2002 - 2012
AVP, Communications Manager and Web Managing Editor
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago
Chicago, IL
Protected and championed the image and reputation of the organization by assisting internal clients with internal and external communications.
Developed and executed the strategy for the Bank's Internet presence to support the organization’s long-term goals.
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Designed and led development of enterprise intranet, to engage and keep employees apprised of company and employee news.
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Directed website communications strategy based on yearly organizational goals; designed, developed, improved, and provided content flow of four external websites.
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Produced communications such as presentations, marketing materials, business manuals, and other member- and employee-focused materials.
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Published a monthly 10-page newsletter to more than 450 employees; collaborated in multi-departmental teams to publish a quarterly member newsletter distributed to more than 890 financial institutions.
Michelle Jacksier
Senior Internal Communications Strategist
Clifton Strengths: Restorative l Strategic l Input Developer l Empathy
Fulbright Scholar | Deutschsprachig
Communication is the force that moves organizations forward. When leaders speak with clarity, people lean in. When they don't, everything slows down.
For more than 15 years, I have helped executives turn complex ideas into stories people understand and want to follow. I have shaped leadership messaging, guided organizations through change and built communication strategies across financial services, manufacturing, commercial real estate and higher education.
I am known for translating complexity into simplicity and for creating messages that strengthen trust, spark engagement and support meaningful progress.
If you want to explore leadership communication, organizational change or storytelling strategy, I am always open to a conversation.
Core Competencies
Executive Communication • Strategic Communications Planning • Leadership Messaging • Stakeholder Engagement • Business Communications • Change Management Communications • Employee Engagement • Issues Communications • Town Halls and Executive Events • Presentation Development • Content Strategy • Internal Communications • Communications Measurement • Cross-Functional Collaboration • Generative AI