Experience

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  Kitv, q13, kmsp, abc22, kezi, kgmb

  Jan 1993 - Jan 2016

  Anchor, reporter, public speaker, producer, production

  Journalism (20+ Years Experience): Anchor/Reporter at Q13-Seattle,WA; KMSP/WFTC-Minneapolis, MN; KITV-Honolulu, HI, ABC22-Burlington, VT; KEZI-Eugene, OR; and KGMB-Honolulu, HI. Production: videographer, editor, audio, graphics, technical director, and director. Wrote, produced, and directed commercials and Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon segments.Nationally & Locally Experienced Emcee / Speaker: for dozens of large-scale events including the Arthritis Foundation Gala, National Diversity Council Women in Leadership Symposium, National Philanthropy Day Awards Ceremony, Japan-America Society of Hawaii Gala, Maui Hawaii Food & Wine Festival, Komen Pink Tie Ball. Show less

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  Kitv

  Apr 2010 - May 2016

  Anchor/reporter, public speaker

  Award-Winning Full Length Documentary: wrote, produced, and directed nationally and locally awarded documentary on Japan 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Demanded dangerous work in devastated areas, as well as complex and quick decision-making. Included creating a successful corporate funding proposal and netting top business-industry sponsors.Senior anchor for weekday morning newscasts. Lead supervisor of daily content. Consistently selected by upper management to fill every main anchor and reporter position. Effectively applied decades of journalism and production experience, in high-pressure, high-demand environments, to lead various news teams in developing quality news content.Award-winning body of work covering a wide range of investigative and in-depth stories. Lead reporter for complex live reports and high-profile stories including President Obama’s departure and Governor David Ige’s Anniversary in office.Pro-active mentor and coach for staff and interns to help improve writing, reporting, and on-air skills. Show less

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  Arthritis foundation

  May 2016 - Dec 2016

  Executive director

  Led fast-paced, detail-oriented team for nationally acclaimed state branch. Managed substantial budget and statewide fundraising efforts benefiting Hawaii families.Organized one of the local foundation’s most profitable galas to date.Demonstrated exceptional communication and relationship-building skills as primary liaison and fundraiser for top-level donors and sponsors for all Hawaii events.

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  Pbs hawaii

  Jan 2017 - Jul 2021

  Moderator, producer

  Moderated live, hour-long Insights on PBS Hawaii program, requiring quick-learning of complex, controversial topics and facilitating panel discussions covering a broad range of community issues.

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  Pineapple tweed

  Mar 2017 - Jun 2018

  Marketing & public relations specialist

  Lead associate for implementing business and marketing strategies, developing and coordinating effective media, and producing award-winning promotions for high-profile clients. Included marketing, rebranding, and organizational development for Kahuku Medical Center.

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  Queen's health systems / qcipn (queen's clinically integrated physician network)

  Aug 2018 - Jul 2021

  Physician education & communications manager

  Managed marketing, communications, and provider/community outreach for the QCIPN (part of the Queen’s Health Systems), including for the QAPO (Queen’s Akoakoa Physician Organization), and MSSP ACO (Medicare Shared-Savings Accountable Care Organization). Strong focus on networking and relationship-building with providers and staff. Organized and managed all (in-person and virtual) QCIPN events/educational opportunities including annual conferences, town halls, webinars, workshops, and forums. Managed fundraising, partners, vendors, booking speakers, budgeting, leading panel/webinar discussions, CMEs, and all logistics. Managed and wrote QCIPN, QAPO, and QMG (Queen’s Medical Group) newsletters. Also generated numerous articles on providers, services, and programs. Led redevelopment and management of QCIPN/QAPO/MSSP ACO website. Involved multiple partners, budgeting, creating/implementing redevelopment plans, CMS/web content management. Coordinator for QHS telehealth team activating and engaging providers in telehealth services.Organizer and committee lead for Schwartz Center Rounds Program. Live sessions offer providers a forum to share challenges in inpatient care. Organized and facilitated live sessions, managed meetings, vetted panelists, and completed post-session reports, evaluations, and presentations. Show less

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  Innovage

  Nov 2021 - now

  Public relations & content creation manager

  Collaboration - Build solid partnerships with colleagues, service line teams, clinical teams, internal and external stakeholders, and other departments.Public Relations, Media, External Communications - Manage media and public relations, media video packages, press releases, talking points, speeches, and other communications. Develop corporate communications, procedures, and policies. Identify, vet, and coach leadership, staff, external stakeholders, and patients and families, for articles, op-eds, profiles, media interviews, and speaking or spokesperson opportunities.Research, Planning, Strategy - Develop and implement large to small public relations, media, and communications and crisis communications strategies. Identify key business challenges and differentiators, understand customer behavior, and target key audiences.Internal Communications - Collaborate with internal teams to develop and deliver internal communications and strategies, that support recruitment and retention efforts.Events - Partner with colleagues and stakeholders to produce, execute, and host events, including grand openings, town halls, webinars, and health fairs, including managing all media and public relations and creating content.Content Development & Management - Develop and manage content for website, social media platforms, and for other internal and external use. Create and edit organizational and corporate communications materials including executive bios, clinical bios, and other web content. Video Production - Direct, produce, write, and manage large to small video productions including working with production crews and creative service teams and managing contracts and budgets. (Microsoft Suite, Adobe, Photoshop, Premiere Pro)Social Media & Reputation Management - Manage, write, and post all social media. Manage and monitor reputation management platforms and social media engagement (Meltwater, Muck Rack, Critical Mention, Birdeye, Sprout Social) Show less