Senior Public Affairs Specialist providing media relations and public information activities for the districts $1.5+ billion "mega project" portfolio. Serve on the Corps-wide External Affairs & Planning Team, providing disaster recovery public information assistance alongside FEMA, state, and local agencies. Serve as a Corps spokesman, communicating critical infrastructure information via community outreach and with local, regional and national news media.

Digital PR & Authority Marketing Strategies—we work with small business leaders to brand and position them as an authority in their field by providing the platform and media resources needed to get their story into the news cycle, then we leverage that media recognition to help them build credibility and authority in their field.How do we do that? We have a nationwide network of news agencies and publishers to whom we provide content, interviews, and quotes from subject matter experts… Show more Digital PR & Authority Marketing Strategies—we work with small business leaders to brand and position them as an authority in their field by providing the platform and media resources needed to get their story into the news cycle, then we leverage that media recognition to help them build credibility and authority in their field.How do we do that? We have a nationwide network of news agencies and publishers to whom we provide content, interviews, and quotes from subject matter experts in various fields. Those SMEs—the small business owners—are our clients, not the media.Our extensive background and experience working in and around the media affords us the resources and the network needed to help our clients build credibility and authority in their field. Show less

Responsible for certification and quality assurance of more than 30 Department of Defense entry-level and advanced Public Affairs and Visual Information courses providing training for 3,500 DoD civilians, U.S. military, and international coalition members annually. Ensure all courses meet internal and federal guidelines ahead of and IAW accreditation standards of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) and the American Council on Education (ACE), with annual reporting to the Office of the… Show more Responsible for certification and quality assurance of more than 30 Department of Defense entry-level and advanced Public Affairs and Visual Information courses providing training for 3,500 DoD civilians, U.S. military, and international coalition members annually. Ensure all courses meet internal and federal guidelines ahead of and IAW accreditation standards of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) and the American Council on Education (ACE), with annual reporting to the Office of the Secretary of Defense.- Adjunct Faculty/Master Instructor, creating, maintaining, and delivering educational teaching materials in the public affairs career field, providing classroom and field technical expertise for more than 500 public affairs officers annually preparing for leadership roles in the PA and VI professions with U.S. and Foreign Governments.- Recognized subject matter expert in the theories, practices, and principles of broadcast and print media, specialization in Media Operations, Public Relations, Journalism, Internal Communications, Social Media, Web Building, and Crisis Communications- Proactively prepare oral and written communication and candid feedback/recommendations on evaluation and analysis of educational and procedural findings to school Commandant, Provost, and other senior leaders, ensuring strict adherence to course development and delivery policies and resulting in annual COE accreditation and ACE award of college credits for higher education.- Administer the Management Control Program to ensure compliance with Federal guidelines. Ensure against program vulnerability and abuse through annual inspection process.- Responsible for the administration and maintenance of the institution's policy and procedures manual, proposing changes of plans, policies and procedures to the Commandant and other senior leadership in order to enhance accomplishment of the organization's mission and strategic goals. Show less

An elected board position (twice elected), responsible for all communication efforts with internal (pool membership and staff) and external audiences (prospective members), including planning, synchronization, and management of integrated marketing, public relations, and strategic communications program. - Combined with other board initiatives, communication efforts have resulted in building a high-demand exclusive membership, going from excess memberships in year one, to a 3-year wait… Show more An elected board position (twice elected), responsible for all communication efforts with internal (pool membership and staff) and external audiences (prospective members), including planning, synchronization, and management of integrated marketing, public relations, and strategic communications program. - Combined with other board initiatives, communication efforts have resulted in building a high-demand exclusive membership, going from excess memberships in year one, to a 3-year wait list in year three. Earned recognition as 2014 “Best Pool/Swim Facility” in the county. - Create and communicate the organization's messages and ensure overall continuity of messages, brand, and image for the pool and its competitive swim and dive teams. Resulted in team recruitment efforts that have led to each team to winning state championships the past three years. - Developed and implemented daily management of all electronic media, including website and the introduction of social media e-communication platforms. - Support the organization's staff and board in developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with external organizations and stakeholders in the local community. Increase in local partnerships have fed an increase in membership demand.- Develop and implement initiatives that serve the membership, and thus increase the benefit of being a member, including communication and promotion of special events, competitive meets, and membership benefits. Show less

At the Fearless Speaker Network ...We believe that every individual experiences some level of natural anxiety, nervousness, or self-doubt, or simply a lack of strategy, when speaking in front of an audience. It’s just human nature.We believe the Fearless Speaker Network can help you overcome these negative affects with education and exposure to the experience of others, in a safe environment designed to foster your growth as a communicator. An environment where you can learn… Show more At the Fearless Speaker Network ...We believe that every individual experiences some level of natural anxiety, nervousness, or self-doubt, or simply a lack of strategy, when speaking in front of an audience. It’s just human nature.We believe the Fearless Speaker Network can help you overcome these negative affects with education and exposure to the experience of others, in a safe environment designed to foster your growth as a communicator. An environment where you can learn, contribute, spark creativity, and receive authentic feedback.At the Fearless Speaker Network, we’re not experts … we’re educators and advocates for your success as a communicator, and we believe the Fearless Speaker Network can help you overcome the barriers that limit you from communicating your professional and personal best. Show less

Managed day-to-day operations of Defense Media Activity's public affairs/visual information school. Managed, mentored and professionally developed staff/faculty and students. Advised Chief Executive Officer on personnel and operational matters. Reviewed, evaluated, and processed personnel reports and action items.

