Colby Hennigan
Baton Rouge
Summary
Experienced Recruiter/ Public Relations Professional with over 5 years of experience in the non-profit sector. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Communications (Volunteer)
Louisiana Blue Team
03.2024 - Current
- Improved social media presence with tailored content strategies for each platform, resulting in higher audience engagement.
- Managed crisis communication, mitigating negative publicity during high-profile incidents.
- Negotiated partnerships with event organizers to secure strategic speaking opportunities for company leaders, strengthening industry credibility.
- Spearheaded rebranding initiative, aligning visual identity with company values and strategic direction.
Mobility Officer
U.S. Army Reserve Force
05.2022 - Current
- Plan, organize, and supervise the preparation and execution of unit movement and distribution operations
- Coordinate deployment and distribution actions with multinational, Joint, Army, and commercial agencies through the Joint
- Logistics Enterprise
- Prepare and validate deployment and redeployment plans, orders, and SOPs
- Assist commanders in planning and conducting unit movement operations and operational maneuver.
Lead Family Recruiter
Methodist Foster Care, Louisiana Methodist Children and Family Services, Inc
09.2020 - Current
- Creates, develops, and implements statewide marketing plans to recruit foster parents
- Collects and maintains data from all regional recruiters to implement strategic recruiting strategies
- Conducting targeted recruitment initiatives for special populations of youth served
- Mentor, develop, and manage 5 regional family recruiters
- Serves as on-the-record spokesperson and primary point of contact for local and regional members of the media.
Regional Family Recruiter
Methodist Foster Care, Louisiana Methodist Children and Family Services, Inc
03.2019 - 09.2020
- Manage recruitment team responsible for developing and implementing marketing efforts across the state
- Created and launched the Annual Methodist Foster Care Summer Block Party and weekly Foster Care Community Nights
- Aggregate online and event data to help create best marketing practices for recruitment
- Cultivate and maintain professional relationships with business partners, stakeholders, and other charitable organizations.
Passenger Service Agent
Delta Global Services, Alexandria International Airport, AEX
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Developed creative customer services methods to engage Delta & United Airline customers
- Assisted passengers with flight check-in and aircraft on-boarding
- Supported airport personnel in maintaining a high level of airport security during flight operations
- Oversaw and managed diverted emergency flights into airport (AEX).
Congressional Intern
Congressman Ralph Abraham
02.2016 - 05.2017
- Assisted with fielding constituent phone calls and correspondence
- Coordinated and organized district submissions for the 2016 and 2017 Congressional Art Competition
- Conducted research and data-entry, including managing constituent case work
- Assisted in tracking legislative activities through House and Senate Committees.
Congressional Intern
Bill Cassidy for Senate, R-LA
10.2014 - 11.2014
- Performed general office duties including answering and fielding phone calls and sorting incoming mail
- Engaged and assisted with office visitors
- Represented office at grass root engagements and public functions.
Education
Master of Science - Homeland Security
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LABachelor of Science - Public Administration And Criminal Justice
Louisiana College
Pineville, LASkills
- Critical Thinking
- Project Management
- Excellent Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Planning and Coordination
- Internal Communications
Timeline
Director of Communications (Volunteer)
Louisiana Blue Team
03.2024 - Current
Mobility Officer
U.S. Army Reserve Force
05.2022 - Current
Lead Family Recruiter
Methodist Foster Care, Louisiana Methodist Children and Family Services, Inc
09.2020 - Current
Regional Family Recruiter
Methodist Foster Care, Louisiana Methodist Children and Family Services, Inc
03.2019 - 09.2020
Passenger Service Agent
Delta Global Services, Alexandria International Airport, AEX
06.2016 - 06.2018
Congressional Intern
Congressman Ralph Abraham
02.2016 - 05.2017
Congressional Intern
Bill Cassidy for Senate, R-LA
10.2014 - 11.2014
Master of Science - Homeland Security
Northwestern State University
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration And Criminal Justice
Louisiana College
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