Core Competencies and
Professional Certifications

Core Competencies

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Citywide Strategic Communications • Public Relations • Crisis Communications • Media Relations • 

Internal & External Communications • Executive Messaging • Storytelling & Content Strategy • Digital & 
Multimedia Content • Event Management & Institutional Branding • Video Production • Vendor & Budget 
Oversight • Community Engagement & Stakeholder Trust • Web Content Management • Data Analysis • 
Digital Accessibility 

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Programs: Adobe Suite (Photoshop - Express - Premiere - InDesign) • Python • Open Cities (Web Management) • Microsoft 365 (Planner - PowerBi, Forms) - Media Monitoring (TV Eyes - YouScan)

 

 

Professional Certifications:

 

FBI-LEEDA – Media Relations Training

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Crisis Intervention Team Certification

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FEMA Independent Studies:

IS 700 – National Planning Frameworks and the National Incident Management System (NIMS)

IS 29 – Public Information Officer Awareness

IS 100 – Introduction to the Incident Command System IS 240 – Leadership and Influence

IS 702 – National Incident Management System for Public Information IS 800 – Emergency Management Institute

IS-2200: Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions

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