Served as a Public Affairs advisor to 3-star commander/CEO, and managed 7-person Public Affairs team in an austere combat environment. Developed Department of Defense communication strategies to ensure delivery of messages and themes to internal and external audiences via face-to-face delivery, and print, broadcast, and electronic media. Served as managing editor of weekly electronic newsletter, collecting, analyzing, and disseminating daily media assignments, in addition to conducting… Show more Served as a Public Affairs advisor to 3-star commander/CEO, and managed 7-person Public Affairs team in an austere combat environment. Developed Department of Defense communication strategies to ensure delivery of messages and themes to internal and external audiences via face-to-face delivery, and print, broadcast, and electronic media. Served as managing editor of weekly electronic newsletter, collecting, analyzing, and disseminating daily media assignments, in addition to conducting interviews, authoring news and feature articles, providing photography, and serving as a DoD media spokesperson.- Directed and maintained quality control of content, tone, and overall style for Department of Defense electronic newsletter and companion website, serving U.S. and international audiences worldwide. Increased subscriber readership by 33% in one year, with a primary audience on Capitol Hill.- Coordinated with external and international agencies to forecast media events, to compile news assignments for coverage, and to ensure logistical sustainment for forward deploying combat journalists.- Served as liaison between civilian media and international military in Iraq, arranging press conferences, photo shoots and interviews for broadcast, print, and electronic media outlets.- Served as Senior Training Instructor responsible for managing course control, training and certification of 72 Iraqi Public Affairs Officers from the Ministries of Defense and Interior, Iraq's National Security Agency, and other Iraqi governmental agencies in disciplines of public affairs. - Supervised, developed, and provided guidance, leadership, and instructor training for Iraqi team selected to inherit management/control of PA training program from U.S. team. Ensured smooth transition of course control, training plans and materials, and strategic management of manpower, materials, and budget to support long-term course life-cycle after U.S. pullout from theater. Show less

Managed Executive Communications Division of U.S. Army Public Affairs at the Pentagon, dedicated to oversight/management of Department of the Army high-visibility events in Washington DC, and DoD's senior-level media training program, focused on high-profile government executive officers and civilians in effective media communication skills. Managed Army community relations accounts.- Conducted one-on-one media spokesperson training for more than 100 senior executives of the U.S… Show more Managed Executive Communications Division of U.S. Army Public Affairs at the Pentagon, dedicated to oversight/management of Department of the Army high-visibility events in Washington DC, and DoD's senior-level media training program, focused on high-profile government executive officers and civilians in effective media communication skills. Managed Army community relations accounts.- Conducted one-on-one media spokesperson training for more than 100 senior executives of the U.S. military, and group training for more than 200 government program directors, managers and officers over a one-year period. Those trained regularly appeared in the news media on all major broadcast networks and in print and electronic media worldwide.- Coordinated, scheduled, and managed more than 30 senior executive government officials, including U.S. Service Secretaries, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Service Chiefs of Staff, as symposium speakers for more than 600 Public Affairs conference attendees, with zero no-shows and no scheduling conflicts.- As Community Relations Manager, evaluated trends in public opinion toward the U.S. Army to determine public attitudes and perceptions. Analysis provided opportunity to relate DoD policies with internal and external community interests and support.- Coordinated and managed community outreach program for SecArmy, providing DoD orientation programs for non-governmental organizations (NGO), Veterans Service Organizations (VSO), and local school and youth organizations.- Conducted community outreach by managing and coordinating the U.S. Army's aerial support program, approving more than 250 aerial support requests in an 8-month period, enabling more than 25 million spectators to see Army aviation assets and Soldiers in action.- Served on the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee as Senior Military Advisor and spokesperson to Washington DC NBC affiliate during inaugural ceremony and parade of President George W. Bush. Show less

Managed team of broadcast instructors. Trained military, civilian students in disciplines of radio and television broadcasting and public affairs. Wrote, reviewed and maintained lesson plans. Developed curriculum enrichment programs. Counseled and mentored faculty and students.

Provided supervision and basic military training, and ensured the health and welfare of 250 initial entry and veteran cross-training Soldiers. Ensured adherence to all regulatory policies and procedures. Provided disciplinary and corrective actions and training. Performed all counseling and basic administrative actions for integration and deployment.

Provided broadcasting and public affairs support to the U.S. Army and Department of Defense. Served as on-air radio and television broadcaster for several AFN affilliates from Alaska to Eastern Europe and as a public affairs specialist for multiple U.S. Army organizations in the U.S. and overseas.

Gathered information and provided on-air local traffic information for Southern California radio and television audiences, including KNBC Channel 4, KFWB, KNX, KZLA, KRLA, and others.