Wilmot (Bliss) Collins
Tacoma
Summary
Results-driven leader with a strong emphasis on relationship building and team collaboration. Demonstrated success in enhancing organizational performance through effective problem-solving strategies. Expertise in community engagement and public administration, resulting in increased visibility and trusted, community-based partnerships. Proficient in strategic planning and stakeholder communication, focused on achieving measurable outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director of Community Engagement
Eve & Co
Seattle
01.2023 - Current
- Cultivated impactful relationships through community engagement initiatives, steering strategic decisions for Fortune 30 clients' multimillion-dollar investments.
- Delivered timely, tailored reports and field updates that shaped client policy responses and elevated stakeholder relationships.
- Facilitated meaningful dialogue between corporate executives and diverse community leaders on pressing topics such as digital literacy, youth development, and environmental sustainability-strengthening long-term trust and alignment.
- Designed and led training for clients on equitable community engagement practices, enhancing their capacity to connect authentically and drive measurable impact.
- Provided strategic guidance on relationship building for fortune 30 clients throughout the Puget Sound region, leading to a cultivation of 60+ trusted community partner relationships.
- Built cross-functional partnerships between CSR, Government Relations, Sales, and other business units to deliver no-cost community resources, supporting local visibility and sales opportunities for clients.
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring resource allocation aligned with strategic objectives.
Deputy Project Administrator
Bitfocus
Seattle
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed mission-critical projects supporting King County's homelessness response system, ensuring on-time execution, and tangible outcomes for vulnerable populations.
- Leveraged deep knowledge of Clarity Human Services software to streamline data collection and reporting, resulting in more informed policy decisions.
- Delivered policy and product presentations to local and federal stakeholders, earning commendation for clarity, strategy, and impact.
- Built and maintained expert-level fluency in regional and federal homelessness policy, shaping programmatic recommendations that influenced countywide approaches.
- Organized critical documentation for easy access and retrieval, increasing team productivity.
- Interfaced with suppliers and vendors to coordinate services required by the project team.
Senior Advisor
Wilmot Collins, Mayor of Helena, MT.
Helena
11.2015 - 12.2022
- Co-developed the strategic campaign framework that led to Wilmot Collins' historic election as Mayor of Helena, Montana.
- Advised on messaging, policy, and outreach efforts that expanded the campaign's base, and captured widespread community support.
- Advised Mayor Collins on policy strategies post-election, championing community-driven initiatives that enhanced constituent engagement, and fostered collaborative solutions.
Regional Community Coordinator
Northwest Harvest
Seattle
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Launched and facilitated a state-wide community advisory network, bringing underrepresented voices into direct dialogue with the Department of Health and their elected representatives, advocating for SNAP benefits and improvements to the policy.
- Developed and executed communication strategies for social justice-focused campaigns, elevating Northwest Harvest's public profile and media presence.
- Led statewide recruitment and programming for the Leadership in Advocacy fellowship, empowering emerging leaders to become leaders on issues of importance in their respective communities.
- Advised community members on delivering compelling testimony at the Washington State Legislature, helping to pass legislation addressing food justice and equity.
Communications Specialist
SEIU 775
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Wrote speeches, press releases, and talking points that amplified member voices and influenced public opinion on labor rights.
- Managed end-to-end event and media logistics for high-profile union actions, leading to consistent media coverage and boosted public support.
- Enhanced SEIU 775's media strategy by fostering deeper relationships with reporters, and securing regular coverage in the local press.
- Trained union members to effectively advocate for labor issues through media, public speaking, and community outreach.
- Developed communication strategies to engage members and promote initiatives.
- Created informative materials for internal and external audiences.
- Coordinated social media campaigns to enhance public awareness of issues.
Education
Masters - Public Administration
Seattle University
Seattle, WA06-2023
Bachelor's - Communication Studies/Political Science
University of Montana
Missoula, MT05-2018
High School Diploma -
Capital High School
Helena, MT06-2014
Skills
- Public relations
- Public speaking
- Media relations
- Event management
- Analytical thinking
- Project management
- Corporate communications
- Client relations
- Verbal and written communication
- Stakeholder relations
- Salesforce software
- Data confidentiality
Timeline
Associate Director of Community Engagement
Eve & Co
01.2023 - Current
Deputy Project Administrator
Bitfocus
01.2022 - 01.2023
Regional Community Coordinator
Northwest Harvest
09.2020 - 01.2022
Communications Specialist
SEIU 775
01.2018 - 01.2019
Senior Advisor
Wilmot Collins, Mayor of Helena, MT.
11.2015 - 12.2022
Masters - Public Administration
Seattle University
Bachelor's - Communication Studies/Political Science
University of Montana
High School Diploma -
Capital High School
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