Radhika Pillai

About Radhika Pillai

With 15+ years of leadership experience including internal and external communications, I have a demonstrated track record of successfully boosting brand awareness, driving engagement, earning industry recognition for mission-driven organizations and playing vital roles in driving top-line growth and profitability. At Sensata Technologies, I develop and execute global communication plans advancing employee engagement aligning with strategic business initiatives including a culture of belonging, innovation and sustainability. I partner with Sensata\'s Engineering, HR, Legal and CSR teams to create communications campaigns that have raised internal and external visibility of priorities. Sensata has been on Newsweek\'s \"America\'s Most Responsible Companies\" list since 2022.As Advisor to Abled Advocacy, I developed the startup nonprofit\'s communications strategy to raise awareness of its special education services for students in low-income communities, winning the New England Patriots Foundation’s “Difference Maker” award.And as Associate Director at Cambridge Network, I played a mission-critical role in scaling from ~10 to 100+ partner schools and network from 100+ to 1K students, rapidly growing Academic Support division revenues from $400K to $4M. I also directly supported the President in streamlining communications, contributing to 9-point increase in employee net promoter score.

Experience

1. Corporate & Employee Communications

   Sensata Technologies

   Sep 2021 — Present · Attleboro, MA, US

   Role highlights:* Developed and executed global communications projects leveraging multiple channels including intranet, videos, webinars, executive voice, town halls and social media. Examples: Diversity Drives Innovation Conference, Annual Corporate Sustainability Report, Employee Day of Service, Belonging at Sensata Summit, Women in Manufacturing Massachusetts EMPOWER Conference.* Partnered with HR on communications contributing to YoY growth in employee-focused events and participation.* Communications facilitated growth in volunteerism, reaching 45% employee participation in US.* Co-created, promoted and launched annual corporate Sustainability Report, working with the Legal Team.* Launched and moderated global “Powering Possibilities” forum for employees, leading to implementation of three employee-driven sustainability initiatives.* 2023 Ragan Communications’ “Employee Communications Award”, successfully competing against ING Americas, John Deere, McGroarty & Co. Consulting, and Walt Disney World Resorts.

Education

• Miami University

  MBA, Marketing

Skills

• Writing
• Press Releases
• Newsletters
• Brand Development
• Brand Management
• Mla Style
• Marketing Strategy
• Corporate Communications
• Content Administration
• Marketing Communications
• Public Relations
• Market Research
• Editing
• Product Development
• Blogging