Chris Thien
Fairfax,VA
Summary
Retiring from Active Duty, September 2021.
Active TS/SCI clearance.
Led 6 international teams comprising of over 200 people for a year in Bahrain I finished my military career overseeing the National Communication plan for news dissemination for the US Navy, on both online platforms and through social media.
I have been a Public Affairs Manager for 16 years.
I have been a Leading Petty Officer since 2006 and have been in supervising roles for large international and national offices since 2008.
I have written programs, manuals, instructions and stories. I have worked as a photographer and videographer for the same amount of times covering everything from special events to breaking news. I have built and managed webpages, helped to create an App. I also worked as an editor for 10 years.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Social and Print Media Manager
Department Of Navy Chief Information Officer
03.2021 - 09.2023
- Led highest level of personnel teams, of service wide handpicked professionals in social and print medias. Which created a marked increase of 30% engagement on all platforms.
- Monitored online presence of company's brand to engage with users and strengthen customer relationships.
- Oversaw the development of marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials, and advertisements for social media.
- Developed and managed content calendars for each platform to establish timely and relevant posts.
Security Plan Operations Manager
Navy Deputy Chief Plans And Strategy
03.2019 - 02.2021
- Oversaw secure message traffic and information regarding ship, plane and troop missions globally.
Secure Personnel Manager
US NAVY
08.2015 - 02.2019
- Oversaw numerous international and military teams to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Enhanced team workflows by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
- Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
Active Duty Sailor
US Navy
09.2001 - 07.2015
- Educated newer members of the Navy, answered questions and provided advice on daily duties.
- Prepared personnel for everyday and specialized tasks.
- Communicated updates on task completion to supervisors, maintaining smooth operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - International Business Administration
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL09.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication / Journalism
Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, CA04.2008
Skills
- Cleared for Top Secret Information and granted access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on TS Background investigation completed on 20190529 Enrolled in continuous evaluation on 20190730
- Lead Development
- Digital Communications
- Strategic Networking
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Leadership Communications
Timeline
Social and Print Media Manager
Department Of Navy Chief Information Officer
03.2021 - 09.2023
Security Plan Operations Manager
Navy Deputy Chief Plans And Strategy
03.2019 - 02.2021
Secure Personnel Manager
US NAVY
08.2015 - 02.2019
Active Duty Sailor
US Navy
09.2001 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - International Business Administration
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication / Journalism
Coastline Community College
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