Grace T. Email & Phone Number

Bathesda, Md

United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

-Uses strategic communications plans to write speeches for VADM William Galinis, commander of NAVSEA and Mrs. Gaio Phan, Executive Director for NAVSEA to ensure consistent messaging and to be in accordance with policies and procedures.-Composes All Hands emails for dissemination to the enterprise to highlight ongoing activities and achievements.-Creates engaging Social Media posts for NAVSEA-Coordinates with over 10 Warfare Centers and 4 Naval Shipyards to ensure consistent messaging.-Developed monthly social media analytics tracker for Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.-Assisted in the creation of a new Social Media Communications Plan-Ensured Social Media audiences respect the community guidelines posted in our bios.-Developed two new Social Media campaigns to increase post engagement. -Solicits and coordinates relevant information across the enterprise to assure quality of written products.-To date has written over 60 speeches on various topics and for varied audiences.-Provides ad hoc support to office and Public Affairs staff to assure alignment between public messaging strategies and speeches.-Supports NAVSEA Commander and Executive Director at events to address any questions or concerns and edit speeches as necessary.-Established and maintains databases of completed speeches for archiving purposes and to be used as reference for future speeches.-Composes Congratulatory letters for commissioning ships on behalf of the Commander of NAVSEA.-Writes Press Releases as appropriate.-Supports Photographer for events as appropriate.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

-Manages social media for high profile visitors to the 911th Airlift Wing. -Wrote a story and edited a video called Refugee to Airman: a journey like no other, which was published to the websites and Facebook pages of the 911th Airlift Wing, Air Force Reserve Command, 4th Air Force, Citizen Airman Magazine, and the 919th Special Operations Squadron, reaching over 40,000 people.-Achieved journeyman level proficiency in the Public Affairs career field in both photojournalism (3N055) as well as broadcast journalism (3N052). - Maintains knowledge of local opinion and media environment and how these affect communication plans and strategies.- Writes news stories, features, and commentaries with accompanying photos that support the commander’s communication priorities and objectives.-Monitors local news activity for base-related stories for public opinion research.- Releases unclassified information to the public in a timely and responsive manner according to the commander’s directives while maintaining operations security.-Edits photos within the Public Affairs Guidelines for best results in storytelling.- Routinely responds to requests for information from media, civic and elected leaders, and the general public.-Manage and maintain organization web communications, including social media, with both choir and non-choir publics in mind.- Reviews visual information from other public affairs members and from media members to safeguard operations security.- Reviews visual information products created by subordinates for quality, security, accuracy, propriety and adherence to policy.-Edits stories for quality, security, accuracy, propriety and adherence to policy.- Briefs organization newcomers on base photography restrictions, media relations, social media security and commander’s communication policies.- Regularly creates and disseminates newsletters and messages communicating the commander’s objectives.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

-Uses strategic communications plans to write speeches for VADM William Galinis, commander of NAVSEA and Mrs. Gaio Phan, Executive Director for NAVSEA to ensure consistent messaging and to be in accordance with policies and procedures.-Composes All Hands emails for dissemination to the enterprise to highlight ongoing activities and achievements.-Solicits and coordinates relevant information across the enterprise to assure quality of written products.-To date has written over 40 speeches on various topics and for varied audiences.-Provides ad hoc support to office and Public Affairs staff to assure alignment between public messaging strategies and speeches.-Supports NAVSEA Commander and Executive Director at events to address any questions or concerns and edit speeches as necessary.-Established and maintains databases of completed speeches for archiving purposes and to be used as reference for future speeches.-Composes Congratulatory letters for commissioning ships on behalf of the Commander of NAVSEA.-Writes Press Releases as appropriate.-Supports Photographer for events as appropriate.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

-Started and maintained Facebook page for the Lackawanna District-Maintained and managed a geographically large area of BSA units in western Pennsylvania-Sustained and organized critical paperwork for the district in a timely manner-Successfully planned and executed large scale events such as fundraisers and campouts-Recruited Scouts into the program and leaders for volunteer work within the district-Raised over $15,000 for the Laurel Highlands Council within 3 months of the 2019 fundraising year-Maintained professional relationships with volunteers-Secured and properly handled the personal data of hundreds of volunteers and Scouts-Communicated the benefits of scouting effectively with both choir and non-choir audiences-Planned visits with local schools to promote BSA units in the area and promote scouting within the community for both fall and spring recruitment-Regularly reviewed both adult and child applications for the BSA for accuracy and essential information-Served as council contact for all 50 units within the Lackawanna district as well as their representative for council activities-Edited district materials for dissemination

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

-Regularly taught children in low income parts of Pittsburgh life skills related to Scouting in an innovative and engaging way -Developed an entirely new curriculum that was implemented as the new Scoutreach program within three months of starting the position-Recruited and advanced many Scouts in the Scoutreach program as well as ensuring they retained the information given-Served as subject matter expert for program activities and lessons-Maintained professional relationships with local Pittsburgh schools and after-school programs to ensure the best program possible-Prepared materials for all programs including deciding what materials would be needed throughout the year-Coordinate with co-workers the times and lessons for each program-Maintained and was accountable for program equipment

Greater Pittsburgh Area

-Research and create stories that exemplify the objectives of Faith community partners. -Started a social media platform for this nonprofit to showcase their objective.-Worked closely with the creators to develop new opportunities. -Develop themes and pictures for the website.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

-Greeted customers in a timely fashion and directed them to a table for refreshments.-Delivered drinks and plates in a timely fashion.-Answered questions about the club, the appetizers, and menu choices.-Cleaned and maintained work area as well as equipment used.-Maintained knowledge of all drinks, appetizers and regular guest orders.-Ensured all OSHA safety regulations were observed.-Worked with a team of individuals to ensure proper timing for dishes during banquets.-Cleaned tables and surrounding areas after the guests were finished with their meal.-Replenished any condiments or table seasonings when necessary.-Consistently developed a professional relationship with customers to ensure better service.-Checked ID for all alcoholic beverages.-Consistently maintained and exceeded standards of service for the club members.- Worked diligently during most major functions the club had put on (i.e. seafood buffets, New Year’s Day dinner, ect.)-Assisted in the training of new servers.

Virtual

-Researched and developed information for press releases for social media and print media.-Verified (fact checked) data for all news releases and story material.-Interviewed contributors over the phone and in person.-Met every daily deadline successfully, with 100% completion of all assigned reports by specified deadline.-Created video and articles for their website.