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Colin Speirs
Marketing & Corporate Communications Manager
Colin Speirs
Marketing & Corporate Communications Manager
A strategic communications expert who builds and leads strategic communication functions to drive business growth and enhance brand reputation. I specialize in unifying internal and external messaging, advising senior leadership, and leading teams to create compelling content that elevates company culture and directly supports sales objectives. My hands-on experience in content creation, brand management, and cross-functional leadership allows me to serve as a key liaison across all departments, ensuring a cohesive and impactful brand narrative.
Ferrotec USA
Lead company-wide branding initiatives, redefining and communicating new Mission, Vision, and Core Values that fostered a positive company culture and directly supported top talent retention.
Direct and execute integrated corporate communications strategy, serving as the primary ghostwriter and strategic advisor for C-suite content, including executive memos, speeches, presentations, and internal newsletters.
Oversee strategic development of the SharePoint intranet, creating and curating content that elevated employee engagement and streamlined information flow across all departments.
Manage and enhance the company's external brand presence across key digital platforms (LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor), implementing a review response initiative to improve online reputation and support talent acquisition.
Develop critical marketing and sales collateral, including a new Ferrotec Blog to enhance SEO, product catalogs, and pitch presentations for sales and marketing teams.
Administer key employee-focused platforms, including LinkedIn Learning for professional development and the Nectar employee recognition program, to cultivate a culture of growth and appreciation.
Plan high-level corporate events, including sales conferences, all-hands meetings, and benefit fairs, ensuring all logistics and communications align with corporate objectives.
Collaborate with HR and IT to streamline processes such as new hire onboarding and email communication approvals for an enhanced employee experience.
Manage and create content for the ScreenCloud digital signage network, ensuring dynamic and timely information delivery.
Freelance
Design and manage WordPress websites, social media (Instagram, Facebook), and other marketing collateral for local nonprofits and organizations
Altitude Marketing Agency
Author and publish blog content for internal stakeholders, generating additional website traffic and qualified leads
Write external press releases, social media content, and email newsletters, and web publications for clients
Gull Lake Knife Works
Manage social media, print and email advertising campaigns and copy in retail and distribution space
Develop and maintain retail website to enhance the customer experience and track digital marketing performance
Gonzaga University
Concentration in Marketing, Minors in Digital Marketing and Music [GPA 4.0]
Google Ad Search
Google Analytics
Stukent Mimic Pro Digital Advertising
HubSpot Content Marketing
HubSpot Digital Advertising