Warren Wright
Public Affairs Chief at Fort Drum Medical Department Activity- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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U.S. Army Chief Public Affairs Senior Leader Course
US ArmyOct, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Strategic Communication
University of Colorado DenverMay, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Electronic Journalism Course
Defense Information SchoolMar, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
U.S. Army Advanced Leaders Course
US ArmyApr, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
U.S. Army Warrior Leaders Course
US ArmyFeb, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
Basic Public Affairs Specialst - Writer Course
Defense Information SchoolJan, 2008- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Fort Drum Medical Department Activity
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Public Affairs Chief
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May 2018 - Present
• Responsible for the planning and execution of the strategic communication strategy for the Guthrie Army Medical Clinic and all Fort Drum-associated healthcare facilities, including all matters relating to public information, media relations, social media management, and internal communications. • Serves as the medical clinic’s official spokesperson, interacting and communicating with local, regional, and national media to meet senior executives’ strategic communications goals. • Organizes and coordinates all broadcast and print media for the clinic, including writing and disseminating press releases, conducting media pitches, responding to media queries, and developing statements, messaging, and talking points for use during media engagements. Key Achievements • Pitched to and coordinated media coverage of organizational sexual assault prevention team to highlight efforts to eliminate sexual violence in the wake of a controversial national study, leading to positive placements in four broadcast and print media outlets. • Developed and implemented a COVID-19 strategic communication campaign that included the production of multiple videos, web stories, news releases, infographics, and social media messaging, increasing public awareness of infection control and vaccination safety and efficacy. • Directed annual flu shot public health information campaign, leveraging media relations, social media strategies, and public engagements, contributing to a 30% increase in flu shot recipients from the previous year. • Created, filmed, and produced more than 30 videos for the clinic’s weekly “Fireside Chat” series, allowing senior executives to rapidly convey topics of importance to the entire staff through web-based means. Show less
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New York Army National Guard
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United States
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Government Administration
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500 - 600 Employee
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Public Affairs Manager (Part Time - Military Reserves)
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Oct 2017 - Present
• Developed public affairs training materials and classes to train Soldiers in on-camera interview techniques, strengthening media engagement strategies.• Spearheaded strategic communication efforts for New York National Guard units providing security at the U.S. Capitol, producing several multimedia products highlighting efforts to enhance security and deter public confrontation.• Coordinated public affairs coverage of 42nd Infantry Division training events, producing five multimedia videos, one of which was featured on the National Guard’s social media pages. Show less
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Public Affairs Supervisor (Military Deployed)
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Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
• Served as the senior public relations enlisted supervisor for a 4,000-person multinational force, supervising and training a cross-functional team performing strategic communication activities in support of the NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR).• Advised executive leadership on strategic communication strategies, including social media, strategic planning, public information, media relations, and community relations.• Developed and implemented integrated communication strategies aligned with organizational goals to enhance awareness and build support of National Guard and Army missions and operations. Key Achievements• Facilitated and led media engagement training for C-suite executives ahead of on-camera interviews and press conferences, resulting in the positive placement of strategic messages in more than 20 international media outlets.• Led lecture on disinformation awareness to more than 50 University of Pristina journalism students, helping to develop Kosovo institutions while educating students on media literacy.• Supervised the development of more than 30 multimedia videos produced by the communications team, significantly increasing international awareness of NATO's mission in Kosovo by reaching more than 7.5 million viewers worldwide.• Developed and instructed several organizational stringer courses, enhancing media acquisition capabilities by 150%, significantly increasing KFOR's ability to deliver strategic messages to a worldwide audience. Show less
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US Army
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Public Affairs Supervisor
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Dec 2015 - Oct 2017
• Implemented a new organizational social media strategy, resulting in an audience increase of more than 200 percent throughout multiple social media platforms.• Participated in and documented the first ship-to-shore air assault exercise in U.S. Army history, successfully highlighting the mobilization of more than 400 Soldiers from a South Korean naval vessel during highly visible joint exercise in South Korea.• Served as the organizational reporter, preparing news releases, photographs, and video stories for public release to more than 10,000 media outlets throughout the world. Show less
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Public Affairs Print Team Supervisor
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Dec 2012 - Dec 2015
• Produced and published more than 900 photos, 150 news stories, and 20 video releases in support of the U.S. Army’s communication efforts throughout Europe.• Spearheaded communication operations at a newly built U.S. military facility in Romania, establishing electronic media infrastructure and releasing multiple media products.• Hand-picked to serve as the lead communications coordinator during a significant organizational event, capturing valuable imagery seen by more than 650,000 viewers worldwide. Show less
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Public Affairs Team Leader
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Sep 2007 - Dec 2012
• Led strategic communications operations for a 450-person U.S. Army Special Forces organization in support of stability operations in Southern Afghanistan.• Authored local public affairs guidance for U.S. Army Special Forces for use in southern Afghanistan that became the template for other special operations forces.• Planned, coordinated and managed more than 250 successful media embeds of civilian journalists in eastern Afghanistan, enhancing worldwide awareness of the International Security Assistance Force mission. Show less
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Education
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2020 - 2021
Washington State University - Edward R. Murrow College of Communication
Master of Arts - MA, Strategic Comm -
2017 - 2019
University of Colorado Denver
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Communication
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