Anne Edgecomb has over 25 years of experience in communications, public relations, and project management for the Department of Defense and other government agencies. She currently serves as the program manager for a $1.9M contract providing administrative support to an office in the DoD. Previously she held positions such as Director of Communications for US Army Cyber Command and Communications Advisor to the Secretary of the Army. She is pursuing a senior-level position where she can utilize her expertise in strategic communications.

1. ANNE D. EDGECOMB
5300 Holmes Run Pkwy, #707 540.241.3554
Alexandria, VA 22304 anne.edgecomb@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Pursuing a senior-level position in a respected organization of professionals who collaborate to
achieve well-articulated strategic goals. Seeking to make an immediate impact on organizational
initiatives through more than 25 years of experience in project management, education, training,
and public relations, including in high-visibility executive positions in the Department of Defense.
UNIQUE COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE
• Top Secret Security Clearance • Crisis Communications • Media Relations
• Veteran (Combat Deployment) • Program Management • Writing and Editing
• MA, Strategic Studies • Cyber Operations • Legislative & Policy Liaison
RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Program Manager 2014 – Present
CPS Professional Services – Falls Church, VA
CPS is a management consulting and support services firm specializing in operational performance
excellence. As a core service, it deploys its Enterprise Performance Improvement and Management
System (EPIMS) to improve operational readiness and business performance with high visibility
clients in Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, General Services
Administration and Department of Justice. Serves as the program manager for a $1.9M contract to
provide organizational effectiveness and administrative support to the Office of the Under Secretary
of Defense for Personnel and Readiness.
• Organizes and leads a 12-person team of specialists who execute mission-critical administrative
functions for seven separate directorates within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for
Personnel and Readiness.
• Leads the QA/QC role on all project deliverables.
• Provides subject matter expertise on the communication of analysis, design, development,
implementation and evaluation of policies.
Director of Communications 2014 – 2015
U.S. Army Cyber Command – Fort Belvoir, VA
Selected by name for a 10-month active-duty military assignment with Army Cyber Command,
advising the commander (three-star general) on all aspects of internal and external communications
and public outreach. Responsible for directing the planning and execution of media relations, public
outreach and internal communications to support the commander's objectives.
• Expanded the mission of the Army’s only command devoted to cyber operations through
communications, public outreach and strategy development.
• Guided public affairs teams and built relationships with outside agencies to advance the cyber
narrative.
• Established policies/procedures to ensure message synchronization across agencies and with
stakeholders.
• Developed and executed a communication plan that advanced the commander’s strategic
initiatives and increased public understanding of the Army’s cyber capabilities.
• Responded to national and international media queries to support current operations and
exercises.

2. Media Advisor/Special Assistant to Senior Executive 2012 – 2013
Office of the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs, Pentagon – Arlington, VA
Served as Military Assistant to the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs, providing
public affairs and media relations guidance to senior staffers on significant policy-related issues.
Served as media advisor to the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and the Assistant Secretary
of Defense for Special Operations & Low-Intensity Conflict. Provided public affairs and media
relations guidance at the highest levels of the Department of Defense.
• Enabled top-ranked officials to communicate complex strategies, improve interagency and
legislative interactions, and ensure transparency through communications with internal
constituents, external stakeholders, the media, and the public.
• Researched and authored speeches, and provided sound, concise and well-reasoned
communications guidance for public appearances, press briefings, and Congressional hearings.
• Influenced communications strategies to improve interagency and government relations, and
coordinated media outreach/engagement involving the Pentagon, White House, Joint Chiefs, and
others.
Communications Advisor to the Secretary of the Army 2009 – 2012
Pentagon – Arlington, VA
Personal advisor to the Army’s top civilian leader on all aspects of media and public engagements.
Official spokesperson for the secretary on complex issues affecting Soldiers, Civilians, and Family
Members, as well as all issues related to his Title 10 responsibilities.
• Conducted thorough media analysis that informed decision-making at the highest levels.
Participated in the Department of the Army strategic planning process.
• Coordinated for and prepared the Secretary for all interviews with national and international
media. Prepared and managed talking points, advisories, press releases, and related materials
directly supporting the Secretary’s objectives, including responses on highly sensitive issues such
as Arlington National Cemetery reforms and the repeal of the ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy.
• Program managed the Standard Operating Procedure that ensured flawless support of the
Secretary by DOD and other federal agency public affairs staffs during dozens of domestic and
international trips.
• Augmented the Fort Hood public affairs staff during intense media coverage following the 2009
shooting; served as advisor and media facilitator to leaders, first responders and survivors,
protecting privacy and the integrity of the investigation.
Public Affairs Officer 2009
Joint Special Operations Task Force – Afghanistan
Deployed with a joint special operations task force whose combat mission supported the
International Security Assistance Force during Operation Enduring Freedom. Disseminated
accurate, timely and critical operational information to achieve strategic objectives, protecting highly
classified tactics, techniques and procedures, and ensuring extremely sensitive analysis and
intelligence was protected, preventing current and future operations from being jeopardized.
Media Relations Officer 2006 – 2008
Pentagon – Arlington, VA
Media relations officer and spokesperson for Army-level issues of interest to national/international
audiences. Developed personal relationships with international, national, regional, and local media,
adeptly handling hundreds of media queries while maintaining the privacy of individuals. Prepared
and coordinated for release more than 200 casualty notifications for Soldiers killed in action.
Explained sensitive, emotionally-charged issues, programs, and policies to a worldwide audience.
Developed a comprehensive media plan for the military’s first female four-star general officer.

