Kate Grieves Harness

• Responsibilities include editorial direction, multimedia content generation, website management, branding, messaging and strategic promotion; community interviews and public-education content; partnership development; and oversight of digital platforms and audience engagement.
• A community-driven media and public information platform providing accessible, trusted coverage of local issues, public meetings, and community concerns and events.

• Oversaw strategic communication, public messaging, and community engagement for emergency medical services, including public safety education, branding, and crisis communications.
• Private ambulance services contracted to the Johnson County Healthcare District.strict
• Developed clear communication strategies for emergency service information dissemination.
• Managed crisis communication plans to ensure timely information delivery during emergencies.
• Drafted press releases and media advisories to inform the public about services.
• Analyzed feedback from stakeholders to improve communication methods and materials.
• Coordinated with local media outlets to promote Buffalo EMS programs and services.
• Developed and executed public relations strategies to raise brand awareness.
• Managed relationships with external stakeholders including the media and influencers.
• Identified opportunities for enhancing organizational visibility through various outlets.
• Created content for press releases, speeches, blog posts, website copy and other materials.
• Assisted in developing crisis management plans to respond swiftly to negative publicity.
• Provided counsel on communications, media relations, social media, and marketing initiatives.
• Evaluated existing communication channels to ensure messages are effectively delivered.
• Collaborated with team to promote, plan and organize communication materials.
• Used knowledge of marketing and communications to create emotional bonds with consumers and clients.
• Advised and supported communications team during strategy development meetings.
• Maintained professionality and efficiency while working closely with leadership.
• Posted and updated content on company's website and social media outlets.

• Led communications strategy, branding, and public engagement for two funeral homes serving Johnson and Sheridan Counties.
• Responsibilities included integrated communications strategy; compassionate public messaging; branding and digital communications; leadership in the establishment and launch of Sheridan Funeral Home; stakeholder relationship-building; internal communications; and public events.

• County lead for Wyoming Dept of Health Tobacco Prevention initiatives (2002–2004)
• Led community coalition, strategy for tobacoo prevention programming, and local policy initiatives
• Managed state-funded prevention grants and compliance reporting
• Implemented community education, media, and environmental strategies
• Coordinated local evaluation and reporting

• Analyzed client needs to develop tailored branding and marketing strategies.
• Developed comprehensive reports to summarize findings and recommendations.
• Collaborated with clients to develop action plans to address specific challenges and objectives.
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.

Clients:

• Public Sector: World Health Organisation, Department of Health, Home Office, Health Education Authority; Mental Health Programme, Volatile Substance Abuse Campaign, Teacher Training Agency, Drugs & Prisons Campaign, No Smoking Day, ASH UK;
• Commercial Sector: GlaxoSmithKline; Service Agencies: Spencer Landor (design), Noyes & Young (public relations)

• Consultants for Social Change

• Sponsorship Agency

• HIV/AIDS & Sexual Health AUTHORITY Anti-Smoking (esp Teenage Smoking), Dental Health, Look After Your Heart, Childhood Immunisation.

• Halifax Building Society, Lloyds Bowmaker, Nat Tourist Org of Greece.

• Rolls Royce, Citicorp, Communication Consultants, Amro Bank, Royal Insurance.