Christopher Garver
Deputy Director, Press Operations @Office Of The Secretary Of Defense
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WORK HISTORY
Deputy Director, Press Operations @Office Of The Secretary Of Defense
Pentagon, VA
Serve as the Deputy for and provide support to the Director of the Defense Press Operations office.• Provide support to the Deputy Assistant to the Secretary of Defense-Media, the Principal Deputy Assistant to the Secretary of Defense, and the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense-Public Affairs.• Direct and mentor the media relations activities of 27 Department of Defense Public Affairs desk officers and spokespersons regarding DoD-level issues with national and international media.• Craft and manage media engagement strategies, press releases, social media engagement, and responses media queries that tells the story of the United States Military.• Liaise with public affairs staffs of the Joint Staff, the Combatant Commands, the Armed Services, the National Security Council, and other U.S. government agencies.
EDUCATION
Western Michigan University
Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing)
Kalamazoo Central High School
High School
Louisiana State University
Master’s Degree, Masters of Arts in Liberal Arts
National War College, National Defense University
Master’s Degree, Master of Science in National Security Strategy
SKILLS
ABOUT CHRISTOPHER GARVER
Communicator and leader with 30 years of national service and hands-on experience applying a powerful mix of strategic analysis, communication expertise, operational management, personnel development, and results-driven teamwork. Able to analyze international, national, and local data to detect emerging trends and develop and implement effective communication strategies. Adept at balancing operational, financial, and personnel management and ethical and regulatory requirements when managing projects. A force for and champion of innovation.
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