Kate Lee

A proven Corporate Community & Public Affairs Professional with demonstrated accomplishments in developing strategic public affairs programs, focusing on increasing corporate value from donations, nonprofit partnerships and sponsorships. Trusted advisor to C-level executives of Fortune 20 companies. Dedicated and enthusiastic, natural consensus-builder and team leader.

CORPORATE COMMUNITY & PUBLIC AFFAIRS CAPABILITIES

Plan Phase
Evaluate existing corporate philanthropy and social responsibility programs
Develop strategic Public Affairs program linked to business goals & objectives
Provide roadmap and budget for community involvement, philanthropy and sponsorships
Recommend appropriate technologies to ensure a successful program
Coordinate with internal departments to ensure successful implementation:

• Marketing: Brand Consistency and imaging
• Finance: budgeting, procurement and policy process
• Legal: data privacy and liability management
• Human Resources: employee communications
• Information Technology: integrate vendor software & corporate systems

Implementation Phase
Create measurement systems for evaluating program efforts and success
Mentor staff to implement program
Create media campaigns for public relations efforts
Recommend key executive placements and speaking engagements

Ongoing Phase
Provide ongoing program management
Grant management & documentation
Plan and coordinate volunteer events
Train executives for nonprofit board positions
Monitor program effectiveness and recommend adjustments to meet changing conditions

EXPERIENCE

THE HOME DEPOT, Atlanta, GA
Manager, Community Affairs
Directed community relations and public affairs at world's largest home improvement retailer.

GE ENERGY, Atlanta GA
Manager, Organization Communication & Community Affairs
Delivered executive and internal communications; community relations and public affairs at 39,000 employee global manufacturing company.

MCI, Atlanta, GA
Executive Senior Manager
Managed internal communications to 70,000 employees, including executive and business messages.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

MBA, Finance & Accounting, Goizueta Business School, Emory University, Atlanta GA
BA, Economics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia PA
Six Sigma Greenbelt Certified
Certified Public Accountant