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Résumé & Capabilities

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Interdisciplinary leader with experience spanning executive editorial direction, organizational communications, nonprofit development, entrepreneurship, and business operations. Combines graduate-level leadership education with practical experience guiding projects, building relationships, developing teams, and facilitating organizational change. Brings a discovery-driven approach to leadership, grounded in curiosity, collaborative problem-solving, and the ability to translate complex challenges into actionable strategies.

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Organizational Leadership Résumé (PDF) — Organizational change, strategy, operations, nonprofit leadership, and stakeholder engagement.

Editorial Leadership | Strategic Communications Résumé (PDF) — Editorial direction, publication leadership, executive communications, and creative collaboration.

Leadership at a Glance

Organizational discovery & change: Listening across roles, identifying patterns, facilitating shared understanding, and supporting practical transitions.

Strategic communications: Executive messaging, internal communications systems, stakeholder engagement, editorial direction, and audience-centered writing.

Planning & implementation: Business and operational planning, nonprofit development, fundraising proposals, financial projections, and project coordination.

Leadership approach · Selected writing and strategic work · HRG · Pet Savers · Art Chowder

Selected Professional Experience

The Edited Home | Owner / Managing Partner

January 2023–present · Business strategy, client engagement, operations, project coordination, and brand communications.

Robin D Bishop | Nonprofit Consultant, Executive Editor & Writer

March 2011–September 2025 · Independent consulting and editorial practice encompassing organizational leadership, grant research and writing, nonprofit development, strategic communications, and publication management. Grant-writing engagements also included Spokane County Fire District 4, Newport Creative District, and PED, a retirement lifestyle support nonprofit on whose board I served. Selected freelance client engagements:

• Deer Park Tribune / Inland Northwest Media Group — Managing Editor (December 2024–September 2025). Joined an effort to revive a century-old community newspaper, rebuilding community and advertiser relationships. Managed editorial assignments, the editorial calendar, photography, weekly production, and advertising support; recruited a graphic designer who continued with the publication.
• Art Chowder Magazine — Executive Editor & Director (April 2021–February 2024). Led editorial direction and publication operations, developed a creative contributor team, and matched assignments to writers’ subject-matter expertise.
• Because There Is Hope — Organizational Leadership / Change Management Consultant (August 2022–May 2023). Provided interim executive director services, grant writing, and organizational leadership support through the founder’s retirement. Supported organizational continuity and mentored the incoming executive director through a three-month transition.
• Northwest Aerospace News — Journalist (November 2017–January 2020). Researched and reported on the regional aerospace industry, interviewing business leaders and translating technical subjects into accessible stories.
• Bozzi Media — Freelance Journalist, Editor & Marketing Editor (January 2013–January 2017). Produced business and lifestyle journalism and marketing content, and coordinated editorial production, including Marketing Editor and Catalyst Editor responsibilities from June 2015–December 2016.

Pet Savers | Development Director

June 2019–June 2022 · Nonprofit development, facility relocation and remodeling strategy, board engagement, grants, and fundraising.

Healthcare Resource Group (HRG) | Technical Writer; Director of Communication

January 2017–March 2019 · Technical writing, contracts, and RFPs; Director of Communication (April 2018–March 2019). Established an internal communications program, ghostwrote CEO and C-suite employee communications, and improved information flow using existing technology.

Sperry Van Ness Cornerstone | Marketing Manager

March 2013–May 2015 · Business development, property marketing, community relations, and digital communications.

Park Place / Brookdale Senior Living | Director of Sales & Marketing

June 2009–October 2011 · Sales and marketing leadership, daily operations, budgeting, outreach, and occupancy development; grant-writing support for Spokane Symphony Associates’ Christmas Tree Elegance initiative.

Meridian Construction | Business Administrator

May 2007–June 2009 · Government contract support, bids, payroll, staff administration, customer relations, and business development.

Earlier Professional Experience

Itron | Proposal Development & Marketing. Designed and implemented a digital records-management system for the proposal department, improving access to information and supporting more efficient proposal development. Created standardized master templates for recurring proposal content to improve consistency and reduce duplicated effort. Transitioned into corporate marketing, supporting a major brand renewal initiative. Volunteered to coordinate a CRM implementation initiative, participating in discovery, identifying organizational needs, and helping prepare for system adoption. Temporarily maintained responsibilities across both departments during the staffing transition.

Crown West Realty | Marketing Assistant. Initiated and completed a comprehensive competitive marketing analysis to evaluate market positioning and identify opportunities for stronger marketing strategies. Organized research and competitive findings into a practical resource to inform future marketing planning and business decisions.

Olivetti / Olsy North America | Administrative Assistant. Provided administrative and operational support during a period of corporate transition, including the company’s change to Olsy North America. Gained early experience working within a changing corporate environment and supporting day-to-day business operations.

Additional early experience includes legal support and other professional assignments. Concurrent consulting and editorial engagements are listed with their actual dates.

Property Development & Operational Planning

Additional experience includes residential real estate and independent research into property development feasibility, land-use and zoning considerations, infrastructure needs, site planning, and local permitting requirements. Familiarity with GIS concepts complements practical experience in facilities planning, contractor coordination, operational decisions, and project implementation.

Leadership & Professional Capabilities

Leadership & organizational development: Organizational discovery, change facilitation, relationship building, team development, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning.

Strategic communications: Executive messaging, internal communications, content strategy, audience engagement, public relations, and cross-functional communications.

Editorial & creative leadership: Editorial direction, publication management, contributor development, storytelling, and creative collaboration.

Business & nonprofit development: Business and operational planning, fundraising strategy, grant development, community partnerships, and process improvement.

Research & project management: Applied research, program development, project coordination, process evaluation, and implementation planning.

Technical & Creative Capabilities

CRM and constituent management systems; content management and digital publishing platforms; graphic design and creative production tools; website creation and maintenance; collaboration and project coordination platforms.

Advanced applied AI proficiency: AI-assisted research, strategic analysis, information synthesis, workflow development, content refinement, and quality evaluation.

Graphic design experience combines self-directed learning with coursework in graphic design and coding at Spokane Falls Community College, followed by a shift to English studies in the second year. Project management experience is primarily hands-on, supplemented by coursework. Software capabilities are presented by category rather than as an exhaustive platform inventory.

Education & Professional Development

MA, Organizational Leadership · Gonzaga University (2020), emphasis in change leadership

BA, English: Professional & Creative Writing · Central Washington University (2016)

Certificate, Integrated Business & Entrepreneurship · Spokane Community College (2012); final business-plan pitch competition winner

Associate’s Degree · Spokane Falls Community College (2013–2015); graphic design and coding studies followed by a shift to English. Additional project management coursework.