Managing Partner

• Feb 2010 - Present

• Managing Partner and President of the BZ family of companies• Head, BZ's Radio/TV/Film Production Division, producing the Daytime Emmy-winner (six-time nominated) "Anacostia," holiday films IVY & MISTLETOE, DESTINATION: CHRISTMAS, PAINTING CHRISTMAS, "The Brink" podcast, and other award-winning projects, as well as the upcoming "Journeys Beyond" travel docuseries• Communications Strategist/Marketing Communications Consultant, specializing in public relations, branding, corporate communications, public sector communications, team building, group dynamics, management consulting, internal communications, change management, and new/emerging media (including media, communications, and crisis communications training)• Organizational Dynamics Consultant and Executive Coach, with specialization in conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, team efficiency, behavioral improvements, and managerial efficacy/leadership assessement• Consulting clients include the United States Veterans Administration; United States Army; United States Navy/BUMED and Wounded Warrior Pain Care Initiative; federal contractors seeking B2G marketing and PR assistance; State and local government health and safety initiatives; non-profit and local associations, and regional small businesses. International clients include multiple European marketing and security concerns.

Host, Writer, and Executive Producer: Journeys Beyond "Bosnia: 25 Years after the Siege of Sarajevo"

• Sep 2019 - Present

Executive producer, director, co-writer/co-host for "Bosnia, 25 Years After the War" a documentary special and pilot episode for the upcoming travel docuseries "Journeys Beyond." The series features interviews with Bosnians who were children during the 1990s Siege of Sarajevo, Bosnians who have chosen to stay in the country to help rebuild it as a destination for historical, natural, and recreational tourism based on a concept and structure developed by with co-creator and host Olivia Taylor. As director, supervise and/or directly perform all production steps from storyboarding through photography and editing. Expected December 2020.

Executive Editor and Host

• Nov 2018 - Present

Executive editor of the forthcoming BZ/MP integrated news feature and multi-media platform; and host of THE BRINK with BENJAMIN BRYANT, its 2018 "INTERSECTIONS" serial podcast-within-a-podcast investigation, and the 2019 travel docuseries JOURNEYS BEYOND with co-host Olivia Taylor.

Host, Writer, and Exec. Producer; The Brink w/ Benjamin Bryant: INTERSECTIONS

• Sep 2018 - Aug 2019

Supervising Producer

• Mar 2019 - Nov 2019

• Managed and coordinated contributions of the Bryant Zamberlan Group in its role as co-production company for Gemelli Films' "Candy Cain" first holiday trio of films, IVY & MISTLETOE, DESTINATION: CHRISTMAS, and PAINTING CHRISTMAS, from writer-director Candice Cain (co-produced by Gemelli Films and Bryant Zamberlan Group, distributed by Global Genesis Group)• Served as on-set Supervising Producer supporting varied aspects of production, including casting, talent relations coordination, production logistics, administrative requirements, marketing/promotion, and other requirements, as needed• Supported and/or co-coordinated public relations and promotion efforts with fellow producers, writer-director, and distribution company• Additionally, served as Associate Producer on the non-Bryant Zamberlan Group produced Candy Cain film JOY & HOPE shot in late 2019.

Co-Executive Producer

• Sep 2016 - Sep 2019

[Anacostia is a Daytime Emmy-winning (six-time nominated, including a 2015 nomination for Outstanding Show in the digital series category) scripted digital drama, chronicling the lives of characters from or connected to the historic Washington, D.C. neighborhood.]• Managed and coordinated contributions of the Bryant Zamberlan Group in its role as co-production company for the series for Season 5 (and Season 6 episodes shot and broadcast in 2018)• Served as on-set co-Executive Producer supporting varied aspects of production, including funding, production logistics, administrative requirements, casting/guest talent coordination and relations, marketing/promotion, and other requirements, as needed• Crafted public relations and promotion outreach efforts

Associate Director for Public Relations

• 2015 - 2016

• Following publishing of the MCRMC's final report and dissemination of its final recommendations, served as the MCRMC's final Associate Director for Public Relations and Outreach during the Commission's sunset/stand-down period• Continued to manage the MCRMC's writing and editing team of civil servants, including supporting transition activity for departing subordinates during the Commission's sunset period• Reviewed, edited, and integrated the work of Commission members, including research analysts, subject matter experts, and MCRMC leadership in preparation of interim and final deliverables and other products.• Coordinated the Commission's final strategic communication efforts, including planning, messaging, and strategic outreach, providing advice and counsel to MCRMC Chairman, Commissioners, Executive Director, and Associate Directors• Reponded to media, agency, and military/veteran advocacy organization enquiries, coordinating final interviews and comment from MCRMC senior leadership and Commissioners

