Highly skilled and experienced corporate communications and government relations professional with demonstrated leadership and management capability. Strong background in media relations, executive communications, financial communications, employee communications, electronic communications (both Internet and intranet, as well as social media) and community relations. Demonstrated ability to drive positive coverage in national and international media, including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, BusinessWeek, Financial Times etc.etc. Articulate spokesman, with significant crisis communications skills and background. Well versed in tactics to positively impact public policy debates. Previously worked for a U.S. Senator and the President of the United States. Skilled in agency relationships, advertising, and brand awareness. Successfully transitioned to multiple industries.Specialties: Highly effective media relations skills, excellent writer, in-depth knowledge of financial communications, SEC regulations, Reg F.D. compliance. Led all aspects of internal communications. Strong interpersonal skills, and effective management skills. Developed significant content for ATK's Board of Directors and interacted with the Board regularly. Significant understanding of the balance sheet and business strategy.