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Yorktown, Va, Us

This unit is responsible for supporting mission partners during operations, exercises, or a crisis with public affairs and strategic communication. I also serve on several DoD working groups that discuss the role of public affairs in the information environment.

Newport News, Va, United States

Planned, researched, developed, analyzed, and promoted activities in support of TRADOC, DOD, and DA command information initiatives.Served as TRADOC Public Website/social media Content Manager, coordinating and assessing command corporate content and major themes on TRADOC platforms and its links.Wrote informational materials designed to reach internal audiences through media such as fact sheets, web, social media, and television spot scripts. Moderated monthly leadership professional development webinar.Used formal and informal research and marketing techniques and strategies to plan, develop and coordinate production of information materials to support TRADOC, DOD, and DA command information initiatives.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Public Affairs Officer (PAO)Research, plan, implement and execute the command and regional public affairs program. Serve as the principal adviser on public affairs to the commanding officer and chief staff officer. Participate and assist in the development/execution of the Regional Marketing Plan to publicize regional technological capabilities and services to other Federal agencies.Managers' Internal Control (MIC) CoordinatorCoordinate command and Regional efforts to implement the Managers' Internal Control (MIC) Program, including developing and establishing the annual MIC plan. Prepare the statement of assurance for the commander, which certifies internal controls are in place and operating effectively. Maintain Command Assessable Unit program administration to ensure currency and for use in certification.Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) LiaisonServe as the primary point of contact within the command for all complaints or grievances, maintaining files for internal complaints and ensuring documentation is provided to the correct program officials. Work in concert with the Command Managed Equal Opportunity and Human Resources Liaisons, as well as employees and management. Ensure all annual and regular reporting is prepared and submitted.Regional Inspector General (IG) CoordinatorServe as the coordinator for command IG inspections, including identifying subject matter experts to augment the IG teams, developing the Command Inspection Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M), scheduling internal reviews, updating IG portal information, drafting the Command Inspection Commander's Assessment report, and reporting on findings and status.

Chesapeake, Virginia

Our job is to be a bridge from unemployment to employment. We're job matchmakers. And my job is to deliver that message to several audiences through effective marketing and public relations (PR).I manage the company's communications on all channels. I actively promote available positions using Facebook and Instagram, create original graphics, and regularly act as the first point of contact for interested applicants. I serve as the​ ​primary point of contact for correspondence through the website, draft and send official​ ​company email notices, and compile our monthly email updates. I also interview associates and​ ​clients for success profiles, conduct media and community relations, and routinely attend trade shows and job fairs as a company representative.Specific skills include: - Multimedia content production (video, digital graphics, eBooks, podcasts, etc.) specifically for the web, email, and social media using the Adobe Creative Suite, Apple iMovie, and Audacity- Press Releases & Press Kits- Reputation and Net Promoter Score Management- Media Relations- Strategic Planning- Budget Management- Team Building- Editing (AP Style)- Social Media Campaigns- Crisis Communications- Analytics and MeasurementI know I am doing my job well when a client comes to us through one of my campaigns, we attract an associate through our public communications with the right skills for the job, and we match these two up. The best outcome is a permanent hire.

Charged with providing timely, accurate, and credible public information about defense activities to the American taxpayer and other interested audiences. Performed media and community relations, strategic communication, crisis communication, personnel management, policy development, and training for various organizations throughout the United States Navy and Defense Department.Recognized expert in the use of social media to communicate key messages and information to interested parties. Managed crisis communication for the federal government using social media during the Deepwater Horizon Incident Response. Served as spokesperson and senior communications adviser on behalf of military forces supporting the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). Also conducted crisis communications in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Tropical Cyclone Sidr, and Hurricane Sandy. Supported humanitarian and disaster response communications by developing strategic messaging and performing media relations during and following the Russian invasion of the Republic of Georgia and flooding in Pakistan. Served as spokesperson for NATO forces during Operation Odyssey Dawn (Libya).Provided training on strategic communications to various senior military organizations, including U.S. Central Command, U.S. Strategic Command, U.S. European Command, and U.S. Northern Command. Also provided media training and coaching to all levels of personnel, including leadership and new service-members. Developed a myriad of communication plans on military and navy policy.Mentored and led public relations teams of up to 25 people.

Managed personnel to ensure proper maintenance and operation of naval equipment for the purpose of national defense.2002-2003, Navigator, USS Ponce (LPD 15)2000-2002, Auxiliaries Officer, USS Mitscher (DDG 57)

Responsible for the safe operation of a nuclear reactor, in addition to the maintenance of its electronic monitoring components.1994-1996, USS Cheyenne (SSN 773)

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