Lead Editor/Senior Writer (Writing and Editing Team Lead)

• 2014 - 2015

• Served as Lead Editor and Senior Writer for the interim and final reports, and assorted written and presented deliverables for the President's Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission, enabled by the 112th Congress of the United States at the request of President Barack Obama• Directly managed a team of part- and full-time civil servants, and supervised support activity from external graphic designers, printers, and others• Reviewed, edited, and integrated the work of Commission members in preparation of interim and final deliverables and other products• Supported the efforts of MCRMC's Associate Director for Public Relations and Outreach and Congressional Affairs lead, including planning, messaging, and strategic outreach projects

Deputy Project Manager (Consultant)

• 2011 - 2013

• Served as Deputy Project Manager for the Online Refresh Team of DoD contractors from Knowledge Advantage, Inc, charged with the refresh and redesign of the Washington Headquarters Service Inter- and Intra-net sites, including project process management, content revision and new content production, and comprehensive technical web development• Managed integrated team of technical developers and writer/editors, served as liaison to Government client POCs, agency senior leadership, and other contractor teams• In 2013, the team's efforts received multiple industry-peer awards and DoD recognitions

Senior Consultant and Lead Editor, "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Comprehensive Review Working Group

• 2010 - 2010

(Consultant with Knowledge Advantage, Inc.)• Lead Editor for the Pentagon's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (DADT) report, the report of the Comprehensive Review Working Group (CRWG), providng context, analysis, and recommendations related to the issue of a potential repeal of the DADT policy, for Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and President Barack Obama• Supervised the editing, finishing, and production process for the DADT CRWG's print and electronic reports• Directly managed the CRWG's technical editor and interfaced with the team's Lead Writer and writing team• Directly supported and advised DADT CRWG leadership, including co-chairmen, the Honorable Jeh Johnson and General Carter Ham, and senior staff, participating in planning meetings, preparing simulated questions and answers in advance of media availabilities and congressional testimony, and drafting media coverage analyses

Senior Consultant and Managing Editor, Fort Hood Shooting Task Force (and Air Force Follow-on)

• 2009 - 2010

(Consultant with Knowledge Advantage, Inc.)• Managing Editor and member of the Executive Writing Team for the SecDef 45-Day DoD Independent Review (DoD IR) of the mass shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, and as Senior Technical Writer for the subsequent Air Force Follow-On (AF FOR) effort.• Directed a 14-person contracting team of writers and administrators for the DoD IR and a 7-person team of writers for the AF FOR. Managed project timelines, contract deliverables, man-hours/burn rates, and personnel actions.• Reviewed, edited, and integrated the work of more than 120 Panel members, including 16 general/flag officers and varied subject matter experts for the final DoD IR report to the Secretary of Defense, Robert Gates (performed similar tasks for the subsequent AF FOR report to the Secretary of the Air Force), and President of the United States, Barack Obama

Communications Specialist and Project Manager (Department of Defense)

• 2008 - 2009

• Provided analysis of client strategic communications efforts and provides guidance, counsel and strategic planning to senior DoD clients.• Managed the creative development process for advertisements, collateral and multimedia projects• Developed and implemented successful Web site development projects for several Department of Defense and U.S. Army programs • Managed media and analyst relations initiatives including news and feature outreach, new product launches, crisis communications, speaker placement and industry awards programs • Supported business development, proposal eforts, and account maintenance including drafting of proposal and presentation content, meetings with current customers and prospective clients, and market/opportunity analysis• Supervised development of conference and event materials, including conference booth and tabletop displays; coordinated conference and meeting administration, speakers, attendees, as well as on-site and follow-up activity• Served as project manager for the 3 of CorpComm's 4 award-winning projects in 2008, including both Web/new media and traditional print collateral materials

Senior Strategic Communications Consultant (Department of Defense)

