Professional Summary
Latoya Clarke
Assistant Director, Digital Content, HR Communications
I am a communications professional with a decade of experience shaping how organizations present themselves to key stakeholders like employees and clients. My expertise spans digital communication design, growth marketing, and strategic communications, all driven by a passion for delivering cohesive, compelling brand stories that resonate with broad audiences.
I have supported HR and corporate communications for well-known organizations, including higher education institutions, award-winning marketing agencies, and a global investment firm. At these organizations, I implemented innovative digital strategies to enhance employee and client engagement through the development of new websites, streamlining of internal communication processes, and creation of targeted engagement campaigns.
I am currently in graduate school, working on a master's thesis that explores impactful HR communications planning through questions such as:
- What motivates employees to join and stay committed to an organization?
- Which organizational values and benefits most effectively enhance employee engagement?
- How does transparent messaging cultivate trust and loyalty across the organization?
- How can digital strategies, like web design and digital marketing, elevate the employer brand?
Visit my LinkedIn profile for additional details about my career and to download my resume.
Education
Baruch College, City University of New York
Master of Arts in Corporate Communications (In progress)
State University of New York at Albany
Bachelor of Arts in Information Science, 2013
Digital Projects
Butterflies USA
Date: 2021–Present
Role: Website Development, Digital Strategy, Content Development
I developed an interactive website for Butterflies USA to support fundraising efforts for street children in India. Built on WordPress with Advanced Custom Fields Pro, the site uses SwipeJS and custom JavaScript libraries to integrate video content and seamless donation forms.
Marquis Health Consulting Services
Date: 2022
Role: Website Development, Graphic Design
For this healthcare consulting company, I designed and coded a sample website redesign, compatible with both Craft CMS and WordPress. Featuring a responsive layout and a slick.js-powered carousel, this project showcases adaptable functionality for flexible integration.
Digits Occupational Therapy
Date: 2018–2019
Role: Website Development, Graphic Design
This sample site for a pediatric rehabilitation company features original illustrations by Alexandra Erkaeva. Designed for flexibility, it functions dynamically in CMS platforms like WordPress and Drupal or as a static site, providing a vibrant, illustrative experience tailored for young audiences.
National Center for Security & Preparedness
Date: 2011–2013
Role: Website Development, Digital Strategy, Content Development, CMS
Migration
In this project, I migrated a university program's website from RedDot CMS to a standalone PHP framework, incorporating jQuery libraries to enhance interactivity and multimedia functionality across over 100 pages. The redesign prioritized user engagement and dynamic content delivery.
Writing Samples
Email Marketing
Planned Giving Email (Nonprofit Client, Sanky Communications)
Monthly Fundraising Email (Recurring Donor) (Nonprofit Client, Sanky Communications)
Monthly Fundraising Email (Lapsed Donor) (Nonprofit Client, Sanky Communications)
Articles
sparks & honey: 2017 Cultural Insights Unveiled (Executives on Campus, Baruch College)
"Grit to Great" Book Signing Event: A Job$mart Special (Executives on Campus, Baruch College)
Cracking the Code: Inside Google NYC's Employee Culture and Insider Tips for Landing a Role (Executives on Campus, Baruch College)
Essays
These essays offer insights and personal perspectives on topics in communication and brand management. They are available upon request for those interested in exploring additional writing.
Fundamentals for Successfully Marketing an Employee Engagement Program
Applying the Web-CLIC Framework to Enhance Employee-Facing Digital Communications
From Concept to Clicks: Planning a Website Redesign for Internal Audiences
Building a Better Communicating Company (Minus the Inbox Clutter)
Breaking at the Seams: Stitch Fix's Employer Brand in Crisis
Contact Me
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I would be delighted to connect if you would like to learn more about my experience or discuss my master's thesis. I strive to respond to inquiries within 72 business hours.
Contact Options
Email:
LatoyaClarke1891@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/latoya-clarke/