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Melissa Culp

@melissaculp

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Communications specialist with experience in public affairs, crisis communications, and internal engagement.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a communications role where I can lead internal/external messaging and crisis strategy, collaborate with cross-functional leaders, and drive employee engagement and clear public outreach.

I am a communications professional with seven years of experience leading strategic internal and external communications across military and civilian organizations. I have written executive speeches, press releases, newsletters, and produced multimedia content while managing multi-channel campaigns, social accounts, intranets, and communications budgets.

I led crisis communications efforts during the Red Hill Water Contamination Crisis, developed and delivered training and crisis plans, and collaborated with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to align communications strategies. I use Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Final Cut Pro X, SharePoint, Slack, MS Teams, and DEOCS feedback to drive engagement and improve organizational messaging.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Public Affairs Specialist

Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Pearl Ha

Aug 2022 - Aug 2024 (2 years)

Led internal and external communications for a large Navy logistics command, executing multi-channel campaigns, crisis communications during the Red Hill water contamination, and managing budgets and executive messaging to improve engagement and readiness.

Crisis Communications Internal Communications Social Media Management Content Creation Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Canva

Public Outreach Specialist

ManTech

May 2016 - May 2018 (2 years)

Managed public outreach and communications for DoD clients, producing social media content, press releases, graphics, and coordinating high-level events and stakeholder engagement across multiple regions.

Outreach Social Media Management adobe indesign Content Creation Event Coordination SharePoint Final Cut Pro

Advertising/Marketing Intern

Inductotherm Group

May 2014 - Aug 2015 (1 year 3 months)

Supported marketing leadership with website research and design recommendations, executed advertising campaigns and trade show logistics, contributing to a 20% increase in web traffic and a 30% rise in trade show inquiries.

Market Research Google Adwords Marketing Design Adobe Creative Suite

Marketing Assistant

Rowan University Recreation Center

Aug 2013 - May 2015 (1 year 9 months)

Planned and led campus marketing campaigns and major events (homecoming, health fairs), increasing event attendance and social media engagement, including a 30% follower growth on Instagram and Twitter.

Event Marketing Campaign Management Copywriting Survey Design Project Management Community Engagement