Innovative communications professional with expertise in crafting impactful narratives for organizations. Proven track record in developing and implementing strategic communication plans that foster engagement and drive positive change. Committed to utilizing creative solutions to enhance brand visibility and connect with diverse audiences.
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Stacy Torpey
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Overview
16
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Braskem
Global Communications and Media Relations Director
02.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Braskem
North America Communications Director
01.2012 - 02.2025
Job overview
- Leveraging over a decade of experience to progressively lead internal, external, marketing, and crisis communications functions. Promoted through roles from Communications Analyst to Communications Director.
- Crafts and executes strategic communication strategies for key initiatives such as North America's largest polypropylene production facility since 2008, a groundbreaking additive manufacturing venture featuring a university-focused design competition, and the launch of a new innovation center.
- Forges impactful partnerships with The Franklin Institute, Science Leadership Academy, and the Philadelphia Eagles, enhancing STEM and DE&I efforts.
- Orchestrates result-oriented marketing communication strategies for high-profile events, tradeshows, and conferences, successfully launching new products and initiatives.
- Serves as crisis communication advisor to the senior leadership team, architecting robust responses and overseeing the crisis management process to ensure ongoing relevance.
- Established the company's crisis communications protocol and led the development of the U.S. social responsibility management program.
- Adeptly represents the company at industry events and underwent regular spokesperson training.
Braskem
Change Management/Communications Business Support/Communications
01.2010 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Played a pivotal role in internal communications development during a transformative phase:
- Devised and managed internal communication channels and processes following the acquisition of Sunoco Chemicals.
- Spearheaded change management initiatives, seamlessly integrating business processes post-acquisition of Dow's polypropylene business.
- Effectively managed office operations, ensuring smooth functioning.
Education
Temple UniversityPhiladelphia
MS from Communication Management
05.2021
University Overview
Chowan UniversityMurfreesboro
BS from Business Administration
05.2004
University Overview
Skills
- Budget management
- Change management
- Multitasking and organization
- Relationship building
- International business
- Story pitching
- Employee development
- Decision-making
- People management
- Project management
- Process improvement
- Crisis management
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Pitched and managed a story that went viral globally during Covid highlighting employees who lived at production facilities.
- Created a communications improvement project using design thinking to improve employees' experience with receiving company communications.
- Successfully planned and executed large scale global events including extended stays in Brazil and Germany to ensure success.
- Implemented new internal communications channels.
- Successfully developed and executed the first social media strategy for the U.S. increasing our brand impact externally.
- Seamlessly integrated a global communications team after company reorganization.
Certification
- TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
- Graduate Certificate, Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution
- Graduate Certificate, Strategic Communication and Cross-Cultural Leadership
- PRSA
- Strategic Communication Certificate
Timeline
Global Communications and Media Relations Director
Braskem
02.2025 - Current
North America Communications Director
Braskem
01.2012 - 02.2025
Change Management/Communications Business Support/Communications
Braskem
01.2010 - 01.2012
Temple University
MS from Communication Management
Chowan University
BS from Business Administration