Michael Swearingen

Internal Communications Manager @Colonial Pipeline Company

Alpharetta, GA, US

Partner with the Director of Communications to develop and implement a comprehensive internal and change communications program with specific strategies and action plans designed to increase overall employee engagement-Foster open, honest, and transparent communication between the management team, senior leaders, mid-level managers, and front-line team members in ways that enhance internal engagement-Collaborate with the full communications team to ensure Colonial’s corporate strategy and narrative is understood across the company-Establish timelines and oversee the timely development of all items related to internal communications-Produce and create ongoing employee communications and content in print and/or electronic formats as appropriate. Content includes written and visual communications required to deploy the strategy via the Colonial intranet, email communications, webcasts, and speeches-Execute town halls and other internal programs that foster two-way engagement and manage other annual communications programs such as strategy cascade, performance management, total rewards programs, and employee engagement surveys-Ensure health and safety, and Colonial’s RAISE values are at the heart of all employee communication messaging and engagement activity-Establish, maintain, and strengthen working relationships with internal clients, both at the corporate headquarters office and among a field-based client group-Ensure company-wide compliance with Colonial’s corporate brand and identity, including branding guidelines, and logo usage in all communications materials-Serves as part of Colonial’s crisis communications team as needed.

The University of Alabama

B.A., Journalism/Political Science

Gulf Coast State College

Associate of Arts, General Studies