Alison P. Hunter

SUMMARY

Experienced internal communications and HR leader with a decade of success crafting people-first narratives, developing scalable processes, and supporting organizational transformation. 

Fluent in both strategy and storytelling, I translate complex people programs into clear, inclusive messages that foster trust and engagement. Tech-savvy and attuned to how digital tools shape today’s workplace, I ensure messaging reflects both the systems we use and the humans behind them.

Known for empathy, versatility, and unshakable clarity under pressure.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HR Tech Editor
SelectSoftware Reviews | Oct 2022 – Jun 2024 | Remote/Oakland, CA

• Led editorial direction on HR tech content for an audience of pros and decision-makers

• Ghostwrote executive-level insights and hosted podcasts and webinars

• Translated nuanced industry trends into engaging content, balancing clarity with depth

HR & Business Operations Consultant
Various Clients | 2015 – Present | Remote

• Partnered with teams to advise on people strategy, internal comms, and HR policy

• Guided organizational structure, change communications, and compliance

• Led crisis comms and internal messaging during moments of rapid growth and high-stakes change

People Operations Manager
CloudTrucks | 2021 – 2022 | San Francisco, CA

• Created end-to-end people operations infrastructure at an early-stage tech startup

• Owned internal communications, including onboarding, benefits, and equity rollouts

• Acted as culture steward and advisor to the leadership team

People Operations Manager
Unchained Logistics | 2020 – 2021 | Oakland, CA

• Designed and implemented HR systems for a national COVID-19 response operation

• Built comms processes to support a 24/7 workforce with limited digital access

People Operations Manager
Scotty Labs (acquired by DoorDash) | 2018 – 2019 | San Francisco, CA

• Played a key role in scaling from 9 to 40+ employees pre-acquisition

• Oversaw employee communications and legal documentation during acquisition integration

• Championed culture initiatives and internal transparency during rapid change

HR/Operations Manager
Live Nation Entertainment | 2014 – 2017 | San Francisco, CA

• Bridged technical and non-technical teams to facilitate cross-functional collaboration

• Managed communications between developers, execs, and external stakeholders

ADDITIONAL WRITING & COMMUNICATIONS EXPERIENCE

Speechwriter, Editor, Wedding Officiant
Vow Muse | 2017 – 2018 | San Francisco, CA

• Ghostwrote wedding speeches and toasts tailored to each client’s voice and delivery style

• Developed deep skill in tone-matching and high-empathy storytelling

Freelance Writer
2013 – Present | Remote

• Written for Netflix, Human Interest, HomeLight, and dozens of private clients

• Specialties include ghostwriting, brand voice, internal comms, and HR content

EDUCATION

University of Missouri, Columbia
Bachelor of Arts in Sculpture | Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology

VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP

• Steering Committee Chair, Innovative Rehabilitation Guided Diversion Program (IGDRP), 2025–Present
  Lead instructor at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center; advise on ops, strategy, and board development

• Board Member, PeaceWorks (IPV shelter), 2022–2025
  Provided strategic direction and HR policy advising for all-gender emergency shelter

• HR Consultant, Berkeley Community Media, 2022–2024
  Supported org-wide change management, drafted inclusive HR policies, and internal docs

• Hospice & End-of-Life Care Facilitator, Zen Hospice Project / Sutter Health, 2017–present

• Writer, The Rock Poster Society (TRPS), 2025–Present
  Develop bios and long-form print content to elevate artist voices and archival storytelling

SKILLS

• Internal Communications Strategy

• People Programs (Equity, Benefits, Performance, DEI)

• Change Management & Culture Building

• Employee Experience Design

• Tone-Adaptive Writing & Editing

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Ghostwriting & Executive Communications

TECH

HR Apps and Platforms: ATS, HRIS, LMS, HCM, Payroll/Compliance, Engagement, Performance, etc. 

Business  Ops: Comms/Collaboration, Project/Task Management, Storage Management, etc

WRITING SAMPLES

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Additional samples on request