US NavyPublic Relations Director
Aug. 1991 - Aug. 2011Chesapeake, VAWhile working in the US and internationally, I led public relations outreach for situations such as natural disasters, nuclear incidents, downsizing, security and weapons incidents, and personnel deaths including suicide. My role included designing and implementing tailored PR, building marketing and community relations plans, coordinating press conferences, conducting interviews, and proposed. story pitches to regional media outlets. My achievements include the following: • Excelled as a Change Manager by introducing new technologies on multiple platforms to enhance communications and public relations strategies.
• Raised awareness of Navy messaging in civilian populations by rolling out public service campaigns.
• Increased profile of U.S. Navy brand by securing placement on 47 popular TV shows and eight motion pictures featuring top actors such as Denzel Washington, Ben Affleck, Hilary Swank and Morgan Freeman.
• Orchestrated Navy contributions to mainstream media periodical content and news agencies including the New York Times, BBC, USA Today, Getty Images, Reuters, Time, Washington Post, and Associated Press.
• Completed assignments in 63 Countries as well as Norfolk, VA, San Diego and Los Angeles, CA, and Kings Bay, GA.