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Corporate Journalist

Tesla will begin looking for locations in Europe next year for a 'gigafactory' to make cars and the battery cells to power them. The move follows Tesla's announcement that it will buy German robotics and automated manufacturing specialist Grohmann...

In 2015, I was honored by the IABC Detroit Chapter as 'Communicator of the Year.' This was truly a humbling experience, especially considering the roster of past honorees - every one of them a communications all-star! I could not have imagined ever becoming a member of this impressive 'club,'​ but my sincere thanks to the IABC Board, my colleagues in IABC Detroit, and to my family, friends and current and past colleagues - I've learned from you all! - Key positions include: Director - Corporate Communications, Internal/External Communications Manager, Project Manager, communications counsel; as well as work as a writer, editor, speech writing, development of communications plans (including media relations) and communications trainer/coach.- My international experience includes work in the UK, France and India.- Member: International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) - past member of the Board of Directors, IABC Detroit ; Member: Society of Automotive Analysts (SAA), Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), International Motor Press Association (IMPA), American Association of Editorial Cartoonists (AAEC). - Winner of more than 30 IABC Renaissance Awards, including the 2012 President's Award/Best of Show for Brand Management - Tata Technologies eMO EV reveal at the North American International Auto Show; and a 2013 IABC Renaissance Award for Media Management of the launch of The Otter Company 2013 Collection at the 2013 PGA Merchandise Show.- Industry focus: Automotive (OEM and Tier 1), Engineering, Manufacturing, Technology - Client-focused publications, media/analyst relations and government relations.- Other industry experience: Retail/Wholesale Clothing and Sporting Goods - Brand Management and Media Relations in the golf and soccer industries; including event management.- Corporate Social Responsibility: Managed CSR in North America for clients including Tata Technologies, The Otter Company and ASI.