Kimberly Cousins Email & Phone Number

Mrs. Cousins is a retired military officer with 30 years of experience in leadership positions focusing on crisis management and communications, as well as public engagement and information. She has degrees in mass media communications and creative writing. Mrs. Cousins gained joint, multi-jurisdictional experience while serving on the FEMA Region V.

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Principal advisor to the commander in the administration and oversight of more than 200 geographically dispersed fulltime soldiers and contractors throughout the state. Train and develop staff to build a cohesive, organized, and focused team.- Selected by the Ohio Adjutant General serve as a staffer for the Ohio Governor during the pandemic- Selected by.

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Primary advisor to the commander on all public communication and public affairs matters in a joint, high-visibility environment. - Ohio National Guard public affairs liaison to all federal, state and city partners - Coordinate with partners to ensure proper and consistent messaging- Promote community outreach programs targeting socially vulnerable.

Columbus, Ohio

Principal advisor to the commander of a military police battalion consisting of approximately 900 soldiers in five geographically dispersed units with primary responsibility for the State of Ohio's National Guard civil disturbance response force which operates in support of local law enforcement during times of crisis.- Responsible for managing the.

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Primary human resources manager and advisor to the commander on personnel readiness requirements for a diverse brigade structure incorporating more than 2,500 Soldiers and Airmen in Military Police, Aviation, Chemical, Special Forces and Civil Support units. - Additional primary human resources responsibility for the FEMA Region V Homeland Response Force.

Columbus Metropolitan Area, Ohio, United States

Primary responsibility for overseeing the operations and training of ten geographically-dispersed Recruit Sustainment Companies throughout the state. - Prepare, coordinate, authenticate, publish and distribute standing operating procedures, plans and orders- Review subordinate unit training products and track unit compliance to ensure mission success.

Akron, Ohio, United States

Command oversight for the administration and training of four Recruit Sustainment Companies to prepare new recruits for the rigors of military initial entry training.- Ensured positive command climate that fostered dignity and respect for all- Exceeded readiness standards on all measured areas of the Recruit Sustainment Program- Ensured program was.

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Responsible for a Military Police Company comprised of approximately 160 Soldiers, ensuring the health, welfare, fitness, morale, training and discipline of all personnel. - Produce operations and training plans and deliver briefs to military leaders- Designed and executed an aggressive and comprehensive training plan to validate company for overseas.

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Develop training plans for the largest battalion in the Army, coordinating and executing training events for more than 1,200 soldiers. - Advised the commander and subordinate unit commanders on training plan development- Review training plans for compliance with doctrine and published training guidance- Assist mobilizing units and ensure compliance with.

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Coordinate civil-military operations to host nation in support of nation-building efforts, humanitarian relief, disposition of and support to displaced persons/refugees. - Assess and improve local civil infrastructure in the area of operations through the use of specialty funds- Serve as the commander's cultural advisor- Advise and oversee subordinate unit.

Mazar-i-Sharif, Balkh Province, Afghanistan

Officer in charge of an infantry brigade female engagement team (FET) deployed to a hostile environment and charged with conducting engagement activities with Afghan females in a culturally respectful manner. - Responsible for the selection, assessment, training and readiness of the first-ever National Guard Brigade Combat Team FET- Provided mission.

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Serve as agency spokesperson and media liaison for a 15,000+ member organization - Prepare news releases, speeches and event scripts- Coordinate internal public affairs support of agency events- Plan, coordinate, and instruct annual statewide public affairs conference- Chief writer and copy editor for the award-winning Buckeye Guard magazine- Selected to.

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Dual-hatted assignment as a battalion human resources officer and the rear detachment commander of a forward deployed unit.- Assist in planning, coordinating and delivering human resources support and services for approximately 600 personnel- Conduct staff assistance visits to subordinate units - Ensure accurate personnel reporting and medical readiness.

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Supervise a team of 10 print journalists assigned to a mobile public affairs detachment.- Manage all print product assignments to completion- Mentor team members - Chief copy editor for all print products- Coordinate public affairs coverage of Ohio National Guard units- Coordinate publication of print section stories with civilian and military media.

Kettering, Ohio, United States

Provide public affairs team lead for a military Sustainment Brigade, including coverage of unit training and personnel.- Develop standing operating procedures and reference materials for section members- Supervise and mentor team members- Writer, photographer, digital archivist and chief copy editor for internal print publications- Media liaison and.

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Supervise, mentor and train six military journalists assigned to an Army National Guard mobile public affairs detachment.- Primary copy editor for all print products- Coordinate and produce print products including news and feature stories and photographs- Ensure the maintenance and accountability of all section equipment- Coordinate publication of print.

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Supervise, mentor and train six military journalists assigned to a military mobile public affairs detachment.- Primary copy editor for all print products- Coordinate and produce print products including news and feature stories and photographs- Ensure the maintenance and accountability of all section equipment- Coordinate publication of print products with.

Baqubah, Diyala Governorate, Iraq

Military print and photojournalist forward deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom II. - Responsible for producing print stories and photographs of all manner of military operations, events and personnel- Facilitate and provide battlefield escort for civilian media coverage of military operations- Release authority for print products to civilian and.

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Produce print products including news and feature stories and photographs. Ensure the maintenance and accountability of personal equipment. Facilitate civilian media during unit training events.

Master Of Humanities, Creative Writing

With Distinction

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Mass Media Communications

Summa Cum Laude