Executive Communications

bryan k. graham

My career started in brand development, graphic design, and multimedia production. Along the way I realized the most fulfilling stories connect people to a deeper purpose and mission. Today, I’m thrilled to write speeches and manage executive communications for an EC member of Capital One. Together, we inspire associates to build life changing customer experiences and increase financial wellbeing of millions.

Communications Experience

Six years at a top ten bank has taught me a thing or two.

I think I might be spoiled. I’ve built my communications career experience while collaborating with best-in-class talent at an industry-leading fintech company. My colleagues are fun people and they inspire me to push past the limits of what is possible. In the back of our minds is the customer and a drive to find innovative solutions that strengthen the customers’ financial wellbeing.

The work culture at Capital One is on point too. We take diversity and inclusion seriously, and the benefits are superb. It’s no wonder Capital One wins so many awards (see below). 

As an executive communicator at such an amazing company, I can’t help but take pride in it. I’m proud of the positive associate experiences, customer outcomes, and executive thought leadership that I’ve helped to influence over the years. 

ABOUT CAPITAL ONE

Capital One

Card

Executive Communications Manager

Internal and external executive communications support for the Card Chief Operating Officer of Capital One

Aug ’21 – Present

Capital One

Audit

Executive Communications & Internal Comms lead

Executive communications support for the Chief Audit Officer and internal communications lead for the audit department of Capital One.

Jan ’19 – Aug ’21

Capital One

Small Business Bank

Principle Communications Designer

Designed and supported organizational culture, strategic narrative, event production and communications for Capital One Small Business Bank.

Jul ’17 – Jan ’19

Capital One

Retail & Direct Bank

Senior Multimedia Designer

Designed and supported internal communications, video production, and event production for Branch Distribution, Investing, and Small Business Bank.

May ’15 – Jul ’17

Design and Brand Experience

“There’s a river of feeling in every one of us.” –Thich Nhat Hanh

Storytelling is a style of communication rooted in emotion. Much like music, visual design can act as a bridge connecting concepts to feelings. The first half of my career was spent perfecting this craft. 

After graduating university with a degree in journalism and mass communication, my passion for creativity led to work designing graphics, print materials, and eventually holistic brand identities for small businesses. To this day, I think of every communication as a composition of emotive devices. My creative process seeks to integrate all aspects of the audience experience by curating the sounds, images, and words into a singular stream of thought. 

Creative skills are the foundation of my communications success.

Graham Advertising

Freelance Artist / Consultant

With a portfolio of 10 small business clients, I developed brand identities and designed ad campaigns.

Jul ’09 – May ’15

Nobility Stainless

General Manager

Cofounded and managed a small business that fabricates stainless steel products for large commercial contracts

Jan ’12 – Oct ’14

Searchlight Newspaper

Senior Graphic Artist

Led a total rebranding of the newspaper, designed ads, and assisted production

May ’09 – May ’11

Chapman Printing

Prepress Graphic Designer

Prepress is a fast-paced design environment with many clients, differing brand standards, and complex printing techniques

Nov ’06 – Apr ’09

B.A. Journalism & Mass Communications | Marshall University

my Skills

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  • Marketing Strategy
  • Business Development
  • Business COnsulting

Marketing

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Business Development

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Consulting

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Let’s connect

Bryan K. Graham  |  graham.advertising@gmail.com  |  Northern Virginia / Washington D.C. Area