Kevin Doell’s Resume
Kevin V. Doell
11 Heller Hill Road, Blairstown, NJ 07825 ♦ (h) 908.798.0294 ♦
Profile
Seasoned, creative professional with experience in all facets of communications and
public affairs to include: Web development, employee and customer communications,
media relations, and executive presentations. Prior-service Army officer with strong
background in management, leadership and organizational performance.
Experience Overview
NCI Information Systems, Inc. in support of PM Soldier Weapons, PEO Soldier, U.S. Army : A leading provider of professional services and solutions to U.S. Federal Government agencies. Picatinny Arsenal, N.J.,
Public Affairs Specialist, Sep. 2009 – Present
- Manage and implement public affairs programs for Program Manager Soldier Weapons, the Army agency responsible for the development, acquisition and support of individual and crew-served weapons – from the M4 carbine to the M2 machine gun
- Currently executing strategic communications plan and social media strategy to position leadership team as the authoritative source on U.S. Army soldier weapons
- Write and edit communication products to include, articles, social media posts,
fact sheets, reference works, and information papers slated for top DoD officials - Execute extensive media outreach campaigns. Placements to date include: CNN, Time, Popular Science, Stars and Stripes, Army.mil, regional dailies, and industry outlets
- Conduct senior leadership media training and issues prep for Pentagon media round tables, journalist interviews, and podcast programming
- Conduct outreach and education at public exhibits and industry trade conferences
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Realogy Corporation: The world’s largest real estate franchisor and manager of the
Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate, CENTURY 21®, Coldwell Banker®, ERA® and Sotheby’s International Realty® brands, Parsippany, N.J., Jul. 2004 - Dec. 2008
Senior Director, Corporate Communications and Public Relations,
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC - Nov. 2007 - Dec. 2008
- Designed and implemented all communications and public relations programs for a new international real estate franchise launched in July 2008
- Crafted C-level executive speeches, presentations and correspondence
- Created and implemented company environmental responsibility strategy
- Developed online brand presence through launch of award-winning Web site, BHGrealestate.com, and company social media platform, BHGrealestateblog.com
- Developed Web copy and site architecture of a franchise sales microsite
- Partnered with marketing and communications firm to implement strategic programs
Senior Director, Realogy Corporate Communications - Jun. 2007 - Nov. 2007
Director, Realogy Corporate Communications - March 2006 - June 2007
- Managed the design, development, launch and maintenance of Realogy.com on the occasion of Realogy’s listing on the New York Stock Exchange
- Implemented communications programs for the Realogy Franchise Group; provided editorial oversight for all Realogy brand news releases
- Crafted C-level executive speeches, presentations and correspondence
- Developed marketing communications in support of franchise sales team
- Orchestrated major employee town hall events and company tradeshow participation
Senior Manager, Realogy Communications and Public Affairs - Jul. 2004 - Feb. 2006
- Conceptualized, wrote and published newsletter for 15,000 employees
- Produced, filmed and edited company video projects
- Researched and authored analytical position papers on industry trends
- Implemented government relations communications initiatives
- Orchestrated organizational participation at national trade shows
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United States Army Intelligence Officer, Captain: (recalled for Operation Iraqi Freedom) -
July 2002 - July 2003
U.S. Army Central Command, Joint Intelligence Center, Tampa, Fla.
- During the combat phase of the war, I provided timely, accurate and complete top secret intelligence briefings to the senior intelligence flag officer for General Tommy Franks, Commander, US CENTCOM
- Led team of 20 intelligence professionals in the synthesis, analysis and dissemination of critical intelligence on the composition and disposition of Iraqi ground forces; Received Joint Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service
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United Water Suez: Provider of water services to seven million people in the U.S., Harrington Park, N.J., 1996-2002
Manager - Media Relations - May 2000 to Jul. 2002
- Directed communications programs targeted at media, consumers and public
- Conducted crisis communications for public water outages and post 9/11 terrorism scare
- Served on executive management committee; implemented strategic CEO communication initiatives via multifaceted campaign to include live broadcast events
- Managed customer advisory panel activities; surveyed consumer attitudes/needs
- Orchestrated company wide team building initiatives and work-life programs
- Planned, organized and orchestrated management conferences and workshops
Publications Editor - May 1998 to May 2000
- Developed and implemented communication plans targeted at employees and customers
- Managed budget for print communications and negotiated vendor contracts
- Wrote and produced quarterly bill inserts for more than 250,000 customers
- Developed and launched company intranet site
- Multimedia Designer - September 1996 - May 1998
- Managed graphics design and production for all communication pieces
- Served as resource for corporate brand identity standards
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U.S. Army: Active Duty Military Intelligence Officer, 201st Military Intelligence Brigade
(MI BDE), Fort Lewis, Wash., 1992-1995
S-3 Staff Operations Officer, HHD, 201st MI BDE, Nov. 1994 to Apr. 1995
- Represented commander of a 2,000-man military intelligence brigade to higher headquarters
- Synthesized monthly reports detailing the status of unit readiness in the areas of training, personnel, equipment, and supplies
Executive Officer, HHD, 201st MI BDE, October 1993 to November 1994
- Served as second in command of 80-member military intelligence headquarters
- Prepared and briefed detailed planning documents for unit field exercises and troop movements; wrote and implemented unit equipment maintenance program
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Education
- New York University, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, New York, N.Y.: Master of Arts, Humanities and Social Thought
- Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N.J.: Bachelor of Arts, English; Army ROTC
- U.S. Army Intelligence Center Officer Basic Course, Fort Huachuca, Ariz.
- New York University - SCPS, New York, N.Y.: Certificate in Film Production