Renee Butterfield
@reneebutterfield
Senior brand & communications strategist transforming complexity into clarity, connection, and measurable growth.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Senior Brand and Communications Strategist with 15+ years of experience translating research, behavioral insights, and market intelligence into brand and go-to-market strategies. I’ve led enterprise rebrands aligning 20+ offices and business units under unified global systems, and I build brand playbooks and enablement programs that drive adoption and faster execution.
I partner with senior executives to evolve brand architecture and storytelling frameworks that fuel organic growth—turning complexity into clarity, connection, and measurable results. From multi-channel integrated launches to executive communications and DEI-aligned culture initiatives, I create messaging systems that strengthen reputation and consistency, and I drive outcomes like 20% YoY revenue growth, 30% faster campaign launch time, and record customer adoption.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Fractional CMO & Consultant
Butterfield Strategic Consulting
Jan 2018 - Present (8 years 6 months)
Led global brand planning, public relations, and corporate social responsibility efforts, transforming complex research and insights into clear brand and go-to-market strategies. Directed end-to-end brand discovery and architecture initiatives, including positioning frameworks used to inform multi-channel campaigns.
Built brand playbooks and enablement programs that achieved 100% adoption and reduced campaign launch time by 30%. Led data-driven, multi-channel strategy for major product launches and guided teams through the full campaign lifecycle.
Partnered with senior executives to evolve brand architecture and storytelling frameworks that supported organic growth and influenced renewals. Led corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy and enterprise communications governance to strengthen alignment and brand adoption.
Corporate & External Relations
The World Bank Group
Jan 2014 - Jan 2015 (1 year)
Provided corporate and external relations support, contributing to brand voice and messaging frameworks used across PR, content, and social strategies. Translated insights into audience-centered narratives to support clarity, alignment, and connection.
Served as a Vice President supporting brand and communications work. Provided leadership in global PR and communications initiatives.
Interim Director of Global PR
Leo Burnett Worldwide
Jan 2010 - Jan 2011 (1 year)
Provided interim direction for global public relations efforts. Supported communications planning and leadership across PR initiatives.
Worked as an Account Supervisor supporting client strategy and measurable communications outcomes. Managed strategy and planning work across campaigns and accounts.
Director of Special Events
AMP Agency
Jan 2007 - Jan 2008 (1 year)
Directed special events and fundraising initiatives. Supported campaign and relationship work through event planning and execution.
Match Specialist & Relationship
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Jan 2004 - Jan 2005 (1 year)
Worked as a Match Specialist and Relationship Manager. Supported relationship-building activities aligned to mentoring and matching needs.
Manager, Stuart Borton Campaign
Stuart Borton Campaign
Jan 2003 - Jan 2004 (1 year)
Managed the Stuart Borton Campaign, supporting campaign operations and coordination. Ensured consistent execution across campaign activities.
Senior Marketing & PR Strategist
Sensory Interactive
Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 6 months)
Led company-wide marketing and rebrand efforts, driving stronger market visibility and growth. Worked across teams and time zones to support coordinated marketing initiatives.
Treatment Counselor
Uplift Agency
Worked as a Treatment Counselor at Uplift Agency. Provided counseling support as part of treatment services.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Emerson College
Master of Arts, Global Marketing Communications and Advertising
2018 -
Activities and societies: Honors: Merit Aid Award recipient; Lead Researcher for Program Chair.
Pursuing an M.A. in Global Marketing Communications and Advertising at Emerson College (2018–present), focusing on global brand planning, public relations, and corporate social responsibility.
Taylor University and Xiamen University
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
2015 - 2017
Activities and societies: Leadership: Vice President of Student Body, University Senator, Chair of the Ethnic and Minority Issues Committee; Dean’s List; Captain of Ethics Debate Team; founder of Free Burma, Amnesty International, and International Justice Mission chapters.
Earned a B.A. in Political Science (with study areas including Sociology, International Relations, and Philosophy) through Taylor University and Xiamen University (2015–2017).
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