Danielle Killian Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Promoted to Division Chief in one year for a multi-functional, global organization at the US Army Europe and Africa Public Affairs Office. Led a team of 8 employees to manage Public Affairs efforts for training and operations, achieving organizational objectives and preserving the trust and confidence of stakeholders. • Led the development and implementation of public affairs communications plans and messaging for major initiatives and training spanning 104 countries, including crisis action planning for the Ukraine and Afghanistan refugee crises.• Synchronized planning and messaging across Department of Defense staff, ensuring a consistent and coordinated public affairs effort.• Coordinated and synchronized communication activities with higher and adjacent public affairs entities, defense ministries, the U.S. State Department, the European Command, the Africa Command, the Department of the Army, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and other stakeholders.• Developed and implemented communication strategies, plans, and public affairs guidance for key initiatives, multinational training exercises, contingency plans, and operations, resulting in positive media coverage and a better public understanding of the military's mission and capabilities.• Planned, coordinated, and synchronized public affairs operations that showcased military operations across international and U.S. media outlets, generating millions of views and reaching a global audience.• Covered United States Army training exercises and community relations events of strategic importance to the alliance with NATO countries, helping to strengthen relationships with key allies and partners.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Promoted to Section Chief at a joint-service organization for effectively managing operations and integrating products for the Army Media Production component, reporting to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs and the Army Public Affairs Service Chief.• Led the production of internal and external communication assets, ensuring uniformity, reliability, and consistency across all public information, media, and community relations products. • Increased communication outreach by 25% by leveraging a variety of photos and articles, and maintained responsibility for producing high-quality content for distribution on the Army's worldwide social media platforms.• Drafted operational directives, plans, and schedules, and prepared courses of action and recommendations for the Director of Army Media Production to support mission accomplishment.• Aligned Army Media Production operations with the Army's strategic communication goals.• Managed and developed a team of seven Public Affairs soldiers, fostering a collaborative environment among 15 DoD civilians.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Advisor to senior leaders on public information, media relations, strategic communications, community outreach, branding, marketing, and reputation management. • Responded to national and international media inquiries on controversial and sensitive subjects mitigating negative media coverage.• Analyzed ideal media outlets and optimized communication strategies targeting organization’s audience.• Coordinated 20 national and local media events to highlight brigade aviation operations.• Assisted leadership in responding to crisis communications situations by providing communication guidance affecting the US military and community at large.• Prepared subject matter experts for engagements with media and community leaders in the Savannah area.• Created multi-faceted communication plans by utilizing social media to inform and educate wide ranging audiences.• Managed organization’s social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram; grew Facebook page by 13%, increased visibility and exposure, and reached 1.5M+ people. • Led team in producing 75+ written pieces, 300+ video clips, and thousands of photographs capturing everything from major military exercises to community relations events.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Served in a key leadership role for a diverse communications team that supported multiple senior executives throughout Europe. Directed managing deployment readiness, logistical operations, and day-to- day administrative functions.• Ensured the health, welfare, discipline, and development of 60 soldiers, 18 Army civilians, and 8 German nationals.• Held direct operational oversight and accountability for key unit and installation properties valued at over $4.5M.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

I was integrally involved in the build-out and continued operation of strategic communications infrastructure in Europe.Served 1,200+ customers in a demanding environment as the Officer-In- Charge of the Network Enterprise Center.Collaborated closely with senior leadership to develop and disseminate plans and operations for the entire battalion.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

I was primarily responsible for administrative, protocol, and office automation support to optimize efficiency and productivity of day-to- day operations.Monitored day-to- day office operations to ensure compliance with established policies, regulations, and practices.Leveraged strong time management, organizational, and multi-tasking skills to support multiple senior executives.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

I directed all communications operations for a battalion with over 1,000 US Army soldiers and civilians.Appointed as the primary advisor to the battalion commander with respect to battalion communications capabilities.Oversaw $2.5M of automation equipment; automated and replaced software for 400+ pieces of critical equipment.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Master Of Arts (Ma), Communications Management

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), History

Public Affairs Qualification Course