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Jacob Richardson

East Greenville,PA

Summary

Seasoned leader with 10+ years active Naval service. Experienced with supervising staff of 20+ media specialists, developing strategies, providing training, and setting goals. Big picture focus with excellence in communicating vision to succeed. Problem solver, networker and standard setter.


Familiar with the skills and processes involved with wildlife habitat improvement; maintenance of forest roads, structures, and recreational areas; timber estimation, marking, and stand improvement; pulpwood procurement; logging supervision; location and survey of forest property lines; lumber inspection; dry kiln operation and lumber yard supervision.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Public Affairs Team Lead

USN
09.2019 - 04.2023
  • Monitored team of 10+ Sailors and Marines, their performance, and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
  • Executed social media plans to create cohesive online presence, had largest increase of U.S. messaging within Baltic region ever. Set new standards within U.S. Second Fleet for deployed Amphibious Assault ships.
  • Assisted with marketing strategy development to increase public awareness and customer engagement. Successfully created an increase in audience engagement of 150% over 12 months.
  • Forged strong media relationships to further public relations goals. Hosted numerous foreign government military leaders, to include heads of state, prime ministers and their families. Was interviewed by local and national news media on live and pre-recorded television. Broadcasted and published 30+ articles and public releases over a 9 month deployment.
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Implemented content editorial calendar to plan marketing campaigns and manage content.

Public Affairs Specialist

USN
08.2016 - 09.2019
  • Produced and distributed thousands of photos, videos and other visual and print design content for local and international publication.
  • Updated social media accounts and websites.
  • Produced and distributed internal and external communications. Headed a command print publication, released and published numerous print stories and visual media.
  • Developed campaigns to increase public awareness of company and engage customers.
  • Wrote press releases for routine use and crisis management.

Mass Communication Specialist

USN
11.2012 - 08.2016
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Maintained technology equipment performance by configuring, diagnosing and repairing hardware.
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
  • Worked tight deadlines with team or independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.
  • Monitored online presence of company's brand to engage with users and strengthen customer relationships.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Forestry Technology

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA
2025

Skills

  • Communication - Worked directly with US Navy leadership in international and local communication efforts Advised command leadership daily Primary contact for foreign embassy military liaisons upon Fleet visitation Planned US Navy and host nation media presentations, government and military leadership visits, cooperative military operations, and public messaging via tv broadcast and print publication to expand messaging on an international level

  • Team Leadership - Experienced with training and assisting junior Sailors to meet subject matter guidelines within professional community and chosen specialties Performed annual evaluations, individual and group training exercises, established guidelines, expectations and production standards
  • Critical Thinking - Entrusted with both independent and group operations within professional field Experienced with demanding hi-tempo work environments requiring creative solutions and quick thinking Led public communication efforts between US military installations and international audiences, local communities and first responders FEMA qualified, specializing in rapid incident and emergency response communication, natural disaster relief, and media relations

  • Process Knowledge - Subject matter expert in all posting and staff positions placed into Quickly acquires knowledge and skill-sets required to be successful Standard setter within chosen fields, works toward continual process improvement, establishment of guidelines and protocol, increase of staff knowledge and abilities to provide continuity within an organization

Timeline

Public Affairs Team Lead

USN
09.2019 - 04.2023

Public Affairs Specialist

USN
08.2016 - 09.2019

Mass Communication Specialist

USN
11.2012 - 08.2016

Associate of Applied Science - Forestry Technology

Pennsylvania College of Technology

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