PAMELA JACKSON
Albany,GA
Summary
Defense Information School-trained Public Affairs Officer with 16+ years of senior-level DoD experience leading enterprise communication strategies, shaping public messaging, managing crisis communication, and advising general officers and SES leaders. Expert in aligning communication priorities with organizational objectives, building trusted relationships with media, government officials, and community stakeholders, and delivering high-impact messaging across military, civic, and congressional audiences.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist / CPLO
Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Lead enterprise-level Public Affairs and Community Relations programs supporting the Commanding Officer, tenant commands, and regional partners.
- Direct media, public information, community relations, command communication, crisis communication, and executive messaging.
- Provided strategic counsel to senior executives and commanders on high-visibility issues and external engagement.
- Directed crisis response communication ensuring accuracy, OPSEC compliance, and risk mitigation.
- Built trusted relationships with congressional staff, government officials, business leaders, and media outlets.
- Oversaw multimedia operations including video, graphics, digital content, and imagery release authority.
- Developed and delivered speeches, talking points, strategic communication plans, and command messaging.
- Recognized through multiple awards for superior performance (2013, 2014, 2016, 2019).
Government & External Relations Officer (Dual-Hat)
Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Managed congressional inquiries, legislative visits, and high-level stakeholder engagement.
- Maintained operational relationships with federal, state, and local elected officials.
- Supported senior leaders with strategic messaging, external communication, and issue awareness.
Public Affairs & Community Relations Specialist
Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Managed internal and external communication for two major commands.
- Served as primary speechwriter for the base commander; prepared SMEs for media interviews.
- Coordinated weekly televised news segment 'Mission MCLB.'
- Led social media strategy, website content, newspaper writing/editing, and digital photography.
- Strengthened community relations through partnerships, VIP visits, base tours, education outreach, and board service.
Business & Political Consultant / Owner
ASHKE Productions LLC
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Advised political campaigns, nonprofits, and small businesses on messaging, strategy, and communications.
- Delivered keynote speaking engagements on youth health advocacy.
- Developed business plans, marketing strategies, and community engagement programs.
Advertising Sales & Executive Director
The Albany Herald
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Turned a negative budget into three consecutive years of surplus for the Newspapers in Education program.
- Built partnerships with 14 county school systems; led student newspaper development and annual recognition programs.
Personnel Administration Specialist
U.S. Army
01.1985 - 01.1988
Education
M.S. - Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness
Troy University
B.A. - Organizational Leadership
LaGrange College
Additional Study - Marketing & Mass Communications
Albany State University
Skills
- Strategic Communications
- Strategic executive guidance
- Stakeholder engagement
- Legislative liaison
- Effective crisis communication
- Media engagement proficiency
- Government relations
- Public engagement initiatives
- Targeted speech development
- Social media engagement strategy
- Stakeholder Management
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Project & Program Management
- Multimedia Oversight
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of two staff members.
Certification
- Public Affairs Qualification Course (DINFOS)
- Executive Leadership Program (Graduate School USA)
- Lean Six Sigma: Green Belt & Yellow Belt
- FEMA NIMS ICS 100/200/300/700/800
- DOD Social Media Manager Course
- Emergency Management Training
- Leadership & Communication Programs
Languages
French
Timeline
Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist / CPLO
Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany
01.2020 - 01.2025
Government & External Relations Officer (Dual-Hat)
Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany
01.2011 - 01.2012
Public Affairs & Community Relations Specialist
Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany
01.2008 - 01.2012
Business & Political Consultant / Owner
ASHKE Productions LLC
01.2004 - 01.2008
Advertising Sales & Executive Director
The Albany Herald
01.2000 - 01.2004
Personnel Administration Specialist
U.S. Army
01.1985 - 01.1988
B.A. - Organizational Leadership
LaGrange College
Additional Study - Marketing & Mass Communications
Albany State University
M.S. - Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness
Troy University
Community Leadership
- Board Member: Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
- Sherrod Institute
- Albany Aviation Commission
- Executive Board Member, Albany Area Chamber of Commerce
- Founder/CEO: Youth Becoming Healthy Project
- President, Turner Job Corps Community Relations Council (2004-2016)
- Contributor: Albany State University Aspire Magazine
Personal Information
Title: Public Affairs Officer (CPLO)