Jake C.

About Jake C.

With my foot in the door of the private sector, I also have more than a decade of designing and executing communication strategies – both in and out of uniform – for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy. My skillset lies in making complex and abstract information digestible, personal and engaging, and collaborating with executives, government officials, and media to build strategies that leave a lasting influence.Deep understanding of communications principles, team development, and organizational health with a strong mix of marketing, public relations, and communications planning. Outstanding verbal, written, and editing skills and exceptional storytelling with the ability to synthesize and simplify massive amounts of information.Clearly articulate complex issues and abstract thoughts for translation into digestible content for the delivery of engaging and impactful communications. Excel at cross-functional and organization collaboration across a wide variety of audiences for targeted influence and coordination with executives, agencies, and media.CORE COMPETENCIES• Communications Strategy• Communications counsel• Media Relations• Communications Planning• Storytelling• Social Media and Website Management• Corporate Communications• Crisis CommunicationsACCOMPLISHMENTS• Orchestrated end-to-end communications strategy and created, validated, and executed strategic planning in concert with business priorities and public engagement.• Led public information efforts for major environmental and security incidents, garnering national media attention while coordinating with multiple agencies.• Accurately briefed news media representatives regarding organizational programs and potential/intended impact on organizational activities.

Experience

1. Communications & Branding Specialist

   Boeing

   Jan 2022 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Leads enterprise artificial intelligence and generative AI communications strategy.• Spearheads Information Technology & Data Analytics external communications, centered around recruitment/retention, functional positioning, executive media and speaking engagements.• Communications focal for Boeing Enterprise Security and Data Analytics organizations.• Leads enterprise cybersecurity crisis communications.• Develops external positioning, including related to suppliers (Dell, Palo Alto, VMware Explore, etc.).• Leads IT & DA special projects, including thought leadership.• Initiated and coordinated IT & DA and Protection BNN topic launch with BNN team.• Collaborates cross-functionally with Communicators, business units, and programs, including BCA, BDS, BGS, ET & T, Legal, Media Relations, HR, and Global.• Provides strategic communications/campaign support for Boeing Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

Education

• Ohio University

  Master's Degree, Fine Arts

  2000 — 2001

• Bowling Green State University

  Bachelor's Degree, Criminology

  1996 — 2000

• University of Washington

  Professional Certificate, Public Relations

  2011 — 2012

• Gonzaga University

  Master's Degree, Communication and Media Studies

  2012 — 2014