Vickie Sullen-Winn

Department Director, Communications & Community Engagement @City of Farmington Hills

Farmington Hills, MI, US

I currently serve as the Director of Communications and Community Engagement for the City of Farmington Hills, where I built the department from the ground up.Throughout my career, I’ve led high-performing teams, advanced digital and traditional media strategies, managed multi-million-dollar budgets, and cultivated meaningful community and media relationships. Whether launching a citywide campaign, managing a crisis, or building out a new function, I bring a balance of creativity, operational excellence, and mission-driven focus.Passionate about public service, community storytelling, and using communications as a tool for engagement, equity, and trust.Accomplishments Reconfigured Department Structure to Expand Expertise with earned media and storytelling expertise, as well as the City’s first dedicated graphic designer—enhancing the department’s creative capacity and strategic output. Initiated Citywide Media Monitoring to proactively track coverage, manage public perception, and support data-informed communication strategies and benchmarking Developed and implemented standardized policies and procedures that increased internal efficiency, improved team communication, and elevated overall departmental performance. Launched the Department’s First Annual Report, highlighting ROI and enhancing transparency with stakeholders and City leadership. Produced the City’s inaugural sizzle reel, capturing the City’s momentum, initiatives, and community spirit—now a key marketing tool and for use in civic engagement. Featured panelist at the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, offering insights on centralized vs. decentralized municipal communications—contributing to regional dialogue and best practice sharing.

Howard University

Bachelor of Arts