I'm looking to manage strategic communications, media relations, crisis response, and public engagement for organizations navigating complex policy, high-stakes issues, and diverse stakeholder needs.

Patrick Malone
@patrickmalone
I lead strategic public affairs, media relations, and crisis communications for complex public-sector organizations.
What I'm looking for
At the U.S. Department of Labor, I coordinated 250+ high-priority media inquiries across three national agencies and developed press releases, executive messaging, briefings, and plain-language public information.
I've led public information and crisis messaging for a 17,000+ member U.S. Army organization, trained 70+ communications professionals worldwide, and advised senior leaders on media, legislative affairs, organizational change, and stakeholder engagement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Public Affairs Specialist and National Agency Spokesperson
Jan 2024 - Sep 2025 (1 year 8 months)
Managed end-to-end coordination of 250+ high-priority media inquiries across three national agencies, ensuring accurate intake, research, review, approval, and delivery. Prepared press releases, media statements, talking points, and executive messaging, and advised leadership on communications strategy and media risks.
Coordinated 100+ high-visibility public events and community initiatives involving military families, employers, schools, nonprofits, and civic leaders. Produced media materials, event timelines, executive talking points, and stakeholder updates to maintain consistent messaging.
Coordinated operational support, workforce actions, staffing logistics, and information flow among geographically dispersed international teams. Prepared executive updates, operational reports, action trackers, and continuity plans to provide leadership visibility into priorities and risks.
Advised the Army's senior enlisted executive on media, legislative affairs, and internal communications. Prepared executive testimony, speeches, and public affairs guidance, and trained 70+ communications professionals worldwide in strategic communications planning and media engagement.
Directed public information, media operations, community relations, and crisis messaging as senior spokesperson for a 17,000+ member organization. Led a team of four communications professionals and synchronized messaging across 15 distributed spokespeople.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Georgetown University
Master of Professional Studies, Public Relations & Corporate Communications
Master of Professional Studies in Public Relations & Corporate Communications from Georgetown University.
Thomas Edison State University
Bachelor of Arts, Communications
Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Thomas Edison State University.
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