Niki Lunsford

About Niki Lunsford

Passionate and purpose driven professional who is adaptable and experienced in community and employee engagement, employee development and event planning. Experienced in working with diverse groups of people at all levels and from various backgrounds. Proficient in communicating a unified vision through collaboration and team engagement. Distinguished in oral and written communication and possesses expert relational and interpersonal skills, creative problem solving skills and analytical skills.

Experience

1. Sr Vice President, Communication and Public Affairs

   Citi

   Jan 2014 — Present

   Establishes strong relationships on a local level with communities and community leaders including nonprofit organizations, local and state chambers and other companies/leaders in the business communityOversees the site budget managing investments related to charitable opportunities, advertising and marketing and employee moraleRepresents the face of Citi at public events, meetings and public relations opportunitiesCreates and manages comprehensive internal communications plan to drive employee understanding and engagement about company strategy, initiatives and cultureProposes and implements effective communications vehicles for senior leaders to ensure optimal touches and consistent messaging with employees, being mindful of cultural and regional sensitivitiesProvides subject matter expertise, creative and/or implementation support to business partners and communication projects including but not limited to: written messages, audio, video, social and digital platformsAnalyzes employee feedback mechanisms and interprets data to recommend best practices and new approachesSupports internal communications department with execution of key internal communication initiatives and strategic programsCrafts and executes integrated internal communications plans for senior leaders Builds and maintains effective working relationships with business and functional leaders to advance the communications agenda Ensures consistent messaging in all corporate employee communication vehicles, utilizing a broad array of communication solutionsCreates and manages project plans for employee communication eventsDevelops and maintains the department editorial and working calendar for leader(s), key initiatives, and strategies supported Reviews communications for appropriateness, raise to appropriate levels for approvals, and finalize for distribution Manages the dissemination of the information throughout the organization through appropriate channels

Education

• Northern Kentucky University

  Bachelor's degree, Public Relations

  2004 — 2009