Susan Waun

Susan Waun

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Communications Professional

  • Education

    • University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

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      Juris Doctor (J.D.)

      Activities and Societies: Moot Court Board of Directors; London Law Program; International Law Society Newsletter

    • Michigan State University James Madison College

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      Bachelor’s Degree International Relations and German

      Activities and Societies: AIESEC Internship - Volksbank Reutlingen, Germany

  • Experience

    • General Motors

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2016

      - Provided communication counsel, media training and presentation support to vice presidents, leaders and subject matter experts.- Helped business units develop and instill key message discipline focusing on external customer benefits instead of internal business agendas.- Wrote press releases, briefing documents, presentations and social media content to extend storytelling at every opportunity.- Coordinated with global colleagues to ensure alignment for major announcements and events.- Fielded inquiries and cultivated relationships with industry, local, national and global media.- Managed and designed media events, executive interviews, tours, vehicle test drives and technical demonstrations for global business, automotive and lifestyle media. Show less

      • Communications Manager - Global Product/Quality/Customer Experience/Engineering

        Jan 2011 - Jan 2016
      • Assistant Manager, Financial Communications

        Jan 2009 - Jan 2011
      • Assistant Manager, Manufacturing & Labor Communications; Retiree/Internal Communications

        Jan 2006 - Jan 2009
      • Assistant Manager, Corporate Office of the Secretary

        Jan 2003 - Jan 2006
    • Honigman LLP

      Jan 2016 - Jan 2020
      Communications Manager

      -Developed and managed communication plan in support of the firm's strategic plan.-Wrote and edited press releases, bios, client communications, articles, website content, presentations, award submissions and social media content.-Positioned and coached key attorneys as subject matter experts with targeted media.-Developed sensitive internal communications and talking points for senior management and leadership.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • State Bar of Michigan - Member; Former Chair of International Law Section

      State Bar of Michigan
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Co-president, Boys Soccer Booster Club

      Issued by Wylie E. Groves High School
      Wylie E. Groves High SchoolAssociated with Susan Waun
    • Reading Tutor

      Issued by TutorMate
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