Cydney Peyton Walton

Cydney Peyton Walton has over 10 years of experience in marketing and communications. Cydney Peyton is currently working as the Senior Director of Marketing Communications at Cognosante since March 2019. In this role, they are responsible for developing and implementing strategic marketing activities, managing external public relations support, and planning and executing industry trade shows and communication programs. Cydney Peyton has also developed an effective internal communications program and increased employee engagement by 40% in 2020.

Prior to joining Cognosante, Cydney worked as the Vice President of Marketing at Breakout Capital Finance, LLC from November 2018 to February 2019. Before that, they held various roles at DISYS, including Director of Marketing and Communications and Associate Director of Marketing and Proposals. In these roles, they led the strategic development and execution of marketing and communication programs, managed market and competitive analysis, and developed integrated marketing plans for brand awareness and lead generation.

Earlier in their career, Cydney was the Manager of Business Development Support Services and Senior Proposal Manager at DISYS. In these positions, they developed strategic communications plans, designed and implemented internal communication programs, and led proposal teams in developing messaging strategies and win themes.

Overall, Cydney Peyton Walton has a strong background in marketing, communications, and business development, with a proven track record of driving brand awareness, increasing lead generation, and improving employee engagement.

Cydney Peyton Walton, MCM completed their Master of Communication Management degree in Strategic Corporate Communication at the University of Southern California from 2012 to 2014. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Mass Communications & Marketing from California State University - East Bay from 1997 to 2000. Cydney Peyton completed their high school education at St. Joseph Notre Dame High School. Additionally, they have obtained certifications in Change Management, Creating a Program Strategy, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace, and Unconscious Bias from institutions such as LinkedIn and USF Corporate Training and Professional Education.