Polli Ogilvie

Civilian | US Government (non-DoD) civilian

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Professional Profile: A Communication and Public Affairs Specialist with over 15 years experience in working within high level multicultural environments, with a proven track record in translating global strategies into appropriate media strategies and tactics by country; including current media strategies and tactics by country; including current trends, innovations and changes that affect all.

International Experience

(8 years, 2 months)

Oct 2012 - May 2014

Qatar

Chief of Public Affairs for the US Army Central Command, Area Support Group-Qatar • Worked closely with embassy country team and PAO workgroup to counter unfavorable social and political backlash in region • Grew social media platform 27% • Scored 100% on internal and external government audits (2 years consecutively)

Jul 2011 - Nov 2011

United Kingdom

Head of Communications-Interim (Non-profit) @Help for Heroes 07/2011-11/2011-UK • Built 3 regional Communication satellite offices across the UK from grassroots • Implemented a CRM system and media database • Created training opportunities by using extensive Communications network: BBC and JC Decaux • Represented organization in charity strategic w

Jul 2010 - May 2011

United Kingdom

Head of External Communications & Media Relations @Vestas Offshore A/S 07/2010-05/2011-UK • Lead successful crisis management campaign in response to negative environmental impacts and recession layoffs • Represented organization as spokesperson for international strategic work groups: European Wind Energy Assoc, and the UK Renewable Energy Assoc.

Jul 2005 - Feb 2009

Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)

Chief of Public Affairs for Gulf Region Division-North @US Army Corps of Engineers 07/2005-02/2009-Iraq • Increased organizational and volunteer recruitment by 27% in northern region • Press release featured in Congressional Hearing, "Plight of the Iraqi Refugees: Congressional Hearing" • Increased product out put for northern region by 48% with ze

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