Hi! I'm Daisy!
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I am very excited you decided to share your time with me and
I am grateful for the opportunity to stay connected with you!
EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration
Winthrop University
THE CHALLENGE
I do not consider myself to be a solid test-taker so completing my MBA was a great challenge. My mentor, Dr. Kimberly P. Johnson encouraged me to apply and often talked me through my most difficult, long nights.
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication
Winthrop University
THE FOUNDATION
When I left home for college, I didn't know what to expect. I knew I wanted to educate others so my original major was in education. After allowing Winthrop to expose me to new adventures, I realized I could educate others outside of the classroom and that led to my decision to major in Mass Communication - Broadcasting.
Social Marketing Certified Professional
Hootsuite
LIFELONG LEARNING
I believe it is important to keep learning about your field. Completing this certification has fueled a fire within me to be a lifelong learner.
Professional Experience
Internal Communications Officer
ROLLS-ROYCE
​Rolls-Royce is a world-leading provider of power systems and services for use on land, at sea and in the air with operations in four global markets - civil aerospace, defense aerospace, marine and energy. In this role, I serve as the regional Defense Communications lead for Defense North America. I develop regional communications content for Defense Manufacturing, Assembly & Test functions in Indianapolis, Indiana. I also provide internal communications support to Defense North America leadership and Business Continuity teams in alignment with the Internal Communications plan.
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Professional Experience
Regional Manager of Communications
TENET HEALTH
This was my first role with Piedmont's parent company, Tenet Health. As a member of the corporate communications team, I was responsible for the media relations and communication activities for multiple hospitals in various states. In South Carolina, I served Coastal Carolina Hospital, East Cooper Medical Center, Hilton Head Hospital and Piedmont Medical Center. In Massachusetts, I supported MetroWest Medical Center - Framingham, MetroWest Medical Center - Natick and Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester. In Tennessee, I served Saint Francis Hospital - Memphis and Saint Francis Hospital - Bartlett. Accepting this position was a fantastic next step in my communications career! I am very grateful to have developed relationships with media personnel in the following markets: Columbia, SC; Charleston, SC; Rock Hill, SC; Charlotte, NC; Savannah, GA; Memphis, TN; and Boston, MA. This role was the perfect blend between my undergraduate and graduate school degrees. I LOVE using this gift of communication!
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Professional Experience
Manager of Marketing and Public Relations
PIEDMONT MEDICAL CENTER
In my role at PMC, I held responsibility for the development and implementation of strategic marketing and social media campaigns. I monitored activity our campaigns and manage the department's budget. I enjoyed the opportunity to guide senior leadership on internal and external communication. Creating the weekly employee e-newsletter and quarterly, public-facing newsletter allowed me to write for mass audiences and feature staff and patient stories. My favorite task included developing and maintaining relations with local media, and pitching story ideas to highlight the organization.
Media Involvement
Freelance Media Personality
VARIOUS MEDIA OUTLETS
I used to be a television journalist. I still LOVE to tell other people's stories because there is so much knowledge in the world that deserves to be shared! I've worked and completed internships at the following places: CN2 News, Channel 14 News (now Spectrum News), and WACH-TV. I've also worked as a TV ad spokesperson - some of the ads can be viewed on YouTube!
SKILLS
Public Speaking - Event Emcee
Linear Video Editing
Microsoft Offices
Interpersonal Relationships
Goal-Oriented
Creative and Critical Thinking
Media/News Article Monitoring
Internal and External Communication
PEN Promise
Sometimes, young people open up to adults who are not their parents about important topics and thoughts. Seeing a need for meaningful connection in the vulnerable age range of 12-16, I was inspired to create this charitable organization with a unique penpal approach to mentorship by the desire to connect with my middle and high school aged nieces in a creative way outside of text messages and social media.
Visit the PEN Promise website for more information.