Social Media Assistant

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IAN T. BRENNAN

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• Communications and public relations professional with 20 years of experience supporting executives in federal, state, and local government.

• Creative thinker who works collaboratively with peers and supervisors while managing multiple assignments to support strategic communications objectives. EMPLOYMENT

PERSPECTA FEBRUARY 2019 – Present

Senior Staff Officer

Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), Office of Assistant Director of National Intelligence for Information and Data (A/DNI ID) September 2019 - Present

• Draft speeches, talking points, presentations, and agency announcements for the A/DNI ID’s internal and external speaking engagements.

• Work closely with A/DNI ID to communicate organizational priorities to the ODNI workforce and Intelligence Community (IC) partners.

• Conducted reviews of talking points and print collateral created for bi-weekly and monthly meetings hosted by A/DNI ID to promote the sharing and safeguarding of critical IC resources. ODNI, Office of the Executive Secretariat February 2019 – September 2019

• Conduct editorial reviews on a broad range of written products for senior audiences, including the National Security Council, Intelligence Community leadership, and members of Congress.

• Edit, proofread, format, and provide quality control to provide consistency in organization, style, and readability to ensure concepts are conveyed clearly to internal and external audiences.

• Work closely with officers in centers, directorates, and offices to maintain awareness of and adherence to protocol and procedures for written products. BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON FEBRUARY 2016 – January 2019

Associate

Central Intelligence Agency, Office of Advanced Analytics

• Delivered and executed communications plans, including written, visual, and in-person marketing, for client and intelligence community in coordination with digital and web teams.

• Maintained marketing and communication efforts for an agency-wide initiative to increase awareness of tools, data, and capabilities made available to officers by the cloud environment.

• Managed and produced a monthly newsletter reaching more than 1,000 analysts and managers. Identified mission-relevant stories and coordinated with subject matter experts to ensure relevance. NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY November 2014 – January 2016 Public Affairs Specialist

• Developed proactive public relations strategies for NSA Director and top principal executives.

• Managed relationships with local, national, and international media to inform and educate journalists and the public about agency mission and activities.

• Drafted speeches, talking points, and press releases to advance a consistent message in internal and external communications.

• Enabled strategic situational awareness for colleagues and agency leadership by monitoring and analyzing news and social media activity.

BALTIMORE CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT May 2013 – October 2014 Chief Public Information Officer

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• Highlighted Fire Department prevention and wellness services through public events in collaboration with Fire Chief and leadership team.

• Engaged with city agencies, state, and local partners to execute public safety communication strategies.

• Worked with the Mayor’s Director of Policy and Communications to align communications strategy for Fire Department with the Mayor’s priorities.

CITY OF BALTIMORE NOVEMBER 2006 – May 2013

Press Secretary to the Mayor and City Council President

• Fostered and maintained positive image of the Mayor by communicating with members of print, broadcast, and new media.

• Worked with the Director of Policy and Communications to devise long-term communications strategy for the Mayor, as well as departments and agencies.

• Prepared the Mayor’s weekly newsletter to constituents which covered wide-ranging topics including health, economic development, and crime.

STATE OF NEW JERSEY December 2003 - November 2006

Aide to the Governor

• Conceptualized and implemented strategies for improved visibility of the Governor’s Office via internet. Enhanced public access to the Governor with web-based communication.

• Increased size of the Governor’s monthly e-mail communication with constituents from 40,000 to 260,000 names between April 2004 and October 2005.

• Designed and managed web tribute to New Jersey’s fallen soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan wars. STATE OF MARYLAND 1997 – 2002

Special Assistant to Lt. Governor

• As primary liaison for Deputy Chief of Staff, interacted with federal, state, and local elected officials, state agency staff, and citizens about criminal justice issues. EDUCATION

ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE, ANNAPOLIS, MD May 1998

B.A., Liberal Arts

COMMUNITY SERVICE

FIRE MUSEUM OF MARYLAND 2014 - 2018

Board Member

National Alopecia Areata Foundation Annual Conference 1998 – 2006 Local Conference Co-Chair 2003

Developed local support, organized fundraising activity, and generated publicity for the Foundation’s July 2003 Annual Conference in Crystal City, VA.

Counselor, Children’s Conference Camp 1998 – 2006

ADVISORY BOARD ON CARNIVAL AMUSEMENT RIDE SAFETY Dec. 2005 – November 2006 At-Large Member, Appointed by Governor

BALTIMORE NEIGHBORHOODS, INC. March 2003 – December 2003 Fair Housing Tester

Participated in field testing to uncover discriminatory housing practices.

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