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DONGSHENG SUN

Strategic Communications - Public, Internal & Executive Communications
Beijing

Summary

  • A trusted advisor and communications strategist to provide sound PR and Internal communications guidance within world-renowned companies (Google and Huawei).
  • Influential Director of Communications with proven records at tech giants possessing creative passion for strategic communications planning and brand awareness. Expertise in event management, internal communications, executive communications, public relations and public speaking. A results-driven professional dedicated to implementing and developing fully-integrated communication and marketing strategies in technology industry.
  • Demonstrated record of achievement in enhancing internal moral, executives' individual brand, press and social media coverage, media relations and event planning. Intelligent, resilient and devoted to diversifying communication strategies for maximum effectiveness. Diplomatic, amiable and harmonious in working with employees, media and customers.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Internal and Executive Communications Lead

Google
Beijing, China
08.2022 - Current

Served as a trusted advisor and provided sound communications guidance on key internal comms initiatives for all executives and employees within Greater China Region.

  • Develop internal communication plans to implement site-based projects (Townhalls, all hands and leadership committees) regularly, conveying company-level messages internally and translating strategic priorities to engage employees in company vision, strategy, values and culture.
  • Design content framework and key messages to help employees understand how China contributes to Google's growth through storytelling and leadership advocacy.
  • Manage assigned internal communication channels (email aliases, newsletters, and digital displays, etc.) on a daily basis, review all contents, enhance viewership and improve based on feedback.
  • Serve as a thought partner for China senior leadership to strategize, assign, risk mitigate and execute on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) projects in China

Director of Public Relations and Communication

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd
Warsaw
04.2020 - 08.2022
  • Managed editorial calendars and scheduled PR events and meetings. Planned and completed key PR events including Huawei European Innovation Day 2021 in Vienna, the first Huawei European Talent Summit in Helsinki, Digital Energy Summit in Athens, 2020 Annual Report Press Conference in Warsaw and other activities of influence in the whole Europe. In 2021, more than 500 media reporters and KOLs participated Huawei events, resulting in 1000+ positive reports on local top media outlets
  • Developed brand media relations strategies that bolstered community awareness and knowledge. Prioritized environmental protection, digital transformation and ICT talent training as three key topics of Huawei Europe, and implemented more than 20 social value projects accordingly, which generated extensive and in-depth media coverage.
  • Produced and distributed internal and external communications, especially in crisis situations. Acted as project manager to lead crisis communications during Ukraine-Russia Conflict, EU 5G Toolbox Consultation and other major events relevant to Huawei Europe.
  • Oversaw team of communications and media relations professionals with focus on achieving PR results. Built from scratch all PR teams in 28 countries of the region and developed a whole set of KPIs and internal processes to guide all professionals to achieve their goals.
  • Drafted speeches for guest speakers and company executives, and advised on media talking points, including keynote speeches and media briefing books for former Austrian President, Huawei CEE&Nordic Regional President and Corporate Public Relations President of Huawei.
  • Maintained proactive media relations program by distributing news releases for placement, building strong relationships and monitoring media.

Director of Communications and Media Relations

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd
Shenzhen
05.2018 - 04.2020
  • Acted as the project director of Huawei Global Reputation Enhancement Project and consolidated corporate resources to promote the company's values and vision via videos, visuals, by-lines and other formats
  • Managed campaigns to address public communications. Launched a series of integrated communication projects, such as "BBC Huawei Documentary Series", "Who Owns and Controls Huawei", "Huawei Intellectual Property White Paper", "Huawei Cybersecurity Manifesto", etc
  • Managed media relations with top international media outlets. Maintained regular communication with journalists and editors, and receive CEOs of international media to visit Huawei.
  • Developed and implemented short- and long-term communications strategies. Initiated commercial partnership with CNN, BBC, CNBC and Bloomberg etc., responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of international media communication projects
  • Launched OOH advertising campaigns in domestic and global major airports, performed major tasks including media bidding, selection of sites, creation of content and supervision of media implementation

Executive Media Assistant and Senior Interpreter

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd
Shenzhen
02.2017 - 04.2018
  • Acted as an interpreter for Huawei Rotating Chairman and board members. Revised their English keynote speeches and prepared interview cards.
  • Interpreted for international conferences and senior management visits, delivered services for 150+ conferences per year, including Huawei Connected Conference, Huawei Analysts Conference, Huawei Partners Conference, and other influential Huawei events.

Co-founder and Senior Interpreter

Beijing Pioneer Cultural Development Co., Ltd
Beijing
12.2008 - 01.2017
    • Co-founded a well-known translation service company in the market to provide simultaneous interpretation, document translation, and conference organization for government conferences and large international conferences.
    • Delivered more than 1000 simultaneous interpretation tasks requested by more than 50 customers in various industries, such as medical care, government, manufacturing, multinational companies, etc., and served as the interpreter for President Xi's delegation to the UK. Other customers include the Ministry of Health PRC, CCTV, Google, Apple, HP, Microsoft and BMW, etc
    • Established foundational processes for business operations. Managed 20+ contracted interpreters, completed several major translation projects and international conference interpretation tasks, and evaluated the performances.

Google AdWords Specialist

Google
Beijing
09.2006 - 11.2008
  • Managed keyword ads accounts for major customers, creating ads texts for clients, selecting keywords, setting CPCs and CPMs, and optimizing performances.
  • Passed Google online advertising expert qualification with excellent results. Was proficient with search engine advertising operation and account optimization methods.

Education

Master of Arts - Language Interpretation And Translation

University of Westminster
London, UK
09.2015 - 2016.07

Bachelor of Arts - English literature

Beijing University of Science And Technology
Beijing
09.2001 - 2005.07

Skills

    Stategic Communication

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Additional Information

Internship at United Nations Office at Geneva - Team leader of interpreter interns from University of Westminster 2016.01 - 2016.02.

During my studies in London, I led a group of colleagues to the United Nations Office in Geneva for a 2-week interpretation internship. I liaised with the Chinese Translation Division of the United Nations and compiled a training report for the internship team.

Timeline

Internal and Executive Communications Lead

Google
08.2022 - Current

Director of Public Relations and Communication

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd
04.2020 - 08.2022

Director of Communications and Media Relations

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd
05.2018 - 04.2020

Executive Media Assistant and Senior Interpreter

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd
02.2017 - 04.2018

Master of Arts - Language Interpretation And Translation

University of Westminster
09.2015 - 2016.07

Co-founder and Senior Interpreter

Beijing Pioneer Cultural Development Co., Ltd
12.2008 - 01.2017

Google AdWords Specialist

Google
09.2006 - 11.2008

Bachelor of Arts - English literature

Beijing University of Science And Technology
09.2001 - 2005.07
DONGSHENG SUNStrategic Communications - Public, Internal & Executive Communications