Cheryl Hurst
Merritt Island,Fl
Summary
Award winning, experienced executive skilled in managing functional operations and projects related to international scale communication strategies, legislative outreach programs and contracts/acquisitions. Expertise in stakeholder relations, communication strategy development and analysis. Significant experience with federal contracts and laws/regulations. Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 38 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager
NASA Headquarters
2020.10 - 2021.04
- Managed a wide variety of strategic communication initiatives for >$25B.
- Developed communication acquisition strategies.
Director, Strategy and Integration
NASA Headquarters
2017.12 - 2020.10
- Developed international media and communications strategy >$25B.
- Conducted business assessments and implemented strategies to achieve long-term goals.
- Worked with NASA executive team on operational strategy.
- Optimized agency resources in partnership with communications directors at 10 NASA centers.
Director, Communications and Public Engagement
NASA Kennedy Space Center
2015.02 - 2018.01
- Led multi-faceted international media/communications operations for >2B aerospace, science and human space flight programs.
- Developed process improvements communicating results of >2B NASA center portfolio.
- Worked closely with KSC executive team on center operational strategy.
- Managed >$4B space flight historical assets through KSC Visitor Center contract reaching >1M people annually.
Director, Education and External Relations
NASA Kennedy Space Center
2010.05 - 2015.01
- Led multi-faceted communications operations for NASA/ KSC programs.
- Developed improvements for communicating results of >25B agency portfolio.
- Interfaced with executive leadership to guide operational communications strategies.
- Managed >50 large scale public events to achieve stakeholder engagement and outreach goals.
Deputy Director, Contracts and Procurement
NASA Kennedy Space Center
2007.03 - 2010.04
- Developed acquisition strategies for >$100B long term technology, science and spaceflight portfolio.
- Improved coordination and communications across leadership team to increase operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with NASA Senior Leaders and international stakeholders to accomplish key objectives.
Education
Business Management
Webster University
St Louis, MOBachelor of Science - Business Administration
Thomas Edison State University
New JerseySkills
- Contracts/Acquisition Strategies
- Management Strategies
- Executive Leadership
- Organizational Design
- Strategic Planning/Integration
- Project Management
- Communications Strategy
- Strategic Direction
Accomplishments
Senior Executive Service certification, Federal Government
Yale University, Executive Leadership
Federal Executive Institute graduate
Brookings Institute, Executive Leadership
Center for Creative Leadership, Leading from the Top
John C. Maxwell Leadership Award
NASA Leadership and specialized awards 30+ years
United States Air Force Superior Performance awards 9+
National Space Club, Fl Committee Harry Kolcum Award
Timeline
Program Manager
NASA Headquarters
2020.10 - 2021.04
Director, Strategy and Integration
NASA Headquarters
2017.12 - 2020.10
Director, Communications and Public Engagement
NASA Kennedy Space Center
2015.02 - 2018.01
Director, Education and External Relations
NASA Kennedy Space Center
2010.05 - 2015.01
Deputy Director, Contracts and Procurement
NASA Kennedy Space Center
2007.03 - 2010.04
- Federal Executive Institute graduate
- Brookings Institute, Executive Leadership
- Center for Creative Leadership, Leading from the Top
Business Management
Webster University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Thomas Edison State University
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