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US Dept of Commerce/NOAA/National Marine Sanctuary System
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Matt Stout
Chief of Staff @US Dept of Commerce/NOAA/National Marine Sanctuary System
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Chief of Staff, NOAA, Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, July 2020-May 1, 2025 Silvers Spring, MD ● Oversee all policy roll outs ● Manage Director’s office and leadership communications ● Direct community and national recreation and tourism programs ● Manage and deploy congressional relations strategies that keep NOAA in good standing with members and staff. ● Create and manage coordination with the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation to expand agency priorities. Press Secretary, US House of Representatives, December 1993-January 1995 Washington, DC ● Authored press releases and communications materials to share vital information and promote intended messages. ● Cultivated network of media and communications professionals to maintain strong partnerships, secure positive coverage and facilitate quick dissemination of information. ● Acted as spokesman for the congressional office. ● Ran weekly radio call interviews with the Member. ● Tracked all media clips and formulated a communications strategy. Deputy Press Secretary, US Senate, Dennis DeConcini, December 1991-December 1993 Washington, DC ● Oversaw special promotional events to drive positive media coverage. ● Wrote crisp and fresh press releases and prepared media kits. ● Identified target audience and developed optimized communication plans to engage and interest individuals. ● Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.More...