Vanessa F. Anderson
Communications Strategist | C-level Advisor
- Role
- Director, Global Finance Engagement Lead and Chief of Staff to the CFO at McDonald's
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Vanessa F. Anderson
Communications strategist and change leader with extensive agency and Fortune 500 corporate experience. Over the years, I have advised numerous C-suite executives on how to bring their vision to life and achieve their business goals through compelling communications. I have developed and orchestrated internal communications strategies that fueled the successful implementation of high profile – and highly sensitive – initiatives for leading brands including McDonald’s Corporation and Sara Lee. I excel in fast paced environments that enable me to bridge my communications expertise with my passion for helping organizations and leaders navigate change and deliver results.Demonstrated expertise in internal and leadership communications, strategic planning, executive coaching, issues and change management, crisis communications, employee engagement, program management, storytelling and message development.
Experience
Director, Global Finance Engagement Lead and Chief of Staff to the CFO
Dec 2022 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
Education
University of Kentucky
Exchange student, Communications, Political Science and Spanish
2001 — 2002
Institut d'études politiques de Rennes
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
1999 — 2003
Michigan State University
M.A., Public Relations
2003 — 2004
Skills
- Storytelling
- Project Planning
- Video Production
- Communication Training
- Speech Writing
- Strategic Planning
- Executive Coaching
- Strategy
- Organizational Development
- Trusted Business Advisor
- Crisis Management
- Program Management
- Issue Management
- Thought Leadership
- Strategic Communications
- Public Relations
- Internal Communications
- Intranet Strategy
- Audience Analysis
- Business Strategy
- Graphic Design
- Change Management
- Marketing
- Copy Editing
- Management
- Orchestration
- Technical Writing
- Event Planning
- Message Development
- Leadership
- Executive-Level Communication
- Event Management
- Crisis Communications
- Employee Engagement
- Presentation Coaching
- Project Management
- Creative Writing
- Culture Change
- Corporate Communications
- Public Speaking
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