Mariah Gonzales, Accomplished communications professional with internal and corporate communications, community relations and philanthropy experience.

About

Communication is essential to a thriving workplace. As a communications strategist and content writer, I'd love to help grow the communication needs of your business!

Experience

Kroger, Roundy's Supermarket Division

Sep 2017 – Sep 2023

Wisconsin

Associate Communications Manager

- Led the development of a strategic internal communication strategy at Roundy’s to engage all 22,000 employees across 149 stores in the company’s Chicago and Wisconsin markets - Ensured alignment of content strategy with business objectives and initiatives - Delivered strong, relevant content through an integrated channel strategy sharing messages and storytelling across internal and external communication channels including content sourcing, writing, editing, design, video visual storytelling, and distribution - Partnered with stakeholders to identify and deliver internal and external communication that further engage employees and enhance ways of working across the company - Led Roundy’s Equitable Communities Task force and Kroger’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) - Participated in the Communications Committee supporting Kroger’s DEI Framework for Action and supporting a More Inclusive Culture for associates and customers alike - Oversaw and coordinate community giveback efforts like food-raising events across all 149 stores - Assisted in selection of Roundy’s Fund of the Kroger Foundation as part of grant committee - Managed Roundy’s community donations program

Kroger, Fred Meyer Division

Oct 2015 – Sep 2017

Oregon

Assistant Community Relations Coordinator

• Managed $3.5 million in community contributions; strategic selection of recipients of donations, sponsorships and foundation grants • Built and maintain strategic relationships with nonprofit leaders in all four states where Fred Meyer operates • Ensured visibility and awareness for Fred Meyer’s community contributions • Assisted in development and execution of media relations and social media strategy; experience with live on-camera interviews • Directed annual Fred Meyer Fund (corporate foundation) Associate Giving Campaign, raising more than $1.5 million • Maintained databases of corporate donations, sponsorships, Community Rewards program, Fred Meyer Fund grants and store doorway activities for 133 stores • Coordinated store activities for grand openings • Responded to and resolve disgruntled customer situations

Education

Linfield College

Aug 2010 – Jun 2014

Bachelor's, Communications

Mariah Gonzales

Accomplished communications professional with internal and corporate communications, community relations and philanthropy experience.

Skills

Languages