Gary Kolb

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Advanced Aviation Advisory Committee Management Officer at Federal Aviation Administration @ Federal Aviation Administration
washington, district of columbia, united states
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About Gary Kolb

Experienced communications professional. Career Army Public Affairs Officer with over 19 years of experience. Proven leadership advising General Officers in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Pentagon. Developed, planned and executed communication strategies in support of Army priorities.Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment in order to achieve client requirements.Awarded a Masters degree in public relations from UNC-Chapel Hill.Specialties: Communications strategy and planning, event execution, crisis communication, strategic messaging, community relations, media relations, thought leadership

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Advanced Aviation Advisory Committee Management Officer at Federal Aviation Administration
washington, district of columbia, united states
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Gary Kolb Work Experience Details
  • Federal Aviation Administration
    Advanced Aviation Advisory Committee Management Officer
    Federal Aviation Administration May 2023 - Present
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  • Federal Aviation Administration
    Advance Aviation Advisory Committee Manager And Drone Stakeholder Officer
    Federal Aviation Administration Dec 2019 - May 2023
    Washington, District Of Columbia, United States
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  • Federal Aviation Administration - Faa
    Chief Of Staff, Communications Division
    Federal Aviation Administration - Faa Oct 2014 - Dec 2019
    Washington D.C. Metro Area
    Serves as Chief of Staff for the Communications office and reports directly to the Assistant Administrator for the Office of Communications in Washington, DC.Member of the Office of Communications Senior Leadership team and will handle budget and administrative oversight as well as planning and directing a variety of operational responsibilities. Will serve as a liaison between the Assistant Administrator for Communications and the senior leadership team and employees. Responsible for oversight and guidance of critical projects in a fast paced office with the ability to multi-task and handle varying and competing deadlines. Will often operate in an ambiguous environment, with minimal supervision, and accordingly must possess strong personal drive and self-motivation. Must be experienced in handling strategic communications planning, press releases and media statements where high interest topics exist and an ability to work with senior level officials to prepare for speech delivery, reporter interviews and media events.
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  • Us Army
    Director, Strategy Division, Office Chief Of Public Affairs
    Us Army Jun 2012 - Sep 2014
    Pentagon
    Leads a designated team of officers, DA civilians and contracted communication planners focusing on long-term public affairs planning and strategy. Coordinates across the HQDA staff and Secretariat, as well as key subject matter experts throughout the Army, other services and OSD to effectively synchronize communication and articulate Army’s communication objectives. Facilitates and supports the Army Communication Strategy and through regular interactions with strategists and planners across HQDA, articulates and synchronizes the CPA’s effort to provide timely and effective communication support to the Chief of Staff and Secretary of the Army. • Planned and coordinated the Army’s participation in the Association of the United States Army’s (AUSA) Annual Meeting resulting in the highest Army attendance in three years while reducing overall Army expenditures.• Integrated for the first time, communication objectives into the Army Campaign Plan, thus ensuring consistent messaging by Army senior leaders to Congress and other centers of influence• Synchronized communication planning among multiple Department of Defense agencies resulting in coherent messages that positively impacted overall Army readiness and resources• Developed communication strategies that integrated social media, community outreach and traditional media in support of the three major communication platforms (Army Birthday, Posture Hearings, AUSA) resulting in Army leadership’s ability to assess effectiveness of communication campaign plans• Leveraged use of ten Army Fellows, located at multiple Think Tanks, in development and assessment of the Army’s strategic messaging to Congress, Dept of Defense and other stakeholders
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  • Headquarters, Isaf
    Isaf Public Affairs
    Headquarters, Isaf Jun 2011 - Jul 2012
    Responsible for the day to day supervision of a Combined Joint Public Affairs Office within the Deputy, Chief of Staff Communication in support of a four star multinational headquarters. Coordinates PA actions with NATO, SHAPE, JFC Brunssum, US Embassy-Kabul, CENTCOM, Department of Defense and Joint Chiefs of Staff. Develops guidance for subordinate multinational ISAF/USFOR-A PAO’s and acts as the theater release authority. Recommends and implements PA strategies in support of COMISAF strategic communication campaign. Assumes the role of Director, Public Affairs in the event of his/her absence and/or as required. Coordinates the communication efforts between press desk, media outreach, social media and internal media production. Supervises and manages the administrative functions within ISAF PA to include awards, evaluations, orders and hiring of contractor personnel and DoD civilians.• Synchronized communication activities among NATO, US military headquarters, US Embassy and White House resulting in timely, factual information to international and domestic audiences that furthered progress of civil-military actions in Afghanistan.• Utilized proven crisis communication techniques on dozens of high profile events that prevented the disruption of ongoing military missions and directly resulted in achieving mission success• Collaborated with multiple USG agencies, including USAID, to ensure communications objectives were integrated into overall campaign and project plans.• Oversaw the day to day press operations, handling dozens of media queries daily and approving all social media content produced for the official ISAF headquarters accounts.
  • National Guard Bureau
    Principal Advisor For Strategic Communications
    National Guard Bureau 2009 - 2011
    Responsible for the development of strategic communications plans that encompass all National Guard Bureau missions. Review and update ongoing communication plans to ensure coherent messaging among all National Guard staff elements and subordinate organizations. Be the principle adviser to ensure communication activities are synchronized among Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Northern Command and numerous of the federal agencies. Coordinate communication planning among 54 state and territory public affairs offices and the National Guard Bureau Joint Staff. Responsible for developing strategic communication process that translates Chief, NGB goals into actionable and measurable communication activities.• Rejuvenated Strategic Communications Plans for potential National Guard response to natural disasters, ensuring critical information is communicated to affected audiences in a timely manner• Synchronized National Guard communication strategies with federal agencies to include Department of Defense, Homeland Security and all 54 state and territory National Guard headquarters.
