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RAMEE OPPERUDE

Public Relations Manager
Los Angeles,CA
RAMEE OPPERUDE

Summary

Focused public relations manager and spokesperson with a history of improving brand awareness and developing communication strategies. Exemplary record of success and understanding of policy and cultural considerations. Leveraged persuasive communication and relationship management talents to successfully engage senior leaders, media, and non-governmental organizations. Possess a creative eye to support overall business strategy and drive Key Performance Indicators.

Overview

13
years of professional experience

Work History

U.S. Army
Los Angeles, CA

Senior Public Relations Manager
10.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Wrote and edited over 50 articles, web content, advertising copy, periodicals and publications for internal and external audiences increasing brand reputation.
  • Supervised over 10 videographers and photojournalists in California, Arizona and Nevada and while supporting operations in the Middle East and Africa.
  • Built over 30 professional relationships with influencers, customers and media staff by directly engaging online and in-person resulting in increased brand awareness.
  • Recognized for military technical support during filming of seven national level U.S. Army commercials in 6 months.
  • Executed over 20 international public relations campaigns in Kuwait, Morocco, and Kenya in over a 20- month period.

U.S. Army
Honolulu, HI

Public Relations Manager
05.2015 - 10.2019

Job overview

  • Advised the director of a 3200-person organization on public relations and branding efforts increasing employee retention.
  • Supervised a team of 10 employees who created content across Oahu and the Pacific.
  • Collaborated with media to encourage organization and product coverage and promote brand mission and values.
  • Represented organization to stakeholders, public, government officials and media with over 10 published quotes in tier 1 media outlets.
  • Developed key and valued relationships with customers, public, government officials and other external sources by resolving issues quickly and implementing crisis communications.

U.S. Army
Honolulu, HI

Human Resources Manager
07.2009 - 05.2015

Job overview

  • Maintained over 500 employee evaluations and employee benefits for reducing financial discrepancies through expert program management.
  • Maintained company compliance with local policies and federal laws during a period of 100% executive leadership turnover.
  • Organized and led over 100 staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration in 24 months.
  • Motivated employees through the execution of 10 special events and incentive programs in 12 months.

Education

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN

MBA from Marketing
2012

Johnson & Wales University - Denver
Denver, CO

B.S. Sports & Event Management
2006

Skills

  • Relationship Management
  • Organizational Branding
  • Crisis Communications
  • PR Events
  • Time Management
  • Budgeting
  • Executive Communications
  • Coordinate Partnerships
  • Leadership
  • Professional Integrity
  • Media relations
  • Communication planning
  • MS Office
  • Brand Identity

Training/Certifications

Social Media Operational Security Certification, 2022

COVID Compliance Officer Certification, 2022

Defense Information School- Public Affairs Operations Course, 2019

Lean Six Sigma- Yellow Belt, 2018

U.S. Army Public Health Center- Crisis Communications Planning, 2018

Defense Information School- Public Affairs Planning Course, 2015

Human Resources Planning Course, 2014

Human Resources Operations Course, 2010

Timeline

Senior Public Relations Manager

U.S. Army
10.2019 - Current

Public Relations Manager

U.S. Army
05.2015 - 10.2019

Human Resources Manager

U.S. Army
07.2009 - 05.2015

Walden University

MBA from Marketing

Johnson & Wales University - Denver

B.S. Sports & Event Management
RAMEE OPPERUDEPublic Relations Manager