Denita McKnight
Senior Manager, Communications, Reputation and Internal Engagement @Shell
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Manager, Communications, Reputation and Internal Engagement @Shell
Calgary, AB, CA
EDUCATION
Mount Royal University
Communications, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
ABOUT DENITA MCKNIGHT
Executive-Level Leader with 20+ years managing the external stakeholder landscape of complex corporate challenges, successfully positioning companies to drive growth and deliver business objectives. Leverages experience to find effective solutions and diplomatically influence positive organizational outcomes. Strategic public relations planning and execution across multiple disciplines including stakeholder, community and Indigenous relations, social performance, as well as media, crisis, marketing, and internal communications. An inspiring and integrative leader who develops and coaches high performing teams and drives optimal-performance work environments. Led multiple global and country departments with 30+ staff. For instance, delivered department structure and efficiency improvements to quantifiably higher employee satisfaction and performance. Increased team effectiveness by 14+pt and achieved an 83%+ satisfaction rate on joint venture participant effectiveness. Expert in managing a complex stakeholder landscape for the largest private sector investment in Canada. Ensured efficient project management and delivery of strategic internal and external communications, including crisis management, on a global level. Spearheaded strategic external interfaces and communications on multiple large divestments and acquisitions worth $500M+ with no negative reputation impact locally and nationally. Mitigated schedule or operating delays and cost impacts due to non-technical risks.
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