Kevin Tate

About Kevin Tate

I’ve worked in communications roles for more than 30 years, primarily inside public…

Experience

1. Community Relations Manager

   Skagit Public Utility District

   Nov 2007 — Present · Mount Vernon, WA, US

   Develop and manage integrated community relations program for public water utility serving customers with $38.1 million in annual revenue. Lead strategic communications across print, multimedia, web, and social media to build community trust and organizational visibility. Serve as Acting General Manager in leadership absence, including board meetings and operational oversight.• Created award-winning communications programs recognized for excellence by industry water and public power associations• Led brand identity transformation across print design, web development, and environmental graphics• Founded nonprofit organization and served as Board President, creating community festival that drew thousands of regional visitors annually to promote watershed conservation• Built strategic partnerships that increased organizational awareness and community engagement

Skills

• Newsletters
• Strategic Planning
• Advertising
• Customer Service
• Social Networking
• Strategic Communications
• Budgets
• Non-Profits
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Program Management
• Event Management
• Event Planning
• Online Marketing
• Editing
• Email Marketing
• Spokesperson
• Social Media
• Strategy
• Press Releases
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Media Relations
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Public Speaking
• Marketing Communications
• Trade Shows
• Graphic Design
• Social Media Marketing
• Project Management
• Management
• Nonprofits
• Marketing