Job Title: Principal Communications Manager
Company: T-Mobile
Industry: Telecommunications
Mentor Since: Fall 2021
Will Mentor: Undergraduates
Profile
Background
Job Description
Billy currently leads internal communications for an engineering organization of 3,000. He is responsible for ensuring that top level strategies and objectives are communicated across all departments via various communications programs and done so in a way that is engaging, inclusive and drives business value at all touch points. He also leads executive communications for our Chief Digital Officer. This includes ghost writing major communications from the CDO to the organization, ensuring executive voice and brand, and project managing all internal and external speaking/engagement opportunities for the CDO.
Company Description
T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is America’s supercharged Un-carrier, delivering an advanced 4G LTE and transformative nationwide 5G network that will offer reliable connectivity for all. T-Mobile’s customers benefit from its unmatched combination of value and quality, unwavering obsession with offering them the best possible service experience and undisputable drive for disruption that creates competition and innovation in wireless and beyond. Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile provides services through its subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile.
Employment History
Previously consulted for Amazon (Echo Look Product- Marketing Manager) and Microsoft (Digital Stores, Apps Category- Global Product Campaign Manager). Full-time for Kit and Ace (brand extension of Lululemon) as a Brand Manager and Concur (Channel Marketing Manager)
Education
Northwestern University- Executive Education, Product Management University of Bologna- MBA, Luxury Brand Management Seattle University, BA Marketing
Mentoring Objectives & Scope
I am very outgoing and laid back. I truly enjoy sharing my experiences and hearing great stories from others. My goal is to provide an alternate point of view- leaning into my past experiences, to help you think about the decisions that lie ahead for you.
When and where do you hold meetings with your students?
I am leaning into virtual meetings but if mentees feel comfortable, am okay meeting on campus as well.