Rosemary Heiss

Current

Public Affairs Specialist at the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command

Past

Communications Consultant at American Democracy Institute
Account Executive at Accredited Home Lenders
Public Affairs Officer at US Air Force

Public Affairs Intern at Alabama State University

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Education

Georgetown University
Alabama State University

Connections

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Industry

Military

Websites

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Rosemary Heiss’s Summary

EXPERIENCE
--Ten years in public relations and marketing with strong emphasis on writing and project management.
--Extensive knowledge of government, military, maritime, aviation and finance industries.

Rosemary Heiss’s Specialties:

Strategic communications planning, media analysis, editing, writing, corporate communications

Rosemary Heiss’s Experience

Public Affairs Specialist

the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command

(Maritime industry)

April 2007 — Present (1 year 7 months)

• Editor of monthly news magazine with global audience for $3 billion Military Sealift Command.
• Coordinate with offices in Italy, Singapore, Bahrain, San Diego and Norfolk, Va., to cover public affairs issues relevant to employees worldwide and in keeping with organizational brand.
• Review scripts and video for commercials targeting worldwide audiences.
• Research national media queries, ensuring accurate responses include key messages.
• Write press releases for and pitch local, regional and national media.
• Prepare daily briefings for senior leaders that highlight media coverage and potential controversies.
Communications Consultant

American Democracy Institute

(Military industry)

2008 — 2008 (less than a year)
Account Executive

Accredited Home Lenders

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; LEND; Financial Services industry)

2006 — 2007 (1 year)
Public Affairs Officer

US Air Force

(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Military industry)

August 2000 — September 2005 (5 years 2 months)
Public Affairs Intern

Alabama State University

(Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Higher Education industry)

1998 — 2000 (2 years)

Expanded marketing plan from regional to national audience
Maintained media archive

Rosemary Heiss’s Education

Georgetown University

Master's, PR/Corporate Communication, 2007 — 2009 (expected)
Alabama State University

Bachelor of Arts, PR/Mass Comm, 1995 — 1999

Activities and Societies:

Student government association, Golden Ambassadors, Student Orientation Services, public speaking