Radha K.

Hemmige
740 West Fulton Street, Unit 1204/Chicago, IL 60661/312.523.3443

Senior Communications Professional

Radha is a communications professional with over 15 years of experience in all phases of communications
strategy and execution. She is a skillful developer of broad and narrow communications that continually
surpass expectations. Her keen adaptability from of traditional and digital communications and
exceptional stakeholder engagement/counsel allows her to influence thinking, forge alliances, and build
consensus. She is currently advancing competitive skill sets through a digital marketing certification, and
available for travel and relocation. Click on icons above to learn more about her work.

Core Competencies
Public Relations
Social Media
Brand development
Data analysis

Content strategy
Marketing automation
Stakeholder management
Key performance indicators

AP writing
Events planning and management
Digital marketing

Professional History
Manager, Internal and Executive Communications - PSAV
2016

Mar. 2016- Jun.

Worked in concert with executive leadership and senior managers to establish internal communications
strategy, goals, and objectives that deliver consistent voice, tone, and overarching messaging. Assessed
communications gaps and developed online and offline solutions that align to company-wide goals and a
dispersed workforce. Advocated and advised senior executives of developments throughout the
organization.

Created measurable increases in employee engagement, utilizing employee engagement data, to develop
consistent and modernized communications programs, such as, employee town halls, executive
video/photo shoots, HR onboarding, feedback mechanisms, speeches, newsletters, and other
communications.

Drove the strategic development, content, and overarching messaging of internal communications and
social platforms that include Microsoft SharePoint, Yammer, and modern mobile applications. Authored
content for a variety of communication and channels. Direct and project manage videography,
copyrighting, and digital teams to ensure a consistent vision and message.
Communications Manager - Univar
2016

Nov. 2014 Feb.

Developed, pitched, gained consensus, and executed integrated communications strategy across five
industry verticals, such as personal care and pharmaceuticals, generating $3 billion in sales. Managed and
measured the effectiveness of strategic plans on an ongoing basis in collaboration with vertical leads.
Engaged internal cross-functional partners with compelling storytelling of communications progress and
successes.

Supported media relations by writing and managing of PR content, placements, and story ideas both
verbally and in writing, and facilitated media spokesperson interviews. Leveraged digital and social media
channels (including Twitter, LinkedIn, and video) to engage stakeholders, customers, and influencers
beyond traditional publications.

Strategized digital engagement to develop optimized global website. This included the
communication/promotional strategy, activation plan, content strategy, and website optimization globally.
Worked with outside agencies to develop and digital content strategy and reporting using Google
Analytics. Created compelling social media content that fits for each company channel, and brought
emerging social media trends and intelligence to the team.
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Authored a variety of solution-based communications across digital and traditional channels in AP style
including, but not limited to, editorials, advertorials, fact sheets, press releases, monthly newsletters,
promotional materials, success stories, branding campaigns, and web/social media content. Utilized
marketing automation tools to improve customer engagement. Developed a traffic and content inventory
management system to manage outputs.

Owned creative direction and planning of industry events, trade shows, and lead generation efforts
(webinars). Served as subject matter expert in innovation committees such as global lead generation
process, CRM optimization, sales mobile tools, and new partner onboarding.
Communications Project Manager - Illinois Department of Transportation
Oct. 2014

Aug. 2011

Established communication strategy, plan, and metrics that support transportation projects and
community outreach. Authored senior leadership presentations, speeches, and grant status
communications across the state. Managed social media content and measured customer engagement
across all mainstream social channels.

Delivered content for rebranding the agency website in accordance to overarching legal, marketing, and
technical goals. Communicated concise and succinct progress to senior management.

Managed internal and public relationships including the planning of events, media inquiries, and senior
leadership ad hoc requests.
Project Manager - Illinois Department of Transportation
2011

Oct. 2009 Aug.

Developed communications tools to guide cross functional teams of business process shifts. Developed
performance indices to monitor program shifts as well as the communications roadmap. Monitored market
trends (internal and external sources), legislative issues, and other risks which social identity and image.

Delivered succinct research reports on request from other departments. Developed clear project updates
for internal/external audiences, facilitated regional strategic coordination meetings.
Strategic Alliance Manager - Panduit Corporation
2008

May 2007 Apr.

Created communication strategy for partner solutions with internal product and sales managers. This plan
supported partnership marketing strategies and business goals across North and South America, Canada,
and EMEA.

Communicated and executed new product launch plans in a timely and impactful manner. Produced
materials to generate awareness, drive leads, and project an innovative brand image. Oversaw email
campaigns and strategically managed website content.

Cultivated relationships with business leaders, product and segment managers, sales teams, and industry
organizations. Planned domestic and international partner events to aid in increasing brand image and
awareness. Liaised with global regional offices to provide timely senior leadership state of the union
communications updates.

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Sr. Strategic Consultant - ADP Dealer Services
May 2007

Mar. 2002

Created client strategic plans while utilizing change management; including key stakeholder and impact
analysis, resistance identification and resolution, communication plan, employee and user training, and
success metrics.

Developed and executed marketing campaigns for 30 national clients, from inception to ongoing
monitoring. Created 15 KPIs through the independent management of 5 offshore staff members.

Utilized analysis of multiple data sources to communicate results to clients, senior leadership, internal staff
members, and industry organizations and made recommendations to improve the effectiveness of
communications programs and tools.

Synthesized client progress into communications vehicles for internal staff across all levels to increase
brand awareness. Served as communications liaison between internal and external stakeholders.
Marketing Manager - Operations GE Capital

Oct. 2000 Oct. 2001

Developed and oversaw marketing campaign and budgets for all partnership marketing
activities. Developed, tracked, monitored, and socialized the marketing calendar.

Analyzed promotional objectives, advertising, and the effectiveness of marketing campaigns while
communicating these findings to clients. Implemented results of marketing analyses resulting in 25% cost
savings ($250,000).

Academic Credentials and Technical Skills

University of Illinois Digital Marketing Certification - Estimated completion December 2016
University of Illinois Chicago, Illinois: Masters in Financial Management
DePaul University Chicago, Illinois: Bachelors in Marketing Management and Corporate Finance
Daily Productivity|: PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Access, and Project, Adobe Photoshop
Other|: Salesforce, Compass, Clickdimensions, ExactTarget, Sitecore CMS, Cision PR, SharePoint, Yammer,
Google Analytics, Slideshare, Hootsuite, Hubspot

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