STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
Direct Results
- Government, Defense, International Diplomacy
- Routine and Crisis Communications
- Strategic Planning
- Social and Digital Media
- Business Consulting
- Industry Knowledge
- Project Management
- Change Management
- Public / Keynote Speaker
Served as one of the first females on combat ships
Office of the Secretary of Defense | U.S. State Department, Bureau of Consular Affairs | U.S. Homeland Security, Homeland Security Information Network ePM, DHS Chief Office | White House Digital Citizen Engagement Communications Playbook| Global Data-based Information Sharing and geo-mapping for Crisis Response | Young African Leader (YALI) digital and press leader, Lagos, Nigeria | Naval Criminal Investigator European Headquarters, Naples, Italy | XO International Diplomacy, G8 Summit, Camp David | Cuban repatriation and visa consular tour, Havana, Cuba | UN Nairobi, Kenya | Transportation security infrastructure | Our Future #ChangeAgent
EXPERIENCE
CORINA LJ DUBOIS, MPS
Kensington, MD 20895 | corina@cljdubois.com | www.linkedin.com/in/corinadubois
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS ADVISOR
PUBLIC RELATIONS | GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Expert in strategic communications planning, team building, industry and government affairs, digital/social media, and the use of emerging technology. Strong experience in professional services, as a federal employee, consultant, and entrepreneur. Dedicated professional who focuses her experience, education, and talent into meaningful, dynamic engagement between people, organizations, industry, and government with a mission-focused drive. Honorably discharged veteran of the United States Navy.
International Relations | Strategy | Social Media | Crisis Communications | Marketing
Event Management | Corporate Social Responsibility | Program Management | Policy
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CLJD Consulting 2023 – Present
Strategic Communications Consultant
Provides independent consulting to clients, focused on Strategic Communications, Change Management, and strategy development.
META 2022 – 2023
Communications Manager, Internal Privacy
Manages internal communications for Meta across the privacy and cross-functional teams within the company, including engineers, legal, training, and communications colleagues throughout the global teams.
- Wrote speeches, talking points, and routine communications for the Director of Privacy to lead up to the CEO and message the privacy organization
- Advised the company on communication strategies and leads up talking points to top leadership.
- Determined company-wide communication schedules and platforms
- Coordinated on-site and virtual events: All Hands, Training, Brown Bags, Leadership Messages (video, written, in-person)
USPTO 2021 – 2022
Consultant, Strategic Communications
- Consulted and advised on internal strategic communications and change management
- Created talking points for the CIO and executive leadership
- Coordinated between teams to manage sensitive organizational requirements and changes, while working with a team to institute an understanding of reorganization and institutional change
ATLANTIC COUNCIL GEOTECH CENTER 2020 – 2021
Senior Advisor
- Directed and advised the start-up GeoTech Center day-to-day staff (comprised of Associate/Assistant Directors, Program Assistants, Project Assistants, and Interns). Interacted and identified Fellows for specific topics.
- Provided thought leadership and strategic communications in intellectual and tech discussions, in coordination with programs, centers, and initiatives throughout the Atlantic Council, related to best practices in engaging multiple audiences across stakeholder interests. Knowledgeable on Center projects and develops programming accordingly.
- Grew, with the GeoTech Center director, interviewing, HR relations, budget tracking, and funding partner development for internal, commercial, and business development. Coordinated with funders, congressional representatives, and industry partners daily.
- Organized scalable private and public events related to the projects and priorities of the GeoTech Center. Advised on the concepts and strategic communication across multiple means of communication.
- Managed external social media and web presence, while coordinating internally within the Atlantic Council for streamlined editorial standards and thought outputs in different print and online mediums.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 2016 – 2019
Principal, Strategic Communications Manager and Consultant
- Consulted the Chief Information Officer (CIO) on Cyber, STEM, and International Relations
- Advised and shaped external messaging from federal programs to senior decision makers and ensuring that analytical techniques, resulting data, and conclusions support well-developed, clear, concise, and timely reports and narratives.
- Amplified proficient knowledge of language, congressional and media affairs, public relations, and analytical methods to shaping complex messages to diverse audiences with multiple levels of understanding.
- Supervised, mentored, and managed strategic communications and public relations teams for multiple contracts in support of homeland security and defense, and gathered background materials for senior–level briefings.
- Consulted leaders on organizational procedures, perception, relationship management and customer engagement for stakeholders. Synthesized issues into communications campaigns across multiple online and print platforms.
