Accomplished Public Affairs Specialist with 8 years in strategic communication and media relations across military and multinational contexts. Skilled in managing communications for high-profile events and employing innovative digital outreach to engage diverse audiences. Experienced in producing impactful multimedia content and leading team training to enhance stakeholder engagement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
AI Trainer - Video Expert
Confidential (NDA)
04.2026 - Current
Subject to NDA, no further details available
AI Trainer - Generalist Expert
HandShake AI Fellowship
03.2026 - 05.2026
Developed and evaluated domain-specific prompts to assess the performance of large language models (LLMs) in professional writing domains.
Analyzed LLM outputs for scientific accuracy, clarity, and depth in specialized subfields.
Contributed to improving AI understanding of professional writing formats through expert review and feedback.
Conducted independent research to support prompt development and evaluation tasks.
Public Affairs Manager
Commander, Submarine Forces
08.2020 - 08.2024
Developed and executed comprehensive public affairs guidance and media strategies in coordination with office of FLOTUS for high-profile events, ensuring seamless execution and high-visibility promotion.
Managed influencer partnerships and production crew for major national events, increasing audience reach to 22 million through strategic content creation.
Directed communications and media coverage for inaugural international conferences, highlighting partnerships of six nations through targeted messaging.
Designed and distributed executive vision materials for White House and Congressional Staffers to align priorities across teams and personnel, fostering organizational cohesion and goal achievement.
Chosen by the Chief of Naval Operations to lead the production of a flagship video series for enterprise-wide initiatives.
Collaborated to create a communications strategy, revamped processes, and restructured teams to enhance operational capacity.
Automated weekly newsletter creation through use of AI and Python coding script, eliminating 10 hours of work per week.
Established regular reports and insights to stakeholders, highlighting the impact of communication efforts.
Public Affairs Specialist
Navy Public Affairs Support Element East
05.2017 - 07.2020
Produced high-impact multimedia content and led team training in fast-paced environments, driving strategic communications and operational efficiency.
Released photos, videos, and news articles for international projects, enhancing visibility of press releases during deployments.
Created briefing templates and trained executives for engagements; designed informational brochures to enhance outreach effectiveness.
Led 22 team members through 460+ hours of training, completing qualifications and certifications.
Identified and resolved 6 workflow deficiencies, enhancing equipment performance and resource management; managed schedules for 203 assignments and coordinated asset tracking with monthly reports.
Public Relations Specialist
NATO Standing Maritime Group One
06.2019 - 11.2019
Managed public affairs operations and global strategic messaging for four high-profile international exercises, ensuring alignment of public communications across 16 allied organizations and multiple senior leadership chains.
Coordinated stakeholder engagement and ensured transparency through eight diplomatic receptions and seven media engagements.
Led content production, training, and digital media management during deployment, producing and distributing 440+ multimedia assets, including photos, feature articles, and executive briefings.
Developed internal communication materials that enhanced cross-functional operations and supported executive-level planning.
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