ALEXANDRA M.

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2749 Cedar Grove Drive | Belleville, IL 62221 |765-244-7602 | 2017alexandra.marie@gmail.com | Active TS/SCI

AVIATION AND COMMUNICATION PROFESSIONAL

Communication and Outreach ■ Public Relations ■ Analytics ■ Program Management ■ Process Reengineering
Highly-motivated Aviation, Communications, Outreach, and Program Management Professional with extensive
knowledge and hands-on training and experience in written and verbal communication, customer outreach and
support, community outreach, collaboration, data dissemination, government operations, and aviation flight
management and analysis. Identified communication and programmatic challenges; developed successful solutions,
initiatives, and processes that increased efficiency and drove organizational objectives. Relied upon for excellent
interpersonal communication, adaptability, organization, and problem-solving skills in deadline-driven environments.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Aviation Administration - May 2017
Lewis University - Romeoville, IL

Master of Science in Communication – December 2023

Concentration in Strategic Communications and Public Relations
Purdue University - West Lafayette, IN

WORK HISTORY

AERONAUTICAL DISSEMINATION DEPUTY MISSION MANAGER March 2021 to Present

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) – St. Louis, MO
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) delivers world-class geospatial intelligence that provides a
decisive advantage to policymakers, warfighters, intelligence professionals, and first responders.
Select Accomplishments:
❑ Recently promoted to Pay Band 4
❑ Directly supports current and ongoing crises through standardized communication for the Aeronautical Office,
contingency plan development, after-hours support, and non-standard data and product dissemination.
❑ Responsible for developing and implementing the Aeronautical Navigation Office’s customer outreach program
and initiatives including, but not limited to, communication plans and talking points, webinars, newsletters,
articles for publication, tradeshow and event attendance, development of printed marketing materials, and
verbal and written briefings.
❑ Directly engages with Department of Defense customers, foreign partners, and industry partners through
coordinating, hosting, and supporting trade show exhibits and symposiums, on-site visits, briefings, and NGA’s
Aeronautical Dissemination User Summit.
❑ Provides technical training to DoD aviators and customers on NGA’s Electronic Flight Bag (Aero App) utilization
and mission planning websites, enabling the Warfighter’s mission.
❑ Participates in working groups and technical exchange meetings with DoD and external stakeholders to improve
aeronautical data dissemination methods.
❑ Provides organizational focus on all aspects of aeronautical product and data dissemination, including
standards and specifications, and continues to refine Department of Defense, multi-Service requirements.
❑ Responsible for the modernization plan, execution, and management of the Aeronautical Mobile Application,
Aero App, and NGA’s aeronautical data dissemination websites, enhancing data delivery methods while
meeting and exceeding customer requirements.
❑ Collaborates with the Mission Manager, Contract Office Representative, and external contractors and vendors
to execute new and existing multi-million dollar DoD contracts.

AERONAUTICAL ANALYST July 2018 to March 2021

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) – St. Louis, MO
United States, Canada, and South American Enroute Airspace and Airfield Analyst
Select Accomplishments:
❑ Analyzed and exploited worldwide aeronautical sources and imagery to support the safety of navigation and
national intelligence goals and requirements.
❑ Collaborated with partners and co-producers across the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Intelligence
Community (IC) to ensure that databases and products contain current navigation and intelligence
information.
❑ Applied international certification standards to ensure the quality, accuracy, and currency of data and
products.
❑ Codeveloped an NGA College course, “Fundamentals of AIP Management,” to provide consistent on-the-job
training to Aeronautical Analysts, significantly reducing training time.

TALENT ACQUISITION COORDINATOR May 2017 to July 2018

Republic Airline - Indianapolis, IN
Facilitated talent identification and hiring processes for pilots attending the Embraer E170/175 Course while managing
select programs designed for incoming and current company pilots.
Select Accomplishments:
❑ Assisted in the development of a new recruiting database system
❑ Marketed and managed the Flight Time Initiative program that provided flight time to pilots; reduced new-hire
onboarding time into the organization.
❑ Managed the Pilot Talent Acquisition Team; conducted professionalism and event etiquette training, ensuring
there were qualified pilots at interviews and recruiting events to speak with new hires and assist the recruiters.
❑ Conducted phone screening interviews with pilot applicants prior to coordinating in-person interviews.

LICENSES: Private Pilot - single-engine land, instrument airplane license, FAA Aviation Information Specialist

HONORS AND AWARDS:

❑ November 2022 Source-Foundation (SF) Employee of the Month
❑ August 2021 Source-Foundation (SF) Employee of the Month
❑ July 2021 Individual Award - Substantial contribution to Aeronautical Office Customer Outreach Program
❑ June 2021 Individual Award - Coordination of Aeronautical Data Dissemination Website testing
❑ April 2021 Individual Award - Outstanding Mission Support
❑ March 2021 Individual Award - Substantial Safety of Navigation Quality Support
❑ August 2020 Individual Award - Demonstrated Leadership and Support of Office Training
❑ June 2019 Individual Award - Substantial effort in support of a busy production cycle

PUBLICATIONS:
❑ February 2022 Army Aviation Magazine
❑ March/April 2016 Aviation for Women Magazine

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
❑ Former NCAA Athlete - Lewis University Cross Country and Track and Field