Jennifer Gray Sampson

About Jennifer Gray Sampson

Remember working on a connect the dots puzzle as a child? From 1 to 2 to 3. connecting the points until the picture began to come together before your eyes. As a communicator I believe the same is true in the work we do every day. Our messages and tactics are connection points for our audiences. We must help them connect the stories, messages and ideas to see the full picture and take the appropriate action.DELIVERING RESULTSFrom large corporations to small nonprofits, I\'ve led successful global communications strategies that delivered positive results and business growth by focusing on bringing together the right people, at the right time, with the right messages. If the dots are connected for the audience they will understand clearly what it means for them and what they should do with the information. BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHERI pride myself on being a connector of dots for executives, senior leaders, HR partners, product teams, employees and customers. With twenty years behind me in my career I\'ve experienced it all and been through it all. My career has taken me through the corporate, agency and nonprofit worlds, giving me diverse experience across disciplines, industries and stakeholders. MANAGING CHANGEWith extensive experience in crisis response, restructuring and change management, I\'ve helped senior leaders navigate some pretty choppy waters with strategic communications. In addition to connector of dots, I\'m also a storyteller, advisor, leader, listener, strategic thinker and mentor. COACHING COMMUNICATORSI love coaching future dot connectors across the many disciplines in communications and seeing them succeed. I\'ve managed global teams, developing collaborative and fun environments with team members spread across many locations. Demonstrating we can support each other remotely to deliver results and have fun along the way! Executive Communications | Thought Leadership | Culture Communications | Strategy | Corporate Communications | Employee Engagement | Culture Change | Digital Transformation | Message Development | Crisis Management | Crisis Response | Change Management | Employer Branding | Internal Communications | Storytelling

Experience

1. Vice President Communications

   Marmon Holdings, Inc.

   Sep 2022 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Promoted to vice president communications, leading the development and execution of Marmon\'s strategic communications plans. Includes focus on employee engagement, employer branding and change management across Marmon\'s 120+ businesses and global employees.

Education

• Northwestern University - Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences

  Certification, Leading Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

• University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication

  Bachelor's Degree, Journalism, Public Relations

Skills

• Brand Management
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Social Media
• Marketing Communications
• Event Management
• Crisis Communications
• Message Development
• Editing
• Marketing
• Staff Development
• Corporate Communications
• Event Planning
• Writing
• Non-Profits
• Newsletters
• Strategic Communications
• Leadership
• Philanthropy
• Strategy
• Social Media Marketing
• Thought Leadership
• Press Releases
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Media Relations
• Nonprofits
• Advertising
• Integrated Marketing
• Program Management
• Strategic Planning
• Trade Shows
• Copywriting
• Management