Lindsi Taylor

About Lindsi Taylor

Collaborative communications and employee engagement leader with 15+ years of experience creating and implementing strategic internal communications plans that drive employee adoption, understanding, and excitement. Proven track record of managing high-impact communications and change management initiatives supporting an organization’s business strategies. Adept at building and maintaining cross-functional relationships with senior leadership members to ensure consistent, and transparent messaging through written, verbal, event, and broadcast communications.

Experience

1. Director, Communications & Inclusion Strategy

   Columbia Distributing

   Sep 2014 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   Lead internal communications for the second largest beverage distributor in the U.S. comprised of a decentralized workforce. • Partner with human resources, operations, and sales leaders to develop and execute communications programs tailored for recruiting & retention, culture & engagement, executive announcements, program launches, mergers & acquisitions, and community partnerships.• Develop and execute out-of-the-box communication strategies that reach employees across all levels and geographies using change management ADKAR methodology. • Provide data-driven guidance to business leaders to effectively measure and mold strategic messaging and story narratives. • Create content and manage logistics for companywide and regional Town Hall/All Hands events, both in person and virtual. • Partner with human resources to manage and promote annual company awards nomination process and subsequent award ceremony.• Lead company’s Culture Committee, an appointed group of 35 cross-functional, geographically dispersed employees who act as strategic advisors to the company leadership.• Maintain a high Employee Satisfaction Index (ESI) – a score of 71 in 2024 - through the oversight, administration, and promotion of the Annual Teammate Engagement & Satisfaction Survey. • Manage creation of annual action plans designed to improve engagement and satisfaction in business areas (teams, branches, and/or departments) with low survey scores.• Lead company’s community outreach efforts, building and maintaining relationships with local charities to further their mission through financial donations and employee volunteering.

Education

• University of Portland

  Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies

• Clark College

  Associates, General studies

  1995 — 1996