3. Public Affairs Plans and Operations Officer 2005
US Army V Corps, Heidelberg, Germany
Selected for a six-month active duty strategic assignment to create an overarching communications
strategy for the Army’s only offshore HQs group comprised of 42K people geographically dispersed
across Europe and in Iraq, Kuwait and Afghanistan. Created a portfolio of communications, media
analysis briefs and written collaterals used by senior leadership to communicate with geographically
dispersed operational leaders. Established new/improved media and public relations standards to
ensure that all offices/personnel delivered consistent messaging and programs around the globe, as
well as, influenced positive public/media response. Hand-picked to provide media escort support
and facilitation during President Bush’s 2005 visit to Wiesbaden.
Public Affairs Leadership Instructor 2003 – 2006
Defense Information School – Ft. Meade, MD
Member of the Public Affairs Leadership Department at an accredited technical training institute
and center of excellence for the Department of Defense (DoD) for organizational communication.
Led programs for 48-person classes of federal agency civilians and military officers from the U.S.
and coalition partners. Member of a small team that developed the first web-based program for the
school and served as an online instructor for the inaugural course. Ranked in the top 3 of 30
instructors delivering curriculum on doctrine, principles, techniques and the application of media
relations and public affairs; critiqued student assignments.
Media Relations Officer, US Army Forces Command, Atlanta, Georgia 2000 – 2003
Commander, 4th Public Affairs Detachment , Kuwait 2001 – 2002
Supported VIP visits and escorted media for Korean War Commemorative Ceremonies & Exhibits.
Escorted media during a 10K-person exercise designed to test new military technologies at a
National Training Center. Served as a media and interagency liaison during a 6-month overseas
assignment involving high profile, highly sensitive communications, multinational relations, crisis
management, media facilitation and special events. Led an 8-person team during a remote
operational assignment focused on informing internal stakeholders.
Reserve Officer – US Army Individual Ready Reserve, MI 1995 – 2000
Asst. Operations Officer – US Military Entrance Processing Station, KS 1992 – 1995
Plans, Training, Operations Chief – 8th Infantry Division, Germany 1989 – 1992
Honed organizational management skills during a seven-year active duty Army career, including
three years in a public-facing organization. Planned and executed an exchange program that
prepared ~3.8K Soldiers for a 1-year Middle East deployment. Developed a reward/recognition
program and planned special events for personnel returning from deployment. Facilitated the
construction/relocation of a 45-person office with no impact to recruiter missions. Managed the
administration of the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery at 620 high schools and testing
sites across 2 states. Despite a 10 percent increase in volume, reduced costs by 15 percent and
improved efficiency, decreasing test processing time from 12+ days to 1 day.
EDUCATION / TRAINING
Masters of Arts in Strategic Studies, U.S. Army War College
Bachelor of Science in Biology, James Madison University
Defense Information School, Instructor Training Course
Defense Information School, Public Affairs Officer Course
Army Command and General Staff Officer College, Intermediate Level Education
Army Command and General Staff Officer College, Management Development Program Course
Army Adjutant General Officer Advance Course; Chemical Officer Basic Course