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Everett, Washington, United States

Tampa, Florida, United States

Guided a team to improve the organization’s strategic communications, adapt processes, and streamline internal communication, resulting in 100% of projects being delivered on time or ahead of schedule.Developed and coordinated public affairs guidance, talking points, and responses to queries; implemented an assessment process to objectively measure our communication plan. Executed C-suite media training and supported high-level engagements with national and international media outlets, distinguished visitors, and Congressional posture hearings.Facilitated cross-team and cross-division efforts, resulting in increased collaboration and cohesive messaging efforts aligned with organizational priorities.

Tampa, Florida, United States

Developed and presented a daily media analysis brief to C-suite executives to drive strategic messaging; assessed efforts and proposed changes to increase overall effectiveness. Synchronized information sharing with senior representatives from 47 nations during weekly meeting, applying deep knowledge of contextually nuanced factors such as culture and politics.Monitored, collected, and analyzed global information environment for an area spanning twenty countries; generated predictive analysis to enable C-suite decision-making based on indicators.Managed high-profile, crisis communication and interagency coordination.

Camp Buehring, Kuwait (July 2016-April 2017) And Fort Bliss, Tx

Designed branding initiative to market the organization to internal and external stakeholders, resulting in dozens of local, national, and international news highlights and other features.Developed, implemented, and evaluated a communication strategy generating 1,344% growth in unique social media views and a steady 18% increase in social media following.Launched a targeted community engagement program resulting in 30 distinct engagements with over 750 people, including 20 foreign military attachés, federal and public officials, congressional staff delegates, volunteer and civic organizations, local police, and tribal leaders.Established an education program, connecting 4000 soldiers with 10,000+ students to foster community.Planned, resourced, and managed separate visits for dozens of U.S. generals, foreign dignitaries, U.S. ambassadors, and the Secretary of the Army while in a combat zone.

Fort Bliss, Texas

Managed, synchronized, and executed short to long-range planning efforts for an engineer battalion (550 personnel). Served two positions simultaneously based on a high capacity to multi-task and prioritize.

Fort Bliss, Texas

Coached, mentored, and managed the training and readiness goals for 37 cross-functional personnel while maintaining eight intelligence systems valued at $13 million.Adapted training requirements to budget constraints, resourcing 11 intelligence courses from two private companies and national intelligence centers, saving $250,000 in unit funds. Coordinated, developed, resourced, and evaluated four field exercises creating in-depth structured training on over 50 critical tasks, resulting in 100% certification by national trainers.

Fort Bliss, Texas

Planned and supervised the intelligence readiness and physical and personnel security of an armored reconnaissance squadron (500 personnel) as part of a rapid deployment contingency force. Owned development and briefings of intelligence analyses for surveillance and reconnaissance.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Mass Communication

I specialized in global strategic communication with coursework on crisis communication, branding and social media, public relations.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, International Relations And Affairs

Dual degree in International Relations and Asian Studies. I focused on how alliance politics shape the international system.

Korean Studies

I studied abroad for a semester, focused on language training, intercultural communication, and inter-Korean cooperation.