Brian Bauman Email & Phone Number

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

As a Military Nonprofit Advocacy and Communications Consultant at 1631Digital, I boosted media placements by 40% and increased online visibility by 25% with features on Fox News, CNN, and ABC. I led campaigns supporting military families, driving a 30% rise in public engagement, and an environmental campaign garnered 500,000 impressions and a 20%engagement rate. I launched a podcast series with 50,000 downloads and a 35% increase in subscriptions. My video campaigns overall saw a 45% jump in engagement.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

As Founder and Managing Producer at Affordable Podcasts, I manage sales, customer service, and the production of over 200 multimedia projects each year, consistently exceeding client expectations. I lead all sales initiatives, foster client relationships, and ensure top-notch customer service. By securing and maintaining contracts with associations, educational organizations, defense, technology, training, and media companies, I’ve built a diverse client base. I produce hundreds of podcasts annually, offering comprehensive production services from concept to final edit. Additionally, I develop and produce continuing education courses and webinars, enhancing professional development opportunities. I also manage virtual and onsite live and taped productions, ensuring seamless execution and high-quality results. My team and I create custom videos and promotional messages tailored to client needs, significantly boosting brand visibility and engagement.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Together with founder Bonnie Carroll, I established TAPS as the Founding Executive Director, creating the nation's first modern-era nonprofit for those grieving the death of a military servicemember or Veteran. Drawing from my personal experience of losing my career naval officer father to a service-related death, I shaped TAPS to provide compassionate care and comprehensive resources. I set up our Washington, DC base, securing donated office space and supplies, and launched the TAPS Good Grief Kids Camps, enhancing emotional intelligence for thousands of military children. I managed communications for Bonnie Carroll and the Board, arranged media appearances, and wrote speeches to advance TAPS’ mission. I secured TAPS' recognition as a Veterans Service Organization by the Department of Veterans Affairs and worked with top military officials to craft peer support strategies. Through these efforts, we grew TAPS into the leading Veterans Service Organization for military grief and loss. Trained in thanatological practices, I also served as a responder for TAPS' 24-hour National Military Survivor Helpline.

Alexandria, Va

As the Director of Marketing and Communications, I drove an 18%membership increase through direct mail and SEO strategies, revitalized webinars and podcasts to average 200+ participants, and boosted media coverage and website visits by 36%. I led social media growth on Facebook(32%), LinkedIn (23%), and college influencer chatter (17%). My work maintained a 95% positive public sentiment and increased user engagement by 25% with captivating multimedia content. I secured 13 industry press news stories, four CEO interviews, and organized monthly town hall events, ensuring consistent cross-channel messaging and successful PR campaigns through strong media relationships.

Alexandria, Va

Provided executive-level leadership to a nonprofit, overseeing board relations, fundraising, daily operations, and personnel management, which included a staff of 8 employees and 26 chapter directors and consultants. At AUSN, I closely collaborated with the legislative affairs offices of the United States Navy and The Military Coalition, which represents over 5.5 million members of the uniformed services—active, reserve, retired, survivors, veterans, and their families. These collaborations resulted in key legislative victories, such as the PACT Act, the Blue Water Navy Bill, and the Caring for Survivors Act of 2021, demonstrating my ability to drive significant policy changes and achieve legislative success.I developed multimedia content, increasing engagement by 33%, and managed website and social media platforms, significantly boosting traffic and followers. As spokesperson, I represented the organization in media engagements and handled crisis response. I collaborated on veteran care projects, improving support and benefits, and successfully planned $1 million+ events with high donor satisfaction. Additionally, I coordinated internal communications to align team efforts and ensure clarity of goals, developed press releases to highlight impact and initiatives, fostered partnerships with key stakeholders, effectively multitasked, and researched strategies to enhance organizational impact and reach.

Washington, Dc

Served as Public Relations Officer for a leading multi-million dollar conservative media outlet,managing all aspects of public relations, digital marketing, and promotions.● Enhanced Brand Visibility: Led outreach strategies and marketing budget that resulted ina 44% increase in religious issue advocacy advertising and significantly boosted theorganization’s global reputation.● Managed relationships with our digital media agency and our advertising agencycoordinating dynamic campaigns that achieved a $1.2 million new home deliverysubscription sales goal across three target areas in Northern Virginia.● Media Relations: Secured dozens of high-profile media placements, including FOXNews, CNN, C-SPAN, and The Washington Post, resulting in a 30% increase in mediacoverage.● Event Coordination: Produced nationally televised debates, including three RepublicanPresidential Candidates debates, which received the highest total national viewershipover previous election debates.● Community Outreach: Created the innovative Citizens Forums Project, leading monthlypublic forums over a 10-year period to address critical social issues such as religiousfreedom, gang violence, and fatherless families, while fostering community engagement.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

As chief marketing officer, I managed both internal and external communications, supporting over 30 high-impact presentations and outreach initiatives, resulting in a 20% increase in stakeholder engagement. I directed project management, procurement, and research efforts, delivering 95% of materials on schedule to meet evolving organizational needs. By prioritizing tasks and maintaining confidentiality, I streamlined processes, reducing turnaround times by 15% and strengthening executive stakeholder satisfaction by 25%.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Working closely with Chief Justice Warren E. Burger, serving as liaison to key members of Congress, and collaborating with White House Communications, I led the establishment of 50 state-level Bicentennial Commissions and nearly 450 local committees for the U.S. Constitution Bicentennial Commission. This national initiative created a robust tapestry of civic and historical education, reaching over 100 million Americans. My role included organizing and supporting over 200 high-impact events that increased public engagement in commemorative activities by 40%. Additionally, I directed the production of 300+ educational materials, including speeches and presentations, which contributed to a 25% boost in civic awareness nationwide. This large-scale, cross-functional effort reinforced my expertise in strategic project management and underscored the impact of coordinated public outreach.

Radio Broadcasting, Communications, Theater And Speech

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