Raquel Wilson

About Raquel Wilson

Skilled in designing and scaling high-impact campaigns, and enterprise-wide communications. Trusted advisor to executives, translating complex initiatives into clear, engaging messaging that builds understanding, pride, and advocacy.

Experience

1. Senior Communications Manager

   Verizon

   May 2022 — Present

   Lead host of Up To Speed, Verizon’s flagship employee news program, transforming complex, cross-business information into compelling narratives that strengthen employee understanding of company strategy; consistently achieving 1M+ annual views and maintaining reputation as the enterprise’s most trusted source of employee news.Orchestrated a global Employee Appreciation Day engaging 48K+ employees across 17 offices, retail stores, and technician garages; launched an intranet hub, curated workshops, and brand activations that strengthened employee connection to Verizon’s culture and increased brand ambassadorship.Project managed Verizon’s 25th anniversary campaign, overseeing enterprise-wide programming and hub activations across 11 locations that honored company legacy, celebrated employee contributions, and reinforced Verizon’s market leadership.Serve as strategic advisor to executives and partners on public speaking and webcast engagement; partner in operational management of Verizon’s in-house production studio, consulting stakeholders to design and deliver impactful communications content.Operationalize the enterprise-wide and business unit Impact Award program, leading operations that drive employee recognition and reinforce Verizon’s culture and core values.Expanded and streamlined the unique employee-led creator program (Verizon Insider Program) by 11 members for social-first content to promote Verizon’s products and services.

Education

• American International School of Johannesburg

  International Baccalaureate

  2011 — 2015

• William & Mary

  Bachelor's degree, Film and Media & Government

  2015 — 2019