Heather Drake

About Heather Drake

Creative. Curious. Idealist. Realist. Storyteller. Word nerd. Writer. Technologist. Optimist.A creative and curious communications leader with experience in all major functions including executive communications, corporate communications, media relations, employee communications and engagement, social media (including measurement!), issues management, change management, and strategy development and execution. Trusted advisor to C-Suite and senior leaders, with extensive international experience including 7 years living abroad. Expert storyteller with a gift for simplifying complex topics, humanizing technology, and developing epic narratives that shape opinion, shift perception, influence behavior, and drive business outcomes. Strategy and execution developed against the backdrop of market trends, market realities, business strategy, informed and supported by expert industry data- Thought Leadership- Messaging, Positioning, Narrative Development- Speech writing, Keynotes, Writing, Editing, Research- Change Management, Change communications- Speaker Bureau Development and Management- Integrated Global Product LaunchesIndustries: Healthcare, Biotech, Medical Devices, Technology, Ecommerce, Automotive, TransportationTechnologies: Internet of Things (IoT), Robotics, Machine Learning/AI, Data/Digital, Cloud Computing.

Experience

1. Executive Communications Leader

   Cisco

   Apr 2024 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   Executive Communications | Cisco Networking

Education

• Stanford University Continuing Studies Program

  Professional Development and Areas of Interest ranging from Art to Civilization and more

  2010 — 2017

• University of Phoenix

  BS, Business Management

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General

Skills

• Marketing
• Analyst Relations
• Program Management
• Communication Training
• Leadership
• Investor Relations
• Reputation Management
• Marketing Communications
• Message Development
• Business Development
• Digital Marketing
• Corporate Communications
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Management
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Media Relations
• Multi-Channel Marketing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Start-Ups
• Content Strategy
• Marketing Strategy
• Project Management
• Press Releases
• Digital Media
• Digital Strategy
• Crisis Communications
• Strategic Partnerships
• Strategic Communications
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Editing
• Integrated Marketing
• Product Marketing
• Copywriting
• Social Media Measurement
• Social Media Marketing
• Social Media
• Online Marketing
• Content Development
• B2b