RODI PADRON
Woodstock,Georgia
Summary
FREELANCE WRITER / CONTENT CREATOR / EDITOR / COACH
Communications specialist focused on supporting organizations with their communications needs. A Senior Consultant at Olympus Strategies with over 20 years of business communications strategy development and technical writing experience with global companies. Extensive experience with direct writing across various channels, including internal and external content creation, managing company SharePoint websites, media releases, presentation script writing, technical documentation, and training collateral. Highly skilled with leveraging technology such as Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress Web Publishing, and Microsoft O365 Suite (incl. ACCESS.
Writing coach focused on creating relationships, building key partnerships, and helping other communications professionals elevate the quality of deliverables.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Communications Lead Consultant
OLYMPUS STRATEGIES
11.2015 - Current
- Food Production and Manufacturing
- Supported communications strategy development for the Transformation Office and developed all documentation for the standing up of new Center of Excellence designed to support Digital Transformation Initiatives and ERP (S/4 Hana) rollouts
- Lead consultant on communications campaign and development of change strategy
- Championed and implemented strategic communications plan with long-range strategies and short-term milestones
- Created a comprehensive communications playbook to include all written messaging, quick reference guides, training documentation, public image bolstering and threat deterrence, and intranet content
- Developed new Power BI training documentation and eLearning module scripts
- Guided media relations and press communications campaigns for digital transformation initiative
- Developed OCM tools and process rules for Center of Excellence
- Created all communications materials and managed internal SharePoint website.
Management and Communications Consultant
- Industry: Textiles Production and Manufacturing
- Supported Change Management and Communications strategy development for a newly formed Digital Transformation Management Office (DTMO) and rollout of new ERP (S/4 Hana)
- Partnered with key stakeholders to develop a multi-channel communications plan
- Strategic Communication Plan creation with collaboration from stakeholders
- Designed, managed and updated all communications content
- Supported the launch of the Change SharePoint Site by creating content and an awareness campaign for training sessions.
Lead Communications Consultant
- Defense, Aviation, Information Technology
- Responsible for developing and rolling out training strategy and material for SAP S/4HANA migration, including financial, HR, manufacturing, purchasing, and inventory systems for a newly acquired business unit
- Authored Long-Range Strategic Plan with key stakeholders
- Conducted training needs analysis for all impacted business areas
- Led inventory of all existing training materials
- Partnered with project leads to develop curriculum and training calendars
- Created technical training guides and other tools to support rollout
- Developed tracking tools and KPI’s to ensure overall training compliance.
Content Creator / Writer
MYSAHDJOURNEY.BLOG
03.2023 - Current
- Developed a blog focused on supporting Stay-At-Home Dads
- Designed, managed, and updated all site content
- Principal writer for site articles
- Edited and approved articles submitted for publication by other writers.
Editor / Creative Consultant / Writer / Volunteer
THE BROOKLYN COLLECTIVE
01.2001 - Current
- Collaborated on productions and script writing for theater group
- Co-wrote television show scripts for network submissions
- Edited submitted work and coached for publication to other writers.
Creative Consultant / Media Relations / Graphic Designer
ANVIL ENTERTAINMENT RECORDERS
05.1995 - 01.2009
- Developed branding and media relations collateral
- Live show / event photography.
Education
Master of Arts - Fine Arts
Southern New Hampshire University
03.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Skills
- Include:
- Content Creation
- Curriculum Development
- Communications
- Technical Writing
- Translation Services
- Public Relations Messaging
- Editing
- Press Communications
Additional Information
- VOLUNTEER AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS , National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society National Writers Union
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkWork Location
RemoteHybridOn-SiteLanguages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Content Creator / Writer
MYSAHDJOURNEY.BLOG
03.2023 - Current
Master of Arts - Fine Arts
Southern New Hampshire University
03.2022 - Current
Communications Lead Consultant
OLYMPUS STRATEGIES
11.2015 - Current
Editor / Creative Consultant / Writer / Volunteer
THE BROOKLYN COLLECTIVE
01.2001 - Current
Creative Consultant / Media Relations / Graphic Designer
ANVIL ENTERTAINMENT RECORDERS
05.1995 - 01.2009
Management and Communications Consultant
Lead Communications Consultant
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
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