Director, Sector Communications
Falls Church, Va, Us
Led the enterprises’ strategic and tactical communication programs for market segments to include: Advanced Programs & Technology, Space Systems, Strike & Surveillance Systems and Battle Management & Engagement Systems in support of sectors’, Perform, Position and Grow strategies. Ensured that consistent, accurate messages were communicated to key internal and external stakeholders and leveraged media events; earned and paid, to enhance awareness of the sector and corporation’s overarching technical capabilities. Built strategic relationships and increased positive coverage. Positioned organization with top-tier domestic, international, and industry trade media. Experienced in working with White House Press Pool, CNN, Washington Post, AP, and Discovery Channel. Provided operational management of the department’s budget and organizational development to 25 person integrated marketing communications team including; employee communications, national media relations, trade relations, investor relations, advertising, trade shows and exhibits, civic affairs, reputation management, issues management and crisis communications. Provided marketing support to competitive captures and campaigns. As a direct report to the Sector President and member of the Sector Policy Operations Council (POC), responsibilities included development of executive positioning strategies and duties as the chief company spokesperson and communications strategist.