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  • Us Central Command
    Mnstc-I Pao
    Us Central Command Sep 2008 - Sep 2009
    Responsible for providing advice and counsel to Multi-national Security Transition Command-Iraq general officers on public affairs activities. Execute information strategies and communication campaign through media operations, command information and NGO outreach activities. Oversee the execution of news conferences and manage media operations center activities. Conduct media training for senior leaders in preparation for local (Iraqi), national and international media. Provide assistance and counsel to the Iraqi Ministry of Interior media teams in order to build institutional capacity and capability in the elements of Public Affairs, media operations and command information.• Mentored Iraqi Ministry of Defense public affairs officials which enhanced their capability to conduct autonomous public affairs activities• Personally advised the 3 star commander on public affairs matters that increased the positive profile of the command among Iraqi and international audiences• Produced dozens of press releases a month informing internal, domestic and international audiences of significant events occurring in support of overall mission objectives.• Lead coordinator on several media projects documenting the progress of military and humanitarian efforts in Iraq.
  • U.S. Army Public Affairs, Soldiers Media Center
    Executive Officer
    U.S. Army Public Affairs, Soldiers Media Center Apr 2008 - Sep 2008
    Executive Officer for the Army’s national level internal media network and command with a worldwide mission reaching a potential audience in the millions. Responsible for all aspects of the command including oversight of all creative production, print, broadcast and internet outlets as well as logistics, personnel, engineering and information technology divisions. Coordinate the strategic decision making process and integrate with other senior leaders of the command into the HQDA strategic communication process to ensure the Soldiers Media Center effectively tells the Army story and reflects the priorities of the Secretary and Chief of Staff of the Army. Serve as the acting commander in his/her absence and provide seamless back-up to his leadership and direction of the organization.• Developed a standard process for use by communicators worldwide to allow them the ability to leverage the burgeoning increase in social media• Oversaw the redesign of the Army.mil website which improved accessibility and usage by audiences worldwide
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  • Us Army
    Public Affairs Officer To The Chief Of Staff
    Us Army Jan 2006 - Apr 2008
    Personal media advisor to the Chief of Staff, Army responsible for planning organizing and conducting all strategic-level public affairs media related support to the Chief of Staff, Army. Develops short and long range plans for the CSA engagements with external and internal media. Recommends and schedules those events with applicable news organizations and provides on-site support in the execution of these engagements. Serves as the principle spokesman for the CSA for all media queries. Provides preparation materials to the CSA for all media events and conducts media analysis of topical issues. Serves as the architect of the CSA’s Strategic Communications Plan. Maintains routine contact with Army, Department of Defense and Joint Staff counterparts. Sustains positive relationships with media outlets and their representatives.• Advised two Chiefs of Staff, Army on all public affairs matters, ensuring continuity of messaging within the Army and improving overall army readiness• Developed and executed a synchronized engagement plan that integrated congressional and public objectives that resulted in resources being Congressionally appropriated and achieving the Army’s overall mission• Provided coordination across numerous Army and DOD organizational staff lines to ensure synchronized campaign planning and execution of the Chief of Staff’s priorities.
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  • Office Chief Of Public Affairs
    Strategic Communications Planner
    Office Chief Of Public Affairs Jun 2005 - Jan 2006
    Conduct strategic planning in order to develop and design integrated communications campaign plans in support of Army senior leader objectives. Synchronize information from Army senior leaders, HQDA staff principles, Joint Staff and OSD stakeholders in order to develop effective communication plans that ultimately will achieve the three desired effects of Army communications. Provides strategic planning advice and guidance to ensure a coherent communications effort along all staff and command lines of responsibility to include the Army Posture Statement, the Army Campaign Plan and the Army Playbook. Responsible for the management and conduct of the Strategic Planning Division office and personnel in the absence of the Division Chief. Creates and leverages innovative communication techniques.• Synchronized multiple campaign plans among HQDA staff and stakeholders to ensure continuity of message and ensure objectives are met.• Developed and provided guidance in the development and execution of Business Transformation, Army Force Generation, Modular Force Initiative and Future Combat Force Strategy communication campaigns.• Established new relationships with Nissan, The Black Press, Morehouse College, and Career Communications Group to enhance the Army’s brand development• Teamed with Weekly Reader Corporation to develop a new and innovative product with the potential of reaching a target audience that enhances the Army brand in an innovative manner.
  • Us Army Special Operations Command
    Chief Of Public Affairs
    Us Army Special Operations Command Aug 2000 - Aug 2003
    Responsible for developing public affairs plans and procedures for the Army’s Special Operations Command and it’s subordinate Special Operations Forces located around the world. Provided public affairs advice and counsel to the Commander, USASOC and staff. Supervised a 19 member public affairs staff that developed command and public information and community relations campaigns. Responsible for the efficient use of a $600,000 budget. Principle liaison between US Special Operations Command, Department of the Army and subordinate units to ensure coordinated messages are effectively communicated.• Primary spokesman for a command that is located in 35 states and around the world and is comprised of over 26,000 Soldiers.• Primary command liaison in the development and execution of the movie Blackhawk Down. Responsible for its authenticity and attention to detail of actual events.• Expanded communication opportunities among the special operations community in order to highlight successful missions while adhering to strict operational security issues.• Personally led a contingent of 30 Special Operations Soldiers to New York City to conduct multiple community outreach events and media engagements during Fleet Week festivities.• Coordinated the first ever embed of national news media during initial combat operations in Iraq• Successfully utilized crisis communication techniques during high profile criminal events that protected the command’s reputation while still providing need information to dozens of national news outlets.• Recognized by the Commander, USASOC as the best public affairs officer the command has ever had
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Gary Kolb Skills

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Gary Kolb attended University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill.

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