Rita Holiday
San Jose
Summary
Dynamic Public Affairs Manager with Intel Corporation, adept at crisis communication and strategic thinking. Successfully enhanced public awareness through innovative campaigns and effective stakeholder engagement. Proven track record in crafting impactful communication plans and organizing high-profile events, driving organizational goals while navigating complex media landscapes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Affairs Manager
Intel Corporation
Santa Clara
08.1997 - 09.2024
- Increased public awareness of company initiatives through effective strategy development and implementation.
- Provided counsel on public relations matters to internal stakeholders, enhancing communication efficacy.
- Created crisis communication plans to mitigate potential risks and incidents.
- Responded promptly to journalist inquiries regarding company operations, ensuring accurate information dissemination.
- Organized promotional events to highlight company products and services.
- Directed activities of external agencies and departments to align with organizational goals.
- Identified target audience and crafted optimized communication plans for enhanced engagement.
- Monitored social, economic, and political trends impacting employers, providing actionable insights.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities And Human Sciences
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA05-2011
Certification Program Community Engagement - Community Engagement
Carrol School of Management At Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA01-2003
Skills
- Crisis communication
- Public relations and media relations
- Stakeholder engagement
- Policy writing
- Strategic thinking
- Influencer engagement
- Internal communications
- Team collaboration
- Audience analysis
- Event planning
Accomplishments
- Honored with Intel Achievement Award, the highest company recognition for programs recognizing our companies achievement for over 1 million volunteer hours for the 40th Anniversary Celebration.
- Honored with Global Public Affairs Achievement Award for outstanding results in volunteer engagement.
- Honored by the African American Community Services Agency, as Outstanding Community Leader.
- Honored by the Mission City Community Fund for Outstanding Community Services.
- Honored by 100 Black Women of Silicon Valley, Inc, as Outstanding Woman in Technology.
Certification
- Boston College Carroll School of Management, Community Engagement Programs.
- Intel Blue Print for Leaders Certification.
Affiliations
- Served for 13 years as a State Commissioner California Volunteers, under three California Governors.
- Served 12 years on the Mission City Community Fund.
- Served Board Member Second Harvest Silicon Valley.
- Served Board Member YW Silicon Valley.
- Served Intel's Great Place to Work Board.
- Served as Chair and founder of Corporate Community Relations Consortium, Bay Area.
Timeline
Public Affairs Manager
Intel Corporation
08.1997 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities And Human Sciences
San Jose State University
Certification Program Community Engagement - Community Engagement
Carrol School of Management At Boston College
Similar Profiles
Preeti RaoPreeti Rao
Program Manager Technical at Intel CorporationProgram Manager Technical at Intel Corporation
RAKESH BANERJEERAKESH BANERJEE
Senior Product Security Engineer at Intel CorporationSenior Product Security Engineer at Intel Corporation
Ashutosh DahalAshutosh Dahal
Process Engineer (Grade 8) at Intel CorporationProcess Engineer (Grade 8) at Intel Corporation
OSCAR GOMEZ CANESSAOSCAR GOMEZ CANESSA
Data Analyst and IT Support Web Design at GranicusData Analyst and IT Support Web Design at Granicus
Miguel RamirezMiguel Ramirez
Warehouse Fulfillment Associate at Randstad - NordstromWarehouse Fulfillment Associate at Randstad - Nordstrom