Dawn Garner Hoiem

About Dawn Garner Hoiem

Providing internal communication strategies that increase trust and engagement for increased productivityInternal Communications | Public RelationsEmail: d••••••@gmail.comPhone: 61••••••86CliftonStrengthsIdeation | Strategic | Positivity | Connectedness | RelatorCommunications and public relations professional with experience leading a vibrant, creative team. Engaging storyteller using a wide variety of tools to deliver messages. Currently leading the implementation of a dynamic, multi-channel, internal communications strategy. Working with professionals at all levels of the organization to develop and deliver highly captivating content using multiple delivery methods to reach employees where they are. Extensive crisis communication training and experience. Expertise in media relations and internal communication with a proven track record implementing organizational change. Expert in community and stakeholder engagement with elected officials, business leaders and general public. Experience researching, developing and planning virtual meetings, public meetings, conferences, groundbreakings, charitable fundraisers, and other PR events. CORE COMPETENCIES- Communication Strategy Development - Ability to Listen/Comprehend/Translate - DEI Program Delivery- Team Leadership and Performance - Cross-Department Collaboration - Multi-channel Content Development- C-Suite Advisor/Consultant - Organizational Change Facilitator - Social Media Content Creation- Thought Leadership - Innovative Project Management - Lead and Mentor Creative TeamsACCOMPLISHMENTS- Created and implemented strategy for new internal communications efforts for organization of 2,700 employees working in 94 diverse locations. Incorporated key elements of organizational change initiative. Leveraging the tools within the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically SharePoint, to keep employees connected and engaged- Captained the development and use of livestreams, webinars and other emerging communications technology for internal and external audiences- High level crisis communication training and experience, including completion of FEMA’s Advanced Public Information Officer course in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

Experience

1. Internal Communications Manager

   Mercury Systems

   May 2022 — Present · Andover, MA, US

   Transforming how we inform, engage and connect our teams by reimagining editorial content to focus on the experiences of individual team members- Modernizing internal communications ecosystem by researching and implementing new platform for employee message creation and distribution - Implemented new video production platform for quick turnaround of engaging content- Leveraged tools within Microsoft Office Suite- Broadening executive visibility and driving engagement and accountability further into the organization through creation of resources for Managers- Fostering an environment where employees feel connected to our purpose, values and culture

Education

• Dale Carnegie Training

  Interpersonal Relationships Skills

• University of Kentucky

  Journalism, Political Science

• FEMA Emergency Management Institute

  Advanced Public Relations Officer

• ScreenwritingU

  ProSeries - Professional Screenwriting Program

• Ohio University

  Journalism