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Working alongside senior vice presidents and vice presidents to provide direct strategic marketing and communications support that best positions LMI’s space and defense markets business development efforts.Creating and supporting corporate marketing strategies and facilitating strategic partnerships.Ensuring seamless communication between design and editing teams to develop effective communication and marketing materials that generate and expand business development opportunities.

Tysons, Va, United States

Worked alongside executive leadership to ensure messaging is aligned with organizational capabilities and mission strategies.Supported LMI Internal Communications to include acting in place of the internal communication lead, collaborating and providing communications plans and support for key internal company initiatives, supporting crisis communications, and drafting corporate communication for the CEO and senior leadership team. Responsible for the drafting, editing, and compiling the corporate weekly newsletter to be distributed to 2,000+ employees.Supported DoD-wide strategic communications for the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense, Acquisition & Sustainment, (OUSD(A&S)).​Responsible for providing direct strategic communications support to the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Acquisition Enablers and the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Materiel Readiness. Developed a strategic communications plan to support the rollout of the DoD 5000 Series Acquisition Policy transformation; the most monumental change to acquisition policy in decades. Implemented creative communications strategies to convey, promote, and disseminate pertinent messaging through mediums including but not limited to: - written articles for formal publication- press releases- executive speaking engagements/interviews- web and social media-based content- a wide variety of written reports, presentations, and talking points included in documents released by all levels of Acquisition and Sustainment leadership up to the Secretary of Defense. Collaborated with Senior Executive Service members and key stakeholders and within the Acquisition community to support Department of Defense-wide communication initiatives.

Chicago, Illinois

Established a vision and created the framework to build a successful online start-up lifestyle apparel company. Directed all organizational operations, policies, and objectives to maximize productivity and returns. Developed and led all marketing and social media campaigns to drive sales initiatives and bring awareness to the company’s mission.Planned and executed all logistics and supply chain functions to provide apparel to the consumer while meeting consumer demand and expectations.

Led multifunctional teams responsible for defensive cyber operations, cybersecurity initiatives, and providing increased network security for the global Marine Corps network.Selected by senior management out of 120 personnel to fulfill a position reserved for those with 2 to 4 years more seniority.Developed cyber security reports for senior Marine Corps personnel and the Joint Chiefs of Staff.Influenced global Marine Corps communication initiatives through participation in 250 daily operations briefs with United States Cyberspace Command – the hub for secure military global communications.Coordinated global strategic communication support with U.S. personnel serving abroad during 50 named operations and exercises, resulting in increased network security, efficiencies, and reliability for the Marine Corps network.Advised executive-level personnel on immediate incident response requirements; identified critical company priorities and provided recommendations to facilitate decision making processes.Provided direct leadership, supervision, and mentorship to more than 50 personnel in both combat and training environments, establishing a fully equipped and cohesive team. Advised the Commanding Officer on all matters pertaining to the employment of communications systems and personnel in Helmand Province, Afghanistan and aboard 2 U.S. Marine Corps installations. Directly managed the installation, operation, and maintenance of $12 million of communications assets in support of 800 personnel, facilitating uninterrupted communications during military training and combat operations.