1. JERROLD S. ALWAIS
281.435.5267 jalwais@yahoo.com
Houston, Texas www.linkedin.com/jerryalwais
Internal and Corporate Communicator
Results-driven corporate communicator experienced with broad internal communications and marketing
campaigns. Creative strategist delivering effective messaging and channels to engage, empower and retain
employees. Proven ability to facilitate effective communication throughout an organization to build organization
alignment and deliver a positive customer experience.
Writing and editing (AP style)
Presentations development
Intranet, Sharepoint and Web
Print and video production
Special events and meetings
Social media
Change management
Crisis communications
Public relations
Professional Experience
FMC TECHNOLOGIES, Houston, Texas 2012 – 2015
Senior Communications Specialist (Western Region Subsea Systems)
Internal Communications Specialist (Western Region Subsea Services)
Originated internal communications role and implemented internal communications strategies to support
employee engagement and retention within oil and gas organization of more than 3,000 employees in North
America and West Africa. Developed communications channels and processes for message delivery, including
newsletters, emails, intranet, employee meetings, special events, posters, video, etc.
Counseled senior leadership with messaging and communications practices that raised stakeholder
awareness and ensured alignment across the business.
Increased year-to-year employee engagement by 23%, with 90% of employees “engaged” or “almost
engaged”.
Collaborated with global communications teams, launching new corporate safety and quality
initiatives.
Liaised with business units, project teams and cross functional organizations (HR, HSE, facilities,
quality), which increased awareness of operational strategies and addressed communications needs.
Created employee feedback channels, including surveys, focus groups and town hall meetings, which
improved two-way dialogue with management.
Used quantitative and qualitative benchmarks that demonstrated positive ROI for communications.
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SOLUTIONS / THE FIFTH BUSINESS / PRIMESYS, INC., Houston, Texas 2009 – 2012
Communications Consultant (contract assignments)
Planned and implemented employee and corporate communications campaigns and change management
programs. Provided counsel to executive management teams. Designed collateral materials, including brochures,
product slicks, direct mail and one-off templates. Managed content for web sites, intranets, and social media
outlets (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, blogs). Managed communications budgets.
Produced employee benefits materials, including guides, presentations, direct mail and enrollment
packages which raised awareness of plan changes and annual enrollment processes.
Published more than 10 unique wellness newsletters, which boosted participation in wellness
programs.
Developed change management communications plans, including presentations, executive scripts,
manager briefings and town hall meetings that eased concerns over a global IT support transition and
merger/acquisition announcements.
Integrated internal branding and key messaging, which ensured a consistent look and voice.
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PAYMETRIC, Houston, Texas 2007 - 2009
Director, Marketing Communications
Promoted employee engagement and outbound sales with a positive ROI impact. Produced multimedia
communications programs, including videos, webinars, podcasts, presentations, social media, direct mail/email
and print materials. Managed advertising and marketing budget. Supervised marketing team and service vendors.
Prepared executive talking points and internal articles to build internal brand and operational
awareness.
Utilized social media outlets, including LinkedIn and Twitter, to maximize employee engagement.
Redesigned corporate web site and sales collateral materials, which improved product imaging and
sales support.
NEW CENTURY FINANCIAL CORPORATION, Houston, Texas 2005 – 2007
Manager, Marketing Communications
Managed marketing and internal communications projects for division’s 1,700+ employees. Facilitated executive
messaging and presentations, manager briefings, employee recognition programs and intranet content
management. Published organizational and regional newsletters. Directed communications team and vendors.
Managed Intranet content and internal promotions, generating more than 40,000 unique hits monthly.
Produced sales training videos that motivated sales team and improved productivity.
Directed recruitment marketing that improved company identity and increased the applicant pool.
CLOVER GLOBAL SOLUTIONS / ABITIBI CONSOLIDATED RECYCLING 2004 - 2005
Manager, Marketing Communications (contract assignments)
Executed marketing and internal communications programs. Implemented consistent brand standards and
executive messaging. Developed key messaging, corporate presentations, advertising and proactive media
relations. Monitored marketing plans and budgets for 17 markets.
Published quarterly newsletters and sales collateral materials that raised awareness of paper
recycling program and increased community participation.
ADMASTERS ADVERTISING, Houston, Texas 2002 - 2003
Account Manager
Directed day-to-day client services for recruitment advertising accounts, including graphic design and media
buying services. Counseled clients on effective recruitment strategies and employee referral programs.
Designed and placed recruitment advertising that generated more than 150,000 responses.
Additional Work Experience
Marketing Manager / Writer, HUMETRICS, INC., Houston, Texas
Senior Account Executive, FLEISHMAN-HILLARD PUBLIC RELATIONS, Houston, Texas
Account Executive, VOLLMER PUBLIC RELATIONS, Houston, Texas
Account Executive, PIERPONT COMMUNICATIONS, Inc., Houston, Texas
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook); Adobe Dreamweaver, Illustrator, InDesign and
Photoshop; Quark; Salesforce.com and other CRM applications; various web content management systems.
Education
Bachelors of Arts in Journalism (Public Relations concentration), University of Houston, Houston, Texas