Anne Grahn
Chicago
Summary
Content and communications strategist focused on turning complex ideas into compelling stories. Fifteen years of experience aligning security strategies and business objectives with thought leadership, marketing, sales enablement, and business development initiatives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR WORLDWIDE GTM SPECIALIST, AWS WICKR
Amazon Web Services, Inc.
01.2021 - Current
- Manage service launch content activities and communication strategy for AWS Wickr
- Develop sales enablement collateral (newsletters, case studies, GTM packages, battlecards, etc.)
- Work cross-functionally with marketing, PR, executives, partners, and technical SMEs
- Coauthor thought leadership-focused AWS Security Blog posts, whitepapers, and eBooks
- Author internal and external communications
- Optimize weekly and monthly business review documentation
- Create dashboards to measure progress and evaluate results
- Coordinate participation in and recap AWS and industry events (RSA Conference, Black Hat USA)
CYBER COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
CBI (now part of Converge Technology Solutions)
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Responsible for overall content strategy
- Authored internal and external communications
- Created sales collateral and webinar presentations to support revenue growth
- Coordinated blog publication and event participation to enhance audience engagement
- Directed content creation for digital platforms and social media channels to strengthen brand presence
- Coordinated events and campaigns to enhance brand visibility and engagement
CYBER COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
SHI International Corporation
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Responsible for content strategy within the security line of business
- Developed internal communication strategies to enhance employee engagement and collaboration
- Managed external communications to strengthen brand presence in the security industry
- Created sales collateral (data sheets, case studies, etc.) and conference presentations
- Produced and managed content for security podcasts and webinars to engage audience and promote brand expertise
- Authored SHI Blog security posts and security eBooks
- Liaised with partners to create co-branded assets and expand visibility
- Monitored industry trends and competitor activities to inform strategic planning and positioning
- Assisted with cross-practice training programs and events
SENIOR CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST, SECURITY
Sirius Computer Solutions Inc. (formerly Forsythe)
Skokie
01.2010 - 01.2019
- Responsible for communications within the Security & Risk Management line of business
- Authored internal and external communications
- Published weekly internal security newsletter
- Authored partner blog and webinar content
- Created webinar and conference presentations
- Planned and executed events at major conferences (RSA Conference, Black Hat USA)
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align messaging and branding.
- Developed sales collateral (battlecards, data sheets, etc.) and security-focused eBooks
- Edited customer-facing deliverables and authored Sirius Edge security articles
- Managed collaboration website (SharePoint)
Education
Amazon Web Services Generative AI Essentials -
AWS
01.2025
Amazon Web Services Speaker Certification -
AWS
01.2024
Amazon Web Services Certified Cloud Practitioner -
AWS
01.2022
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification -
(ISC)²
01.2016
Private Pilot Certification - Rotorcraft-Helicopter
Federal Aviation Administration
01.2002
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Loyola University Chicago
Skills
- Security
- Writing & Editing
- Content Marketing
- Go-to-Market Strategy
- Brand Voice Development
- Sales Enablement
- Research & Analysis
- Strategic Partnership Development
- Analyst Relations
- Project Management
Timeline
SENIOR WORLDWIDE GTM SPECIALIST, AWS WICKR
Amazon Web Services, Inc.
01.2021 - Current
CYBER COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
CBI (now part of Converge Technology Solutions)
01.2020 - 01.2021
CYBER COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
SHI International Corporation
01.2019 - 01.2021
SENIOR CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST, SECURITY
Sirius Computer Solutions Inc. (formerly Forsythe)
01.2010 - 01.2019
Amazon Web Services Generative AI Essentials -
AWS
Amazon Web Services Speaker Certification -
AWS
Amazon Web Services Certified Cloud Practitioner -
AWS
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification -
(ISC)²
Private Pilot Certification - Rotorcraft-Helicopter
Federal Aviation Administration
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Loyola University Chicago