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Kimeisha McCullum

Cibolo,TX

Summary

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.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Community Engagement

Great Hearts Live Oak
07.2021 - Current
  • Execute annual fundraising campaigns and build partnerships and relationships with parents and local community, agencies, and organizations
  • Manage/execute over 15 events to garner support, donations, sponsorships, and increase public awareness about the mission and academic success.
  • Foster strong relationships with local organizations to create collaborative partnerships for community programs.
  • Developed community engagement programs and gathered participant feedback that directly influenced future initiatives.
  • Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.

Executive Director, Colonel, U.S. Army

Public Affairs Division
06.2019 - 06.2021
  • Served as 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 and trained senior leadership on engagement with media events while traveling abroad
  • Built and maintained strong company teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments.
  • Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
  • Increased organizational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new systems.
  • Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
  • Conducted top-tier media interviews, highlighting key messages of major developments and enhancing our organization's reputation.
  • Built positive relationships with U.S Embassies in support of State Department objectives
  • Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed
  • Supervised all Public Affairs operations, communication planning/strategies, and execution for training and exercises that supported partner nation contingency operations throughout 31 countries in South and Central American region
  • Responsible for 10 military and civilian personnel
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy

Executive Director, Colonel, U.S. Army

Public Affairs Division
02.2017 - 05.2019
  • 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 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.
  • Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment for increased productivity.
  • Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.

Executive Director, Lieutenant Colonel

Public Affairs Division
09.2015 - 01.2017
  • 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.
  • Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
  • Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
  • Strengthened internal communication channels to facilitate cross-functional collaboration and decision making.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging professional development opportunities for staff members.

Assistant Director, Lieutenant Colonel

Public Affairs Division
06.2012 - 08.2015
  • 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 the 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.
  • Oversaw project management, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and communication specialist capacities.

Senior Executive Army Consultant, Lieutenant Colonel

Marketing and Communication Division
06.2011 - 06.2012
  • 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 over 10 marketing and branding projects and communication strategies
  • Assisted in the development of effective business strategies to capitalize on emerging market trends
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to the team
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction

Education

Doctorate of Business Administration - Marketing/General Studies -

Northcentral University
San Diego, California
07.2024

Masters of Science Administration – Health Service Administration -

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
01.2006

Bachelors of Science, Chemistry-Pre-Med -

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS
01.1995

Skills

  • Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Nonprofit experience
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Multicultural Sensitivity
  • Fundraising expertise
  • Event Management
  • Partnership Development
  • Media Relations
  • Crisis Management
  • Brand Awareness
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Internal Communications
  • Crisis Communications
  • Organizational Skills
  • Decision-Making
  • Relationship Building

Militaryeducation

  • 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

Leadership Experience

  • 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.


Timeline

Director of Community Engagement

Great Hearts Live Oak
07.2021 - Current

Executive Director, Colonel, U.S. Army

Public Affairs Division
06.2019 - 06.2021

Executive Director, Colonel, U.S. Army

Public Affairs Division
02.2017 - 05.2019

Executive Director, Lieutenant Colonel

Public Affairs Division
09.2015 - 01.2017

Assistant Director, Lieutenant Colonel

Public Affairs Division
06.2012 - 08.2015

Senior Executive Army Consultant, Lieutenant Colonel

Marketing and Communication Division
06.2011 - 06.2012

Doctorate of Business Administration - Marketing/General Studies -

Northcentral University

Masters of Science Administration – Health Service Administration -

Central Michigan University

Bachelors of Science, Chemistry-Pre-Med -

Jackson State University
Kimeisha McCullum