Everyone has a message to share, I'm here to help you get the confidence to communicate.
Meredith Moore Crosby's Bio:
Meredith Moore Crosby's Experience:
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President at Leverette Weekes
October 2016 - Present | St. Paul, MinnesotaPromoted from Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer in 2017. Small business owner and operator. Lead for day to day operations, corporate strategy and business development to revitalize Leverette Weekes. Meredith Moore Crosby provides executive coaching, communications and event planning services for corporate and nonprofit clients.
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Author at "Getting Unstuck" A Guide to Moving Your Career Forward"
Present"Getting Unstuck: A Guide to Moving Your Career Forward,: tells the story of how one woman found the time and energy to overcome the battle for advancement in corporate America. Meredith Moore Crosby, who supported the most diverse senior leadership team in the history of the McDonald’s Corporation, shares unwritten rules and the advice of her mentors to evolve your dream job into your dream life, taking control of your time and designing a set of values to lead you onward. Her book offers a vision for aligning your purpose with partnerships to move your career forward.
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Director of Community Investment at Comcast Cable
January 2016 - November 2016 | St. Paul, MNInnovative approach to change management and stakeholder engagement to build brand and reputation for Comcast community and diversity programs.
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Director of Strategic Initiatives at 3M Corporation
November 2013 - January 2016 | St. Paul, MNAppointed to executive team to refocus educational investments to align with talent acquisition and build diverse pipeline of STEM professionals. Member of Conference Board Business and Education Council. Savoy Magazine "Mover and Shaker 2014." Minneapolis- St. Paul Business Journal "40 Under 40."
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Director of Global Community Engagement at McDonald's Corporation
October 2009 - November 2013 | Oak Brook, ILAppointed by Chief Executive Officer to develop global strategy for community engagement across 119 countries. Member of Conference Board Corporate Contributions Council. Global Visionaries Award from Howard University. Diversity Woman Magazine "Power Suit". Black Enterprise Magazine "40 Rising Stars Under 40."
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Director of External Relations and Brand Outreach at McDonald's USA
April 2006 - October 2009 | Oak Brook, ILPromoted to Director in Global Inclusion and Intercultural Management Department in 2010. Co-founded Conference Board Diversity and Inclusion Council. Won Circle of Excellence award for establishing community relationships to help hire 50,000 employees on National Hiring Day.
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Manager of US Communications at McDonald's USA
April 2006 - October 2009 | Oak Brook, ILPromoted from Supervisor to manager in 2007. Served as lead speechwriter for US President and Chief Operating Officer, managing investor/franchisee relations, brand communications, and monthly sales communications. Ebony Magazine's "Top 30 Young Leaders under 30." McDonald's President's Award (top 1% of employees). McDonald's Young Professionals Network: Outstanding Employee Award.
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Campaign Project Manager at Lincoln Financial Distributors
August 2005 - March 2006 | Fort Wayne, IN -
Retail Investor Associate at Delaware Investments
August 2004 - August 2005 | PhiladelphiaSelected for Lincoln Financial Group's rotational professional development program. Team lead for security classification process for retail investment portfolio.
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Public Affairs and Corporate Contributions Specialist at Verizon
May 2002 - May 2004 | Arlington, VA -
Public Relations Internship at Campbell Mithun
May 2001 - August 2001 | Minneapolis, MN
Meredith Moore Crosby's Education:
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CaPP Institute
2016 – 2017Certificate in Personal Development CoachingActivities: Member of International Coaching Federation and Forbes Coaches Council. -
Northwestern University
2007 – 2009Master of ScienceConcentration: Managerial Communications -
Howard University
2000 – 2004Bachelor of ArtsConcentration: Journalism/Public RelationsActivities: Assistant director of public relations for Howard University Homecoming. Contributing writer to The Hilltop newspaper. Associate in the Dean's Office of Student Life and Leadership & Learning Institute. -
Breck School
1986 – 2000High SchoolActivities: Co-creator of Service Learning program. Multicultural student lead and after school teacher for lower and middle school students. Selected for Stairstep Foundation's Ghana immersion program to represent class of 2000. President of Minneapolis chapter, Jack & Jill, Inc.
Meredith Moore Crosby's Interests & Activities:
In her free time, Meredith enjoys speaking about the benefits of board service and serves on the national governing board of the Jeremiah Program. Meredith enjoys relaxing with family, learning new skills as an entrepreneur and planning Caribbean retreats to stay connected with her network. A constant learner, she loves practicing her Spanish and Mandarin while attempting to garden.