Whitney Ellis

About Whitney Ellis

As a dynamic public relations professional with over 20 years of extensive experience, I specialize in driving impactful communications campaigns across non-profits, private organizations, and public corporations. My career is rooted in crafting compelling narratives and executing strategic communication initiatives that effectively engage diverse audiences.Throughout my professional journey, I have honed my skills in crisis communications, media relations, and stakeholder engagement. My ability to leverage cutting-edge communication tools and digital marketing strategies has allowed organizations to enhance brand visibility and strengthen their reputation in a competitive marketplace.I have a proven track record of collaborating with executive leadership teams to ensure communication strategies align seamlessly with business objectives. My commitment to social responsibility and community engagement has driven the success of initiatives that resonate with key stakeholders while promoting organizational values.As I seek new challenges and additional responsibilities, I am eager to further influence organizational growth and sustainability through comprehensive communication strategies. I bring strong analytical skills that allow me to measure the impact of communication efforts effectively, ensuring a data-driven approach to public relations.Driven by a passion for fostering meaningful connections, I am excited to lead innovative communication efforts that drive positive outcomes. I am dedicated to continuous professional development and look forward to contributing to an organization\'s success within a dynamic environment.

Experience

1. Senior Public Relations Specialist

   Honeywell Technologies

   Nov 2018 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Create and execute public relations strategies that align with Honeywell\'s Energy and Sustainability Solutions (ESS) business goals to boost brand visibility. Honeywell ESS delivers technology for energy security and optimization, providing industrial materials, refrigerants, packaging solutions, and refining and petrochemical process technology.Engage in proactive planning to manage external communications for product launches, events, and corporate announcements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align public relations strategies with overall company objectives. Prepare and distribute press releases and other content to garner media attention and effectively communicate key messages.Cultivate and maintain relationships with key energy media representatives to promote favorable coverage of Honeywell’s products, services and initiatives.Utilize analytics tools to measure the effectiveness of communication strategies and campaigns, providing insights for continuous improvement. Prepare reports on public perception, media coverage and the impact of communication initiatives.Developed and executed Public Relations strategies for Honeywell\'s Safety and Productivity Solutions (SPS) business. Collaborated with Honeywell\'s SPS Global Marketing team to increase brand awareness and support integrated marketing communications campaigns.

Education

• Auburn University

  Bachelor of Arts, Corporate Journalism

Skills

• Digital Marketing
• Speech Writing
• Email Marketing
• Brand Development
• Blogging
• Online Advertising
• Brand Design
• Budgets
• Creative Writing
• Leadership
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Storytelling
• Strategic Planning
• Ap Style
• Advertising
• Publicity
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Editing
• Strategy
• Event Planning
• Team Leadership
• Copywriting
• Journalism
• Feature Articles
• Social Media
• Marketing
• Copy Editing
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Media Relations
• Nonprofits
• Sponsorship
• Content Strategy
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Online Marketing
• Content Development
• Corporate Communications