Experience

Marketing & Communications
Manager, Risk Control |
The Travelers Companies

December 2022 - Present

  • Strategy and execution of integrated marketing and communications campaigns across multiple business lines. Align messaging between the priorities of Risk Control, the business, and enterprise marketing.

  • Develop content strategies, messaging frameworks, and go-to-market communications that support business objectives. Successful outcomes include increased engagement by customers and prospects across digital, social, and traditional platforms.

  • Partner with executives, IT, UX, and agency teams to deliver cross-functional initiatives.

Most recently, delivered a large-scale digital platform migration.

  • Produce executive communications and internal messaging to activate key internal and external initiatives.

  • Report insights to leadership to refine strategies, improve performance, and ensure consistent brand storytelling.


Marketing & Communications
Professional, Claim |
The Travelers Companies

May 2019 - December 2022

I developed marketing strategies to support claim organization priorities, increasing visibility and driving conversion across digital and owned channels. I helped shape leadership and go-to-market messaging using audience insights, and worked closely with creative, digital, and regional teams to keep execution aligned and communications consistent.


Account Executive | Brooksource

December 2017 - March 2019

I delivered managed services and staffing solutions to Fortune 100 clients, helping improve workforce efficiency by about 30%. I launched and scaled a new Boston territory, generating $1M+ in first-year revenue, and led complex enterprise engagements from discovery through executive presentations with a 55% close rate.


Patient Experience Coordinator | Amity Physical Therapy

May 2014 - February 2017

I led patient communications and experience efforts for a high-volume outpatient practice, focusing on clear, empathetic communication to improve engagement and satisfaction. I worked closely with clinical and administrative teams to support consistent service delivery and contributed to community outreach that strengthened trust and the practice’s reputation.

Let’s connect.

Austin Pokluda

(203) 507-1197
austin@austinpokluda.com
Guilford, Connecticut