Resume Skills and Keywords for Head of Corporate Affairs 

A head of corporate relations develops and implements communication plans and strategies in order to maintain a positive image of the organization. Their tasks include setting targets and budgets, coordinating with specialists and personnel, managing the company portfolio, and communicating with key clients and other parties. As a head of corporate relations, you must also lead and inspire your team to achieve their objectives while implementing the company's laws and regulations, as well as formulating new ones as needed.

Skills required for a Head of Corporate Affairs's role

  • Corporate Relations 
  • Strategic Initiatives 
  • Business Relationship Building
  • Team Leadership
  • Market Positioning 
  • Internal & External Messaging 
  • PR & Media Relations
  • Communication Campaign Management

What recruiters look for in a Head of Corporate Affairs's resume: 

  • Experienced in leading the development and execution of corporate communications activities and campaigns
  • Lead planning of executive events, including save the dates, technology needs, panel selection and preparation, scripts, presentations and follow-up materials
  • Develop strategic and thoughtful communications plans for key executives with a focus on quality over quantity; contribute creative and strategic ideas for executive media opportunities

What can make your Head of Corporate Affairs's resume stand out:

A strong summary that demonstrates your skills, experience and background in corporate communications

  • Enterprising professional, known for building and leading best-in-class corporate affairs strategies and teams that deliver remarkable value.  Respected for empowering organizations to succeed through political/regulatory changes, greater proliferation of social media channels,  and activist shareholders, Adept at demystifying complicated concepts and tailoring government relations to achieve ambitious goals.  

Targeted job description 

  • Led teams in character development, website development, game development, business plan creation, PowerPoint presentations and investor outreach.
  • Maintained targeted print and electronic media database.
  • Ensured facilities maintain appropriate standards for the condition and sanitation.

Related academic background 

  • MBA (Marketing) | Welingkar Mumbai, Mumbai 2011 
  • BBA | K J Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai 2009 

Sample Resume of Head of Corporate Affairs in Text Format

HARPREET KAUR 

Head of Corporate Affairs 

8774672839 | harpreetkaur@gmail.com | Delhi, India | https://www.linkedin.com/in/hapreetkaur/ 

SUMMARY

Enterprising professional, known for building and leading best-in-class corporate affairs strategies and teams that deliver remarkable value.  Respected for empowering organizations to succeed through political/regulatory changes, greater proliferation of social media channels,  and activist shareholders, Adept at demystifying complicated concepts and tailoring government relations to achieve ambitious goals.  

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 

Head Of Corporate Affairs | WALMART INDIA, Delhi | 2019 - Present 

  • Develop and expand senior and C-suite level client relationships, acting as a trusted and strategic advisor 
  • Build relationships/broker arrangements with targeted influencers to push out messaging 
  • Counsel and cultivate relationships with peers in the industry and with other lines of business across accounts to ensure alignment and  best practices 
  • Review key messages and media materials for corporate announcements and executives, including talking points, Q&As, news releases,  etc.  
  • Ensure internal stakeholders understand the government affairs strategy and the external environment 
  • Coached a team of government affairs and policy professionals, including talent management and succession planning as well as day-to-day skills development and training 

VP Corporate Affairs | TrustKlub Consulting Pvt. Ltd., Delhi | 2017 - 2019 

  • Lead the client service function for program planning, problem-solving and strategic counsel 
  • Executed national business media relations strategy for programs/projects 
  • Maintained financial responsibility for accounts including forecasting and account profitability 
  • Developed media relations strategy and conducted outreach for programs/projects 
  • Understood key client industry issues relating to products, product categories, technologies, primary and potential competition and  general issues facing the industry 
  • Worked across geographies and help shape the direction and focus of practice 
  • Identified new growth opportunities based on insights into the company, client, industry and economy 
  • Served as primary contact with external parties in responding to inquiries and relaying feedback and perceptions to senior leadership 

Director Corporate Affairs | Zend Consulting Services, Delhi | 2015 - 2017 

  • Led external reporting, public disclosure, proxy solicitation, external and internal communication and ESG benchmarking  
  • Tracked all external communications, ensuring consistent messaging, follow-up, as well proactive outreach 
  • Provided perspective and counsel to senior leadership regarding strategic and tactical communications 
  • Developed key messaging for all non-earnings-related events, including annual meetings, media, industry conferences, one-on-one  visits, website content, and significant investor meetings 

Senior Manager Corporate Affairs | Michael Page, Delhi | 2013 - 2015 

  • Provided appropriate communication and guidance to management and other internal functional areas responsible on corporate communication
  • Served as primary representative responsible for facilitating all media interactions. 
  • Managed communication-related partnerships, including brief writing, with prominent national organizations to leverage and promote initiatives and activities. 

Corporate Affairs Manager | GMR Enterprises Pvt Ltd, Delhi | 2011 - 2013 

EDUCATION 

  • MBA (Marketing) | Welingkar Mumbai, Mumbai 2011 
  • BBA | K J Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai 2009 

SKILLS 

  • Corporate Relations 
  • Strategic Initiatives 
  • Business Relationships 
  • Revenue Growth
  • PR & Media Management 
  • Team Leadership
  • Market Positioning 
  • Internal & External Messaging 

LANGUAGES 

  • Hindi 
  • English 
  • French