Communications

As an expert in strategic communications, I understand the critical importance of crafting messages that resonate with an audience's core values and motivations. Fluffy filler copy will only lose the attention of your valuable readers. View writing samples below to see how I cut through the clutter to get to the heart of a brand message.

Off-the-Shelf, On Target: Leveraging OTA Flexibility to Meet DoW Demand

RIGID CONTRACTING PREVENTS RECONFIGURABLE SOLUTIONS

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) was seeking a prototype subminiature RF signal
processing payload subsystem for integration into a maritime system of expendable
unmanned systems. This system needs to be flexible to handle an array of RF signals using a limited set of hardware. To accomplish this, ONR needed a wideband transceiver that could be reprogrammed and reconfigured as needed. ONR needed a flexible solution that would allow for solution modifications without any stoppages in work. Since Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)-based contracting does not allow modifications to agreements, ONR needed a non-traditional solution.

ENGAGING FLEXIBLE, MODIFIABLE OTAS FOR SOLUTION SUCCESS

ONR selected the Strategic and Spectrum Missions Advanced Resilient Trusted Systems (S2MARTS) Other Transaction Authority (OTA), managed by Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane Division, to construct a custom, modifiable contract. The down-select approach greatly limits risk for the Government, as it allows them to test solution options at each stage to ensure their specific mission needs are met....

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Case Study: S2MARTS OTA

This case study, written to promote our government partners at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, promotes the success of their project efforts through S2MARTS.

NSTXL Partners with WestGate to Grow Indiana’s Defense Innovation Talent

Crane, Indiana, July 30, 2025 – The National Security Technology Accelerator (NSTXL), in partnership with WestGate Academy, is sponsoring the 2025 Summer Intern Program, a series of events designed to connect students with Southern Indiana’s growing defense and technology ecosystem.

Support from NSTXL powers recreational and professional development programming
that fosters connections between interns, local employers, and the regional innovation

community. This year’s series offers a unique blend of career exposure and community- building, providing 130 interns from more than 22 universities with a firsthand look at what life and work could be like in Southern Indiana....

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Press Release: NSTXL

This press release is written from NSTXL's perspective, with the goal of illustrating how our partners at S2MARTS are contributing to the local ecosystem of innovation. In this communication, I honed in on specific verbiage to differentiate the brands and their relationship to one another.

Pay in the Skilled Trade Industry

I would bet you haven’t gone a day without seeing vehicles on the road advertising skilled trades such as construction, HVAC, plumbing and electrical service. I’m also sure many of you have had someone come to your home to service you A/C or that toilet that’s always leaking. Have you ever wondered how those specialists are paid? Ever considered the challenges they might be facing within their industry? If you are anything like me, you assumed that those who work in the “skilled trade industry” were hourly workers, with hourly rates determined by the certifications they held....

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Copyediting: SalesGlobe

This blog is co-authored with an internal sales expert at SalesGlobe. I copyedited their content to curate a professional, intriguing blog that was optimized for B2B audiences, while maintaining the voice of the original author.

The History and Future of U.S. Defense Acquisition

The U.S. defense acquisition system has played a pivotal role in equipping the military with cutting-edge technologies—from Cold War-era innovations to today’s advanced weaponry. Yet, as global threats evolve and technology advances at an unprecedented pace, procurement methods must adapt along with them. This blog explores the historical roots of military procurement, examines modern rapid acquisition methods, and looks ahead to how Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) are shaping the future of defense acquisition.

A Brief History of Military Procurement

The evolution of U.S. military procurement is deeply intertwined with the nation’s legislative history and wartime demands. After World War II, the Armed Services Procurement Act of 1947...

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Blog: NSTXL

This is an educational blog geared towards NSTXL's business development targets. In this blog, I built trust with our audience by empathizing with the biggest challenges they face, so that they think, "NSTXL gets it." The blog included clear and actionable CTAs, which successfully converted two qualified leads to our business development team.