Patrick Conrad

About Patrick Conrad

Communications and government relations leader with over 20 years of experience in public…

Experience

1. External Affairs Manager

   Hanford Mission Integration Solutions

   Jan 2021 — Present · Richland, WA, US

   Lead strategic external affairs operations, managing team of 5 while directing public engagement initiatives and stakeholder communications for Hanford cleanup mission. Oversee the Department of Energy\'s social media channels, enhancing community outreach and advocacy efforts. Drive community engagement through strategic management of a Speakers Bureau program, coordinating presentations logistics and fostering educational partnerships. Foster cross-functional partnerships with the DOE Hanford Office of Communications and contractors, enhancing communication effectiveness and cleanup progress visibility. Oversee budget allocation for diverse subcontractor services including creative, facilitation, transportation, and translation, ensuring optimal resource utilization. Draft, review and coordinate approval of company messages, Hanford-wide messages for Hanford workers, and company weekly and monthly newsletter articles.Draft and coordinate talking points for HMIS senior leadership. Responsible for content updates for the Hanford Site\'s external and internal websites, supporting Hanford nuclear waste cleanup activities and public information requirements Coordinate website updates with subject matter experts and work closely with the Department of Energy and appropriate POC\'s to ensure content is approved for public release and aligns with the strategic mission Partner with the Washington State STEM Foundation, area high schools and the Volpentest HAMMER Federal Training Center to create events for students that highlight the need for the future workforce.

Education

• South Puget Sound Community College

  Associate of Arts (A.A.)

  1999 — 2002

• Washington State University

  Bachelor's Degree

  2002 — 2004

Skills

• Press Releases
• Editing
• Newsletters
• Volunteer Management
• Strategic Communications
• Politics
• Fundraising
• Social Media Marketing
• Event Management
• Crisis Communications
• Public Affairs
• Customer Service
• Corporate Communications
• Public Speaking
• Marketing
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Media Relations
• Political Campaigns
• Policy Analysis
• Speech Writing
• Policy
• Event Planning
• Legislation
• Spokesperson
• Grassroots Organizing
• Copywriting
• Social Media
• Communications Planning
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Legislative Relations
• Public Policy
• Government
• Nonprofits