Chelsi Johnson Email & Phone Number

Oxon Hill, Md, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Joint Base Andrews

Joint Base Andrews, Md

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

National Capital Region

Strategic Communications specialist for the Office of Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.

142Nd Fighter Wing, Portland, Or

Analyze military mission, unit policies, & relationship with local communities to determine communication requirements; Develop working relationship with media representatives; liaise with representatives of civilian organizations, governmental agencies, reserve and active duty units, and other publics.Create communication plans and operational procedures for aircraft and missile accidents, natural disasters, etc., concerning Air Force activities; Plan communication programs informing about current issues and policies of the local installation, major command, and Headquarters United States Air Force.Plans, budgets for, executes, and evaluates effectiveness of public affairs programs. Trains full- time public affairs specialists and additional duty unit public affairs representatives; and provides public affairs advice, counsel, and support for commanders and senior staff people.

Portland, Oregon Area

Provided support to three senior leaders; managed calendars, developed briefing materials, agendas and meeting logistics, as well as coordinated travel arrangements.Operated/managed records information management system & records staging areas; Complied with Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act procedures and provided assistance to make certain others comply. Conducted complex searches and queries using a variety of military databases, both internal and externalCross-checked multiple Air Force Regulations to develop and verify the accuracy of 174 checklists utilized by the 142 FW for mobilization, deployment, redeployment, and Ability to Survive and Operate events. Prepared/reviewed/edited reports, correspondence, and other written policy issues or requirements for base personnel; assisted in developing and implementing plans for disseminating routine information.Managed publications & forms development, design, control, storage, acquisition & dissemination; coordinated the process for solving issues and discrepancies to ensure publications & forms meet the set requirements. Assisted to determine document management policies to facilitate efficient, legal, and secure access to electronic content; Created manual and electronic file plans Maintained an automated system to track suspense’s for members pay, military orders, and individual training.Managed the annual supply budget of $45K for the Operations Group

Washington, District Of Columbia

As the Public Affairs Officer, the primary responsibilities are assess the public affairs situation, advise senior leaders on public affairs issues, and assist them in making well-informed decisions, and translate the decisions into effective public affairs operations. Advises leadership of attitudes towards the organizations activities and policies that have field impact, to include subordinate commands reactions, achievements and criticism.Develop and maintain substantive relationships with reporters, columnists and editors with military beats and DOD interests in the Washington, DC media markets and international media.Responsible for handling request from the media and outside entities, and providing trusted counsel to leadership about the media and the audiences of DTRA: the general public, specialized groups, as well as community and governmental entities.Write speeches, position papers, news releases, briefings, talking points and correspondence that address complex topics related to DTRA.Responsible for assisting/directing special events, ceremonies and other activities intended to develop interest in DTRA programs.

Portland, Oregon Area

Assist the Department Director in managing critical, highly visible/leveraged projects by developing and tracking critical milestones. Monitor project tasks, scope, resources, issues and potential risks of projects on behalf of the Department Director; and manage communications relating to assigned projects. Represent the Department Director in planning efforts with other departments and outside agencies; manage and coordinate interdepartmental planning sessions and projects; lead/facilitate group work sessions regarding department operations; coordinate/help focus the strategic planning and budget processes within the department. Coordinate the department's public information efforts and community outreach strategies with the County's Office of Communications; in concert with the Director of County Communications, develop a communication strategy to provide public information regarding department services; edit and publish department newsletter.

Nellis Afb, Nv; Fairchild Afb, Wa; Hill Afb, Ut

As the supervisor of the 4th Fighter Squadron AFE section, led the OJT and management of four personnel, and oversaw all planning and resourcesDeveloped a program to save $160K by refurbishing 32 parachute containers. Led program efforts by acquiring the materials and manpower required, leading the self-help effort from start to finish, and documenting lessons learned.Revamped and consolidated 9 equipment accounts down to 3, greatly improving accountability of over $5M worth of equipment items. Processed $6.4M worth of aircrew flight equipment into and out of various deployed locations.Took over behind schedule training plan for 30 trainees undergoing an Air Force Specialty Code (career) merge; designed cross-utilization plan ensuring personnel complied with 332 separate tasks hence completion of tasks ahead of schedule as acknowledged by Air Combat Command.

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

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communications, Public Relations, 3.64

Activities and Societies: Russian Journalism Exchange Program, Editor-In-Chief

Associate Of Applied Science, Survival Systems

Public Affairs Qualification Course, Public Affairs