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Sacramento, California, United States

- Author communications content for the nation’s largest advocacy group for retired state employees- Provide editorial oversight for creation and production of organizational research and position papers- Assist in formulation and implementation of organizational and divisional communications policies and strategies- Develop and provide oversight on major.

Placerville, CA

On a freelance basis, produce articles and digital content for California’s oldest newspaper. - Served as publication’s only reporter to write articles for news and sports sections since 2014 - Produced videos and take photos, perform copy-editing duties - Served diplomatic role between publication and local parents/school officials- Provided.

Rancho Cordova, California

- Partnered with executive leaders to provide strategic counsel and coaching on how to clearly communicate, connect and inspire- Drove discussions and developed creative briefs and campaigns to tell stories to diverse audiences; developed comprehensive communication strategies and executed details plans in support of large-scale, division-wide efforts.

Sacramento, California Area

Supported Marketing/Communications department of Sutter Health’s health plan products division as a contractor. Sutter Health Plus offers HMO plans to Northern California employers and individuals/families. - Led development of marketing collateral, including brochures and newsletters, for organization's health plan products division - Increased original.

Placerville, CA

Led media relations efforts, produced updates of publications, oversaw website contents, coordinated internal communications for independent/nonprofit healthcare provider. - Set organization-record for press releases in a calendar year; served as communications consultant for executive leadership to discuss hot topics, reactive media strategies.- Wrote.

Woodside, CA

Wrote feature-length articles for Stanford sports website operated by 247Sports, a division of CBS Sports Digital.- Began site’s weekly “Opposing Views” feature, connecting with a beat writer from Cardinal football’s opponent- Represented publication in other sites’ content and podcasts; became first staffer to represent site in both an online and.

Rancho Cordova, CA

Provided customer service by phone, email and written correspondence to current and prospective network providers. - Led team’s internal communications; researched and wrote memos / FAQs regarding network updates; served as team’s subject matter expert on healthcare industry trends; partnered with management to craft talking points- Helped raise accuracy.

Rancho Cordova, CA

Provided media relations/PR support for Health Net Federal Services, a TRICARE contractor providing health insurance to military members and their families since 1988. - Raised company profile by writing, distributing health and wellness articles to military base publications and social media; coordinated various media requests; served as a consultant to.

Provided member and provider customer service by phone and email. Crafted strategies regarding the Affordable Care Act, following its signing (2010) and initial implementation (2011).- Recognized with department’s Excellence in Service Award in 2011- Initiated recall of member ID cards across entire network after noticing a spelling error (“Complimentary,”.

Auburn, CA

One of two full-time sports staffers. The Journal is one of the largest papers in the Gold Country Media chain (includes Roseville Press-Tribune, Folsom Telegraph). - Helped Journal win “Best Sports Coverage” award from Brehm Communications, Inc.- Expanded coverage to include more Kings, River Cats coverage. Covered the last Kings playoff game, coach Rick.

Visalia, California Area

Supported sports section at the Gannett-owned Times-Delta and companion Tulare Advance-Register, Tulare County’s premier sources for local news and information - Wrote up to 10 articles per-week, covering high school, junior college and Fresno State sports- Served as sports section’s designated writer for investigative and feature stories - Beat writer for.