Christopher L.

About Christopher L.

I am an award-winning communications leader with a proven track record of elevating organizations to unprecedented levels of market visibility, brand credibility, and stakeholder trust. As a trusted member of senior leadership teams, I drive transformation and energize organizations through strategic, high-impact communication initiatives.I excel at translating institutional goals into measurable, results-driven programs and building the organizational capability to execute across diverse internal and external audiences. Combining creative vision with business acumen and operational agility, I deliver breakthrough outcomes in brand positioning, engagement, and performance.Internal and External Messaging Strategy | Team Building | Brand Development and Management | Reputation Management | Crisis Communication | Content Strategy and Development | Media Relations | Social Media | Marketing | Advertising (Traditional, Digital)| Budgeting | External Consultants | Analytics (Google and Social Platforms)| Mentoring | Research (Quantitative and Qualitative)

Experience

1. Director of Internal and Executive Communications

   UC Davis Health

   Jun 2022 — Present · Sacramento, CA, US

   Manage the functional areas of internal communications and high-profile executive communications for the UC Davis Vice Chancellor for Human Health Sciences and other executive leadership within the health system. Plan, manage, and implement strategic internal communications for UC Davis Health. Communications are aimed at a wide range of key constituencies.

Education

• San Francisco State University

  General Education, Journalism, Radio-Television

  1982 — 1984

• California State University, Fresno

  BA, Journalism, Radio-Television

  1984 — 1987

Skills

• Corporate Communications
• Public Speaking
• Strategy
• Social Media
• Community Development
• Social Media Marketing
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Storytelling
• New Media
• Copy Editing
• Marketing
• Video Production
• Online Advertising
• Strategic Planning
• Public Relations
• Fundraising
• Media Relations
• Marketing Strategy
• Event Planning
• Radio
• Video
• Graphic Design
• Copywriting
• Journalism
• Video Editing
• Advertising
• Event Management
• Crisis Communications
• Non-Profits
• Writing
• Broadcast Journalism
• Press Releases
• Digital Media
• Television
• Strategic Communications
• Blogging
• Editing
• Newsletters
• Nonprofits
• Publicity