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NANCY KLENTAK, APR 5336 UNDER WAY SUGAR HILL, GA 30518 MOBILE: 404.401.6842 nk12b17d2@westpost.

net SUMMARY Results focused, internal and external communications professional with consiste nt success in: global corporate communications, PR account management, marketing communications for global technology and sole proprietor of integrated public r elations and marketing firm. Over 10 years supporting presidents and C-level ma nagement of Fortune 500 companies in developing integrated communication plans t o reach business objectives. EXPERIENCE LAFARGE NORTH AMERICA, Alpharetta, GA 2010 DIRECTOR, Communications for a world leader in building materials: Cement, Aggr egates and Concrete and Gypsum. The Group posted sales of 15.9B Euros in 2009. Supported 4 Eastern North American business unit managers by developing communi cations plans to drive business strategy. - Researched and wrote communications on reorganization announcements, safety an d environmental awards and updates, site recognitions and community relations ev ents with objective of improving employee communication. - Developed content and planned events for President's 2-day summit with all dir ect reports. - Managed internal 'intranet' process of posting daily news to employees. AGCO CORPORATION, Duluth, GA 2007 - 2009 GLOBAL CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER for a Fortune 500 agricultural manufactu rer with $8.4B net sales in 2008. Managed corporate internal and external commu nications and branding. Internal Communications - Created the Company's first internal, multi-cultural communication process for 15,000 employees using regional contacts to form a global communication team. - Wrote all CEO's communication to employees and speech writing while working cl osely with HR and senior staff to accomplish goal of better employee communicati on. - Managed a quarterly, web-based corporate newsletter produced in 7 languages an d representing all product lines while showcasing the most important resource people. EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS - Managed global public relations firm based in Germany with $1M+ budget while s erving as corporate PR point of contact; wrote all corporate press releases whil e developing an effective approval process internally. - Developed and implemented the global crisis communications plan and had occasi on to utilize plan globally. - Project-managed annual report production, approvals and distribution. - Supported the agency that developed the corporate website www.agcocorp.com, br inging AGCO's site up to a respected communication vehicle. - Created the foundation for AGCO's corporate social responsibility / community relations to be more strategic in the competitive marketplace. - Managed AGCO's brand identity via ongoing brand standards development and cons tant review of global materials, resolving a branding consistency issue with the 24 companies that were acquired to form AGCO. INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT, Atlanta, GA 2005 - 2007 CONTRACT MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Created value proposition, key messages and website content for a start-up techn

ology company. MOTOROLA ENERGY SYSTEMS, Lawrenceville, GA 1999 - 2005 MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER for an original equipment manufacturer 'OEM ' providing complete energy systems solutions for portable electronics B-to-B cu stomers. - Managed external and internal marketing communications programs focused on int egrated communications and brand awareness utilizing these vehicles: public rela tions, trade advertising, print collateral, tradeshows, and website design / con tent development. - Oversaw internal communications for 6,000 global employees including develop ment of talking points for GM's delivery at town meetings and e-mails to associa tes on sensitive topics such as elimination of U.S. manufacturing, downsizing an d business changes. - Developed and implemented marketing and communications plans to support key business goals. - Identified opportunities to enhance reputation of business and support execu tion via development of key messaging for all collateral and speeches. - Developed and executed communications strategy for issues / crisis management. - Monitored issues and educated publics on: restrictions for air shipment of lithium-based products and industry impact, product recalls, cell phone battery safety, and corporate-wide initiative to prepare the businesses for worst-case s cenarios. - Established Motorola Atlanta corporate social responsibility program. - Formed program involving all Motorola Georgia businesses to develop shared p rograms and resources for volunteer and community relations. MONORAIL INC., Marietta, GA 1996 - 1998 MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER for start-up PC company run by former Compaq, I BM, Apple, Microsoft and Dell management who launched the first sub-$1,000 PC. - Oversaw merchandising, co-op advertising program and channel sales support for new product launch. - Interfaced with public relations firm, advertising agency and distribution par tners to maintain consistent communication development. - Developed marketing plans and managed print, website and owner's manual produc tion in time for launch. KETCHUM PUBLIC RELATIONS, Atlanta, GA 1995 - 1996 ACCOUNT SUPERVISOR of technology and healthcare accounts - Supported ViewCall America's national product and service launch of consumer I nternet technology 'set-top box' and content provider service acquired by AOL. INTEGRITY PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING, Richmond, VA 1993 - 1995 SOLE PROPRIETOR of integrated communications firm - Developed an integrated marketing plan utilizing award-winning homebuilder's c o-op dollars from Virginia Power to position builder as a trusted builder and co mmunity leader. - Positioned area cemeteries as businesses committed to the living community via scholarship program and annual awards ceremony. EDUCATION, AFFILIATIONS AND AWARDS - BS, cum laude, Media Communications; minor Journalism; concentration Corporate Communications, Framingham State College, Framingham, MA - Northeastern University College of Pharmacy, Boston, MA - Pharmacy tech co-op at Tufts N.E. Medical, Mass General and N.E. Deaconess Hospitals - Goizueta Business School, Emory University Executive Education Certificate Pro gram: Brand Management for the 21st Century, Atlanta, GA - APR accredited by and member of the Public Relations Society of America - Motorola University, Leadership Program

- International Association of Business Communicators Winner's Circle Award of H onor for Total Communications Program - Non-profit marketing communications work for Atlanta based Lake Lanier Associa tion and Breast Friends

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