• I'm an innovative, strategic multichannel communicator equipped with a broad range of IT/technical skills and more than 20 years of experience leading 24/7 press offices and representing government agencies as an on-the-record spokesperson.
   

• My technical skills extend well beyond the traditional  "communications" scope, including video production, event management, multimedia content development, Linux system administration, network administration, video over IP,  process automation, web administration,  social media, graphic design and more.

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• I'm passionate about innovation and thrive on identifying creative solutions to complex problems.

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• I am a problem solver, with deep, wide-ranging experience managing crisis situations and communicating effectively during real-world incidents, including:

  • terrorist attacks and security threats

  • police-involved shootings, homicides, assaults

  • transportation incidents including derailments, collisions, and fires

  • natural disasters including floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, derechos, and blizzards 

  • power outages and computer network failures

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• I excel at transforming complex, technical concepts into clear and actionable strategies. As a communicator, I always want to immerse myself in the subject, going beyond talking points to gain a full understanding of nuance, detail, and context.

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• As a trusted advisor to CEOs and C-suite executives, I will always provide my best guidance and honest feedback.

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• I have extensive experience working cross-functionally with colleagues at all levels of complex organizational structures..
   

• A proficient multitasker, I produce high-quality work, even under tight deadlines.