Role and Company

Senior Vice President, Powell Tate

Expertise

13 years experience in marketing, advertising, & communications

Location

Alexandria, VA

About Crystal

Hi - I am a senior executive at a leading DC-based public relations agency where I provide counsel on public affairs issues and strategic communications to corporate and government clients. Previously, I served as press secretary to U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) on Capitol Hill. I moved on to direct communications for a conservative Washington think tank before rejoining Senator McCain in my home state as press secretary to his New Hampshire Primary campaign. I went on to serve as deputy communications director to his 2008 presidential campaign, where I directed media relations and messaging in target markets across the country. An Emerson College graduate, I volunteer with wounded warriors through the USO Warrior and Family Center at Fort Belvoir and live in Virginia.

Crystal's Recent Answers

9 years ago

Anyone have advice on trasitioning into the Finance industry?

Hi - This is a little tip more than an answer, but Bank of America actively recruits veterans in a...

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10 years ago

Skills-Development programs to help close the manufacturing skills gap?

Hi, Siemens has a program that provides free training for veterans on Computer-aided Design (CAD), Computer-aided Manufacturing (CAM) and PLM...

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10 years ago

Best way to find funding for small business?

Hi Ryan, The Small Business Administration has programs specifically for vets starting small businesses: http://www.sba.gov/offices/headquarters...

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10 years ago

Any advisors in the Private Equity sector?

Hi Kenny, This is a bit of a broad suggestion, but you may want to check out opportunities with Bank...

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10 years ago

I'm looking for a financial services position preferably in operations in the Cleveland, OH area

Hi Patrick, This is a bit of a broad suggestion, but you should check out opportunities with Bank of America....

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