Public Relations Manager

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Robert G. Knoll 760-***-****

Email: ********@*****.*** LinkedIn: www.linkedin/in/robknoll

Public Relations Manager

Established communications professional with more than 15 years of experience in a multitude of

situations. As an innovative leader, has used key products like press releases and other printed products which leveraged positive coverage from outlets and publics across all mediums with proven results.

Capable of using visual products to clearly and accurately tell a story to achieve desired effects. Excels in high-pressure situations where split-second decisions are required to develop a management posture that will ultimately determine the success of a given set of circumstances. Tested leader who has led U.S. Marines in combat with noteworthy results. Reliable, trustworthy and intelligent manager capable of success in any organization.

Highlights of Expertise:

Leadership

Military Operations

Budget Analysis

Technical knowledge

Writing and Photography

Training

Process Improvement

Video Capturing and Editing

Photography

Budget Management

Project Management

Graphic Design

Writing/Copy Editing

Personnel Management

Managing Editor

Proficient in MS Office Proficient on Mac and PC Platforms

Proficient in Adobe CS

Professional Experience:

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, California

Public Affairs Chief (February 2011 - February 2013)

Responsible for managing public relations operations for recruit training and recruiting across

entire Western United States. Supervised 10 combat correspondents and civilians

conducting public and internal communications during routine and crisis situations.

Served as a managing editor to an award-winning weekly newspaper with an average

viewership of 15,000. Directed the public engagement strategy of PR personnel for several

high-profile media engagements.

Achievements:

Vastly improved social media presence with new strategies and techniques.

Created new website which strengthened organizational image and transparency.

Implemented photo archival system that guaranteed the safe and efficient collection of all unit imagery.

Supervised all printed materials created by public affairs office.

Coordinated photography efforts with local visual information department with

success Supervised the overhaul and redesign of the installation newspaper which resulted in

it being selected as the best tabloid-sized newspaper in the Department of Defense.

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, California

Public Affairs Chief (August 2008 - February 2011)

Trained, equipped and led a team of more than 20 communications professionals in the public

relations mission of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.

Responsible for the seamless transition of the base newspaper's shift from print to online

version as cost-saving initiative. Prepared and supported internal and external

communications operations with forward-deployed units in Afghanistan. Conducted all

public relations efforts for annual air show which routinely accommodated more than 100

print and broadcast journalists annually.

Achievements:

Conducted comprehensive crisis communications for 2008 fighter jet crash in local

neighborhood. Communication template later adopted as preferred method for handling similar

incidents.

Supervised the air station's groundbreaking entrance into social media which resulted

into thousands of likes and positive interactions with key publics from around the

nation.

Coordinated all phases of the redesign and production of commercial enterprise base

guide which provided a tremendous amount of information for new join and resident

Marines aboard the air station.

Served as public affairs coordinator at installation emergency operations center for

exercises and real-world operations ensuring communications remained coordinated with other

local units.

Managed various public relations accounts simultaneously.

Supervised global satellite communications and other state-of-the-art technologies.

Worked as managing editor for base newspaper.

Coordinated public communications for three annual air shows.

U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific, Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii

Operations Chief (February 2006 - August 2008)

Strategic communications professional tasked with developing public messages and distribution

methods for international publics throughout Southeast Asia. Planned several cooperative

exercises between the United States and partner nations to build cohesiveness for future

humanitarian and military operations.

Achievements:

Conducted public relations actions for multiple large-scale multinational exercises in

Southeast Asia.

Planned public affairs communication strategies for various operational scenarios which included

pandemic influenza, hostile military actions and humanitarian relief efforts.

Developed and implemented digital photo archival system.

Conducted photography training with numerous Marines to leverage high-quality results

Coordinated all Marine Corps community relations support to Oahu.

Synchronized visual communication messages with State Department and foreign nations to

achieve desired results.

15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Camp Pendleton, California

Public Affairs Chief and Combat Camera Chief (February 2002 - February 2006)

Public relations manager for a deployable ship-based unit tasked with short-notice missions throughout

Southwest Asia. Trained and equipped correspondents to cover Marine units involved in combat

operations. Responsible for preparing public relations plans for more than 20 real-world scenarios.

Achievements:

Directly managed combat camera detachment for two different combat deployments

Successfully integrated the missions of combat camera and public affairs to double capacity and

mission effectiveness.

Uploaded hundreds of high-quality images to the Joint Combat Camera Center

Supported information operations with combat camera and public affairs imagery

Created promotion photo studio to support several promotion board photos

Supported all command photography requirements for Marine Expeditionary Unit

Used deployment photography to create large-format mounted prints for command headquarters

Hosted 11 international embedded journalist during March invasion during Operation Iraqi

Freedom.

Utilized cutting-edge technology to communicate key Marine Corps messaging during

critical periods of the war.

Supported international media coverage of the 15th MEU's humanitarian efforts to Indonesia and

Sri Lanka following 2004 tsunami.

Marine Corps Public Affairs Office, New York, New York

Public Affairs Chief (September 1999 - February 2002)

Public relations and operations manager for remote public affairs office in Midtown Manhattan.

Responsible for representing Marine Corps communication interests with all major New York media and

television shows. Provided support to current and former Marine VIPs while ensuring Marine Corps

strategic messages were communicated to local and national outlets.

Achievements:

Provided military and photography support to Marine families affected by World Trade

Center attack.

Coordinated communications message and themes for 2000 International Naval Review

attended by the President and senior Marine Corps leadership.

Provided photography support to several high-visibility Marine Corps fraternal organizations for

high visibility events throughout New York City

Personally coordinated several high-profile black-tie events at various locations around NYC.

Successfully served as office manager and chief technology specialist for PA NYC.

Education:

Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations and Marketing, Ashford University

Marketing and Public Affairs Representative Course, Defense Department

First Sergeant and Master Sergeant Seminar, Marine Corps University

Joint Course In Communication, University of Oklahoma

Joint Public Affairs Supervisors Course, Defense Department

Basic Journalist Course, Defense Department

Automotive Organizational Maintenance Course, U.S. Marine Corps

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