Erin Collins

About Erin Collins

I’m a strategic communications leader with a background in internal and external…

Experience

1. Senior Communications Manager

   Linde

   Aug 2022 — Present · Tonawanda, NY, US

   Develop and implement internal communications strategies in order to build understanding, educate team members on topics of business interest, and increase engagement among employees at the Linde Technology Center in Tonawanda- Manage external communications efforts including leadership messages, speeches, press releases, media relations, and other public relations initiatives; maintain a cadence of positive earned media coverage - Lead plans for internal and external community engagement- Oversee charitable giving budget and work with employees requesting individual grants- Provide communications and event planning support to employee-led volunteer organizations, guiding team members on best practices and building consensus- Manage local SharePoint site and develop content for corporate social media channels- Partner with corporate communications, safety, DE & I, and other global teams to implement company-wide campaigns at a local level - Collaborate with executive leadership, human resources, and site operations teams to support the business on people-related processes- Continuously evaluate communication effectiveness, ensuring that local efforts are consistent with corporate messaging

Education

• St. Bonaventure University

  Master’s Degree, Integrated Marketing Communications

  2006 — 2007

• St. Bonaventure University

  B.A., Journalism/Mass Communication

  2001 — 2005

Skills

• Corporate Blogging
• Technical Writing
• Advertising
• Press Releases
• Event Management
• Strategic Communications
• Integrated Marketing
• Publicity
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Budgets
• Facebook
• Nonprofits
• Sponsorship
• Writing
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Editorial Calendars
• Marketing
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Social Media
• Fundraising
• Ap Style
• Event Planning
• Grant Writing
• Budgeting
• Blogging
• Editing
• Trade Shows