Jennifer Ohlinger

Experience

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  Jack Levy & Associates

  Jan 1996 - Aug 1996

  Associate Media Buyer

  Assisted buyers in detailed scheduling and purchase of spot radio and television media for major retail companies.

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  Blau Direct Edge

  Aug 1996 - Aug 1997

  Associate Account Executive

  Account service support for major retail brands in direct mail environment. Promoted from Traffic Manager.

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  Corn Products U.S.

  Feb 1999 - Jan 2010

  Led all marketing communications for U.S. division including strategic planning, market research, maintenance and development of all collateral materials, trade show booths and related marketing, websites, specialty product market planning and media placement. Managed advertising agency, printers and other vendors in related tasks from creative campaigns to budget and time line adherence. - Oversaw assimilation of multiple business units in joint marketing communications efforts including trade shows and collateral, resulting in simplified messaging and cost reduction.- Managed product launch of specialty ingredient, educating consumers and commercial customers and working with professional chef, introducing novel product, increasing sales.- Collaborated with multi-national teams, implementing integrated communications plans and developing graphic standards and brand identity for product in U.S., Mexico, and South America.Promoted from Marketing Communications Planner (2005-2006) and Marketing Specialist (2004-2005) Show less

  • Manager, Marketing Communications

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2010

  • Sales Coordinator

    Feb 1999 - Jan 2004
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  Ingredion Incorporated

  Apr 2010 - Jun 2017

  Manager, Corporate Communications

  Expanded awareness of strategy, innovations and accomplishments of a FORTUNE 500 global company to external audiences. Managed corporate brand, website content and other vehicles of corporate communications including corporate video production, photography and collateral. Project managed company's annual report and sustainability update to further the company's mission and increase shareholder value.- Collaborated as member of branding team in development of new identity and brand for international company including creating new logo, brand promise, and values, working with international affiliates, aligning branding, and ensuring compliance.- Managed project and wrote content for inaugural and subsequent sustainability updates, partnering with multiple stakeholders, initiating change and facilitating information flow of new report.- Acted as communications lead for rebrand of global headquarters, enabling change management for 450 employees.- Created website content and organization for corporate and investor relations division, participating as team member for roll out of new web platform to all affiliates.- Streamlined production process of annual report and sustainability update using Lean Six Sigma tools and theory. Show less

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  Quiet Light Communications

  Dec 2017 - Jul 2021

  Client Services Director

  Worked with food industry clients to develop and plan comprehensive communication strategies to drive sales, increase awareness and support overall branding. Collaborated with creative and production teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget and are aligned with company's overall go-to-market strategy. Developed messaging and direction for trade shows, advertising, websites, social media programming and more.

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  Hitachi Global Air Power

  Jul 2021 - now

  Senior Communications Manager

  Responsible for global external and internal communications. Drive internal engagement through multi-channel communications including internal newsletter, monthly emails, employee town halls and more. Responsible for driving and growing social media program for multiple audiences in the U.S. and Latin America. Inform and prepare executive communications and presentations. Manage all public relations, both corporate and product including pitching and writing articles to advance company's thought leadership. Show less