Amanda Anderson, SPHR

Experience

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  United States Marine Corps

  Jul 2011 - May 2013

  Served as public affairs subject matter expert and advisor to the Base Commander (O-6). Spokesperson for Marine Corps Base Quantico during serious incidents and crisis communication via external media, press releases and social media platforms. Responsible for working with local, regional and national media outlets, researching, staffing and responding to media requests, generating talking points for commanders, executing crisis communications, marketing through social media platforms. Established and led official social media presence utilizing Facebook and Twitter. Show less

  • Director, Media and Social Media Operations

    Jan 2012 - May 2013

  • The Basic School- Student

    Jul 2011 - Jan 2012
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  Defense Information School

  Mar 2012 - May 2012

  Student

  The Public Affairs Qualification Course provides entry-level public affairs training for the Department of Defense, U.S. government agencies and selected foreign military communication professionals. Instruction focuses on the foundational elements of the communication planning process; principles and techniques associated with implementing effective communication strategies; and the processes involved in integrating communication into military planning and operations.www.dinfos.dma.mil

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  Marine Corps Marathon

  Jun 2012 - May 2013

  Spokesperson

  Served as the uniform spokesperson and the Special Projects Officer for the 2012 Marine Corps Marathon Historic Half Marathon and the 2013 Marine Corps Marathon.The Marine Corps Marathon is the fourth largest marathon in the United States and the ninth largest marathon in the world.

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  Marine Corps Recruiting

  Jun 2013 - May 2016

  Marketing & Communication Director

  Managed daily operations for a team of 14 with a budget in excess of $1.2M crafting the official communication strategy, reputation management, brand stories and marketing to drive lead generation and awareness for the United States Marine Corps’ recruiting efforts in the Western U.S., Alaska, and the Pacific Territories. Oversaw development of all communications and marketing materials related to sales, direct marketing, events, and campaigns. Managed over 150 social media accounts to ensure consistent messaging in support of recruiting operations. Show less

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  U.S. Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command

  Jun 2016 - Jun 2019

  Director of Communication

  Director of internal and external communication for the U.S. Marine Corps' leaders in cyberspace operations and network defense, to include Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command (2-star led), Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Group (O-6 led), and Marine Corps Cyberspace Warfare Group (O-6 led). Served as the congressional liaison and worked closely with Office of Legislative Affairs to staff and respond to congressional inquiries, coordinate congressional staff and member visits, and draft/prep congressional testimony before the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Cybersecurity. Show less

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  United States Naval Academy

  Jun 2019 - Jun 2022

  Executive Assistant to the Provost

  Serve as Executive Assistant to the Provost, Chief Academic Officer. Duties commensurate with a chief of staff. The Provost is responsible for leadership and oversight of all facets of the Naval Academy academic program including the School of Engineering and Weapons, the School of Mathematics and Science, the School of Humanities and Social Science, the Naval Academy library, museum, registrar, Office of Research and Scholarship, Center for Teaching and Learning, International Programs Office, Center for Regional Studies, Center for Academic Excellence, Center for Cyber Security Studies, the campus assessment program, and all faculty personnel matters. Show less

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  Kilda Group LLC (KG)

  Sept 2022 - now

  Director of Human Resources & Operations