Kate Cherrington
Chehalis,WA
Summary
Dedicated communications professional with a history of collaborative communication, project management and of meeting goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges. Brings over 10 years of experience.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications & Engagement Specialist
Washington Association for Community Health
11.2023 - Current
- Work collaboratively across the organization to develop and implement communications and engagement strategies that align with the Association’s strategic plan.
- Plan and manage communications and marketing efforts to promote Association events and services.
- Enhance the public perception of Federally Qualified Health Centers through the creation or curation and effective deployment of high-quality content including annual reports, monthly newsletters, blog posts, and social media posts.
- Support the implementation of a robust schedule of virtual and in person member events including event registration, event-related logistical planning, documentation, material preparation, and virtual event hosting support.
- Maintain the Association website.
- Maintain complex mailing lists and ensure accuracy of the internal member database.
- Manage analytics to drive engagement results and create higher levels of personalization and organizational efficiencies
- Streamlined communication strategies
Volunteer Center Coordinator
United Way Of Lewis County
08.2013 - 08.2019
- Implementation and oversight of Lewis County United Way’s online volunteer connection center in conjunction with grassroots efforts to increase volunteerism.
- Designed and managed website and kept volunteer database up to date.
- Facilitated member meetings, spoke as public relations representative and assisted office with outreach.
- Worked closely with many nonprofits in community on volunteer needs
- Designed and organized materials to support volunteer center operations.
- Controlled expenditures and worked with accounting to manage budgets.
- Grant based position
Consultant
Communications Consulting
09.2012 - 08.2019
- Served as project coordinator for development
- Served as assistant for photographer
Communications Specialist
Association of Washington Cities AWC
08.2006 - 02.2012
- Served as liaison between marketing department and members to provide tailored communications for municipal community
- Implemented new communication strategies
- Tasks include: creating/implementing marketing plans, developing and implementing social media, tracking media mentions, media releases, internal communication strategies and newsletter, writing for award winning magazine Cityvision, regular web updates, specialized training marketing, brand establishment, web content management, advertising statistics and analytics, eCommunication content development, video production, member outreach, also in-charge of AWC's city award program and municipal elected official leadership program, working collaboratively with all departments to support communication needs including copy editing and writing for legislative fact sheets, insurance information, and educational opportunities
Administrative Assistant
Association of Washington Cities AWC
02.2005 - 07.2006
- Provided support to all departments of the association in a highly detailed and organized manner
- Tasks included: providing assistance on projects, worked on marketing projects for the annual conference and other event planning, and was in charge of AWC's elected official municipal leadership program.
Education
BA - Public Relations
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA05.2004
High School Diploma -
W.F. West High School
Chehalis, WA06.2000
Skills
- Proficient in both written and verbal communication
- Strategy implementation
- Event Planning & Execution
- Information and research gathering and analysis
- Independently motivated
- Effective decision making
- Consulting
- Project Management
- Time management
- Cross functional collaboration and communication
Timeline
Communications & Engagement Specialist
Washington Association for Community Health
11.2023 - Current
Volunteer Center Coordinator
United Way Of Lewis County
08.2013 - 08.2019
Consultant
Communications Consulting
09.2012 - 08.2019
Communications Specialist
Association of Washington Cities AWC
08.2006 - 02.2012
Administrative Assistant
Association of Washington Cities AWC
02.2005 - 07.2006
BA - Public Relations
Gonzaga University
High School Diploma -
W.F. West High School
References
Angela French
Communications & Outreach Manager, United Ways of the Pacific Northwest
angela@uwpnw.org, (360) 880-5335
Hannah Stanfield
Director of Learning & Innovation, Washington Association for Community Health
hstanfield@wacommunityhealth.org, 360-786-9722
Debbie Campbell
Former Director, United Way of Lewis County
debdave@compprime.com, (360) 508-1147
Michelle Harvey
Former Communication Director, Association of Washington Cities
mgharvey@comcast.net, (360) 481-2045
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