- Crafted, executed, and evaluated national original communications campaigns that were based on audience understanding, organizational best practices, and mission objectives.
- Presented communications materials for specific audiences, such as the White House, congress, and other federal, local, territorial, tribal and international partners.
- Managed budget, staffing, contractual deliverables, and resource alignment for multi-million-dollar contracts.
- Directed the design, strategy, and implementation for web and print materials read above industry standards.
- Applied knowledge in IT and Procurement and Acquisition to strategic communications plans, reports and events.
- Oversaw production of Annual Reports, Press Kits, Congressional Testimony, Fact Sheets, Video Sequencing, Training, and all aspects of a strategic communications rollout plan.
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE 2015 –2016
Communications and Strategic Planning Advisor
- Provided strategic planning for communications to the Office of the Secretary of Defense to create messaging plans intended for multiple audiences, including foreign governments, the public and the press.
- Contributed recommendations regarding public opinion and understanding of multifaceted initiatives, announcements, or major rollout campaigns.
- Oversaw coordination of digital media, speeches, talking points, and press related products for national and international public affairs outreach related to DoD-wide and Secretary-level events, public information campaigns, travel and initiatives.
- Assisted with program development and provided on-site execution of programming.
- Traveled as part of the official delegation for the Secretary of Defense.
- Incorporated news-of-the-day, crisis communications, and long-term policy planning into communications campaigns.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, BUREAU OF CONSULAR AFFAIRS 2011 – 2015
Chief, New Media
- Managed a team of foreign and civil service officers dedicated to digital, mobile, social media and app development.
- Set strategic outreach and public engagement vision for the @TravelGov brand across multiple platforms
- Formulated policy and guidance for the use of developing technology, mobile design, and social media integration for national campaigns targeting multiple audiences worldwide.
- Presented to governments, industry, and partners on use of digital projects and tools to create citizen engagement.
- Spearheaded the development of new web, mobile apps, and API services as part of Federal Digital Strategy.
- Advised State Department leaders on digital services, systems development, product design and contract solutions.
- Traveled globally to train, collaborate, and liaise with international partners and Embassies.
- Managed crisis communications campaigns on a global scale with national news attention.
- Spearheaded White House digital government and innovation-based special projects.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
UNITED STATES NAVY
NCIS Investigative Assistant / Yeoman / Military Paralegal
Investigative Assistant with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service — Naples, Italy
Engineering and Commanding Officer’s Executive Assistant — USS Boxer, San Diego, CA
Commanding Officer’s Executive Assistant / Military Paralegal — VQ-6 Flight Squadron, Jacksonville, FL
- Served as one of the first females on combat ships.
- Served Department of State as Presidential Management Fellow, and as advisor to Office of the Secretary of Defense.
- Organized and maintained administrative requirements by developing tracking and scheduling programs.
- Advised Military Commanders as to interpretation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice and the lawful execution of discipline. Hosted Legal Hearings, Captain’s Mast, and Court-Martials within all branches of Trial Judiciary.
- Prepared Travel Orders and Financial Liquidations for 70+ Investigative Special Agents. Managed +$2M Travel Budget.
- Managed classified materials and equipment.
- Created and edited public affairs newsletter and media. Acted as liaison between general public, contractors, military family members and command personnel.
EDUCATION
Master of Political Management (MPS)
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF POLITICAL MANAGEMENT
Baccalaureate of Science (BS) in Communications/Political Science (Magna Cum Laude)
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
MEMBERSHIP AFFILIATIONS
Public Relations Society of America
National Association of Women Business Owners
Veteran Owned Business Association Member
Member of Honor Societies Alpha Sigma Lambda and Phi Kappa Ph
AWARDS & HONORS
Honorable Civilian Service Award
Ten Years Federal Service Recognition
FedScoop 50 Innovation of the Year and Tech Program of the Year Finalist (2016)
Group Superior Honor Award – web development (2014)
FedScoop 50 New Innovators Award (2013)
Quality Step Increase in Recognition of Outstanding Performance (2012, 2013)
Finalist for the Stevie Awards in the Women Helping Women in Business (2007 & 2008)
English as a Second Language Tutor of the Year (2003)
Navy Achievement Medal (2)
Battle E Ribbon (2)
NATO Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon
Good Conduct Medal (2)
Southwest Asia Service Medal
Sea Service Ribbon
National Defense Service Medal; Sailor of the Year, NAS Cecil Field (1995)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Lecturing and training adult learners in English as a Second Language, Adjunct Professor Master level course in Political Management