• 2005 - 2008

• Provided direct counsel and guidance to senior clients (at the Program Manager, Flag, and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense level) to ensure the implementation of highest quality, objective-based communications programs and strategies for Army acquisition program and in support and promotion of DoD health care policies and programs• Wrote, managed, and implemented strategic communications plans (both overarching and project-specific)• Managed the development and execution of proactive, strategic, and integrated media relations campaigns, including management of the development and distribution of communications materials through varied channels including print, broadcast, and new media/Internet, as well as speeches and personal engagement• Planned and executed all aspects of annual client user conference, including agenda-development, speaker and attendee coordination, registration, and on-site coordination. Supported offsite and team building activities, including agenda and participant coordination• Covered and reported on congressional hearings and mark-ups; research legislative issues and draft senior officials' congressional testimony and related communications• Served as primary speech and briefing writer for Ms. Ellen Embrey, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Force Health Protection & Readiness• Organized and executed monthly senior-level roundtable meetings for senior Force Health Protection & Readiness/Military Health System leaders and congressionally chartered Veterans Service Organizations and Military Service Organizations

Speechwriter and Multi-Media Communications Consultant

• 2003 - 2005

(Program Management Specialist III Consultant with Anteon)• Provided project management, creative, and strategic communications support to the Admiral serving as Program Executive Officer Program Director of Communications for a key U.S. Coast Guard Acquisition Program via the provision of both internal and external communications and program outreach• Developed and executed integrated communications plans to inform and educate the internal audience, public, members of Congress, news media, and related stakeholders• Created talking points, bullets, and speeches for senior program and Coast Guard leadership• Researched and prepared background and briefing packages for senior program leadership engagements• Drafted written executive correspondence and congressional responses for senior program leadership• Populated and maintained graphic news bulletin boards for the internal audience• Developed and distributed monthly a full-color, graphic Deepwater Newsletter and weekly electronic brief• Researched and developed internal measurement methodologies and benchmarks for strategic outreach activities• Served as official liaison between PEO and Coast Guard retired flag officers; supervised planning and execution of bi-annual Retired Flag Luncheon and Briefing Event

Global Marketing Communications Manager, POMS Product Line

• Jun 2000 - 2003

• Coordinated over 60 global projects and activities relating to corporate public relations and marketing program for pharmaceutical and consumer packaged goods manufacturing solutions provider• Identified $50K in marketing communications cost avoidance as team leader of departmental Six Sigma Plus greenbelt project• Communicated corporate mission, objectives and key messages to target industries by developing and managing a worldwide media and trade analyst relations program• Developed and maintained a regular release schedule of news, customer successes, etc. across all company levels and global business regions• Arranged international press and analyst interviews and tours, coordinated global trade show planning, participation and follow-up• Authored and customized articles, position papers, application stories, white papers, collateral, advertising copy, and internal communications documents. Drafted executive letters and speeches• Co-developed and managed strategic and creative public relations, marketing, and advertising plans

Sr. Associate, Operations and Personnel Squad

• 1999 - 2000

(Then Army & Air Force Exchange Service) • Implemented national exchange promotions, including visual merchandising, including local flyer and circular design, layout and assembly• Wrote promotional copy, executive letters, and reports and served as promotional "voice" of local exchange, in-store audio commercial spots and announcements• Official store reporter for international AAFES trade magazine• Performed supervisory functions in a roving capacity; trained to independently perform 80% of all exchange duties

Staff Writer (short-term contract)

• 1998 - 1998

• Researched and wrote content for signature on-line and published business directory services. • Updated previously written work for content accuracy and timeliness• Executed assignments in a self-paced, deadline oriented environment • Researched and wrote content for signature on-line and published business directory services. • Updated previously written work for content accuracy and timeliness• Executed assignments in a self-paced, deadline oriented environment

Program Director and On-Air Talent (News and Entertainment)

• 1996 - 1997

(Then American Radio Systems)• Managed programming and promotions for K-Juice 1370 radio, including live programming, production, syndicated programming relations and coordination • Served as local "voice" of ABC Radio's nationally syndicated "Tom Joyner Morning Show" and "Doug Banks Afternoon Drive Show" • Supervised K-Juice interns and coordinated programming and sales projects • Hosted/emceed live charitable and community events • Wrote copy and produced commercials, including all in-house promotional and public service spots• Served as sole public spokesperson for the station for all community and media relations• Designed and maintained inaugural station web page News and Production Intern 4/1996-8/1996 • Researched, prioritized, and wrote news copy for Majic 95.5's "Majic in the Morning" show• Wrote light interest and public service copy for Majic 95.5 and K-Juice 1370• Produced and edited prerecorded spots