Susan Waun

Experience

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  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
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  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.