Brianna White
Upper Marlboro,MD
Summary
Insightful public relations professional and manager with experience in planning, execution, and completion of government programs and ensuring they meet objectives. Focus built on supporting senior leadership achieve objectives by providing successful speeches, announcements, and talking points. Remarkable verbal and written communication skills with a persuasive style and strong attention to both message and key details.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications Coordinator
GSA
01.2026 - Current
- Facilitated coordination of speaking engagements for government officials and leaders.
- Engaged with coordinators from various government agencies to ensure event compliance and approval.
- Attended all GSA press releases and compiled comprehensive reports.
- Compiled and communicated daily reports to enhance agency-wide awareness.
- Conducted daily assessments of Cision and NRX software to support data accuracy and reliability.
- Developed and implemented strategic communication plans for internal and external stakeholders.
- Coordinated multimedia campaigns to enhance brand visibility and engagement across various platforms.
- Managed social media channels, increasing audience interaction through targeted content strategies.
- Edited and produced newsletters, ensuring alignment with organizational messaging and goals.
Communications Officer
Chevo Consulting
01.2023 - 01.2026
- Directed daily operations by leading a team of 8, ensuring effective task delegation to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Facilitated communication between government clients and company to ensure alignment on daily deliverables.
- Facilitated collaboration among diverse stakeholders to enhance project outcomes.
- Managed logistics and coordination for on-site event execution to enhance attendee experience.
- Established detailed project plans and budgets to ensure effective task order management.
- Prepared after action reports including event materials, briefings, and metrics summaries
- Create and execute analyses,SOP’s,assessments, program planning, and reporting activities for the BPA support team
- Led crisis communication strategies, effectively managing public response and maintaining a positive government image during emergencies or controversial events.
- Developed, implemented, and managed social media strategies to enhance public engagement, increase awareness of key government initiatives, and inform citizens on policy updates, events, and services
- Develop content and materials with consistent messaging that describe the government program’s activities and policies
- Create talking points for public engagement events and senior leader presentations
- Support the development and production of a variety of documents focused on communicating information across a large Federal agency and non-Federal stakeholders within and outside the Federal government
- Prepare agendas, transcribes meeting notes, tracks necessary information, and creates reports and meeting minute
- Develop and publish API Standards for the agency
- Map systems integration with core data standards and requirements
Senior Consultant
Potomac Wave Consulting
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Writing, designing, and editing external executive communications (PowerPoint presentations, briefs, and talking points), fact sheets, web content, blogs, invitations, agendas, conference reports, and/or Congressional briefings.
- Complete ad hoc governance, organizational development, program management, and strategic messaging initiatives requested by the Customer
- Develop presentations and engagement materials, including but not limited to, strategic messaging, content, talking points, data visualizations, and graphics to ensure that the Customer is fully prepared for speaking engagements outside of and within the organization.
- Internal program content is designed to support the headquarters, field staff (at the embassy), and stakeholders in best executing their duties and providing the Division with consistent program updates.
- Developing and implementing formal strategic communications plans to include objectives, tactics and/or activities, and metrics
- Worked with The Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Cyber Threat and Investigations office (CTI) to perform advanced threat analysis
- Documenting and writing articles about cybercrimes affecting the State Department
- Created, curated, and scheduled high-quality content across various platforms, including Facebook, Wordpress,Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube, ensuring alignment with government standards and objectives
- Monitored social media channels for public sentiment, questions, and concerns, providing timely responses and collaborating with relevant departments to address inquiries.
- Analyzed social media metrics and reports to evaluate the effectiveness of campaigns and adjust strategies accordingly, resulting in [percentage]% increase in engagement or awareness.
- Worked closely with internal teams, including public relations, communications, and legal, to ensure messaging consistency and adherence to government regulations.
Senior Public Affairs Specialist/Lead Event Planner
Kalman and Company
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Documented company organization in multimedia presentations to explain the organizational structure
- Manage event logistics from concept to completion (including venue selection, budget tracking, vendor management, etc)
- Collaborated with senior military officials to align events with mission goals and security guidelines
- Managed the full event life cycle
- Developed briefings for the execution of events
- Assessed program risks by reviewing plans and analyzing available data
- Investigated internal operations to define current operational strategies
- Studied complex data sets and systems to identify positive trends and successful programs
- Interviewed team leaders and recommended new strategies for motivating team members in order to improve efficiency.
