Hello! I'm Jennifer
As a Communications Specialist, I believe communication is the core of all interactions and plays a vital role in our personal and professional lives. It enables people to express themselves clearly, understand others better, and build strong relationships.
​
Jennifer Breuchaud
Lead Public Affairs Specialist
618-444-8644
Email:
Address:
516 Shadow Rock Ct
Lebanon IL 62254
Phone:
EXPERIENCE
2021 - Present
Internal Revenue Service
Lead Public Affairs Specialist
Lead communicator, supporting the Internal Revenue Service as an authority and spokesperson providing clear, organized, technically accurate, and well researched products to internal and external audiences. Effectively compose comprehensive communication materials, including all-employee emails, communication plans, newsletters, intranet and internet content, news releases, social media posts, and other strategic communications. Demonstrate exceptional prioritization skills when managing tight deadlines and competing tasks. Proactively identify emerging communication needs and devise innovative and strategic solutions to address them. Exhibit excellent verbal communication, listening, and speaking abilities. Manage and coordinate project planning activities and build strong relationships to create a positive environment through effective communications.
2009-2021
Appraiser and Auctioneer
Internal Revenue Service
Communicated verbally with the public during live auction sales as an auctioneer for the IRS. Drafted written appraisals to be used in internal and external communications. Effectively planned, coordinated, marketed and communicated to external audiences the details of upcoming auctions. Regularly perfected interpersonal skills by building effective working relationships through patience, excellent organizational skills and a natural attention to detail, resulting in a strong ability to lead, plan and organize.
2001-2009
Revenue Officer
Internal Revenue Service
​Protected taxpayer rights and put taxpayers first. Consistently explained and counseled the taxpayers on their filing and depositing requirements. Obtained and analyzed financial information to determine the taxpayer’s ability to pay. Communicated with the taxpayer to establish the best method of settling the account. Consistent and fair treatment of all taxpayers.
EDUCATION
1997-2001
McKendree University
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Business Management
-
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
-
National Honor Society in Business, Management and Administration - Sigma Beta Delta
-
Certificate of Merit - Excellence in Management
​
SKILLS
-
Strategic communication and content development
-
Microsoft Office products and applications and social media platforms
-
Writing, editing and presentation
-
Project management and cross functional team leadership
-
Time management, organization and productivity
-
Monitoring and analyzing communications effectiveness
EXPERTISE
Communications Specialist
I'm an experienced Communications Specialist with expertise in managing both internal and external communications. With more than fifteen years of communication experience, I’ve developed a passion for storytelling and creating and implementing communication. At the Internal Revenue Service, I successfully work with executives and stakeholders to lead internal and external strategic communications.