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Oklahoma City, Ok, Us

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Specializing in consulting and advising in many areas including the defense industry, human resources, strategic communications, media training, public relations, crisis communications, media relations, business development strategy, personnel management, government affairs, business transformation, media training, strategic planning for non-profits and public speaking. Authored three books - two on Leadership Development - “Leadership in Action” and “Profiles in Patriotic Leadership”.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Serve as trusted advisor to the CEO and President on all matters related to the Department of Defense. Will work closely with the board in establishing a business strategy to grow the company sales by 50% in the next ten years. Assist in developing new business processes and produces which will reduce overhead and be more productive. CRC Surface Technologies was founded in 1954 is an AS9100, NADCAP and HUBZone certified. A single-source metal finishing service provider and the largest special processing facility in Arizona offering over 33 plating and chemical processing services.

Washington Dc - Los Angeles - Oklahoma City

American Global Strategies advises and advocates for clients and delivers unparalleled expertise for clients by assessing the global geopolitical environment, devising strategies for navigating U.S. Government processes and policies, assisting on international business development. The firm’s breadth of operational, transactional, legal, and technical expertise empowers our clients to make better, more informed decisions. The staff is comprised of professionals who have served at the White House, State Department, Pentagon, and on Capitol Hill.

Next Dynamics, Inc. is an emerging global leader in the development, engineering & licensing of some of the world’s best-performing defense technologies. The Company’s patented Advanced Small Arms Projectile (A.S.A.P.®) munitions, which offer unparalleled ballistics, cover the full spectrum of ground force applications across small and medium NATO calibers and weapons platforms. Next Dynamics also offers engineering services focused on artillery modernization, and holds numerous other patents in small-arms munitions, armaments, and military engineering upgrades.

Oklahoma City, Ok

The Oklahoma Department of Veteran Affairs mission is to support all veterans in many areas including assistance with state and federal benefits including military to civilian transition support, healthcare, long-term care, disability claims, burial and survivor benefits, employment, education and entrepreneurship and veteran-owned business assistance, mental health and suicide prevention. In addition, partner with public and private entities to support broadest access for veterans to numerous resources provided by the State of Oklahoma.Responsible for managing over 1,400 state employees, seven (7) veterans homes, two (2) state cemeteries and annual operating budget of $160 million dollars.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

The Under Secretary is designated as the deputy and principal assistant to the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), and acts with full authority of SECNAV in managing the Department of the Navy (DON). The Under serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the Department. Additionally, the Under oversees Intelligence activities, intelligence-related activities, special access programs, DON critical infrastructure and sensitive activities within the DON.Responsible for over 800,000 military and civilian personnel and an operating budget of over $200 billion dollars.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

The Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) a senate-confirmed position responsible for the overall supervision and oversight of manpower and reserve component affairs (Navy and Marine Corps) of the Department of the Navy (DON), including development of programs and policy related to military personnel (active, reserve and retired), their family members and the civilian workforce; the tracking of the contractor workforce and the oversight of the Human Resources with the DON.

Washington D.C. & Oklahoma

U.S. Senate Chief of Staff for a newly elected Senator responsible for creating, building and organizing a senate staff including hiring and standing up a transition and new office in Washington DC, including two state offices. Managed a office budget of $3.2 million dollars and a 40-person staff and provide them with the resources to perform their daily tasks which include ensuring legislative, communications, and state activities functioned smoothly.

Washington Dc & Oklahoma

U.S. House of Representative Chief of Staff for a two-term House member. Responsible for transitioning from the House to the Senate which included organizing the closing of the Washington D.C. and District office. This included ensuring all bills are paid and personnel have a transition office in which to work. Responsible establish communications between Senate Sergeant at Arms (SSA) to facilitate the pending transition to U.S. Senate.

Oklahoma City, Ok

Over 35 years executive leadership with extensive background in strategic communications, government relations, community relations, public relations, crisis communication, media relations, employee and community relations, legislative liaison, media relations and key leader engagement, sales strategy development, personnel management, administration, lobbying, strategic planning, non-profit, business transformation and public speaking. In addition, written two books on the subject leadership - "Leadership in Action" and "Profiles in Patriotic Leadership".

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Provide Strategic Communications & Public Affairs support in developing solutions to complex projects and ensure that solutions are consistent with organization objectives which lead to client receiving Silver Anvil Award presented by the Public Relations Society of America.

Direct overall daily operations for a non-profit organization established in 1986. Provide management, administration, marketing, public relations and communications for the Jim Thorpe Award which is presented annually to the "Outstanding Defensive Back in Division I-A College Football", plus, manage the growth and development of the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame. Responsible for annually planning, coordinating and executing major fund-raising events. Co-authored book titled "Jim Thorpe Award - The First 20 Years."

Oklahoma City, Ok

Responsible for management of several of the television stations high-profile accounts, including the station's largest client. Developed, planned and executed television campaigns and a trusted advisor of clients marketing programs. Generated over 2 million in sales annually. Recognized as the leading producer on numerous occasions.

Served as principal to the Chief of Information in overseeing all aspects of Navy's Public Affairs Program. Established and maintained working relationships and liaison with OPNAV, Navy Secretariat officers, and other DOD commands and activities within the Pentagon and in the Washington Capitol Region. In addition, led two different Joint United States Military Assistance Teams to Manila, advising Armed Forces of Philippines on effective strategic communications operations in dealing.

Served as Director, Navy Reserve Pubic Affairs Program and responsible for training, administration and readiness for over 500 public affairs specialists. two different Joint United States Military Assistance Teams to Manila, advising the Armed Forces of Philippines on effective strategic communications operationsDeployed two times with Joint United States Military Assistance Teams to Manila advising the Armed Forces of Phillippines on effective strategic communications operations in dealing with the terrorist group Abu Sayyaf. Led a five-person team to JTF-GTMO (Guantanamo Bay, Cuba) to advise on a communications plan and establish procedures when preparing for tribunals.

First U.S. Navy Rear Admiral assigned to the MNF-I senor staff and senior crisis communicator for Command General. Responsible for a 65-person joint military team which coordinated embedding hundreds of media prior to and during combat operations over seven month period including into Fallujah, Samara and Najaf. Coordinated with White House on media coverage for first court arraignment of Saddam Hussein and eleven of his other senior officials. Led numerous crisis action teams to Babylon archaeological site to defuse negative media coverage at this historic site. Conducted briefing at U.S. Embassy in Kuwait and United Kingdom on communications challenges prior to January 2005 Iraqi elections. Spokesman for critical/sensitive military accidents, incidents and events within Iraq.

Edmond, Oklahoma, United States

Taught graduate/undergraduate students in mass communication, public relations and advertising management courses at University of Central Oklahoma.

B.S., Journalism & Broadcasting

Activities and Societies: Member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity and worked on school newspaper - Daily O'Collegian. Recipient of Distinguished.

M.Ed., Education

Activities and Societies: Adjunct professor in Department of Journalism teaching courses in Mass Communications, Public Relations.

Masters Of Business Administration

Activities and Societies: 21 hours toward Masters of Business Adminstration.