- I assisted The Department of Defense (DoD) Protocol Office in handling event planning, programs, ceremonies & conferences in addition to execution of office Strategic Communications, Social Media strategy, and VIP coordination
- Supported and managed JPEO-CBRND Strategic Communications Directorate events, outreach programs, campaigns, ceremonies, and assignments
- Managed planning, coordination, execution, and protocol of JPEO-CBRND special events (e.g Ceremonies, visits, Advanced Planning Briefs to Industry, etc.), ensuring that all required activities are accomplished and coordinated with government leaders and other stakeholders (e.g., JPMs, VIPs, etc.), as appropriate
- Developed SOPs for incident reporting and procurement procedures
- Helped with creating Employee Training and Awareness presentations for the agency
- Developed SOPs that support DFARS compliance as a integrated part in daily operations and supporting mission assurance as well as legal accountability
Training Coordinator, Contractor
Xtreme Solutions
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Enrolled employees in off-site training opportunities by registering staff in training courses
- Organized handbook and course documentation for participants
- Hand-selected qualified instructors aimed at providing diversified learning environments
- Conduct training needs assessments and respond to training requests identified by managers
- Determined staff skill levels and training needs using various methods: review of quality assurance data, needs assessment surveys, employee feedback, and management feedback
- Analyzed training related technology, conducted studies to determine training requirements, teaching, supervising or administering a training program, development or review of training materials
- Developed basic components of instructional design: sequencing and clustering of learning events and objectives, task learning relationships, training materials and performance measures; Also implemented supplementary training solutions such as role play scenarios
- Prepared and created audio visual materials, manuals, handbooks, job aids, and other training materials as needed
- Coordinated and developed training packages, provide updates and refresher training as program changes are implemented.
Communications Specialist
CGI Federal
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Worked with the development department to coordinate efforts for volunteer and donor cultivation
- Edit materials for accuracy to communicate core messages and values
- Participated in customer service outreach activities (naturalization ceremonies, travel shows, college and university events
- Was responsible for the quality and quantity of deliverables, and ensuring that performance requirements are upheld during contract performance with my communications department team
- Liaised with DOS staff and had full authority to act on behalf of the Contractor within the scope of operations at the location
- Anticipated tasks include, but are not limited to the following: Oversee all operations/departments and ensure excellent performance that meets all requirements and standards, Responsible for daily reporting and with input from the Government Management staff, assigned coworkers to specific work areas in order to accommodate fluctuating workloads, Ensured that my team adheres to internal controls, the Privacy Act, and personally identifiable information (PII) standards, Provided timely deliverables and performance related data to the Government in order to allow adequate monitoring, oversight, and performance measurement of support services, Coach, mentor, and develop subordinates, Participated in conference calls and digital video conferences with DOS and other U.S Government agencies
- Was requested to provide formal and informal briefings to visitors or at off-site conferences
Education
Master of Science - Public Relations and Management
University of Maryland - University College
Hyattsville, MD01-2021
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD05-2018
Skills
- Active Secret Clearance
- Government Event Coordination
- Federal Contracting Event Support
- Project and Logistics Management
- Proficient in Adobe: reader, illustrator, acrobat, premiere, and creative cloud
- Proficient in Microsoft: PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Excel, Office, and Presentation
- Strategic Planning
- Customer Service
- IT Technical Writing
- Cybersecurity tools certificate
- Program Management Certification
- Press Release Writing
- Public Relations Strategies
- Crisis Communications
- Social Media Monitoring
- Google Analytics
- Social Media Management
- SOPs for DFARS
Timeline
Communications Coordinator
GSA
01.2026 - Current
Communications Officer
Chevo Consulting
01.2023 - 01.2026
Senior Consultant
Potomac Wave Consulting
01.2022 - 01.2023
Senior Public Affairs Specialist/Lead Event Planner
Kalman and Company
01.2021 - 01.2022
Training Coordinator, Contractor
Xtreme Solutions
08.2020 - 01.2021
Communications Specialist
CGI Federal
01.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Morgan State University
Master of Science - Public Relations and Management
University of Maryland - University College