Communications Specialist Public Relations

Kyle Johnson

Gaithersburg, Maryland 240-***-**** ************@*******.***

Strategic Senior Communications Specialist with more than 15 years of experience developing and leading corporate communications, public relations, and media campaigns using organizational image, messaging, positioning, mission, and goals. Key strengths include producing visually interesting content for publication using the latest content creation and editing software to drive compelling business priorities.

Professional Experience

TECHOP SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL Stafford, Virginia

Business Analyst/Communications Specialist October 2023 – Present

●Develop internal and external-facing communication materials, supporting multiple Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) programs, including talking points, presentations, meeting agendas and handouts, and software user guides and quick reference guides.

INFINA Tyson’s Corner, Virginia

Senior Communications Specialist July 2015 – June 2023

●Wrote more than 25 quarterly articles published in FAAMA Magazine, produced video content and webinars, and coordinated leadership meetings.

●Researched and wrote senior level communications, including presentations and proposals, acting as subject-matter advisor for the COO of the Air Traffic Organization and VP of Air Traffic Services.

●Prepared ATO releases and communications strategies ensuring messaging discipline, including the creation of compelling internal and external materials.

●Managed dozens of external stakeholder relationships and agencies that support the organization.

●Acted as primary liaison between government leaders and company executives to develop program management tools, such as ATOMS scheduling and timekeeping software.

●Interviewed ATO leadership as well as rank and file members and provided voice over narrations for dozens of ATO information and instructional videos.

VOCUS College Park, Maryland

Managing Editor, Radio Content November 2004 – October 2014

●Helped build and maintain a media database from scratch in less than six months totaling more than 250,000 contacts and outlets.

●Oversaw a team of 20 media researchers and daily operations of tracking, compiling, and updating information concerning radio dozens of team members, including a team of 6 podcasters, by providing guidance and mentorship with interviews, audio editing, and public relations strategies.

●Analyzed market trends and opportunities to deliver State of the Media reports, as well as webinars, to hundreds of media and public relations professionals across North America

Additional Experience

WUSA TV-9 (Gannett) Assignment Editor

The Michael Companies Director of Media/ Public Affairs

WTOP News Radio 1500 Reporter/Editor

Core Competencies

Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Client Engagement, Strategic Planning, Social Media Marketing, Media Planning, Speech Writing, Press Releases, Reporting, Content Creation, Editing, Narration, Voiceovers, Research, Microsoft Office.

Education & Certifications

Bachelor of Arts in Communications & Broadcast Journalism, American University

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