Deb Kent

About Deb Kent

Highly accomplished communications strategist who leverages compelling content, talented professionals, collaborative engagement, and innovative tooling to address critical business needs and enhance the executive, employee, customer, B2B, and developer experience. Capable of building and developing top-performing teams and communication/content functions. Notable career is marked by repeat promotions to roles with increased breadth and depth of responsibility. Recognized overall for a strong work ethic, integrity, and a high degree of personal initiative.

Experience

1. Director, Reputation Management, Corporate and Brand Communications

   LexisNexis Risk Solutions

   Sep 2022 — Present

   Manage and develop communications strategies and messaging for reputation and brand impacting events. • Deliver and manage crisis/incident communications response planning and procedures. • Lead development and execution of consumer and partner communications. • Serve as a communications advisor to senior leaders. • Provide corporate oversight and communication strategy guidance to division PR media teams. • Develop global and regional crisis management training exercises for executives. • Coordinate across multiple business divisions and parent company. • Develop and manage the communication response for significant initiatives that potentially affect customers, employees, and partners.

Education

• University of Nebraska at Omaha

  BS, Journalism

• Arizona State University - W. P. Carey School of Business

  Executive MBA (STEM-designated)

  2019 — 2021