Cody Mccarthy Email & Phone Number

Baltimore, Md, Us

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Develop, review, and update the communications plans, policies, campaigns, and standard operating procedures for the National Guard Bureau Public Affairs (NGB-PA) directorate. Analyze the current media environment and advise senior leaders in decision making processes. Disseminate messaging strategies and plans to the 54 states and territories that encompass the entire National Guard, as well as ensure that these products are designed with an understanding of the nuances in each region and market. Synchronize messaging efforts between the federal components of the DoD and the 54 to create unity of voice across the field. Represent states or territories, during natural disasters, at federal-level communication strategy meetings and coordinate 24 hour support to affected regions. Create messaging strategies and campaigns, in preparation for events or policy changes that support DoD initiatives while being applicable by state-level stakeholders. Plan and coordinate an annual training workshop, with participants from the entire 54 states and territories, that focuses on best practices, systems, and the evolving communications environment. Create, update, and present briefings about the communications environment and public engagement for new hires within the organization, as well as National Guard-specific public affairs strategies and operations to classes at the official Public Affairs certification school. Create and brief presentations for senior leaders and stakeholders within the agency and federal partner agencies.

1 National Guard Rd. Columbia Sc 29201

Directly assist the Director of Public Affairs for the South Carolina National Guard (SCNG) in managing the operational and administrative functions of the directorate. Supervise team in the creation of media products (print, visual, social media, and podcasts) and provide senior editing and release authority for publishing. Oversee and provide training and resources to unit-level public affairs elements across the state, as well as support those deployed overseas. Create, coordinate, and evaluate messaging strategies and campaigns to provide maximum amplification of the organization across the state and market, based off of market and media environment analysis. Build and maintain relationships with local media outlets and reporters. Attend and brief at senior-level meetings with state leadership to represent public affairs and communications operations across South Carolina. Process and evaluate community engagement requests from public organizations, coordinate support and logistics from the SCNG throughout the process, and perform follow-up evaluations of National Guard participation post event. Coordinate the inaugural military day event held at the State Capitol, showcasing the SCNG and its support to the state and people. Perform duties as the public information officer for the SCNG during state activations. Activated as liaison between the State Emergency Management Division and SCNG for nuclear disaster event training and for interagency crisis communication efforts for three major hurricanes, spearheading efforts that synchronize messaging among various state and federal agencies.

Columbia, South Carolina

Commander of the 108th Public Affairs Detachment, South Carolina National Guard. Managed a team of approximately 10 public affairs specialists that operated across the entire state. Handled administrative/personnel actions and equipment management for the unit. Ensured certifications and training requirements were met and maintained throughout the unit. Planned event coverage and manning during training events, ceremonies, and state activations in response to natural disasters. Coordinated media escorts and ride alongs during training events. Built and maintained relationships with key leaders and organizers in the units across the state to provide opportunities and avenues to cover unique and engaging events. Acted as final editor and release authority for products created by the team. Conducted routine and event-based personnel evaluations as well as career progression planning.

Columbia, South Carolina

Full time, permanent, substitute teacher for sixth grade history. Manage class administrative functions. Implement lesson plans and edit/create new plans based off of changes made by higher administration. Conduct parent-teacher conferences. Create unique classroom management tools to mitigate behavioral problems, while administering corrective behavioral actions when called for. Evaluate work produced by students, teach material, and lead class room discussions, allowing students to maximize learning opportunities.

Nashville, Tennessee

Platoon Leader for a scout reconnaissance platoon consisting of 20 - 50 soldiers. Responsible for administrative actions and recording, evaluations, training plans, and operations leader. Executive Officer for an armor battalion, consisting of approximately 700 soldiers. Performed as the lead staff officer, coordinating the various special and regular staff sections. Supported logistics and equipment maintenance operations. Led meetings for the commander to ensure briefings were prepared in advanced and the meeting flow was efficient.

Fort Campbell, Kentucky

Operate testing center that provides various educational, language, and military test. Maintain prescribed environment for testing center. Evaluate and score tests that required human evaluation. Create Microsoft Excel tracking systems to provide to senior leaders with quick access to data, used to evaluate administrative and logistics for the entire education center. Maintain appointment books and scheduler for test takers. Maintain records of all tests administered and ensure records are easily accessible for soldier administrative needs.

Clarksville, Tennessee

Designed physical layout, created/managed social media platforms, coordinated outreach events, operated sales floor, and created inventory tracker system for a startup business.

Clarksville, Tennessee