Monique Verheul

About Monique Verheul

Summary: • Seasoned executive and employee communications professional who is passionate about the power of leadership and communication. • Agile team player, communications strategist, storyteller, notable writer and executive coach. Areas of Expertise:Executive Communications | Employee Communications | Keynote Development | Communications Strategy | Storytelling | Writing | Executive Coaching | Social Media | People Leader | Budget & Project Management | Technology IndustryBackground:• For over 20 years I have helped companies tell their stories to a variety of audiences through various marketing and communications channels such as keynote speeches, company meeting speeches, employee town hall events, panels, videos, blogs, bylines, emails, newsletters and social media posts (Twitter, LinkedIn). • I have held senior level communications roles where I have collaborated closely with executive leadership to tell the company\'s story (and theirs) while evangelizing organizational strategy and goals internally and externally through multi-faceted communications strategies and plans. • My passion and 15+ years of hands-on communication experience enables me to bring a unique, people-focused perspective to communications. • Prior to becoming a communications professional, I held various marketing roles where I focused mostly on event experiences.Personally:• I am a mom of 2 children and 3 dogs who I love dearly.• I am a lifelong learner.• Soccer is my favorite sport.• I love watching documentaries.• One of my favorite places is Saint Andrew’s Abbey Monastery, discovered through Gonzaga University.

Experience

1. Director, Executive Communications, Hybrid Cloud & Octo

   Hewlett Packard Enterprise

   Dec 2024 — Present

   Lead executive communications for the HPE Hybrid Cloud business group and the Office of the Chief Technology Officer.

Education

• California State University - East Bay

  Bachelor's degree , Organizational Communication, General

  1995 — 1997

• Gonzaga University School of Leadership Studies

  Master’s Degree, Organizational Leadership

  2013 — 2015

Skills

• Writing
• Editing
• Communication Skills
• Speech Writing
• Strategy
• Marketing
• Internal Communications
• Software as a Service (Saas)
• Executive-Level Communication
• Storytelling
• Organizational Leadership
• Event Planning
• Program Management
• Creative Services
• Strategic Partnerships
• Strategic Communications
• Public Speaking
• Marketing Communications
• Organizational Communication
• Content Strategy
• Event Management
• Video Production
• Internal & External Communications
• Executive Communications Support
• Project Management
• Social Media
• Powerpoint
• Communication
• Leadership
• Keynote
• Trade Shows
• Training
• Communications Planning
• Executive Coaching
• Management