Giacomo Marcello Bruni

• Taught upper-level course on European International Relations & Current Events seminars.
• Rome Campus

• Stood up the Office of International Programs with study abroad, exchange, visiting programs and university orientation.
• Initiated Collaboratively Problem Based Learning Seminars in International Relations and Political Philosophy.
• Executive sponsored 'Students League,' a macro-themed conference of all Marymount Catholic schools including, Italy, the UK, France, USA, Mexico and Colombia.
• Enhanced and expanded the School International profile. Acted as Chief of Staff in coordination with Head of School.

• Spearheaded and delivered 3 high-valued ($2B+) consortia projects for logistics and industrial investments from inception to completion at regional, national, and international levels.
• The team included China Poly Group on EPC, CCCC and CNEEC.
• Established strategic alliances / ties between a key Italian aerospace company and COMAC (China's largest aerospace manufacturer); secured transformational applications to aerospace supply chain.
• Rome, Italy and Dunedin, FL

• Consulted on numerous US and European private and public entities on internationalization, Air & Missile Defense, aerospace materials, markets approach and Mergers & Acquisitions.

• Created a new installation-wide web based internal publication within 90 days.
• Revitalized Skywrighter, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base external newsletter.
• Ensured leadership and direction on technical and professional development aspects of all direct reports.
• Developed three early career candidates in Public Affairs operations.
• Directed origination, implementation and postproduction of all material related to the 120+ affiliate units.
• Managed very busy photo, video, graphics and social media teams (9+3).
• Air Force Materiel Command
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.

• Recognized as the Chief External Relations Officer and Senior Vice President for the US market focused on achieving desired goals.
• Collaborated with corporate officers and country managers for implementation of consistent brand identity.
• Managed external relations function with special emphasis on government affairs, marketing, PR, and business development.
• Devised and executed global strategies, monitored legislation, developed public affairs, communications, & advertising campaigns.
• Led operational workflows to enhance efficiency and productivity across diverse teams.
• Developed and implemented process improvements resulting in streamlined operations.
• Established best practices for operational procedures to ensure consistency and quality standards.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize resource allocation and workflow management.
• Trained and mentored junior staff, fostering skill development and team cohesion.

• Achieved all business objectives across key stakeholder constituencies, including media, customers, partners, shareholders, government, industry leaders, suppliers, academia, analysts, and employees.
• Promoted, organized, and managed all sponsorship activities for the 2015 Milan EXPO.
• Enhanced Boeing's reputation by over 20%.
• Gained coverage on 26 cover pages, 30+ national television broadcasts, and more than 3000 articles in one year.
• Recognized as the executive editor of 'InfoBoeing' quarterly magazine and 'Remove Before Flight' first internal pub.
• Played a key role in improving company's global corporate citizenship and corporate social responsibility.
• Spearheaded overall communications and public affairs functions while facilitating President by delivering strategic / operational communications counseling.
• Rome, Italy

Communications Manager – Air and Missile Defense - Tactical Missiles/Combat Maneuver Systems
• Managed development, planning and conduct of Public Relations for multi-billion dollar lines of business
• Supported and promoted company business objectives with public, industry, stockholders and employees
• Coordinated subordinate recruitment, selection, assessment, salary and recognition-disciplinary actions
• Oversaw planning, preparation, writing and dissemination of information through print and broadcast media,
magazines, speeches, scripts, intranet and internet websites
• Directed participation and support of advertising campaigns, while supervising outside consultants
• Edited and directed material for organizational publications - Assign and/or approve art work
• Provided direction to cross functional business groups, while promoting strong horizontal integration
 2008 inductee in the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara by the U.S. Army Field Artillery Association
 Comet Award recipient for Media Relations 2008 – Customer Engagement
 Comet Award runner-up for Integrated Communications AMD IPT - 2008
 Managed clearances with TACOM (FCS), AMCOM and MDA for all Tactical Missiles-Combat Maneuver
Systems and Air and Missile Defense programs
 Initiated and produced first comprehensive Tactical Missiles-Combat Maneuver Systems and Air & Missile
Defense brochures and Lines of Business-specific media kit
 Planned 11 Joint Army-Lockheed Martin media briefings in 2008
 Represented the Combat Maneuver Systems division at the Future Combat Systems Advocacy Group
 Implemented Strategic Communications for International Air and Missile Defense pursuits
 Provided media leadership for Precision Fires-Combat Maneuver Systems, THAAD and PAC-3 tests
 Recipient of the Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control 2007 Excellence Award - Communications
 Produced 140+ press releases in 45 months with 1900+ published articles and a 97% favorable outcome
 Organized and setup communications activities for the Lines of Business in seven AUSA national shows
 Commissioned, produced and project-managed 8 major corporate videos
 Set up Strategic Communications Initiative with US Army and Department of Defense
 Achieved 11 national broadcasts in three years
 Principal designer of the Lockheed Martin - United Arab Emirates strategic communications plan for AMD

• Responded to civilian news media within 24 hours
• Coordinated story/interview requests from local, state, national and international media
• Provided PAO escort for media visits
• Recorded and tracked all media visits for reporting and statistical purposes
• Maintained strategic communications capability through mobilization, deployments and serious incidents
• Provided Media Training at Commanders’ Orientation Course and deploying units
• Compiled Command Information products
• Produced and Supervised Channel 8 (Post Channel) Bulletin Board
 Received Exceptional Performance rating in first appraisal
 Supervised, managed and coordinated Army command and public affairs programs and TV operations
 Planned & developed comprehensive public affairs plans, implementing command & strategic comms.
 Vigorously marketed and coordinated with local and national media and DoD information circuits
 Tripled the number of media visits to Fort Sill, increasing coverage of Fort Sill activities and publicizing key themes through national and international broadcasts and publications

• Managed Public Affairs activities of the 173rd Airborne Brigade, (SETAF)
• Daily activities included journalistic reporting, web update, translations and interpretation for local,
national and international mass media and liaison with Allied Forces
• Crisis Management Command Board member
• Produced publications and structure of use of Psychological/Special Operations
• Ideated publicity elements for Public Communications
• Administered image and communications for 1800+ uniformed soldiers on post
 Coordinated media relations for three units’ reactivation activities within SETAF
 Provided media planning and training to Brigade-wide Personnel
 Published more than 50 articles with several “first pages” in the SETAF Outlook Newspaper
 1st Military (3rd Place) US Army Europe Keith L. Ware Photo-Journalist of the Year award 2001

• In charge of day-to-day activities of the International Center and its 10 member staff
• Controlled $500,000 budget & administered treasury for the Kentucky Council of Higher Education
• Managed university-wide study abroad programs and oversaw international student services
• Administered and promoted faculty development for international opportunities
• Facilitated, advised and promoted international grant and funding activities through all colleges
• Created, marketed and generated Study Abroad and International Student Scholarships
• Co-chaired WKU International Education Committee
 Organized 1st International Gala and Talent Show creating two international students’ scholarships