Luke Knittig

About Luke Knittig

I’m a leader, communicator and relationship builder with extensive experience in challenging communications environments. With winning strategy, I integrate media relations, social media, digital/web and outreach to achieve business/enterprise results. Also am an experienced speechwriter for senior executives and am an engaging panel/event moderator.I seize communication opportunities and leverage multiple channels to achieve brand consistency and message alignment. I am an issues management expert with deep knowledge of external communications and a vast cross-sector network. A highly experienced spokesperson and solid speechwriter, I have been the communications lead for numerous contentious and sensitive issues involving reputation management. I provide expert counsel to C-level leaders with recommendations that achieve measurable results, while protecting organizational reputation and resources. I use experience, mentoring and inter-personal skills to build high-performing teams, infuse talent, and foster innovation. I assimilate into organizations quickly, get along well as an individual performer, and as part of a directed team.My gift is to put possibilities few others see into enduring positive relationship.A combat veteran, my early career positions were in Germany with the First Armored Division, where I achieved Distinguished Leader honors, then in Georgia with the Third Infantry Division, earning commendation as Top Engineer Company Commander.

Experience

1. Principal Owner

   Broadview Public Affairs Llc

   Nov 2023 — Present · Savannah, GA, US

Education

• United States Military Academy at West Point

  BS, National Security/Public Affairs

• The University of Texas at Dallas

  MS, Public Affairs/Policy

• Defense Information School

  Honor Graduate, Public Affairs Officer Qualification Course

• Defense Information School

  Joint Senior Public Affairs Course

  2007 — 2007

Skills

• Military
• International Security
• Program Management
• Strategic Planning
• Public Affairs
• Counterterrorism
• Defense
• Homeland Security
• Intelligence
• Security Clearance
• Nato
• Policy
• Federal Government
• Social Media Marketing
• Foreign Policy
• Diplomacy
• Military Operations
• Policy Analysis
• Speech Writing
• Management
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Afghanistan
• Public Policy
• Operational Planning
• Crisis Communications
• Marketing
• Crisis Management
• Strategy
• Fundraising
• Community Outreach
• Marketing Strategy
• Army
• Corporate Communications
• Public Speaking
• Leadership
• Editing
• Advertising
• Interagency Coordination
• Public Relations