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Yolanda Choates

Public Affairs Instructor

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Missouri City, Texas, United States

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About me
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Master of Science in Management (MSM)
Education
- US Army Sergeants Major Academy
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  Military and Strategic Leadership
- University of Maryland University College
  2003 - 2005
  Master of Science - MS Management -Human Resource Management
- University of Maryland University College
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  Bachelor of Science (BS) Communication and Media Studies
- University of Phoenix
  2010 - 2013
  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Experience
- Defense Information School
  Jan 1997 - Jan 2000
  Public Affairs Instructor
  Developed public affairs lessons plans and training materials using real-world events. Developed end-of-course examinations and practical exercises to measure students' ability to perform public affairs activities in dynamic and challenging environments.Taught military service members public affairs subjects including developing key and command messages, facilitating news media interviews, responding to news media queries, and conducting press conferences.
- US Army
  May 2005 - Oct 2008
  Public Affairs Sergeant Major
  Responsible for leadership, direction and career development of 35 public affairs employees and managed external and internal communication strategies affecting this military installation.
- US Customs and Border Protection
  Jan 2008 - Mar 2024
  Senior Public Affairs Manager
  Principal public affairs counselor on external communications and media relations providing comprehensive, integrated guidance and support to executive staff on issues of strategic importance affecting agency brand or reputation.
- US Federal Government
  Aug 2023 - now
  Multimedia Program Director
Licenses & Certifications
- Basic Mediation
  Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
  Sept 2011