Kevin Ropp

About Kevin Ropp

Experienced federal executive in public relations, strategic communication and marketing.…

Experience

1. Chief, Strategic Communication & Services Division, Office of Public Affairs

   US Army Corps of Engineers

   Aug 2008 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Lead and direct U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ worldwide strategic communication planning and implementation efforts. Oversee and manage worldwide Public Affairs policy development, worldwide branding work, social media policy and program development, public web management, Headquarters’ national exhibit program, and other internal and external information efforts. Supervise and direct the work of five employees.Provide expert strategic communication leadership and guidance to Headquarters senior leaders and staff as well as regional officials in support of major USACE missions, projects and programs. Develop national-level messages used by senior leaders, and for inclusion in national, regional and local communication campaigns. Design and develop communication plans and strategies for use by the entire Corps of Engineers. Oversee the Office of Public Affairs’ internal communication efforts.

Education

• Frostburg State University

  Master of Business Administration, Management, Scientific & Technical Communication

  1989 — 1992

• James Madison University

  Bachelor of Science, Communications, Fine Art

  1985 — 1987

Skills

• Policy Analysis
• Speech Writing
• Social Media
• Technical Writing
• Press Releases
• Crisis Communications
• Message Development
• Journalism
• Training
• Community Outreach
• Crisis Management
• Strategic Communications
• Policy
• Government
• Public Affairs
• Public Policy
• Publications
• Communications Planning
• Messaging
• Editing
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Media Relations
• Communication Training
• Corporate Communications
• Public Speaking
• International Relations
• Spokesperson
• Marketing
• Reputation Management