Kimeisha McCullum

Go-getter candidate eager to utilize analytical and research skills. Adept at event planning, media relations and social media management. Excellent communication skills with comprehensive understanding of communications industry. High-performing communicator with solid experience in networking, marketing and crisis management. Adept in creating and implementing effective communication strategies. Collaborative and committed to nurturing relationships with stakeholders, media and clients. Agile and experienced executive leader with an array of expertise in public relations, community relations, integrated marketing and communications, strategic planning, process improvement, crisis communication, change management, project management, engagement, and talent management for an array of federal agencies. Possesses a comprehensive background in managing multiple tasks simultaneously while leading high performing teams under strict deadlines to meet expectations of multiple stakeholders.

• Joint Intermediate Public Affairs Course (Defense Information School), 2014
• Joint Combined Warfighter Course, 2012
• Joint Expeditionary Public Affairs Course (Defense Information School), 2010
• U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, 2006
• Defense Information School (U.S. Department of Defense Public Affairs School), 2003

• Director of Community Engagement, 07/2021, Present, Great Hearts Live Oak, Live Oak, Texas, Responsible for the school’s annual fundraising campaigns and building partnerships and relationships with parents and local community, agencies, and organizations. Leads the effort in managing/executing events to garner support, donations, sponsorships, and public awareness about our mission and academic success.
• Executive Director, Colonel, U.S. Army, 06/2019, 06/2021, Public Affairs Division, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Led agency-wide public and strategic engagements for a 2-star command and served as the command spokesperson for over 1,500 Army Soldiers, Civilians and support personnel. Drove organizational culture change to emphasize training and accountability while working diligently to rebuild positive climate and team confidence in its leadership. Influenced our senior leadership to engage in media events while abroad. Built positive relationships with our U.S. Embassies in support of State Department objectives. Responsible for all Public Affairs operations, communication planning/strategies, and execution for training and exercises that supported partner nation contingency operations throughout 31 countries in the South and Central American region. Responsible for a team of 10 military and civilian personnel.
• Executive Director, Colonel, U.S. Army, 02/2017, 05/2019, Public Affairs Division, Camp Humphreys, Korea, Led the largest, senior Army public affairs organization within Korea. Served as the senior executive advisor to the 3-star commander and command spokesperson for over 24,000 Army Soldiers, Civilians and support personnel. Implemented numerous public affairs strategies and programs to develop a more strategic approach to building relationships with our Korean counterparts. Led and managed a 20-man team (Soldiers, Civilians and Korean Nationals); responsible for community outreach, media relations and internal/external communications. Led the communication planning and strategy efforts; and built and expanded relationships with the local Korean community leaders, media outlets, and corporate and private organizations.
• Executive Director, Lieutenant Colonel, 09/2015, 01/2017, Public Affairs Division, Fort Riley, Kansas, Senior executive advisor to the 2-star commander and command spokesperson for 15,000 division and support personnel. Led efforts to incorporate robust public affairs initiatives in support of strategic operations. Led and managed a 11-man team responsible for community outreach, media relations and internal/external communications. Built and expanded positive relationships with community leaders, media outlets, and corporate and private organizations through various community engagement opportunities.
• Assistant Director, Lieutenant Colonel, 06/2012, 08/2015, Public Affairs Division, Miami, Florida, Public affairs assistant and advisor to the Public Affairs director and 4-star commander. Developed information strategies and campaigns for counter narcotics operations and contingencies in support of Homeland Security Task Force – Southeast. Managed/supervised public communications regarding Guantanamo terrorist detention facility. Built positive relationships with our U.S. Embassies in support of State Department objectives. Developed strategies, plans and training opportunities to broaden the communications reach and synchronized efforts through collaboration, planning and training among multiple Defense, state and global partners. Responsible for a team of 18 military and civilian personnel.
• Senior Executive Army Consultant, Lieutenant Colonel, 06/2011, 06/2012, Marketing and Communication Division, Iselin, NJ, Principal military consultant to the Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communication of Siemens Corporation. Selected to work in the civilian sector for a year – broadening opportunity to gain knowledge/perspective of how the civilian side of public relations and marketing operates. Worked on and supported numerous marketing and branding projects and communication strategies.