Current work…Director of Corporate Affairs for an international infrastructure developer building and operating major transportation projects in North Texas. Oversee the day to day operations of government, media and public relations, and the implementation of stakeholder and community outreach.Earlier work…Worked with corporations throughout the US and around the world on strategic, crisis and litigation communications in the transportation, defense, oil & gas and mining industries, healthcare and security. Led a team in Bogata, Colombia for the US Department of Defense in developing messaging and crisis communications strategies for the Colombian government and US Embassy as part of Plan Colombia. Ran the day-to-day team operations of the International Media Office in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia and subsequently Kuwait City during Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Coordinated strategies and media outreach between the US military and the governments of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Also worked on political campaigns, strategic communications and business development in Africa, Western and Eastern Europe, South America, Asia and the Far East.Previous work…Oversaw the restructuring and management of Media & Community Relations, Internal Communications, Graphics & Printing, and Broadcast Services for the nation’s 10th largest public school system in Dallas, Texas. Served as special assistant to the General Superintendent of the Dallas Independent School District and developed communications and crisis strategies with the DISD Board of Education.Worked as a television and radio news reporter and anchor in Texas. Served as a media consultant for incumbents and candidates running for US President/Vice President, US Senate and House of Representatives, Governor and the Texas State Legislature, and press secretary for a Texas Congressman and State Senator.Specialties: Media RelationsCorporate CommunicationsCrisis ManagementPublic RelationsGovernment RelationsStakeholder OutreachPublic Affairs