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James Harris

@jamesharris30

Global Communications Executive specializing in internal/external comms, executive messaging, integrated marketing, and community engagement.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a communications leadership role where I can own executive messaging, internal or external and/or crisis communications, build integrated marketing and digital storytelling, and strengthen community and stakeholder engagement through clear strategy, trusted partnerships, and measurable performance.

I’m a communications executive with 15+ years leading integrated communications across K-12 education, higher education, municipal government, and Fortune 500 organizations. I’m trusted by executive leadership to shape enterprise messaging, protect organizational reputation, and deliver communications that move teams and communities forward.

In roles including Strategic Communications Strategist (Contract), Sr. Internal Communications Manager, and Sr. Compliance & Communications Manager, I’ve directed internal and external communications, crisis communications, executive messaging, and organizational branding. I oversee website content, newsletters, publications, email messaging, and social media messaging—building consistent district-wide and enterprise communication strategies.

I also bring strong partner and public engagement experience, collaborating with media, elected officials, parents, stakeholders, and Public Relations agencies. From launching targeted marketing campaigns (including measurable enrollment lifts) to representing leadership in community settings, I focus on clear storytelling, trusted relationships, and communications performance backed by data and metrics.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Chief Communications Executive

Current

Independent Communication Contract Assignments

Jun 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Led integrated communications for independent contract assignments, including marketing, media relations, executive messaging, crisis communications, public engagement, and organizational branding.

Integrated Communications Marketing Media Relations Executive Communication Crisis Communications Public Engagement Branding Strategic Communications

Strategic Communications Strategist

Kingdom Collegiate Academy

Mar 2024 - Jun 2025 (1 year 3 months)

Directed internal and external communications for a K-12 charter school, including website, newsletters, email, social media messaging, and family engagement.

Internal Communications Strategic Communications Newsletters Messaging Family engagement

Sr. Internal Communications Manager

Greyhound, Inc.

Feb 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 10 months)

Advised executive leadership on strategic, enterprise-wide internal communications and crisis/change communications during organizational transformation.

Strategic Communications Executive Communication Crisis Communications Employee Communications Media Relations

Sr. Manager, Special Projects

Dallas College - Cedar Valley College

Feb 2019 - Oct 2021 (2 years 8 months)

Spearheaded Dallas Promise outreach initiatives and led district-wide communication strategies supporting enrollment, college readiness, and student success.

District Wide Communications Outreach Strategic Partnerships College Readiness Communications Student Success Communications Recruitment Events

Outreach & Recruitment Director

Dallas College - Cedar Valley College

Jan 2019 - Sep 2021 (2 years 8 months)

Served as a liaison between Dallas College and independent school districts and developed communication strategies to support district and community initiatives.

Superintendent & Principal Communications District Communications Liaison Public Engagement Partnership Development Communication Materials Development Stakeholder Engagement

Sr. Compliance & Communications Manager

City of Dallas - Business Diversity

Mar 2013 - Feb 2019 (5 years 11 months)

Directed public communications supporting citywide procurement and supplier diversity initiatives and managed media relations, digital communications, and public outreach.

Supplier Communication Media Relations Newsletters Digital Communication Public Information Campaigns Social Media Strategy Community Outreach Department Representation At Public Events

Outreach & Social Media Coordinator

City of Dallas – Procurement

Nov 2011 - Mar 2013 (1 year 4 months)

Developed and managed social media campaigns supporting procurement and supplier diversity initiatives, while coordinating internal communications and public engagement content.

And Social Media Campaigns Content Strategy Internal Communications Public Engagement Digital Content Creation

Activities & Social Media Director

Paul Quinn College

Aug 2008 - Jun 2010 (1 year 10 months)

Led internal communications and social media campaigns to increase student engagement and strengthen campus culture, including multimedia content and communication channels.

Internal Communications And Social Media Campaigns Multimedia Content Social Media Content Crisis Communications