Lewis A. Lambert

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Kemp, TX *****

214-***-****

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CREDENTIALS

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY A hands on, results oriented dynamic professional with experience both as a consultant and a leader, proven experience working with national and international media, and strong public speaking and creative writing skills. Extensive experience in developing and implementing strategic communication plans, managing crisis communications, directing internal/external communications’ programs, developing change management and executive communications, public relations, marketing, public affairs, speech writing, corporate messaging, and community relations. A trusted advisor to senior executives with a proven track record of strategic planning and execution in media relations, executive and employee communications, and community relations to support global operations and workforces.

EDUCATION:

MA Public Administration, University of Northern Colorado

BA Political Science, University of Maryland

BS Health Care Administration, Southern Illinois University

Diploma, Executive Graduate Program, Mass Communications, University of Oklahoma

Texas Licensed General Lines (Life & Health) Insurance Agent

Certified Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Planner (CBCP), Vancouver, Canada

Certified ESL Instructor, ITTT

Active DoD Secret Clearance

Author: Michael's Messengers, AuthorHouse, Bloomington IN, 2004, Uncommon Warrior, 2009, A Son’s Odyssey, 2011, Justice Served, 2013, War Lost Game Over, 2015, Second Chances, 2020, On the Eighth Day God Created a Marine, 2021

Writing samples available upon request

POSITIONS HELD:

Public Affairs Specialist, USACE, Kansas City District.05/08/2023-present

Command Information contributor and editor

Media Relations Advisor

Communication Synchronization planner

Public Affairs Officer, 7BW, Dyess AFB TX 12/2020-Present

Section Chief, Community Engagement

Communications Committee Member, Joint Land Usage

Media Relations Advisor

Ad Hoc Member of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Military Affairs Committee

Journalist

College Faculty- Remington College 04/2013-01/2018

Associate of Science Degree Instructor, Speech Communication

Bachelor of Science Degree Instructor, Mass Communication, Political Science, History and Ethics

Senior Strategic Communications Consultant-CSC, 10/2009-10/2010

Supported the U.S. Navy’s community relations outreach program in 22 cities

Established relations with media reps in all locations

Provided media analysis of each outreach program in after action reports

Senior Strategic Communications Consultant-Booz Allen Hamilton, 01/2009-10/2009

Developed strategic communications plans for two Air Force agencies and the US Army’s Medical Command

Contributed to and edited the US Army Medical Command’s intranet website

Provided communication support and advice to the U.S, Army’s Wounded Warrior Program.

Developed effective messaging to reach target audiences.

Measured effectiveness of communication in various media

Managed stakeholder expectations

Edited proposals for new business services

Developed outreach programs and public relations’ initiatives for all Army regional hospital facilities

Director, Global Employee Communications, CSC, 08/2007-08/2008

Developed corporate content messaging to four global business units

Initiated corporate wide communication strategy during a major change management process

Developed an employee feedback process to determine attitudes, morale, and suggested improvements and methods for top-down communication tools

Guided external advertising agencies contracted to design and produce material for employees during corporate image change

Senior Strategic Communications Consultant, CSC, 10/2004-08/2007

Wrote and edited Air Force Communications Plan

Wrote and edited Air Force Communications Guide

Wrote executive speeches

Prepared and edited senior leader congressional testimony

Provided daily public affairs reports to general officer staff

Prepared analysis and impact statements of pending congressional legislation

Coached top leaders to sharpen interview skills to answer tough media questions with positive approach.

Instructor, Defense Information School, DoD, 10/2002 – 10/2004

Public Affairs Qualification Course Instructor

Developed public affairs curriculum for Iraqi government

Led assessment of impact of embed media on military public affairs operations

Senior Public Affairs Officer, United States Air Force

Directed Global Media Relations, Strategic Air Command

Directed Global Internal Communications, Strategic Air Command

Senior Press Officer, NATO, Allied Forces Southern Europe

Established and maintained relationships with members of Congress, national and local media

Regional Manager, EDS/Apple Computer European Infrastructure Project, Paris, France

Executive Vice President, EDS/Olivetti Partnership, Milan, Italy

Regional Manager, Concept Design Technology, General Motors, Auburn Hills, MI

Other Experience:

Adjunct Instructor: Park College, Kansas City, MO: Political Science

Adjunct Instructor: Embry-Riddle University, Daytona Beach: FL: Political Science

Adjunct instructor: Southern Illinois University, Hospital Financial Management

Volunteer Experience:

Founder and Director, American Youth Soccer Program, Naples Italy

Executive Director of American Youth Sports Program, Naples Italy

Merit Badge Counselor, Boy Scouts of America

Coordinator and Volunteer, Special Olympics, State of Maryland

Fostered horses, Habitat for Horses

Habitat for Humanity, Little Rock, Arkansas

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