Beth Shipley

Beth shipley

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    A communications professional passionate about helping organizations connect meaningfully with their audiences

  • Education

    • The college of new rochelle

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      Master of science - ms counselor education/school counseling and guidance services
    • George mason university

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      Bachelor of arts (b.a.) history
  • Experience

    • Atlas air

      Jan 2014 - Sept 2019
      Sr manager corporate communications and marketing

      In my role as Senior Manager of Corporate Communications and Marketing at Atlas Air, I led both external and internal communications programs, delivering engaging messaging across various channels. I advised leadership on strategic messaging tailored to diverse audiences and managed the development of a crisis communications plan, while also organizing town hall meetings and leadership visits. Additionally, I was the content manager for our websites, social media platforms and intranet.I collaborated closely with the Investor Relations Team to produce annual reports, presentations, fact sheets, earnings releases and scripts. I coordinated shareholders' meetings and investor days and played a key role in redesigning our investor website.For media relations, I actively sought media opportunities, facilitated article submissions, and organized speaking engagements and press conferences with partners and influencers. I crafted crisis communications statements and managed media relations during aircraft incidents and other reputational challenges.In marketing communications, I executed annual B2B global promotional marketing plans and regional campaigns across digital platforms and print. My work included coordinating our participation and brand visibility at industry events including sponsorships, speaking opportunities and partnership marketing initiatives.Partnering with HR, I planned and managed employee events, played a key role in developing our employer brand and created recruitment marketing and crew retention programs to attract and retain top talent.Additionally, I led creative projects, directing web developers to build dynamic websites for the holding company and its business units, along with a modern intranet. I also oversaw the production of multimedia assets and global photo and video shoots. Show less

    • New york power authority

      Jan 2021 - Oct 2021
      Communications project lead

      I led a cross-functional crisis response team to ensure consistent communication and COVID-19 protocol adherence across all facilities, with the primary goal of minimizing employee exposure and maintaining operational continuity. My work included developing a crisis communications matrix with KPI tracking, launching a multi-channel internal communications campaign, inviting and scheduling public health experts for educational webinars and creating a cascading communications toolkit for facility leadership. Show less

    • Ardsley union free school district

      Apr 2022 - now
      Public relations and communications consultant

      In this role, I develop and execute a month-by-month strategic communications and public relations plan designed to enhance the district's identity and foster connections with the learning community and the public. My responsibilities include producing a variety of content such as social media posts, website updates, press releases, and newsletters. Additionally, I work as a co-webmaster to post compelling news articles to keep our community engaged and informed, improve the district's online presence, ensuring it is ADA-compliant and accessible to everyone.**Accomplishments:**- Co-managed the successful launch of the new Finalsite website (ardsleyschools.org), overseeing design, site structure, user experience, and overall execution.- Spearheaded a rebranding initiative for the school district, boosting its visibility and fostering stronger community connections.- Developed and executed communication policies that streamlined processes, promoted consistency and increased engagement throughout the district. Show less

    • Ltm arts consulting llc

      Aug 2023 - now
      Grant writing consultant

      I specialize in researching and crafting persuasive grant applications for nonprofit organizations aiming to secure state and private foundation funding. With a proven history of successfully obtaining financial support, I focus on arts organizations and both in-school and after-school programs designed for underfunded public schools. My work helps these organizations expand their resources and make a positive impact in their communities.

    • Southern westchester boces

      Nov 2023 - now
      Public relations and communications consultant

      As a consultant to #Chappaqua Central School District, my main objective is to strengthen the connections among families, alumni and community members while enhancing the district's overall brand. I foster collaboration and engagement among administrators, staff and faculty to develop content that emphasizes the innovative programs, diverse educational opportunities and student successes that unfold every day. By consistently producing engaging social media content and impactful feature articles, I support the district's strategic priorities and educational mission, keeping the learning community informed and connected. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Managing communications following an aircraft accident or incident

      National transportation safety board