Bruce Alexander

Experience

1. Vice President of Communications

   Operation Homefront

   Feb 2018 — Present · Arlington, VA

   As the VP of Communications he leads a major organizational department and the execution of Operation Homefront’s strategic communications plans, crisis communications, content management, media and community outreach and client-centric messaging. He is responsible for the communications strategies that promote, engage and connect constituents, partners, stakeholders and donors with our mission and brand. He provides strategic communications support for all internal and external matters that have significant bearing on Operation Homefront\'s reputation with key audiences including local and national media, senior military leadership, elected and other government officials, corporations and foundations, and advocacy and community groups. He serves as a critical member of the organization\'s senior leadership team.

Education

• The Citadel, Military College of South Carolina

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

  1978 — 1982

• Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education on Leadership Decision Making

  Executive Education

  2013 — 2013

• Central Michigan University

  Master of Science (MS)

  1985 — 1987

Skills

• Media Relations
• Biochemistry
• Federal Government
• Defense
• Politics
• International Relations
• Spokesperson
• Community Development
• Project Planning
• Legislative Relations
• Nonprofits
• Communications Planning
• Grassroots Organizing
• Proposal Writing
• Political Campaigns
• Government Contracting
• Publicity
• Molecular Biology
• Dod
• Policy
• Newsletters
• Journalism
• Lifesciences
• Speech Writing
• Community Outreach
• Crisis Communications
• Government
• Genetics
• Press Releases
• Public Policy
• Political Communication
• Public Relations
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Legislation
• Public Speaking
• Corporate Communications
• Crisis Management
• Internal & External Communications
• Coalitions
• National Security