Gary Powers Jr Email & Phone Number

Midlothian, Virginia, Us

•Lecture internationally on the U-2 Incident and need to preserve Cold War history, honor Cold War veterans, and educate future generations about this time period.•Write books and articles, conduct interviews, and provide educational seminars on Cold War history.•Organize and lead Spy Tours of Washington, DC.•Organize and lead European Cold War Espionage Tours of Europe.•Negotiate and arrange for the loan of mobile U-2 Incident exhibit and Cold War artifacts to museums worldwide.•Consult for nonprofit organizations and board of directors.•Organize and implement marketing, fundraising, and event programs.•Past clients include Presidential Libraries, Google Earth, Fortune 500 companies, Central Intelligence Agency, Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Defense Intelligence Agency, U.S. Coast Guards, National Archives, Smithsonian Institution, USAF Museum, National Association of Realtors, Southern States, Virginia Historical Society, Freddie Mac, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), International Spy Museum, SAC Museum, and The Cold War Museum.

•Founded The Cold War Museum, a 501(c) (3) charity, dedicated to preserving Cold War history and honoring Cold War veterans•Coordinated donation activities totaling over $3.0M in financial, artifact and in-kind donations.•Developed Spy Tours of Washington, DC, Cold War lecture series and other educational programs for schools and educators.•Oversaw the creation of a mobile exhibit on the U-2 Incident of the 1960s and exhibited it at museums worldwide.•Negotiated with Vint Hill Economic Development Authority for lease of museum building and on site storage facility for museum collection.•Negotiated with Smithsonian Institution for museum affiliation.•Recruited elected officials, historians and noted scholars for Museum Board of Directors.•Briefed dignitaries, elected officials, military personnel, students, teachers, and representatives of Rotary Clubs, Chambers of Commerce, American Legions, and similar groups on organizational missions, objectives, events, and activities.•Collaborated with international embassies to co-host annual receptions commemorating historical Cold War events and anniversaries.•Handled day-to-day operations, including assisting treasurer and CPA to produce quarterly reports, year-end statements and annual budget.•Collaborated with embassies, international associations, companies, federal government agencies and educational institutes to support Museum events and conferences.•Developed and over saw all aspects of museum volunteer program.•Appeared on all major networks as well as the History Channel, Discovery Channel and the Learning Channel speaking about Cold War history.•Arranged for the loan or donation of artifacts and exhibit materials on the Cold War to federal government agencies and internationally-recognized museums globally.

Virginia Beach, Virginia, Us

•Secured $20,000 advertising dollars from the Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau.•Sold over $5,000 in advertisements for WWII Air Show program.•Steered a House Joint Resolution through the General Assembly.•Established and implemented a youth aviation summer camp and corporate sponsorship program.•Implemented a volunteer recognition program.•Oversaw the redevelopment of museum’s airport website and creation of the museum gift store webpage.

•Grew membership 80%, left chamber in solid financial position, established building fund.•Created international name brand recognition as a result of spearheading the name change from theVienna Chamber of Commerce to the Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce.•Organized annual casino night, community carnival, golf outing, and Halloween Parade VIP reception.•Co-Founded the Vienna Saturday Farmers' Market.•Managed staff, volunteers, and interns to organize weekly, monthly, and annual community events.•Managed membership and accounting database for accurate reporting and membership information.•Worked with elected officials, business leaders, and community members to advocate chamber and community issues.•Oversaw production of monthly newsletter, annual chamber directory, and marketing materials.•Managed day-to-day operations, public and media relations, and coordination of event food donations.•Oversaw preparation of budget and monthly financial reports.•Oversaw request for proposals (RFPs) for office equipment and services.

•Co-created workshops and presentations about e-commerce for the museum and nonprofit community.•Developed strategic partnerships with government contractors, corporations, and IT companies.•Recruited national, regional, and local sponsors for Internet filtering and missing children location software developed by company for Child Watch of North America.•Represented the company as a Board Member for Prince William Regional Chamber of Commerce.•Attended trade shows and organized booth exhibits and promotions.

Chantilly, Virginia, Us

•Managed public relations for national home inspection company.•Developed marketing plan for retail division.•Served as a representative for the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors’ Promotions Committee.•Attended trade shows, organized booth exhibits, and made presentations to area real estate offices.

•Drove the mission of promoting positive redevelopment of the area resulting in a vibrant, historic downtown, and continued funding by Fairfax City Council.•Managed all aspects of historical and community revitalization efforts for Old Town Fairfax merchants.•Coordinated all press releases and promotional material for DFC events and activities.•Managed youth organizations, volunteers, and GMU interns for community and fundraising events.•Established “Main Street News” newsletter distributed quarterly to 10,000 households and 5,000 businesses in or near the City of Fairfax. Budgeted and paid for through cooperative advertisements.•Appeared on radio and TV news stations to promote Old Town Fairfax events and cultural activities.•Recruited a Virginia State Senator and Delegate, a non-profit fundraising expert, area business owners, local merchants, and concerned citizens to sit on the Board of Directors of the DFC.•Founded, organized, and recruited sponsors for the City of Fairfax Championship Golf Tournament.•Founded the Old Town Fairfax Saturday Farmers' Market.•Created and distributed annually 200,000 promotional “Restaurant, Merchant, Service” Guides.•Advocated benefits of public/private partnership and continued funding before Fairfax City Council.•Managed preparation of budget and monthly financial reports.•Representative to Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce.

Fairfax, Va, Us

•Worked with community leaders to advocate voter registration and participation in local elections.•Coordinated community voter registration days.•Educated high school students on voting eligibility and requirements.•Conducted training of volunteers for voter registration.•Assisted with absentee ballot monitoring, processing, and distribution.•Revised and updated manuals, voting guidelines, and election instructions.

Worked for nine years in all aspects of the construction industry for various Southern California contractors including but not limited to: Rancho Vista Development, Palmdale, CA; E&J Fence Contractors, Woodland Hills, CA; Alan Parker Construction, Sherman Oaks, CA; and Rex Henry Construction, Santa Monica, CA. Duties included night security, ground maintenance, fence installation, rough and finished carpentry, tile and countertop installation, plumbing, electrical, and masonry work. In addition, worked two years as an Assistant Office Administrator of Human Resources for Pardee Construction Company, a Weyerhaeuser subsidiary, Los Angeles, CA. Duties included employee orientation, event planning, and general office work.

Master'S Degree, United States History

Masters Public Administration (Mpa), Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

Ba, Philosophy

Education record