Chara Allen Young

Director, Organizational Communication | Strategic Communication Leader

Role
Director, Organizational Communication at Valencia College
Location
Orlando, FL, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Chara Allen Young

As the Director of Organizational Communication at Valencia College, I collaborate with college leadership and stakeholders to develop, implement, and evaluate communication programs, plans, and initiatives that support the organizational goals and culture. I have over 15 years of experience in communication, marketing, event planning, and professional development in the higher education sector.My specialties include internal and external communication, digital and organizational storytelling, content strategy, social media, business development, and event management. I hold the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) credentials, and I am a certified diversity facilitator. I am passionate about creating engaging and informative messages that drive enrollment, retention, and satisfaction for Valencia College employees and students.

Experience

  1. Director, Organizational Communication

    Valencia College

    Jul 2011 — Present · Orlando, FL, US

    Collaborates with college leadership to develop, implement, and evaluate communication programs, plans, and initiatives to further organizational goals and culture. Develop and implement an organizational communication strategy to enhance college-wide and campus-wide communications. Manage the development and delivery of messages designed to engage and inform college employees and students, and drive enrollment via multiple channels - email, social media, video, blog posts and print collateral.

Education

  • Rollins College

    Bachelor of Arts

  • Rollins College

    Master of Arts

Skills

  • Editing
  • Organizational Development
  • Higher Education
  • Event Planning
  • Event Management
  • Employee Engagement
  • Customer Service
  • Project Planning
  • Leadership Development
  • Project Management
  • Business Development
  • Strategy
  • Nonprofits
  • Volunteer Management
  • Public Relations
  • Internal Communications
  • Fundraising
  • Nonprofit Organizations
  • Social Media
  • Staff Development
  • Social Networking
  • Management
  • Program Development
  • Team Building
  • Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Budgets
  • Public Speaking
  • Community Outreach

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