Fred Brown
Summary
Strategic communications and public affairs leader with over ten years of experience in advancing defense and policy initiatives within the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Army. Expertise in shaping public understanding of complex issues through advocacy and integrated communication strategies. Proven ability to align mission priorities with public and policymaker interests, serving as a trusted advisor to senior leaders.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Affairs Specialist (Digital Media)
United States Department of Defense
Washington, District of Columbia
12.2022 - Current
- Developed enterprise-wide public affairs strategies supporting national policy priorities across diverse stakeholder audiences, including policymakers, media, and advocacy-adjacent organizations.
- Led data-informed engagement strategies using sentiment and performance analysis to optimize messaging and influence stakeholder understanding of complex policy issues.
- Served as a trusted advisor to senior officials on advocacy positioning, reputation management, and high-visibility communications in sensitive operating environments.
- Collaborated across agencies and leadership teams to align advocacy narratives with organizational objectives, similar to cross-functional commercial alignment.
- Supported thought leadership initiatives on national security and environmental resilience, translating technical topics into accessible, impact-driven messaging.
Mass Communication Public Affairs Specialist
United States Army Reserve
Richmond, Virginia
12.2016 - Current
- Directed multimedia and earned media strategies to build public trust and stakeholder support for large-scale initiatives, including humanitarian and innovation-focused efforts.
- Built and maintained partnerships with government, industry, and community organizations, reinforcing coalition-based advocacy approaches.
- Advised leadership on crisis communications and rapid-response messaging, ensuring consistency and credibility across external stakeholders.
- Led and mentored public affairs teams, driving execution excellence in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
Public Affairs Specialist (Social Media)
US Army
Washington, District of Columbia
08.2019 - 12.2022
- Managed strategic digital content amplifying organizational priorities to millions, using analytics to refine audience targeting and engagement strategies.
- Developed storytelling frameworks that positioned complex modernization initiatives in ways that resonated with public and stakeholder audiences.
- Established SOPs and training programs for more than 200 communications professionals, demonstrating scalable advocacy program leadership.
- Identified emerging digital trends and tools to enhance insight generation and campaign effectiveness.
Public Affairs Specialist
Bureau of Reclamation
Washington, District of Columbia
10.2017 - 08.2019
- Supported federal communications tied to water, energy, and infrastructure policy, balancing technical detail with public impact considerations.
- Delivered media monitoring and sentiment analysis to inform executive decision-making and policy positioning.
- Analyzed public comments and stakeholder feedback to inform leadership decisions on major project proposals.
Senior Consultant, Strategic Communications
Booz Allen Hamilton
Washington, District of Columbia
11.2016 - 09.2017
- Led public affairs strategy supporting large-scale organizational transformation, aligning communications with policy and operational objectives.
- Managed cross-functional teams executing targeted digital campaigns, similar to launch and lifecycle communications.
- Provided analytics, communications, and execution training to government and contractor teams to improve performance and accountability.
Education
Master of Arts - New Media Journalism
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL06-2015
Certificate - Broadcast Journalism
Defense School of Information
Fort Meade, MD11-2010
Bachelor of Science - Film Production
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL09-2008
Skills
- Public affairs and advocacy strategy
- Stakeholder and coalition management
- Policy engagement and issue advocacy
- Data-driven insights and sentiment analysis
- Cross-functional leadership
- Crisis and reputation management
- Executive counsel and external representation
Timeline
Public Affairs Specialist (Digital Media)
United States Department of Defense
12.2022 - Current
Public Affairs Specialist (Social Media)
US Army
08.2019 - 12.2022
Public Affairs Specialist
Bureau of Reclamation
10.2017 - 08.2019
Mass Communication Public Affairs Specialist
United States Army Reserve
12.2016 - Current
Senior Consultant, Strategic Communications
Booz Allen Hamilton
11.2016 - 09.2017
Master of Arts - New Media Journalism
Full Sail University
Certificate - Broadcast Journalism
Defense School of Information
Bachelor of Science - Film Production
Full Sail University