CAROLYN CONOVER

• Collaborates frequently with the commander, deputy commander, chief of staff, deputy chief of staff and their support staffs regularly.

Ensures seamless communication and coordination on strategic initiatives and operational priorities with senior leadership.

• Leads as the command's main point of contact with members of the Strategic Command Consultation Committee, a group composed of state and national politicians, executive educators and CEOs in Nebraska.

Runs advance team and accompanies committee member on Commander USSTRATCOM Omaha Trophy Trips, awarding best performing units of the nuclear triad. Coordinates quarterly meetings and other gatherings supporting valuable relationships with members of the committee. Reinforces strong relationships with the command's components and supporting units.

• Organizes and coordinates the commander's outreach program.

Forges relationships between the community and the command. Facilitates and executes tours and speaking requests. Leads outreach initiatives that extend to federal and state lawmakers, fostering productive dialogue and collaboration between the command and political entities to strengthen strategic partnerships. Coordinates high-level meetings and briefings with members of Congress and state legislators.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written as producer and anchor of the command's internal news program.

Conducts thorough research on relevant news stories. Works closely with subject matter experts to provide accurate, timely information on issues that are important to the command. Builds trust and maintains effective working relationships.

• Regularly briefs the commander and other top officials of U.S. Strategic Command on upcoming events, ensuring they are fully informed and prepared for key engagements.

Offers comprehensive event overviews that provide detailed briefings on upcoming events, including objectives, logistics, and key participants. Ensures events are aligned with the commander's priorities and broader mission. Collaborates with internal and external teams to gather relevant details and insights for the briefings. Delivers timely and concise updates to keep leadership informed of any changes or developments leading up to events.

• Synchronization with Office of the Secretary of Defense Public Affairs every other week to ensure alignment on key strategic initiatives, enhance interdepartmental communication, and address emerging issues promptly, fostering stronger collaboration and informed decision-making at the highest levels.

Ensures that command objectives are in sync with broader Department of Defense outreach priorities. Facilitates timely communication of critical updates, allowing for more informed and responsive leadership. Strengthens good working relationships with top defense officials, enhancing overall outreach effectiveness.

• Assignments included media operations, social media, community engagement, command information, visual information, communication planning, contingency/crisis response, special event planning, environmental, security and policy review, and public affairs resource management to achieve internal and external public affairs goals.

Gathered, analyzed, and presented information for use by higher level personnel.

• Assisted in developing up-to-date communication plans to meet the needs of the command.
• Produced and distributed photography and video content for internal and external digital use.

Wrote and anchored command’s weekly news broadcast.

• Using established processes, policies, and procedures, helped evaluate the propriety and advisability of agency support of, or participation in local activities, programs, and events.

Helped coordinate support of requests from community groups, schools, news media organizations, and others, to include requests for interviews, speakers, tours, bands and honor guards in support of local observances and celebrations.

• Built and maintained positive relationships.

Was the command's liaison with the Strategic Command Consultation Committee, a group of stakeholders comprised of local and national politicians, executive level educators and CEOs.

Answered questions from public and internal stakeholders, ensuring the release of information had been coordinated and cleared as required. Engaged in professional networking to maintain strong relationships with communications and media professionals to drive partnerships and effective dissemination of mass communications.

• Supported public affairs managers with writing, researching and preparation of materials.
• Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to identify key messages and create compelling content.

• Managed office duties and assisted principal, teachers, paraprofessionals, students, parents, school district and members of the community with precedented and unprecedented needs.

Communicated accurate and precise information between the district, public, government agencies, media, community organizations, and staff in a judicious manner.

Helped to develop a fundraising program for affected district families in need of flood relief in 2019. Collected and analyzed survey data to determine degree of need and distributed $20,000 to 40 households. Implemented a gift card program with local home improvement stores to ensure proper use of charitable donations.

• Ensured school environment safety by screening visitors

Regularly makes and implements informed school security procedures. Part of a team that gathered and evaluated information to assist in the mitigation of COVID.

• Social Media Manager.

Posted to Twitter and Facebook accounts. Produced visual material for social media and photo content for monthly newsletter and annual yearbook.

• Authored clear and professional business documents.

Prepared and distributed team-based communications enhancing collaboration and team morale. Produced highly accurate internal and external letters and memoranda. Edits administrative speeches and correspondence.

• Special Event Coordinator.

Managed event logistics and operations. Fulfilled contractual obligations for rehearsal and day of event coordination. Facilitated communication between internal events personnel and external vendors to quickly resolve any conflicts or concerns. Negotiated favorable agreements with vendors and facilities to keep costs low and fulfill contract budget requirements. Supervised onsite team of caterers, audio-visual technicians, and facility management team.

• Fostered positive relationships with local television journalists and publications to distribute information about current events in the school district.
• Ensured news media is present at special events and advised on media talking points.
• Hand-picked for hiring committees.

Interviewed and evaluated multiple candidates to fill the role of district superintendent as well as high school principal.

• Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.