David D.

About David D.

As head of Crowley\'s corporate communications, my role involves strategizing and executing comprehensive external and internal communications that resonate across U.S. and international markets. The impact of our digital, multi-channel communications has been pivotal in supporting the multi-billion dollar enterprise\'s growth and enhancing our reputation.With expertise including media relations, executive leadership communications and employee communication strategies, my approach incorporates innovative digital storytelling, from social media to video production, through a team-first approach aligning empowerment and accountability. This not only strengthens our brand but also fosters a transparent, engaged culture. Our team\'s collaborative efforts have notably improved external and internal communications, positioning us as a leader in the logistics and supply chain sector.

Experience

1. Director, Corporate Communications

   Crowley

   Feb 2016 — Present · Jacksonville, FL, US

   At a global supply chain company with more than employees serving customers in 36 nations and island territories, my responsibilities include leadership of strategy and execution of all aspects of company external and internal communications, leading digital, multi-channel approaches, earned news media coverage and owned content. I lead full-time employees and agencies to help drive positive engagement in our commercial and employee activities. Areas of leadership including reputation management, crisis communications, media relations, social media, executive leadership content placement internally and externally, and employee communications. These responsibilities include news releases, press conferences, speeches and briefings, and digital storytelling through social media, blogs and website content; multimedia content including video, photography and other audio and video content. I lead crisis communications and corporate social responsibility communications. In 2020-21, my responsibilities increased to direct employee brand communications and internal communications at an enterprise level. I also achieved a director role from manager. My responsibilities have also grown to include leadership of the creative team at Crowley, including visual brand and graphic design. I have served on the Crowley Cares corporate social responsibility program, our Ethics and Policy Review Committee, and on our Corporate Crisis Management Team, including incident response and COVID-19 response activities. I also served as a mentor in Crowley\'s company mentoring program.In the industry, I am a member of the Communications Council of the World Shipping Council, and work with other partner groups to support our various sectors and policy interests.

Education

• University of South Florida Muma College of Business

  Executive Education - Digital Marketing Certificate, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

• Indiana University Bloomington

  Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Journalism, Public Policy

  1992 — 1996

Skills

• Ap Style
• Strategic Communications
• Strategic Planning
• Newspaper
• Content Strategy
• Blogging
• Editing
• Social Media
• Speech Writing
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Media Relations
• News Writing
• Community Outreach
• Legislative Relations
• Event Management
• Crisis Communications
• Corporate Communications
• Public Speaking
• Newspapers
• Marketing Communications
• Web Content
• Newsletters
• Copy Editing
• Press Releases
• Writing
• Editorial
• Politics
• Publications
• Management
• Copywriting
• Journalism
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Event Planning
• Public Affairs
• Storytelling