Building a Communications Function from the Ground Up
Case Study 1: Corporate Communications & Onboarding – Davis H. Elliott Co.
Challenge
A fast-growing electrical contracting company needed consistent, scalable communications and onboarding to support growth, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Approach
I built the company’s first communications function—introducing a brand guide, executive messaging, media training, newsletters, and digital safety briefings via iPad. I also designed a year-long onboarding experience with simulations, gamified quizzes, assessments, and a safety leadership handbook.
Outcome
Established a sustainable communications team, equipped leaders with clear messaging, and improved onboarding with interactive training—strengthening safety culture across a distributed workforce.
Testimonial
“I have collaborated with Stephanie on corporate communications and training projects for nearly 10 years. She takes complex, sometimes disparate, content and turns it into clear, compelling messages. She revamped our onboarding process and assets, drafted internal messaging and branding guides, and served as a communications mentor and trusted advisor to many people in our companies. Her ability to connect with people and forge long-term relationships has made her a staple partner for our organizations.”
— Bryan Dowell, Davis H. Elliott Co.
