Benjamin Haynes Email & Phone Number

Villa Rica, Ga, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Senior advisor to CDC leadership and Associate Directors for Communication on media relations strategy. Responsible for integrating news media, broadcast, multimedia, partnerships and other media relations functions within the Division of Media Relations to ensure a coordinated and cohesive Agency communication approach.Leads and directs the development and implementation of a comprehensive media relations program, inlcluding the establishing of goals and objectives, instituing policies, program and activities. Provides coordination and quality assurance for all media activities, assuring that public health information is communicated to the media, partners and public in a clear, timely, and factual manner.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Planned, directed and executed media relations efforts to inform and educate general and specialized public about CDC programs, actions and accomplishments.• Planned, developed and implemented an overall news media communications plan detailing news media relations activities including on-going media response and outreach activities.• Advised senior agency officials, Center communication leaders, press officers and other staff conducting media relations activities throughout the agency on public information and agency programs relating to media communications. • Provided expert advice and guidance on all aspects of communication to press officers, subject matter experts, principals and other agency officials.• Provided consultation to and manages training programs for CDC executive, administrative and scientific staff and others whose responsibilities make them spokespersons for CDC through the media or other channels of communication.• Directed and managed all aspects of the News Media Branch (NMB) and serves as immediate supervisor to public affairs specialists. Assigned work and reviewed and evaluated completed work.• Served as Agency media lead for COVID-19 response.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Served as Deputy Director for the Division of Community Engagement and Business and Community Relations Team, Office of the Associate Director for Communication.• Managed Division’s $2.4 million budget and expanded operations, leading several changes that enhanced DCE programs. • Managed communication around CDC and expanded the program by initiating efforts to utilized XM Radio, YouTube, announcements and the Grand Rounds web page. • Managed and directed the efforts of five full-time employees and three contractors• Planned, coordinated and oversaw Agency activities designed to engage communities in which CDC campuses are located (ex. blood drives, health fairs, school programs and visits.)• Oversaw the management and development of the CDC Speakers Bureau.• Provided advice and technical assistance in the planning, development, and evaluation of the effectiveness of CDC's public health programs' communication with targeted audiences, using a variety of communication methods.• Developed marketing plans for several key CDC programs to include CDC-INFO, CDC Museum, Grand Round and the Global Communication Center.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Served as senior communications specialist on the Risk Communication Team. Monitored emerging issues to determine likelihood of escalation to public health crisis by establishing a team of experts and specialists to develop and implement communication strategies.• Provided advice and technical assistance in the planning, development, and evaluation of the effectiveness of CDC's public health programs' communication with targeted audiences, using a variety of communication methods. • Served on Enterprise Communication Team for the Emergency Operations Center's Joint Information Center. Responsibilities include monitoring communications for reputational risks; assessing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to the Agency's credibility; and leading internal communication efforts.• Provided advice and technical assistance in the planning, development, and evaluation of the effectiveness of CDC's public health programs' communication with targeted audiences, using a variety of communication methods.• Conducts risk communication training for senior leaders and communicators within the Agency and with partners – Crisis Emergency Risk Communication, RiskSmart and High Stakes Communication

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Advised Director of External Relations on threats to Regional programs and provided guidance and talking points to senior leadership.• Prepared written materials for disseminating information about the Agency's programs, objects and functions.• Prepared speeches and talking points for the Regional Administrator and other senior staff.• Planned, researched, organized and wrote informational materials such as briefing papers, fact sheets and other interpretive material.• Gathered information for assignments by studying related literature and interviewing experts to prepare articles dealing with Agency operations, programs, and activities for publication in national, regional, and local trade journals.

United States

Defense Information School print and broadcast trained Public Affairs Warrior. Served in various capacities:Beat writerPhotographerEditorMedia Relations