Gabriela Keiser

Public Affairs Specialist and Military Veteran with an active Secret Security Clearance and 8 years of proven experience in the United States Air Force. Adept at leading diverse teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Possesses a comprehensive background in project and operations management, personnel management and evaluation, personnel training and development, written and oral presentations, photography and graphic design, and complex problem solving.

Oversaw equipment, assets, and programs while managing risk, safety, and quality assurance. Exceptional relationship builder with keen skills, high level of initiative, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence. Experienced in performing tasks under short deadlines ensuring proper execution of duties with the utmost quality.

Public Affairs (PA) Specialist at United States Air Force (2014 – Present)

• Conducted public affairs crisis response training for 22 employees, zero discrepancies occurred which earned the organization a "Superior Team" win
• Modernized organization's website by redesigning 130 pages; efforts increased site traffic by 45% in 1 year
• Designed the original marketing material for the company's biennial aerial event; saved $500 on fees
• Wrote and produced print and broadcast journalism news and feature stories for military and civilian newspapers, magazines, television and radio broadcast stations
• Optimized crisis-communication strategies; identified best methods to reach target audiences, and fielded questions from local and regional media, regarding unit personnel, activities, and deployments
• Developed talking points and key messaging that standardized social media and command information

Engagement Manager at United States Air Force (2014 – Present)

• Redesigned tour program, consolidated monthly visits into biannual week-long event which hosts 450 students; cut 200-man hours for 29 support sections and reduced strain on resources by 40%
• Identified discrepancies in aerial event request process and crafted new operating procedures, streamlining processes to 48 hours from start to finish
• Led 4 trainings as the video subject matter expert for 6 employees during the company's photo journalism and broadcast journalism career field consolidation; increased video capabilities for public affairs by 150%
• Delivered vital safety information and updates during Hurricane Florence for 23K in the local community as the social media manager for 3 platforms

Broadcast Journalist at United States Air Force (2014 – Present)

• Documented Operation Inherent Resolve during U.S. training with international partners in Turkey and Israel; documented the largest F-22 Raptor deployment in Europe, showcasing Combined Joint Task Force Coalition and the North Atlantic's Treaty Organization for efforts to an audience of 37M
• Led a team of 4 in the production of social media video for the organization's innovation campaign contest; secured first place win of $178K prize to invest in quality of life improvements for employees
• Executed a Pentagon-level strategic leadership messaging tool to senior Department of Defense officials and 60K personnel

Communication Studies – University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Basic Combat Communication – Defense Information School

Content Management Course – Defense Information School

Career Certificate in Data Analytics – Google