COMMUNICATION ADVISOR, to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, the Pentagon. Develops high-level communication strategies, media preparation, communication produces and provides executive-level advice and guidance to Presidential appointee responsible for multi-billion dollar Air Force weapons purchasing program. Promotes public confidence and ensure consistent messages are delivered on key issues. Executes communication program focused on internal/external key stakeholders: Department of Defense, Congress, media, defense industry partners, support agencies. • Designed integrated strategic communication plan and engagement strategy to increase the organization’s ability to articulate Air Force modernization efforts. • Developed tactical communication strategies promoting top Air Force acquisition priorities: F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, B-21 bomber and KC-46 tanker. • Architect of AF campaign plan building advocacy for controversial, billion $$ B-21 bomber contract award rollout; engaged think tanks, national/trade media, defense industry and Congressional liaisons for maximum impact.

Directed corporate community relations for the Department of Defense. Led a team of PR professionals in national community special event planning with non-profit agencies, sports and entertainment industry, and inter-governmental agencies. Orchestrated annual program for 120 corporate CEOs, civic, industry, governmental and business leaders.Developed national-level community relations programs to garner public awareness, understanding and support of Department of Defense personnel, programs and missions. PR/Community Relations advisor to senior DoD leadership on policy issues from Don’t’ Ask Don’t Tell and Wounded Warriors to Military Spouse Employment. leaders. Executed annual $450,000 operating budget. Led a team of 14 military civilians and contractors in developing national-level outreach programs.Developed and issued policy guidance to U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy and Marine Corps and legislative liaisons regarding the use of military aviation assets, bands, honor guards and military personnel in community events. Hosted more than 100,000 annual visitors via the Pentagon Tours program. Worked as White House liaison for Mrs. Michelle Obama’s and Dr. Jill Biden’s “Joining Forces” initiative creating business and community awareness to improve quality of life and employment opportunities for military members, veterans and their families. Collaborated with Hollywood Joining Forces Inter-Guild Task Force executives to launch national motion picture pre-screenings at military bases and produce nationally televised Public Service Announcements by Oprah Winfrey and Tom Hanks bringing attention to potential 2.0 million viewers on unique military family challenges. Executed HBO “War Torn” Pentagon premier focusing on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder issues to 2.8 million viewers.

Directed all Air Force media relations/crisis communication activities and staff of 22 public affairs professionals in crisis response, media engagement and response to news media queries. Interfaced with Pentagon Press Corps and hundreds of national and international, trade, print and TV journalists. Served as media spokesperson, responsible for release of all official USAF information, news releases and public statements and external public relations productsSpearheaded media crisis response for world-wide Air Force issues and events including: AF Congressional budget rollout, B-52 nuclear weapons flyover, resignation of key AF leaders, Haiti earthquake, USAF aircraft crashes, Don't Ask Don't Tell. Provided media advice and counsel to Senior AF military and DoD civilian leadership, crafting strategic media strategies and plans for crisis communication and emerging AF issues. Provided public affairs guidance and assistance to Air Force commanders and public relations offices at more than 100 bases world-wide. Orchestrated public media engagement events, media training and media interviews for DoD officials. Organized press conferences, media interviews with national news and social media outlets: CNN, MSNBC, NBC, ABC, Washington Post, etc. Planned public appearances, social media roundtables and prepared press releases for military leaders. Directed development of news stories for world-wide internal employee web-based employee communication radio, television, print news products and managed the website.

Formulated and executed stategic communication planning for the U.S. Air Force. Built strategies for long-range USAF operations, force structure and budget. Formulated plans for USAF basing, energy, cyberspace and weapons system issues to positively influence key stakeholders: Congress, DoD leadership, State Dept,. media, national think tanks and key national-level civic and business leaders.

• Advisor to four-star general on PR issues, global branding and crisis management • Organized 100+ senior leader media interviews with national news media representatives.