Explore My Work

Strategies in action. Stories brought to life.

My portfolio highlights large-scale communications, public affairs, PR, and integrated marketing work for defense technology and mission-driven organizations. Built in high-stakes federal environments, these strategies and results apply directly to govcon, nonprofit, and global IT enterprises:

  • Brand Systems – Unified design and identity frameworks across programs and audiences
  • Media Relations & Earned Media – Strategic press engagement, message pull-through, and third-party coverage in defense trade media
  • Executive Comms & Public Affairs – Messaging, keynotes, and thought leadership to boost brand visibility
  • Integrated Marketing Campaigns – Engagement, conversion, and adoption gains across channels
  • Operational ROI – Cost savings, efficiency, and scalable processes

A group of people are gathered on a city sidewalk near bicycles labeled “POLICE.” Two individuals wearing dark uniforms stand beside the bicycles. Another individual wearing a face mask and a dark shirt, partially obscured, extends an arm upward in a friendly gesture, connecting hands with one of the uniformed individuals who is also reaching out. A person wearing a cap and backpack stands in the foreground with their back to the camera. (Office of Justice Programs image) Unifying Justice Communications

Military personnel in a cybersecurity operations center with red ambient lighting. A service member in camouflage uniform stands prominently in the center with hands on hips, facing large wall-mounted displays showing scrolling data, world maps with connection nodes, and circular analytics dashboards. Additional personnel are seated at computer workstations on either side, monitoring various screens. (Department of Defense image) Elevating Cyber Thought Leadership

Military personnel in a cybersecurity operations center with red ambient lighting, standing at wall-mounted displays showing scrolling data, world maps, and analytics dashboards. (Department of Defense image) Spearheading Army Software Innovation

Two young professionals in business attire sit on a modern white sofa engaged in conversation at a career fair. A woman in a black blazer holds a tablet while smiling at a man in a black suit with a striped tie. On the table in front of them are promotional materials including a bag with “ARMY CIVILIAN CAREERS” branding. (U.S. Army image by Lillian Putnam) Driving STEM Talent Acquisition

Beyond the Case Studies

While the case studies showcase individual outcomes, the capabilities below represent the core disciplines behind them — crisis communications, media leadership, executive counsel, media intelligence, and communications operations shaped by more than 12 years in federal communications and public affairs.

Crisis Communications

Crafted rapid-response messaging and maintained strict discipline during national media scrutiny, protecting organizational reputation through high-pressure news cycles across federal defense and public safety missions.

Core Competencies

Crisis Response Planning Reputational Risk Mitigation Message Discipline Rapid-Response Frameworks

Media Leadership

Served as public information officer for two federal organizations and led media coordination across multiple federal roles, securing earned coverage in outlets such as Breaking Defense, DefenseScoop, C4ISRNET, AFCEA SIGNAL Magazine, and FedScoop.

Core Competencies

Public Information Management Press Desk Operations Community Engagement

Executive Counsel

Advised executives on brand perception, reputational risk, and high-stakes media positioning — shaping briefings, talking points, and data-informed narratives ahead of sensitive public engagements.

Core Competencies

Executive Spokesperson Development Reputational Risk Assessment Brand & Audience Insights Data-Informed Strategy

Media Intelligence & Analytics

Built media monitoring infrastructure across two federal agencies, serving as technical authority for tool adoption on Cision and Brandwatch. At the Office of Justice Program, this work equipped the media team with the data and systems behind a nearly one-quarter YOY increase in media pickup under high public scrutiny.

Core Competencies

Media Monitoring Systems (Cision, Brandwatch) Enterprise Tool Adoption & SME Performance Analytics Cross-Team Enablement

Communications Operations & Infrastructure

Architected a consolidated enterprise-wide communications operation for OJP after its business and program offices lost dedicated contract support. Established a shared-services infrastructure and intranet hub that provided uninterrupted support across web, email, social, strategic communications, writing and editing, and multimedia.

Core Competencies

Shared Services Architecture Business Process Design SharePoint Online Development Cross-Functional Systems Integration