Ben Tisdale Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, GA, US

San Diego, California, United States

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As a U.S. Navy Public Affairs Officer, I am entrusted to ensure accurate representation of the Navy's mission, values, and accomplishments while fostering transparency and public trust.

Coronado, California, United States

As the lead Strategic Communicator for Naval Special Warfare, I led comprehensive communication strategies to elevate public understanding and safeguard the command’s reputation. Collaborating closely with senior leadership, I helped align messaging across diverse audiences while maintaining the operational security of Navy SEALs and Special Warfare Combat.

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

I leveraged strategic communication skills to advance the Navy's narrative and public awareness, leading initiatives that revolutionized digital engagement across the fleet. As a servant leader, I fostered mentorship and leadership in public affairs, while offering strategic advisory support to ensure impactful messaging for U.S. Fleet Forces Command.▶︎.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Led strategic communication planning and execution, amplifying the operational contributions and inherent value of over 130,000 Selected Reserve and Full-Time Support Sailors. I was instrumental in communicating key human resource initiatives and shaping the public narrative around the Navy Reserve’s vital role within the U.S. Navy and Department of.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

• Led a 28-member team in developing and executing innovative public affairs initiatives, aligning with the commander's communication strategy to underscore the strategic value of a carrier strike group during periods of.
• Community Relations Director. Spearheaded a high-profile VIP tour program, skillfully coordinating over 400 in-port and at-sea aircraft carrier tours within 24 months. This included engaging with US and international.
• Internal Comms Expert. Directed a comprehensive internal communications program for an 8,000-strong aircraft carrier strike group, enhancing employee engagement and information flow across diverse departments and ranks.

Fort Meade, MD

Led strategic communication initiatives for U.S. Fleet Cyber Command, enhancing the Navy's narrative in the rapidly evolving cyber warfare domain. My efforts connected military, government, and public stakeholders, ensuring transparency and effective communication of the command's strategic objectives.▶︎ Communication Synchronization: Implemented the.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Led a diverse team of Public Affairs professionals during a dynamic period between deployments to Afghanistan, managing media relations and ensuring accurate, timely communication on high-visibility issues. My efforts were pivotal in supporting U.S. combatant commands and maintaining transparency during key operations.▶︎ Media Relations Leadership: Managed.

Kabul, Afghanistan

Executed strategic leadership and provided hands-on guidance to Afghanistan’s security communicators, leveraging my expertise in public communication, planning, and media relations. Serving as the lead national government communication advisor, worked closely with multiple senior Afghan officials, including the Presidential Spokesperson, the Strategic.

Kabul, Afghanistan

As a fully trained Afghanistan/Pakistan Hand through the Joint Staff’s foreign military advisor program, I served as the senior public affairs advisor to the Afghan Ministry of Defense (MoD). In this capacity, I advised three general officers in strategic communication, public affairs planning, media relations, and social media. I was instrumental in.

Coronado, CA

Hand-selected to be a senior communication advisor and spokesperson for all units within the Naval Special Warfare community; provided assistance, mentorship and consultation to subordinate PAOs in initiating and maintaining direct contact with the general public, specialized groups, and community/governmental entities using command messages and.

Coronado, CA

As the lead Public Affairs Officer responsible to a SEAL commodore, I oversaw the development, coordination, and implementation of all public affairs and combat visual media programs for the command and its nine subordinate units, encompassing all West coast-based SEAL Teams. A key member of the contingency planning staff, I played a crucial role in.

Rota, Spain

As the manager of base communications and community relations for all U.S. naval activities in Spain and Portugal, I provided strategic public affairs guidance to command leadership and 27 tenant commands. I led communication efforts that strengthened relationships with local communities and promoted the strategic importance of U.S. military operations in.

Norfolk, VA

In my role coordinating media queries for all Naval Forces assigned to the Atlantic coast, I developed and implemented comprehensive public affairs plans for high-visibility Navy issues. I played a key role in executing public affairs activities for major events like New York City Fleet Week 2008, addressing environmental impact statements, and introducing.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Mass Communications

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Political Science And Speech Communication

Activities and Societies: Georgia State Legislative Internship (2004), President of Beta Delta chapter of Delta Tau Delta (2003).

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