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Kelsey Rihbany

San Diego,CA

Summary

Results-driven professional with over 10 years of experience, showcasing exceptional communication and complex problem-solving skills. Spearheaded comprehensive media strategies and managed high-profile events, achieving significant attendance increases. Demonstrates strong leadership and crisis management, ensuring seamless coordination and execution of projects.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Press Lead

Donald J. Trump for President
07.2024 - 11.2024
  • Proactively responded to media inquiries and provided timely information.
  • Adapted press release content to different target audiences and media platforms.
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive media strategy aligned with campaign goals.
  • Managed press conferences, including speaker preparation and Q&A sessions.

Project Manager

Lithium Logistics Group
07.2023 - 08.2024
  • Increased event attendance by strategically marketing and promoting events through various channels.
  • Managed logistics for successful events, including venue selection, contract negotiation, and coordinating with vendors.
  • Managed budgets for multiple events, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources and maximizing returns on investment.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.

Opposing Force (OPFOR) Physical Surveillance Team

Change of Behavior LLC
03.2022 - 07.2024
  • Conduct Surveillance on SOF personnel during training exercises.
  • Provide verbal and written reports to the customer on the trainee's conduct during the training.
  • Developed training materials for new hires, ensuring a consistent understanding of surveillance procedures and expectations.

Director of Logistics

CPAC
02.2013 - 02.2020
  • ·Acted as liaison between protection details and staff from multiple government offices and organizations regarding logistics and movements of high-level speakers.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with external law enforcement agencies to support event security plans and threats.
  • Planned and executed both domestic and international conferences with over 10,000 attendees.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.

Advance Lead

Department of Health and Human Services
06.2019 - 01.2020
  • Planned and coordinated multiple successful public appearances and speaking engagements of The Secretary of Health and Human Services.
  • Drafted detailed briefing materials and presented them to The Secretary of Health and Human Services and senior staff regularly.
  • Successfully and safely planned the visit of The Secretary of HHS to Taiwan during COVID.
  • Collaborated with policy team members to develop messaging related to key legislation or issues relevant to the The Secretary of HHS.

Education

Bachelor of Science - International Affairs And Global Security

American Public University

Skills

  • Team Leadership and Supervision
  • Project Management
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Crisis Management
  • Logistics Management
  • Attention to Detail

Languages

Arabic
Elementary

Timeline

Press Lead

Donald J. Trump for President
07.2024 - 11.2024

Project Manager

Lithium Logistics Group
07.2023 - 08.2024

Opposing Force (OPFOR) Physical Surveillance Team

Change of Behavior LLC
03.2022 - 07.2024

Advance Lead

Department of Health and Human Services
06.2019 - 01.2020

Director of Logistics

CPAC
02.2013 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Science - International Affairs And Global Security

American Public University
Kelsey Rihbany