Michael Gilhooly

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ABOUT MICHAEL GILHOOLY

A performance-driven Global Corporate Communications & PR Executive. Image builder, company evangelist, and key member of the leadership team providing the vision and strategy to lead companies to market growth, positive public perception, and increased profitability. Combining compelling communications strategies, public relations, traditional marketing tools, and digital marketing strategies to develop brand awareness, increase product adoption, employee engagement and create a fiercely loyal customer base. Thought leader and influencer with exceptional communication, inspiration, and presentation skills. Expertise includes driving global communications strategy and message development, brand strategy, building brand awareness, public relations, corporate image creation and messaging, crisis and issues management, building playbooks, business development and building, leading, and developing high-performing global communication teams in highly matrixed environments. Wide-ranging experience successfully interacting with key stakeholders including boards of directors and executive leadership regarding communication strategies to grow and preserve corporate reputation, promote brands, and tell the corporate story to recruit and retain top talent.CORE COMPETENCIES Corporate Communications Public Relations Media Relationships / Outreach Brand Building / Brand Strategy Issues / Crisis Communications Story Telling / Digital Story Telling Global Enterprise Image / Strategy Media Content / Social Media KPI’s / Data / Analytics Influencer Relations Trend Analysis / Intelligence Reputation Strategy / Repair Public Speaking / Presentations Financial Communications Rapid Response Plans M&A / IPO Communications Cross-Functional Collaboration C-Suite Relations / Advisement