
Public Affairs Specialist at the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command
Washington D.C. Metro Area

Public Affairs Specialist at the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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.
Strategic communications planning, media analysis, editing, writing, corporate communications
(Civic & Social Organization industry)
2008 — Present (1 year)
(Maritime industry)
April 2007 — Present (2 years 4 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.
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; LEND; Financial Services industry)
2006 — 2007 (1 year)
(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Military industry)
August 2000 — September 2005 (5 years 2 months)
(Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Higher Education industry)
1998 — 2000 (2 years)
Expanded marketing plan from regional to national audience
Maintained media archive
Master's , PR/Corporate Communication , 2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts , PR/Mass Comm , 1995 — 1999
Georgetown graduate program, Met in Chicago