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Kevin Maloney

Spokane

Summary

Proven Media Relations Manager with a track record of elevating brand visibility for MultiCare Health System through strategic story pitching and cultivating strong media relationships. Expert in spokesperson training and AP style writing, demonstrated by high-quality coverage and enhanced reputational objectives. Balances problem-solving skills with high ethical standards to achieve strategic communication goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Media Relations Manager, Inland Northwest Region

MultiCare Health System
Spokane, WA
05.2016 - Current

Media Relations Management

  • Primary contact for local, regional, and national media.
  • Produces compelling press releases and media materials that resulted in high volumes of quality coverage to meet strategic and reputational objectives.
  • Measures success of media relations efforts through regular reporting and analysis of key performance indicators.
  • Trains company spokespersons for high-stakes interviews, resulting in polished and confident performances.
  • Establishes strong relationships with key journalists, editors, and influencers within the industry.
  • Completes crisis communication management courses

Director of Communications

South Seattle College
Seattle, WA
01.2013 - 05.2016
  • Increased media coverage through targeted press releases and proactive media outreach.
  • Monitored media coverage and provided regular updates to leadership.
  • Provided training for media spokespeople.
  • Improved social media presence with tailored content strategies for each platform, resulting in higher audience engagement.
  • Managed crisis communication efforts.
  • Spearheaded rebranding initiative, aligning visual identity with company values and strategic direction.
  • Allocated funds for all college advertising with strategic campaigns.
  • Provided supervision of the Communications Department while creating a positive working environment.

Director of Communications

Spokane Shock
Spokane, WA
12.2005 - 04.2012
  • Produced an unprecedented amount of media coverage successfully pitched and placed award-winning stories on television.
  • Coordinated all player, coaches and administration interviews
  • Enhanced brand visibility by developing and executing strategic communications plans.
  • Edited and produced all content including press releases, game notes, social media content, award-winning game day programs and web content
  • Cultivated relationships with high-profile non-profit organizations for events and campaigns..

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism: Public Relations Sequence

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
08.2000

Skills

  • Story pitching
  • Brand Messaging
  • Spokesperson Training
  • Spokesperson
  • Cultivating strong working relationships with media
  • Extensive background in AP style writing including press releases and feature stories
  • Problem-Solving
  • High ethical business and personal standards

Additional Information

References

  • Lori Meyers, AVP Corporate Communications, MultiCare Health System (Current supervisor)

Phone: 206.915.7384 Email: lori.meyers@multicare.org

  • Stephanie Ellis, Chief Nursing Executive, MultiCare Pulse Heart Institute (Colleague)

Phone: 509.998.2655 Email: elliss@multicare.org

  • Earnest Phillips, Vice Chancellor of Public Relations and Strategic Initiatives, Seattle Colleges (Colleague)

Phone: 702.349.2323 Email: earnest.phillips@seattlecolles.edu

  • Otto Klein, Senior Vice President, Spokane Indians (Colleague)

Phone: 509.343.6814 Email: oklein@spokaneindians.com

  • Larry Weir, Eastern Washington University Sports Broadcasting (Colleague)

Phone: 509.981.4782 Email: larryjweir@hotmail.com

Timeline

Media Relations Manager, Inland Northwest Region

MultiCare Health System
05.2016 - Current

Director of Communications

South Seattle College
01.2013 - 05.2016

Director of Communications

Spokane Shock
12.2005 - 04.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism: Public Relations Sequence

Western Washington University
Kevin Maloney