Dave Devries
Senior Communications Manager + Adjunct Professor
- Role
- Sr Manager, Employee Communications at HERE Technologies
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Dave Devries
Dynamic, innovative and industry-savvy communications leader with 25+ years of experience…
Experience
Sr Manager, Employee Communications
Feb 2008 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
Develops and implements internal communication approaches and strategies that build shared understandings of global business strategy. Lead strategic planning, tactical execution, and ongoing monitoring of global employee communication and engagement programs on behalf of C-suite leadership and General Counsel. Provide communications oversight and support for global data operations, sourcing, legal, real estate and site engagement. Serve as trusted advisor and subject matter expert, working with key decision-makers to guide vision and translate key narratives (financials, internal organization changes, HR and more) into employee-facing communications and engagement activities. Key Accomplishments:* Strategize, deliver and collect feedback on employee communication and engagement activities: internal social media, intranet news stories, email and all-hands/town hall meetings.* Take ownership of global program execution in collaboration with HR, including Works Council engagement, employee resource groups and employee benefits and compensation.* Example: Prepared communications strategy for PTO changes impacting thousands of US employees, minimizing losses. Developed coaching and resources that enabled transition within 4 months.* In 2021, achieved 84% positive ratings for annual meeting with 300+ senior leadership attendees moved online during Covid-19. Spearheaded narrative and content creation and coached 3 executives on virtual presentation skills.
Education
DePaul University
MA, PR/Advertising
2002 — 2004
Indiana University Bloomington
BAJ, Journalism
1991 — 1993
Skills
- Location Based Services
- Press Releases
- Crisis Communications
- Strategy
- Community Relations
- Marketing Communications
- Community Development
- Public Relations
- Internal Communications
- Media Relations
- Product Marketing
- Marketing
- Brand Development
- Leadership
- Digital Marketing
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