James "Jae" A. Williams III
Melbourne,FL
Summary
Proven dedicated and determined leader who utilizes experiences to propel both himself and the agency in achieving the missions at hand with passion and dignity.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Press Secretary
Florida Department Of Health
12.2022 - Current
- Deployed to State Emergency Operations Center under ESF-8 and ESF-14 in preparation and response to Hurricane Idalia.
- Co-authored Florida House Bill 1387 and lobbied state senators and representatives for its ultimate passing into law.
- Utilizes various databases, such as LexisNexis and Westlaw, for legislative and statutory research.
- Supervises statewide team consisting of over 70 team members.
- Writes press releases detailing relevant newsworthy information and supporting brand image, and works with news media to spread positions.
- Engages in professional networking to maintain strong relationships with communications and media professionals to drive partnerships and effective dissemination of mass communications.
- Prepares publications such as employee newsletters and agency-wide announcements for internal and external audiences.
- Oversees professional social media messaging through content development, follower engagement, social listening and trend analysis.
Assistant Press Secretary
Florida Department Of Health
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Drafted press releases detailing relevant newsworthy information and supporting brand image and worked with news media to spread positions.
- Worked with agency officials to write and issue guidance and recommendations pertaining to public health in Florida.
- Responded to requests for information from media or designated appropriate spokesperson or information source.
- Deployed to State Emergency Operations Center under ESF-8 and ESF-14 in preparation and response to Hurricanes Ian and Nicole.
- Traveled with Florida's State Surgeon General to his weekly events throughout Florida.
Customer Service Staff
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
05.2015 - 05.2021
Education
Juris Masters - Health Care Regulation
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL04.2021
Skills
- Media Spokesperson
- Press Campaigns
- Project Management
- Policy Development
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Conscientious and Detail-Oriented
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Corporate & Government Training
- Research
Certification
- Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America, Suwanee River Area Council
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Incident Command System (ICS)-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
- FEMA ICS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
- FEMA ICS-700: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
- FEMA ICS-800: National Response Framework
Timeline
Press Secretary
Florida Department Of Health
12.2022 - Current
Assistant Press Secretary
Florida Department Of Health
03.2022 - 12.2022
Customer Service Staff
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
05.2015 - 05.2021
Juris Masters - Health Care Regulation
Florida State University
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Florida State University
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