Starting my career as a newspaper reporter in 1998 has given me a unique foundation for the work I do today: communication of important information in a concise and clear manner. I have more than 10 years of experience communicating to audiences of all types, including employees, the media, clients, partners and the general public. I believe that clear and compelling communications are a critical component to the success of any organization, and I am personally energized by the challenge of how to best communicate any given topic. I love to write and have a strong ability to develop and communicate key messages, regardless of the audience or subject matter. My goal is to secure a position that allows me to be creative in how things are communicated, and to collaborate with people across an organization to do it. Specialties: One of my unique specialities is my experience in change communications; this includes mergers and acquisitions, strategy and investment decisions, employee reductions, crisis communications and other sensitive topics. I've also been called on to write intranets and website copy, launch reward and recognition programs, write speeches for my CEO and many other things. I have worn many hats in my communications career, as it relates to both content and audience, but all of them fit.

Manager, Communications @ From March 2013 to Present (2 years 6 months) Ronkonkoma, NYKatz Communications Solutions @ Content development for case studies, websites, articles, newsletters and other communications materials. From November 2011 to March 2013 (1 year 5 months) Long Island, New YorkSenior Manager, Corporate Communications @ Internal/Employee Communications •Develop strategy and materials for communications packages surrounding events such as reductions in force, acquisitions, benefits enrollment, talent management and other areas •Write, edit and distribute e-mail messages to employees from “C-level” executives and other management •Script and coordinate production of “CEO” videos designed to inform employees about company objectives, changes and other topics •Managed redesign and global launch of new employee Intranet site •Created and launched employee Reward and Recognition program to 2,500 employees at 14 global offices •Lead communications “workstreams” surrounding company investments, strategic goals and objectives, technology improvements and other topics Corporate Communications and Media Relations •Issue news releases, provide editorial content to publications, communicate major business issues, develop bios for management team, write all brochure copy, web content, corporate profiles, white papers, case studies •Develop and manage an annual communications plan •Respond to media; serve as trusted advisor to management team •Manage company’s Crisis Communications Plan and execute issues management communications •Developed and led the execution of communications plan for company sale. Client Communications and Thought Leadership •Develop all content and distribute client e-Newsletter •Work with clients on joint marketing to drive revenue growth •Execute a strategic client thought leadership initiative for industry research. Partner Communication and Engagement •Use social media and technology to build community of globally dispersed network of 8K contractors at 10K sites, including development of online forum, contests, video interviews •Designed online game for this community; worked with an agency from concept to go-live. •Led communications campaign to these partners re: technology requirements surrounding $1.5 million company investment From November 2006 to November 2011 (5 years 1 month) Baltimore, MDCorporate Communications manager @ Public relations Press releases Corporate messaging Senior executive communications, including speeches, remarks, frequently asked questions and meeting content Media relations, including interview scheduling and briefings Branding Employee Communications Investor relations support Crisis Communications Strategic planning for special events and product launches From April 2001 to October 2006 (5 years 7 months) Media Relations @ From 2000 to 2001 (1 year) Media Relations @ From 2000 to 2001 (1 year)

Bachelor of Arts, Criminology and Criminal Justice @ University of Maryland College Park From 1993 to 1997 Jodi Katz is skilled in: Social Media, Media Relations, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Management, Strategy, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Marketing Strategy, Internal Communications, Proposal Writing, Public Relations, Marketing, Event Management, Nonprofits, Editing, Crisis Communications, Newsletters