Christie Blake
About Christie Blake
Christie Blake is the Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications at Talkdesk, with over two decades of experience in high-level communications roles.
Current Role at Talkdesk
Christie Blake is currently the Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications at Talkdesk. Based in the Greater Boston area, she leads the company's communication strategies, focusing on enhancing corporate messaging, public relations, and social media engagement. Her role involves orchestrating comprehensive communication plans that align with the company's goals and values. Christie rejoined Talkdesk in her current capacity after previously serving as Vice President, Corporate Communications from 2019 to 2022.
Professional History at o9 Solutions, Inc.
From 2022 to 2023, Christie Blake served as the Vice President of Influencer Relations at o9 Solutions, Inc. in Greater Boston. Her tenure at o9 Solutions spanned one year, during which she managed relationships with key industry influencers to bolster the company's brand presence and market influence. Her responsibilities included crafting and executing strategies to leverage influencer partnerships as part of the broader communication efforts.
Career at JDA Software
Christie Blake held multiple roles at JDA Software, demonstrating her versatility and expertise in communications. From 2018 to 2019, she was the Vice President, Industry Analyst Relations and Content Marketing, where she focused on strengthening the company's relationships with industry analysts and enhancing content strategies. Prior to that, she was the Senior Director, Analyst Relations from 2015 to 2018, playing a critical role in shaping the company's communications with industry analysts.
Early Career and Education
Christie Blake began her notable career at Nortel, where she spent 11 years as Senior Manager, Industry Analyst Relations and Media Relations. Her career trajectory includes significant roles at Sonus, Burson-Marsteller, and Avaya. Christie studied English at Oglethorpe University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree from 1993 to 1997. Her foundational education in English has underpinned her successful career in various high-level communications roles.
Expertise in Strategic Communications
With a career spanning over two decades, Christie Blake specializes in building and transforming analyst relations, social media, public relations, and internal communications programs. She focuses on helping executives master engagement and find their authentic voice. Her extensive experience includes working with both hyper-growth and mature companies, consistently delivering results in strategic communications.