonstrating real-world impact. I provide strategic communications support to organizations and executives, including annual communications planning and budgeting, message development and alignment, creative problem-solving, and process improvement to increase efficiency. Through my work, I strive to tell the stories of the people and organizations that make a difference, connecting them to target audiences and facilitating exciting new opportunities. My experience also includes writing and editing, project management, crisis communications, and marketing.Most creative professionals shine when they\'re thinking outside the box. But in reality, those of us in corporate communications rarely get the chance to generate and propose truly unconstrained ideas. What makes me different is my ability to solve complex communications challenges *inside* the box. Give me a tight deadline, a limited budget, or a set of rigid guidelines and I\'ll MacGyver a solution. I thrive in environments and on projects that are fast-paced, high-stakes, and full of landmines to navigate. I enjoy catching all the monkey wrenches, then using them to nimbly build solutions that maximize value and impact while prioritizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Feedback from colleagues and clients has included-\"Cassie is an absolute powerhouse.\"- “Cassie is one of those rare individuals that really can do it all and make it look easy.”- “Cassie makes it a priority to build trusted partnerships with our clients and really dive into the creative ask so she can deliver top-notch work.”- “It is inspiring to see the magic Cassandra creates through her storytelling and relationship building—she was able to craft beautiful stories out of dry data.”- “The pieces she developed for our organization consistently exceeded every expectation.”-\"She is amazing, talented, reliable, and a joy to work with.\"- “She’s among the best I’ve seen anywhere.”- “She is by far one of the best employees I have ever had the opportunity to work with.”Roles that best fit my skillset include strategic communications lead, senior content manager, senior content strategist, corporate storyteller, senior writer, and communications manager.

Experience

1. Communications Lead Relationship Manager

   Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

   Feb 2025 — Present

   Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is one of the U.S. Department of Energy\'s 17 national laboratories. PNNL is a leading center for scientific discovery in chemistry, data analytics, and Earth science, and for technological innovation in energy resilience and national security.In my current role supporting PNNL\'s Energy and Environment Directorate (~1,500 staff members), I have earned recognition for- Providing valuable communications support with a direct and immediate impact on the laboratory\'s strategic positioning- Meeting high editorial standards required for national-level review by federal sponsors- Synthesizing complex technical material from diverse contributors into clear, persuasive, and actionable information- Helping leaders articulate strategic priorities and adapting messaging as priorities evolve- Contributing to the success of complex, high-stakes VIP visits and engagements- Improving processes to increase efficiency, transparency, and effectiveness

Education

• University College Cork

  Semester Abroad, English

  2005

• Wheaton College Massachusetts

  B.A., English, Psychobiology

  2003 — 2007

• University of Colorado Boulder

  Professional Renewable and Sustainable Energy Graduate Certificate

  2016 — 2017

Skills

• Copy Editing
• Marketing
• Advertising
• Public Relations
• Project Management
• Newsletters
• Graphic Design
• Social Media Marketing
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Office
• Press Releases
• Legal Marketing
• Editing
• Business Development
• Employee Communications
• Research
• SEO
• Writing