Cheever Griffin

Cheever Griffin

Corporate Writer/Communications Consultant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Corporate Communications | Leadership Storytelling | Strategic Messaging | Campaigns | Employee Engagement | Speechwriting | Culture Building | Executive Coaching

  • Education

    • University of Maryland College Park

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      Master of Arts, Journalism (MA)
    • University of Notre Dame

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      Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  • Experience

    • CG Commmunications

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2007
      Corporate Writer/Communications Consultant

      • Directed communication efforts as a consultant for a variety of departments and teams across the McDonald’s US business.• Served as the main writer and assistant editor for Manager’s News and Crew News. • Provided writing and editing services for clients ranging from corporations to universities to government agencies.

    • McDonald's

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2017

      • Served as communications lead for C-Suite executives, including the Chief Operating Officer (COO) Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).• Helped deliver messaging and influence actions across diverse global audiences.• Developed and executed strategic communications to advance the company’s top growth priorities.• Partnered with digital and social media teams to create and deliver executive and employee communications.• Main speech writer for external engagements, including business forums, investor presentations, and shareholder meetings.• Played a key role in leading significant corporate projects and initiatives.• Developed and executed presentations and speeches for McDonald's Worldwide Conventions for franchisees as the Team Lead. Show less

      • Director, Strategic Communications and Change

        Jan 2015 - Jan 2017
      • Director, Corporate Communications

        Jan 2012 - Jan 2015
      • Senior Manager, Corporate Communications

        Jan 2007 - Jan 2012
    • Kindle Communications

      Jan 2017 - now
      Communication Strategist

      Strategist/writer serving some of the world’s largest brands across the technology and retail industries, with a current focus on pharma and biotech. Lead the development of communication campaigns, strategy and planning, message architecture, business writing, and speechwriting for meetings and events. Help C-suite leaders and their teams deliver messaging and influence actions across diverse audiences, from employees and franchisees to supplier groups globally. Work closely with executives to help plan strategies, articulate positions, and effectively communicate vision. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Social Media Marketing

      DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Cheever Griffin
      McDonald’s Gold Standard Award - 2015 Individual award recognizing consistently high level of work that delivers results and helps drive business goals
    • Awarded to Cheever Griffin
      McDonald’s Circle of Excellence Award - 2012 Team award for contributing to a project (execution of McDonald's Worldwide Convention) that makes a significant impact on the business
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Ronald McDonald House Charities
      Ronald McDonald House CharitiesAssociated with Cheever Griffin
    • Mentor

      Issued by LINK Unlimited Scholars
      LINK Unlimited ScholarsAssociated with Cheever Griffin