Resume
Summary
Results-driven leader with a passion for environmental management and a proven track record in strategic communication, impactful campaigns, and crisis management. Known for the ability to bring cross-functional capabilities together to create transparency and build strong relationships in a wide range of communities.
Experience
Executive Officer
June 2022 – Present (1 year)
Pacific Air Forces
- Organize & integrate a public relations team to conduct international media, community engagement, internal communications, and band performances targeting the 36 nations throughout the Pacific.
- Prepares senior leadership for strategic decision-making and prepares engagements at the 4-star General Officer level.
Public Affairs Planner
Jan 2021 – June 2022 (1.5 yrs)
Pacific Air Forces
- Revamped media analysis to help identify the impact trends to empower informed decisions for strategic messaging across the Indo-Pacific.
- Directed bomber/fighter operation communications for Pacific Air Forces. Pushed the messaging of deterrence to strategic competitors, China and Russia, while also reaching over 100 million Americans.
Media Operations Officer
June 2021 – Jan 2022 (6 months)
Air Forces Central
- Air Force media liaison in the Middle East for 6 months during the largest spotlight on the region in 20 years.
- Combined air operations media officer in charge during the Afghanistan withdrawal. Charged with preparing the DoD press secretary for daily briefs.
Public Affairs Officer
June 2018 – Jan 2021 (2.5 yrs)
Ellsworth Air Force Base
- The lead officer in charge of providing public affairs advice and messaging support to the base commander.
- Deployed across the globe to support publicizing bomber capabilities. Managed the team that created messaging products aimed at deterring competitor aggression, all amid COVID posturing.
- Responsible for managing & developing 12 Airmen, enabled 2 early promotions and numerous team awards.
Skills
I put a list but maybe I do Areas of expertise instead?
Public Relations Crisis Communication Organizational Leadership Strategic Planning Project management Risk tolerance/management Leadership Clear Communication Training/Development Spokesperson Experience Environmental policy Policy Analysis Community Relations Personal Sustainability Environmental Education
Awards
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Education
Master of Science - MS, Environmental Policy and Management
American Military University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Communications/Electronic Media
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Certifications
Green Belt Certification
United States Air Force
Advanced Social Media Strategy
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University