Public Affairs North Carolina

Kaylynne Joy Longmire

Springfield, VA ********.********@*****.*** 216-***-****

Education

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC May. 2020 MA in International Studies

● Concentration: Immigration Policy

Kent State University, Kent, OH Dec. 2017 BA in Political Science; Minor in Psychology

● Concentration: International Relations

Professional Experience

Senior Consultant PotomacWave - FEMA Washington, DC Jan. 2023 - Present

● Responsible for overseeing and managing the Communications Workstream team and deliverables to FEMA clients, such as fact-sheets, talking points, and power-point slides.

● Managed the Communications bi-weekly Subcommittee meetings for the clients and contracting staff, and moderated communication between subcommittee members and the Implementation/Data workstream.

● Conducted a data analysis of over 250 communications related component activities for FEMA to collaborate with their Communications Subcommittee.

● Mentored new mid-level contractors on their specified workstream.

● Responsible for managing the clients conference portfolio and assisting with materials of over 6 conferences for FY 23.

● Facilitated monthly Implementation meetings between 4 components/regions and clients using Jira, MS Teams, Microsoft Word and Excel, and Power Bi.

● Assisted with drafting Implementation 2.0 and the Communications Plan for the clients FY24 agenda. Mid-level Consultant PotomacWave - FEMA Washington, DC Jun. 2022 - Jan. 2023

● Managed the Communications bi-weekly Subcommittee meetings for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and drafted minutes for the subcommittee meetings.

● Drafted monthly newsletters on various topics within FEMA’s Building Science Branch division.

● Facilitated quarterly Implementation meetings between 4 components/region and clients.

● Drafted communications related materials for 5 workstreams and FEMA clients.

● Collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data for FEMA clients. Public Affairs Specialist, GS- 11 Immigration and Customs Enforcement Washington, DC July.2021- Jun.2022

● Responsible for managing the HQ press desk inbox which averaged 250 media queries per day.

● Support cross-agency and cross-departments to support initiatives within the Department of Homeland Security.

● Moderated communication between GAO/OIG and ICE Public Affairs regarding Audit Reports.

● Collected and drafted daily Summaries from 75 Public Affairs Officers and compiled Close of Business Reports and Department of Homeland Security Distro Reports for ICE and DHS.

● Converted paper media reports to digital format and streamlined business processes to save the division 75 hours per week.

● ICE appointee to send all news releases through GovDelivery.

● Lead internal communication between reporter and public affairs officers.

● Responsible for maintaining and monitoring 4 group email boxes for 75 ICE Public Affairs employees. Public Affairs Specialist, GS- 09 Immigration and Customs Enforcement Washington, DC May. 2020 - July. 2021

● Responsible for managing the HQ press desk inbox which averaged 250 media queries per day.

● Support cross-agency and cross-departments to support initiatives within the Department of Homeland Security.

● Moderated communication between GAO/OIG and ICE Public Affairs regarding Audit Reports.

● Collected and drafted daily Summaries from 75 Public Affairs Officers and compiled Close of Business Reports and Department of Homeland Security Distro Reports for ICE and DHS.

● Converted paper media reports to digital format and streamlined business processes to save the division 75 hours per week.

● ICE appointee to send all news releases through GovDelivery. Graduate Assistant Office of International Services Raleigh, NC Aug. 2018 - May. 2020

● Learned U.S. non-immigration regulations and applied them in advising F and J visa students and scholars, and processing documents using Microsoft excel.

● Utilized university and government databases to analyze international student records.

● Presented weekly workshops on employment eligibility and processes to 100 international students.

● Communicated with international students and departments to ensure complete requests and proper documentation for immigration benefit applicants.

● Participated in biweekly policy development meetings with other immigration advisors. Program Intern Office of International Services Raleigh, NC May. 2019 - Aug. 2019

● Led 30 international students on an Alternative Intercultural Service Break trip.

● Coordinated Information Fair and Information Sessions for new international students.

● Created and managed two social media series.

● Facilitated an intercultural event for international students and colleagues in the Office of International Services.

● Taught intercultural competence workshops for middle school domestic students in Asheville, NC. Intercultural Experience

Study Abroad Kent State University Florence, Italy Jun. 2017

● Successfully completed course work in Political Science and Comparative Politics.

● Published research and briefs on immigration policy and health care.

● Completed research projects on cross-cultural studies and the antiquity of Italy.

● Visited historical monuments in Florence, Rome, and surrounding cities. Student Leader Intercultural Group Kent, OH Aug. 2015 - Dec. 2017

● Interacted in intercultural activities with international students.

● Practiced speaking Spanish with international students while studying Spanish as a second language.

● Educated international students on American history during intercultural exchange sessions. Leadership

President Master’s of International Studies Program Raleigh, NC Aug. 2019 - May. 2020

● Coordinated with faculty and staff by scheduling guest-speakers from businesses and organizations to discuss professional leadership in the work-force.

● Arranged a mental health clinic and analyzed university budget reforms with the Graduate Student Association.

● Planned professional workshops and mock interviews for cohort members.

● Provided monthly budget reports and organized information with the treasurer.

● Volunteered throughout the community with grass-roots organizations. References

● Autumn Delaney Consultant 703-***-****

● Timothy Benton Consultant 919-***-****

● Monique Sparks PotomacWave - FEMA 804-***-****

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