Spoken Word Group is happy to announce the addition of Mary Jo Caliandro-Hansen as its newest trainer.

Recently retired from Schlumberger Limited, Mary Jo Caliandro-Hansen began her career with the world’s largest oilfield services company in New York. During her career at Schlumberger, which spanned over 30 years, she held a range of management positions including Director of Internal Communications, Public Affairs Manager and Marketing Communications Manager.

While at Schlumberger, Mary Jo contributed to several communications platforms such as crisis leadership, media relations and investor relations. She also led company efforts in regards to training, coaching and mentoring technical and executive staff for media interviews and presentation skills.

She began her career in New York, but has been based in Houston for the past 20 years. While at Schlumberger she often travelled to South America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East to provide communication, presentation and media training within the company.

Mary Jo holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from Marymount Manhattan College in New York City. She is a current member of the International Association of Business Communicators, European Association of Communication Directors, and the Public Relations Society of America.