Hi, I’m Brent.
As a communications leader in the Houston area with more than 15 years’ experience, I am uniquely positioned to connect a message to the right audience at the right time. My ability to foster relationships and implement positive change through social marketing and crisis communications will serve any client needing assistance in crafting their message.
Whether it’s a career-track position or just a quick review on your latest project, I’m open to work. Please see my selected work experience below and let’s find a way to work together.
Work Products
Selected Work Experience
Houston Fire Department
Communications Director
October 2024-April 2026
● Clear roadblocks for a team of dedicated communications professionals
● Transform public information from “other duties as assigned” to an organizational leader
● Serve as governmental liaison for department of 4,000 employees
● Lead brand and reputation management across multiple divisions
● Empower new communicators with training, tools, experience, and expertise
● Support citywide crisis communications during disaster and large-scale special events
● Oversee Open Records requests in compliance with TPIA
● Serve as subject matter expert for disaster response and coordination
● Provide direct, one-to-one support for the department’s top Executive
Related work products
KPRC: Earned media on recruiting efforts
Enterprise content: Narrative-driven story telling through X threads
Government Liaison: Ghostwriter on legislative testimony
Internal Comms: Departmental newsletter
Copywriting: Departmental Strategic Plan
Houston OEM
Chief Communications Officer
March 2023- October 2024
● Supervise a team of emergency public information communicators
● Coordinate community engagement opportunities on disaster preparedness
● Serve as Joint Information Center Manager during disaster
○ Establish staffing plans
○ Supervise employees
○ Create workflow and approval process for content distribution
○ Liaise with Command staff
● Process Open Records requests in compliance with TPIA
● Serve as subject matter expert for disaster response and coordination
● Offer leadership and guidance to all departments to ensure unified messaging during all phases of emergency management
Related work products
Local podcast: Earned media on disaster preparedness
NY Times: Making crisis messaging personal: what’s your Whataburger order?
In-house produced podcast: Are you ready?
Bid Development & Contract oversight on website redesign
Selected Work Experience (cont’d)
Mayor Sylvester Turner
Public Information Officer/Deputy Press Secretary
April 2021 - March 2023
● Supervise a portfolio of 12-15 offices and departments’ external communications
● Draft talking points, statements, press releases and supporting material for the mayor of the fourth largest city in the U.S.
● Organize press conferences, both planned and ad-hoc
● Process Open Records requests in compliance with TPIA
● Offer leadership and guidance to fellow communicators to ensure a singular and unified message in support of the administration
● Designated to serve on multi-company committee overseeing communications implementation for innovative partnership
METRO
Social Media Specialist
March 2016 - March 2021
● Lead a team of social media specialists on multi-shift schedule
● Create real-time emergency notification system for internal & external stakeholders distributed via text, email, & social media
● Collaborate with departments across the Agency to create & implement unified messaging
● Inquiry management via social media, email, & website public comment system
● Prepare reports that demonstrate organic growth & highlight monthly initiatives
● Serve as point of contact for Press Office during emergency & crisis operations in the Regional Joint Information Center
At Home
When I’m not in the office, I’m a family man.
My wife and I have been married since 2016, and have two boys and one girl. I love spending time with them, building Lego, and watching their minds grow. We live in the Spring area, where I am also the President of my neighborhood Community Improvement Association.
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