Laura van Dyke
Head of Communications @Eight21 Creative Consulting
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Communications @Eight21 Creative Consulting
Minneapolis, MN, US
I work with clients across multiple industries to help tell their story and enhance their brand reputation.Highlights:• Authored Medtronic’s Global Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Annual Report (2023 and 2024)• Wrote award-winning U.S. Chamber of Commerce Best Corporate Steward Citizens Award submission, on behalf of Medtronic (2023)• Authored Land O’Lakes ESG / Community Impact Report (2021, 2022 and 2023)• Wrote Nordstrom’s CSR Annual Report, Sharing Our Progress (2019 and 2020)• Authored award-winning Catalyst Award submission, on behalf of Medtronic (2020)• Directed and wrote FORTUNE 100 Best Places to Work submissions, on behalf of Nordstrom (2017 and 2018) and REI (2015 and 2016)Internal communications contract roles: Medtronic (2024-25, 2019-21); Ascena Retail Group / Ann Taylor (2015-19); Land O’Lakes (2013-14); General Mills (2012-14)
EDUCATION
California State University, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, Public Relations
University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh
Journalism, Fine Art
SKILLS
ABOUT LAURA VAN DYKE
Seasoned communications professional and award-winning writer for top global brands, including Starbucks, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Medtronic, General Mills, Best Buy and Land O\'Lakes. Excels at translating complex content into clear, compelling messaging for all audiences. Engaging, collaborative strategic partner who quickly builds trust and adds value to any project or team.
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