Engaging, confident Public Affairs Professional with years of dynamic experience in military settings that will transfer well to any civilian role. Swift learner with the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment. Skilled in liaising with individuals and groups at all levels to drive peak performance. Motivator of staff members both one-on-one and in groups. Adept in achieving goals and managing operations in a manner that surpasses organizational expectations. Establish and sustain strong and lasting professional relationships. Eager to continue a successful career as a leader and integral staff member. Seeking a corporate communications role in the public relations or public affairs fields that will allow for ongoing career growth in an exciting new setting with an innovative organization.

Public Affairs & Relations | Interpersonal & Written Communication | German (Basic) | Messaging Strategy | Marketing | Blogging

Community & Media Relations & Multinational Operations | Recruiting | Strategic Planning | Supervisory Skills | TS/SCI

10-Point Veterans Preference | Social Media Management | Web Design | Adobe Suite | Web Publishing | Microsoft Office

         Perform as the foremost internal communications expert; manage internal communications for over 28K employees across the U.S. and in international locations

         Work as the Lead Public Affairs Specialist for internal communications

         Serve as the editor of Hey VBA!, the VBA internal news magazine/blog

         Develop communications plans across multiple efforts and initiatives that directly affect veterans, including related documents for Congressional stakeholders e.g. members, HVAC and SVAC

         Draft responses to media queries on funding, policy changes and legislative changes that impact veterans

         Acted in a spokesman and principal staff officer role for public affairs and Assistant to Commander of the U.S. Army NATO Brigade

         Coordinated and execute public affairs for command and subordinate units throughout 19 European countries and two U.S. locales

         Previously worked as Chief of Operational Plans; delivered advice to the Brigade Commander and senior staff principals on all public issue concern

         Crafted ideas for projects and stories to keep content sensitive to broad audiences

         Worked as a Project Officer for key events to develop items to support

         Authored and edited material for electronic, web, broadcast and print media as well as additional content released to the public

         Assessed operational plans to clarify a focused communication message and related public affairs implications

         Directed community relations; trained and oriented public affairs staff, including volunteer Writers and Interns

         Made certain that products complied with journalistic best practices, as well as USAREUR, DA and DoD guidelines

         Crafted the organization s first comprehensive communication strategy, which included a modern website redesign

         Revamped social media efforts; grew the organizational Facebook fan base from 600 followers to over 7K

         Broadened marketing and recruiting outreach efforts by writing broadcasts for both radio and television; also published various releases, written articles and photo packages positively representing U.S.

         Served as Chief of Plans; led critical planning projects to expand organizational locations into Eastern Europe, Spain and Greece

         Led organizational representation at events across multiple NATO countries during press conferences with the U.S. Defense Secretary, as well as Ministers of Defense for three allied nations

         Named as a member of Command Group, to deliver recommendations on systems and objectives implementation based on personnel capabilities and the ability to overcome distinctive organizational challenges

         Recognized as the top company-grade Officer in the organization

         Organized and managed all Broadcast Journalist Internships for family members within the American Forces Network Kaiserslautern

         Worked in conjunction with fellow public affairs professionals from nearly all 28 NATO member nations to discuss media participation of Army personnel assigned to NATO

         Trained NATO-assigned service members and the U.S. Army NATO Brigade in how to optimally conduct effective media engagements

         Served as Chief for the Defense Command based in Europe and the Levant; offered public affairs advice to the AAXXXXXXC Commander, staff and subordinate commands

         Performed as the lead staff planner; devised a communications strategy for the deployment of U.S. ballistic missile defense forces in Europe and the Levant

         Assessed operational plans and led both the development of command public affairs program, as well as the achievement of communications objectives

         Directed information dissemination across various media presences and outlets as a media liaison and command spokesperson

         Coordinated operations with theater-wide agencies and partners across the U.S. and European Command areas of responsibility

         Developed nested guidance for the command s soldiers and leaders as the Director of Community Relations Programs

         Supervised public affairs staff in driving positive journalistic and media relations, organizing command data and carrying out community relations tasks

         Trained U.S. Army staff on effective media engagement, e.g. developing talking points and speeches for command members

         Personally chosen to represent the U.S. Army as lead-spokesman during Exercise Rapid Trident in Ukraine, comprised of 14 NATO and partnership-for-peace nations

         Guided public affairs specific to Russian aggression in eastern Ukraine; gained approval by White House National Security Council to move forward adoption by U.S. Forces in Europe

         Drafted public affairs guidance for U.S. exercises in Israel and ballistic missile defense operations in Israel and Turkey; was the spokesperson for all Army forces in Turkey in support of these defense operations and Patriot missile deployment with NATO

         Conducted interviews with global news agencies in Turkey, Israel and Ukraine including: CNN, ABC, RT, FOX, BBC, etc.

         Deployed to serve temporary duty tours in Israel, Turkey and Ukraine; coordinated communication with multinational partners

         Received personal accolades from the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe Chief of Public Affairs; worked alongside NATO Public Affairs Officers during the Patriot Missile deployment in support of Turkey

         Crafted comprehensive messaging for U.S. ballistic missile defense radar functions in the command s area of responsibility; saw zero inadvertent disclosures of classified information

         Conducted crisis communications in response to tactical operations, media errors and U.S. force casualties as needed

         Named as the public affairs expert for a 4K soldier-based U.S. Army Europe Infantry Brigade Combat Team that had been deployed to Regional Command-North, Afghanistan and stationed at home

         Counseled the Brigade Commander, as well as six Battalion Commanders and their respective teams

         Spearheaded a unit public affairs program; supervised unit information distribution across media outlets; worked as an effective media liaison and brigade spokesperson

         Coordinated operations and messaging with partners from 17 nations in the Regional Command North; delivered support to Afghan National Security Forces through assessing capabilities while also serving under German NATO regional headquarters

         Developed key messages and talking points for communications in support of information engagement; evaluated all brigade public affairs operations and communication goals

         Supervised and mentored a five-person public affairs team; included training personnel and soldiers across the brigade on effective media engagement, as well as organizing efforts in seven headquarters locations

         Tasked with editing all public affairs products for accuracy and precision

         Earned over 15 personal and subordinate Department of the Army Keith L. Ware Public Affairs award including a second place Army, National Guard and Army Reserves award for work on the command information blog project

         Developed a comprehensive travel and documentation plan to deliver command information to 36 company teams leading combat operations across Afghanistan

         Traveled throughout the northern region to meet with Afghan National Security Forces and Police to coach using hands-on assessment; also represented the U.S. there at global events in absence of the Brigade Commander

         Facilitated hours of operational planning as a brigade staff member, focused on developing and executing combat plans, as well as tactics for counterinsurgency and development

         Responded to tactical operations by leading crisis communications on numerous occasions as needed, including in instances of U.S. Forces casualties and media mishaps

Operations and Intelligence Officer, United States Army

Executive Officer, Warrior Transition Unit, United States Army,

Executive Officer, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, United States Army

Bachelor of Science, Urban Studies and Planning, University of New Orleans

Associate of Science, General Studies, Georgia Military College

United States Army Public Affairs Officers Qualification Course, Defense Information School

Infantry Maneuver Captains Career Course, United States Army

Mounted Officer Basic Course, United States Army,

Meritorious Service Medal 2012

NATO Medal 2012

Bronze Star Medal, 2009, 2012

Humanitarian Service Medal (Hurricane Katrina), 2005

Department of the Army Keith L. Ware Public Affairs Award (4 personal, 15 total)

Iraq Campaign Medal Stars (2)

Afghanistan Campaign Medal Stars (2)

Overseas Service Medal (4)