Paul Whitmore

About Paul Whitmore

Well rounded, flexible, and creative internal communications professional with thirty years of experience communicating with employees in diverse work environments including global manufacturing, water, wastewater, and energy industries, and local and state government. I drive and direct our strategy and approach for CEO and Executive Leadership messaging through short- and long-form writing and editing, corporate communications, bylines and other proactive internal and external channels, and measure and report on success and impact to ensure continuous improvement. Develop internal communications strategy for Corporate and Enterprise associates in office and manufacturing environments and execute and measure results of communications and action plans. Significant experience in crisis communications, issues management, and executive communications and personal and corporate brand management.

Experience

1. Senior Manager Corporate Communications

   Hillenbrand

   Oct 2018 — Present · Batesville, IN, US

   Driving and executing internal communications strategy to increase employee engagement with Company Purpose, Core Values, mission, and vision. Dynamic and adaptable listener, leader, and team member who understands the audience and can cut through the clutter to overcome obstacles facing internal communications effectiveness in a global organization. Develops Executive messaging and outreach strategy for thought leadership, external speaking opportunities, and brand awareness. Delivers value through service as a trusted communications advisor to the business for efficient messaging delivery and overall effectiveness. Collaborative team member who fosters creativity and problem solving opportunities leading to better business outcomes. Valued communications partner providing communications support and expertise to Corporate Affairs, Investor Relations, Sustainability, Digital Transformation and IT, Procurement, and external communications teams. Support branding, ESG, community relations, executive presentations and speeches, and other external activities that advance or fulfill Company commitments to communities and the environments in which we operate.

Education

• Ball State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Telecommunications

  1989 — 1993

Skills

• Crisis Communications
• Strategic Communications
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Media Relations
• Press Releases
• Water
• Copywriting
• Project Management
• Corporate Communications
• Marketing Communications
• Strategic Planning
• Management
• Government
• Proposal Writing
• Public Speaking