KOUSHA KANGARLOO

703-***-**** ad2so9@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/kousha-kangarloo

Skills:

Contract Management Software – GovWin, SeaPort, GovTribe, GSA eBuy HR Management Software - Bullhorn

Website Management - WordPress

Graphic Design - Canva

Social Media Content Development - X (formerly Twitter), Meta Products, LinkedIn, YouTube Active Secret Clearance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) 04/2017 - Present Vox Optima, LLC, Public Affairs Specialist - Washington D.C.

• Write news articles to enhance internal communications for a diverse employee base while upholding stringent quality standards across all communication media and regularly collaborates with senior stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment of all communication products

• Manages high-value contract announcements (up to $400 million) for submission to the Department of Defense Precise Systems Inc., Navy International Programs Office (NIPO) Support – Washington, D.C.

• Developed a new Engineering and Scientist Exchange Program (ESEP) instruction manual that highlighted the policies and procedures of the program that helped the NIPO team develop new strategies for international partnerships

• Drafted and wrote publications discussing updates on 01C’s current and potential new partnerships with foreign Navy’s Serco, Inc., PEO Ships (SEA21) Program Support – Washington, D.C.

• Supported CNO’s availabilities through Third Party Planning (3PP) services of the surface combatant ship classes & systems engineering efforts through conducting research, data analysis, and programmatic documentation review

• Scheduled meetings and teleconferences, tracked meeting minutes and action items to completion, and uploaded meeting minutes and action items in concurrence with program scheduling Orbis, Inc., Program Analyst - Washington D.C.

• Updated multiple databases containing latest information regarding submarine accumulating risk (SAR) and provided analytical, administrative, and logistical support to the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program leading to a more task-oriented and efficient working group

• Developed & updated Cumbersome Workplace Program (CWP) Metrics for senior stakeholders and leadership for monthly reviews which contained cost of parts & labor, transportation, acquisition cost, ship repairs, and ROI as it pertained to FY goals and industry standards

Journalism Experience 06/2021 - 03/2023

Fairfax County Times, Sports Reporter - Fairfax, VA

• Covered George Mason University athletics, high school games, and sports stories local to Fairfax County

• Conducted 5-7 post-game and phone interviews with athletes, coaches, and other active members of Fairfax County within the sports community each month and submitted 2 articles per week for publication in the sports section of the newspaper ClutchPoints, Sports Communications Associate - Washington D.C.

• Wrote and published over 600 stories around high-profile topics in the professional and collegiate sports landscape which increased readership by 10%.

• Reported on trending news and ongoing events in professional and college sports daily to keep fans in the know of the latest happenings in football, basketball hockey, baseball, and soccer. Business Development Experience 05/2022 – 02/2023

M9 Solutions, Business Development Associate - Arlington, VA

• Utilized contract management software to track and mark several opportunities in the public sector for latest news and updates to conduct information gathering and market research thus helping the company prepare for several bids

• Prepared presentation materials for pitch decks while assisting with proposals for current/upcoming opportunities in the federal and civilian markets and attended industry-wide networking events, conferences, and trade shows on the company’s behalf PR, Communications, and Marketing Experience 11/2016 – 12/2018 Government Affairs Industry Network (GAIN), Social Media Volunteer - Washington D.C.

• Managed Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts for GAIN and posted content relevant to government affairs 2-4 times a day on each social media account covering career development and industry trends

• Oversaw weekly email chain for GAIN social media/communications committee to facilitate planning of monthly networking happy hours, career workshops, and fundraisers Susan Davis International (SDI), Public Relations Intern - Washington D.C.

• Placed calls to 45 congressional offices and staff to promote and market events held by Susan Davis International (SDI) and created social media content while updating 20 media lists to identify audiences, stakeholders, and celebrity spokespeople

• Assisted with planning and execution of 11 events for Army Historical Foundation (AHF) and Elizabeth Dole Foundation (EDF) EDUCATION

Virginia Commonwealth University - Richmond, VA May 2016 B.S. Interdisciplinary Science with focus on media & business Honors and Activities:

• Dean’s List (Summer 2015 and Fall 2016)

• Sigma Chi Fraternity (ΣX), Mu Delta (ΜΔ) – Charter Member, Alumni Relations Chair, and Chapter Editor

• Activities Programming Board (APB) – Marketing Committee

• Young Non-Profit Professionals Network (YNPN) – Communications Board

• American Marketing Association (AMA) – Social Chair

• The Commonwealth Times (Rams Review) – Sports Reporter Professional Certifications: Social Media Marketing Professional (Hootsuite), Certificate of Business Consulting (World Advisory)

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