Laura van Dyke

Head of Communications @Eight21 Creative Consulting

Minneapolis, MN, US
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WORK HISTORY

Nov 2012 — Present

Head of Communications @Eight21 Creative Consulting

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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

1989 — 1990

California State University, Los Angeles

Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, Public Relations

1986 — 1989

University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh

Journalism, Fine Art

SKILLS

Strategic PlanningCrisis CommunicationsEmployee EngagementStrategyManagementSocial MediaStrategic CommunicationsWeb ContentChange ManagementMarketing CommunicationsCopy EditingMarketingPublic RelationsInternal CommunicationsCopywritingBloggingIntegrated Marketing

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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