Justin Smith, APR(M)

Experience

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  United States Marine Corps

  Apr 2000 - Oct 2006

  Earning the title.

  • Infantryman

    Jul 2000 - Oct 2006

  • Recruit

    Apr 2000 - Jul 2000
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  United States Marine Corps

  May 2009 - Jul 2016

  -Developed a strategic engagement plan in support of the land acquisition of the base to ensure local, national and international publics received information pertaining to military activities affecting matters important to their interests. -Served as the spokesperson for a command spanning three geographical locations distanced by hundreds of miles, more than 30,000 personnel, millions of dollars in resources and equipment in an inherently dynamic environment. -Worked directly with CALTRANS, CHP and local municipalities in developing a concerted campaign plan to ensure the safety of roadway commuters within the local and surrounding region. Show less - Spokesperson for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, providing robust public relations guidance and support to all commands on the installation. -Served as the installations representative at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station’s Office of Emergency Services crisis management and response team. Participated in crisis communication engagement plans with Southern California Edison, State Parks, Orange County and the Cities of San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano and Dana Point to coordinate response plans and actions, for a successful response in the event of a mishap at SONGS.-Oversaw the functionality, efficiency and well-being of personnel assigned to the public affairs office. Show less

  • Director, Public Affairs

    Jul 2013 - Jul 2016

  • Director, Public Affairs

    Jun 2011 - Jul 2013

  • Deputy Director, Public Affairs

    May 2009 - Jun 2011
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  United States Marine Corps

  Jun 2017 - Jun 2020

  • Deputy Assistant Chief Of Staff, Communication Strategy and Operations

    Nov 2018 - Jun 2020

  • Plans and Operations Officer, Communication Strategy

    Jun 2017 - Nov 2018
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  Booz Allen Hamilton

  Jun 2020 - Nov 2020

  Communications Specialist, Associate

  As part of the Consulting & Mission Operations job family group for Booz Allen Hamilton:-Designs, develops, produces and consults on a variety of internal and external communications materials and media. -Applies advanced consulting skills and/or extensive technical expertise; full industry knowledge. -Develops innovative solutions to complex problems. Works without considerable direction; provides mentorship and supervision to team members. -Advises the organization on all aspects of communication formats to ensure clarity and accuracy of message.-Coach the staff involved in any communication events or presentations.-Conducts final review and approval before internal or external communications are released to identified publics.Provides consultation to managers on translating messages using the power of words, images, sounds and animation. Show less

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  Thermo Fisher Scientific

  Nov 2020 - Mar 2021

  Senior Communications Advisor
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  United States Marine Corps

  Mar 2021 - now

  Director, Communication Strategy and Operations