Develops, researches, writes, proofreads, edits, and executes organizational communications and public relations efforts to support the Redwood Group’s strategic objectives and business needs. Serves as a leading writer in the organization for Member communications, public relations, key leadership and Officials’ communications, and urgent/crisis communications. Supports internal and external communications through writing, and/or review and editing/proofreading. Supports organization’s social media initiatives. Provides communication support to the organization including the President & CEO, Senior Leadership Team and volunteer Officials. Performs a variety of communications, social media, public and media relations tasks and projects.

Publication history: NO BAD DEED, February 2020, William Morrow/HarperCollins; BLOOD WILL TELL, April 2022, William Morrow/HarperCollins; BEFORE SHE FINDS ME, June 2023, Mulholland Books/Hachette Book Group; and WHAT WE'LL BURN LAST, July 2024, Mulholland Books/Hachette Book Group.

Practiced self-leadership and promotes learning in others by building relationships with cross-functional stakeholders; communicating information and providing advice to drive projects forward.Conducted or oversaw business-specific projects by applying deep expertise in subject area; promoting adherence to all procedures and policies; developing work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines; determining and carrying out processes and methodologies; coordinating and delegating resources to accomplish organizational goals; partnering internally and externally to make effective business decisions; solving complex problems; escalating issues or risks as appropriate; monitoring progress and results; recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; and evaluating recommendations made by others.Led the implementation of communication efforts by consulting with stakeholders on change management and implementation strategies; assessing effectiveness of communications and making modifications as necessary; and monitoring key performance indicators and ongoing effectiveness of communications.Led communication activities by providing support to internal and/or external stakeholders; writing, editing, and producing complex content; coordinating production of communications materials; updating content on client-specific and internal/external channels; and ensuring content is consistent with the Kaiser Permanente brand and editorial guidelines in terms of tone, manner, and messaging.Led the development of strategic communication plans by consulting with clients and stakeholders to identify business objectives, key performance indicators, and communication requirements; ensuring plans are aligned with the organizational strategy; managing project schedules; providing input into budget; identifying and leveraging appropriate audiences and channels; and providing strategic support on a variety of organizational initiatives.

Design news pages, including front page, business, community news and lifestyleEdit news, feature and business/technology stories; write headlinesSelect and coordinate stories for inside state, nation and world pages

Provided relief for Chief Editorial Assistant, including managing staff of 12Research for special projects, such as Savor magazine and business OutlookMaintained weekly entertainment calendars for print and online