Robert K. Lanier

About Robert K. Lanier

Coordinated Coast Guard motion picture efforts- Coast Guard/Perfect Storm Promotion…

Experience

1. Public Affairs Specialist Pio

   Keller Army Community Hospital

   Oct 2014 — Present · U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY, US

   Serves as the Public Affairs Officer for the U.S. Army Medical Department Activity (MEDDAC), West Point, an organization that consists of three subordinate units with more than 900 assigned military and civilian personnel. Advises the command group on proper handling of public affairs, marketing, and strategic communication activities requiring an extensive knowledge and understanding of public affairs policies, procedures, installation protocols, and higher headquarters requirements and regulations. Serve as the command spokesperson to external entities and guides internal messaging, programs, and articles to accomplish the Commander\'s vision and goals. Identify communication opportunities to further the organization\'s mission and vision. Manage new media platforms to include Internet and Social Media. Participate in planning of special events and ceremonies. Educate staff on the fundamentals of public affairs. Serves as lead point of contact with Medical Readiness Command - East\'s Public Affairs Officer.Active member of the Emergency Management, Hospital Renewal, Information Management, and Morale/Social Committees.Annually trained in Sexual Harassment/Assault Response & Prevention, EEO Anti-Harassment & No Fear, HIPAA and Privacy Act, Army Operational Security (OPSEC), DoD Cyber Awareness, and Threat Awareness & Reporting Program. Completed DHA Transgender Module 1: Introduction to Policy Guidance and Concepts.Manages the following: WEBSITE (internet) at https://keller.tricare.mil/FACEBOOK at at IN at Keller Command and West Point Public Affairs references are available upon request.

Education

• University of San Diego, School of Leadership and Education Sciences

  Leadership and Group Relations, Course/Conference Completed

  2005 — 2005

• Department of the Army

  Certificate of Training, Civilian Education System - Foundation Course, Course Sucessfully Completed

  2017 — 2017

• National Defense University - Joint Forces Staff College

  Course Completed, Military and Strategic Leadership

  2009 — 2009

• University of Oklahoma, Department of Communications

  Completed Capstone, Communication and Media Studies, Course Completed

  2004 — 2004

• Department of the Army

  Risk Management Civilian Basic Course, Course Completed

  2022 — 2022

• Defense Information School, Fort George G. Meade, Maryland

  Courses Completed, Communication and Media Studies

  1996 — 2006

• Marist College

  B.A., Communications

  1991 — 1993

• Dutchess Community College

  A.A., Liberal Arts

  1989 — 1991

Skills

• Reputation Management
• Corporate Communications
• Public Speaking
• Social Media
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Spokesperson
• Pios
• Crisis Management
• Public Affairs
• Military Affairs
• Copy Editing
• Security Clearance
• Emergency Management
• Training
• Interagency Coordination
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Marine Safety
• Media Relations
• Federal Government
• Foreign Policy
• Command
• Journalism
• Speech Writing
• Crisis Communications
• Military Training
• Military Experience
• Communications Planning
• Tactics
• Operational Planning
• Press Releases
• Dod
• National Security
• Strategic Communications
• Coast Guard
• Blogging
• Feature Articles
• Message Development
• Military Operations