Doug Novarro

About Doug Novarro

An accomplished internal communications leader, I have proven experience building and leading global internal communications departments and strategic employee engagement programs. I have a demonstrated background advising the C-level on motivating and aligning employees with the organizational mission. Moreover, I am as comfortable developing messaging and scripts for CEOs and senior leaders as I am writing content for town halls, newsletters, and other internal channels. Having served in a variety of leadership roles with global agencies and Fortune 500 companies, as well as a high-profile non-profit that promotes equitable workplaces, I understand the needs of today’s organizations. My internal communications and engagement programs ensure colleagues feel heard, informed, motivated, and connected along every step of their employee journey. My areas of expertise include: • Internal Communications • Employee Engagement • Change Communications • Content Creation • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) • Workforce Practices • Organizational Leadership and Development • Planning & Execution • Corporate Communications Strategy • Program Design & Development • CEO Communications • Executive Counsel and Communications • Intranet Development • Team-Building Events • Issues and Crisis Management • Thought Leadership • Positioning and Messaging • Corporate Storytelling • Media Relations & Training • Public Relations • Wellness Initiatives • Corporate Compliance

Experience

1. Vice President of Internal Communications & Employee Experience

   Catalyst Inc

   Jan 2019 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Internal and executive communications, change management, and employee engagement efforts for a global non-profit that helps organizations build equitable and inclusive workplaces- Transformed internal communications from a basic information-sharing function into a dynamic employee engagement center—ensuring colleagues felt connected, motivated, and valued throughout their journey- Launched a new Intranet, dramatically increasing organizational engagement. Key Responsibilities- Trusted internal communications advisor for CEO and executives- Creation and implementation of data-driven internal communications plans- Development of communications strategies and frameworks to support change activities such as organizational restructuring, digital transformation, HR program shifts, and process updates- Alignment of internal and external messaging to ensure consistent and unified communications- Employee engagement initiatives such as ERGs, culture-building events, town halls, leadership forums, colleague feedback programs, and wellness activities for a mostly remote workforce- Content creation for a range of internal channels, from email and social platforms to the intranet and newsletters.

Education

• Long Island University

  Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA