Michael Staniforth

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ABOUT MICHAEL STANIFORTH

An accomplished corporate communications professional with 14 years of experience developing and implementing integrated internal and external communications strategies across public and private sectors. I have a proven ability to create and execute communications plans that align with organizational strategic priorities, drive stakeholder engagement, and support brand management, public relations, and product launches. I am skilled in collaborating cross-functionally to produce audience-appropriate content for websites, intranets, social media, and executive presentations, simplifying complex information for diverse audiences. Additionally, I am experienced in analyzing communication effectiveness, optimizing tactics, and ensuring alignment with accessibility and brand guidelines. I am currently seeking to contribute my expertise in communications planning, content creation, and measurement within a collaborative team environment, while expanding my skillset and taking on new responsibilities to advance an organization’s mission, reputation and strategic objectives.Skills, Strengths & Abilities:• Intranet content management• Executive speechwriting• Stakeholder engagement• Event management and support • Strategic communications planning • Internal / External communications• Change management• Adaptable, collaborative, interpersonal• Writing, editing and proofreading• Media relations • Task management and prioritization• Analytics collection and reporting• Digital and web content services• Multimedia (video and graphic design)• Project management