Brett Walsh Email and Phone Number

• Deployed throughout the United States to serve as a front-line communication professional to inform and educate stakeholders, including the public, local and state elected officials and members of Congress, about complicated federal programs while providing strategic messaging recommendations to leadership• Coach and supervise communications personnel in the field to ensure unified messaging across social and traditional media and in our interactions with local, state and federal partners• Work with the media to ensure consistent messaging for FEMA and the entire federal family and conducted media monitoring to ensure our message was reaching the intended audience• Develop accessible products for people with access and functional needs and those who communicate in languages other than English in compliance with ADA, Section 508 and the interest of equity• Authored and supported the development of Agency-wide policy regarding COVID-19 testing and return to work requirements as part of a cross-functional task force which led to the creation of an easily accessible SharePoint and a testing-specific communications toolbox of products for use at across the country• Coordinated a visit by the President and First Lady of the United States to observe storm damage and visit disaster survivors in Puerto Rico in collaboration with the White House, Secret Service, FEMA Headquarters, U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, and representatives of the Governor’s Office.

• Oversaw the marketing and public relations efforts of the largest skilled nursing facility in upstate New York• Managed the organizations day-to-day social media efforts as well as spearhead the design, launch and ongoing updates to a new website• Drafted and implemented the emergency communications plan in compliance with the New York State Department of Health and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Regulations

• Served as the primary spokesperson for a municipal government of 4,500 employees serving 745,000 residents working directly with print, radio, television and digital media• Acted as the primary Public Information Officer for public emergencies• Provide communications support including speeches, press releases, multimedia production, crisis communication, branding and messaging for the County Executive, department heads and other executives• Advised the County Executive and members of the legislature on public policy issues, their potential impact to residents and provide recommendations based on policy, political and budgetary impacts• Liaised with the NYS Governor’s Office and members of the state and federal delegation regarding event coordination and recommended messaging for policy proposals• Managed a staff of 5-8 individuals, a budget of $500,000 and oversee the completion of nearly 4,000 annual Freedom of Information requests• Managed all aspects of the County Executive and Office of Emergency Management social media

• Serve as the primary spokesperson for the majority party of the Legislature including preparation of members of leadership to provide media interviews on various topics including emergency situations• Provide communications support including speeches, press releases, events, multimedia production, crisis communication, branding and messaging for members of the Legislature• Ensured effective handling of legislation, constituent services, public relations, marketing, political strategy, and coordination of media messaging with local, state and federal officials• Managed an office with a budget of over $400,000, including hiring and management of staff

• Provided crisis communications services as a Public Information Officer for Monroe County during Hurricane Sandy response and FEMA evaluated radiological preparedness exercises• Served as a senior speechwriter for County Executive Maggie Brooks with responsibilities including drafting press releases, crafting remarks, and embracing creative ways to share our messaging with the public, including serving as the primary author of her 2013 State of the County Address• Created content and responded to public interaction on the County Executive’s Twitter and Facebook accounts

• Served the needs of 3-5 assigned Legislators including drafting talking points, responding to constituent mail, following up on constituent needs, and legislative research• Conducted legislative research on policy, laws, and proposed legislation• Wrote constituent letters, official correspondence, and award proclamations to celebrate prominent community members on notable events or great successes