William Marks Email & Phone Number

Arlington, Tx, Us

Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Responsible for communicating the nation's most sensitive and classified information, I've been extremely fortunate to be the lead spokesperson, digital director, and external media officer for the Department of Defense intelligence branch, responsible for engaging with national media while representing a workforce of 16,500 people across 140 countries. Currently leading proactive media engagement to ensure DIA is open, transparent and forthcoming on a wide-range of national defense issues - resulting in a 200% increase in positive, meaningful news coverage between 2016-2017. Focus areas include artificial intelligence, machine learning, innovation and UFO research (not kidding).Rejuvenated the agency's social media engagement efforts, resulting in a 400% increase in follower engagement in 2017 and a headline speaking role at the Washington, DC Digital Summit to present social media best practices.Led agency briefing teams for Vice President Pence, Ambassador Nikki Haley, 25 international ambassadors, and more than 400 foreign dignitaries, State Department officials, and UN inspectors.Designed a comprehensive campaign using congressional, traditional media and social media strategies to highlight DIA’s first public report on Russia military power in 25 years. Coordinated written and multimedia campaign plans spanning corporate communications teams in congressional outreach, workforce communications, media relations, and social media.Originally from Amsterdam, NY, I graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. in 1996 and have lived and worked in Seattle, Boston, San Diego, Washington, DC and Japan.Top Secret security clearance with polygraph

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Chief spokesperson for the U.S. Navy, directly leading a media relations team of 10 officers and coordinating with 200 public affairs specialists to provide 24/7/365 media engagement. Led media engagement of the Navy’s proposed $160 Billion budget for FY16. Represented the entire U.S. Navy force of 330,000 people to international media.Directed crisis communications during the Iranian Navy hostage situation in 2016 and the Chattanooga domestic terrorism incident in 2015. Expert in key opinion leader engagement: Developed a framework for mapping and building relationships with key defense and trade outlets and Congressional opinion leaders to promote Navy interests.

Yokosuka, Japan

As Director of Communications for the Navy’s Asia Fleet, Marks led communication efforts for 20,000 personnel with 35 different maritime nations across 48 million square miles of the Pacific Ocean. His team of more than 50 public affairs specialists was awarded the Navy’s Thompson-Ravitz award (the highest Navy communication award) for best crisis communication plan in 2014.Appeared live on CNN, BBC, ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX News, and overall conducted live interviews with more than 100 media outlets during the 30-day international search for the missing MH370 flight.

Annapolis, Md

Led a team of 22 public relations specialists, communicating to 6,000 students and staff members, 200k visitors, numerous visiting heads of state, cabinet members and two presidential/VP visits for America’s most prestigious university. Awarded best community relations program in the Navy.His assignment at the Naval Academy included duties as spokesperson and public affairs officer, leading teams focused on media relations, proactive external communication, web and social media, graphic design, publications and photography.

Greater Seattle Area

Led public affairs for 6,000 Sailors and Marines of the Navy's USS Abraham Lincoln Battle Group.Led the most ambitious and transparent social media programs in the Navy, building the largest following among all aircraft carriers in the Fleet.Directed external media engagements in Seattle, San Diego and during a Middle East deployment.Responsible for internal communication to 6,000 Sailors, Marines and their families.Received the Navy's highest award for public affairs, the Thompson-Ravitz Award, for overall best public affairs program in the Navy.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Developed and planned internal workforce communication campaigns to 330,000 Navy personnel across the world. Responsible for communicating pay, benefits and workplace information to all Navy personnel.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Lead Navy Pentagon spokesperson for legal, diversity, education, environmental and medical issues. Created the official communication plan for marine mammal protection and awareness for the U.S. Navy.

Greater Boston Area

Executive Officer (Second in Command) of USS Constitution ("Old Ironsides"), directly responsible for 55 employees and outreach to more than 250,000 people. Led international engagement with foreign embassies, and national outreach and special events with government officials, musicians, entertainers and professional athletes.Recognized by Gov. Mitt Romney with the announcement of William J. Marks Day in Commonwealth of Massachusetts (July 16, 2014).

Master'S Degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies

Bachelor'S Degree, History