Brian Bender
Communications Manager
Celina,TX
Summary
Diligent Communications Manager with 20 years progressive career across both internal and external communications. Offering excellent management and organizational skills to coordinate multiple, concurrent projects. Articulate writer with talent for creating engaging content.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Digital Learning Developer
JP Morgan Chase
Plano, TX
07.2021 - Current
- Designed and developed 25+ interactive digital, performance-based leadership and management solutions, resulting in a 30% increase in employee engagement
- Created 50+ graphics, illustrations, and visuals to represent complex content, facts, processes, and procedures, resulting in a 25% increase in comprehension among employees
- Produced 25+ multimedia materials (such as video, audio, and interactive presentations) for websites and company Intranet, resulting in a 40% increase in employee engagement with learning materials
Public Affairs Manager
United States Air Force
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Executed 10+ innovative and credible communication programs for the organization using photojournalism, video, social media, and civic engagement, resulting in a 25% increase in engagement with the Air Force's public affairs content
- Revitalized the organization's Intranet site and other online communications channels/platforms, resulting in a 40% increase in website traffic and a 30% increase in engagement with the site's content
- Developed 5 change management plans as internal communications manager, resulting in a 15% increase in employee satisfaction with internal communications
Basic Military Training Instructor
United States Air Force
San Antonio, TX
04.2015 - 08.2018
- Conducted over 1500 hours of instruction per year for 700+ trainees annually on teamwork, discipline, and problem solving, resulting in a 20% increase in trainee satisfaction with the training program
- Fostered positive workplace relationships through effective employee communication, training, and mentor coaching, resulting in a 15% increase in employee retention
Public Affairs Coordinator
United States Air Force
Spokane, WA
09.2013 - 04.2015
- Managed 11 person office in media ops, social media, civic engagement, and strategic communications, resulting in a 10% increase in employee productivity and engagement
- Produced 15+ external communications for press releases, website, and social media content, resulting in a 20% increase in engagement with the Air Force's public affairs content
- Devised 3 public relations strategies to engage with city officials in support of accomplishing collaborative objectives, resulting in a 15% increase in community engagement with the Air Force
Digital Media Manager
United States Air Force
Spokane, WA
01.2012 - 09.2013
- Led a multimedia shop of 6 team members producing still photo, video, and graphics used in the production of education training videos for the USAF Survival School, resulting in a 30% increase in employee productivity
- Trained Executive Team and other senior leaders in best practices for media relations, resulting in a 25% increase in executive engagement with public affairs initiatives
Skills
- Public Relations
- Strategic Communications
- Crisis Communications
- Internal Communications
- External Communications
- Communication Planning
- Social Media Strategy
- Media Relations
- Content Creation
- Writing and Editing
- Video Production
- Interpersonal Communication
- Stakeholder Relations
Education
Master of Science - Interactive Media
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT 08.2010 - 05.2013
Post Graduate Certification - Public Relations Strategy
University of Denver
Denver 03.2022 - 01.2023
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse
Timeline
Post Graduate Certification - Public Relations Strategy
University of Denver
03.2022 - 01.2023
Digital Learning Developer
JP Morgan Chase
07.2021 - Current
Public Affairs Manager
United States Air Force
08.2018 - 07.2020
Basic Military Training Instructor
United States Air Force
04.2015 - 08.2018
Public Affairs Coordinator
United States Air Force
09.2013 - 04.2015
Digital Media Manager
United States Air Force
01.2012 - 09.2013
Master of Science - Interactive Media
Quinnipiac University
08.2010 - 05.2013
Similar Profiles
Lisa Olivia GrenviczLisa Olivia Grenvicz
Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase & Company (Chase Bank)Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase & Company (Chase Bank)
Taylor SimsTaylor Sims
Client Services Specialist & Associate Banker at JP Morgan Chase & Chase BankClient Services Specialist & Associate Banker at JP Morgan Chase & Chase Bank
Miranda GuerreroMiranda Guerrero
Associate Banker Market Expansion at Jp Morgan Chase ChaseAssociate Banker Market Expansion at Jp Morgan Chase Chase
Mahesh TelgadiMahesh Telgadi
Team Leader at JP Morgan Chase pvt LtdTeam Leader at JP Morgan Chase pvt Ltd
Riann SillimanRiann Silliman
Preschool Teacher at Saint Paul's Episcopal ChurchPreschool Teacher at Saint Paul's Episcopal Church