Tyler Rhaney
Columbia
Summary
Strategic Public Relations professional specializing in crisis management, media relations, and communication planning. Skilled in navigating public perceptions and messaging complexities while fostering positive stakeholder relationships. Leverages teamwork and problem-solving abilities to deliver clear, effective communication strategies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ambassador
EmpowerMent
05.2024 - Current
- Represented EmpowerMent at community events and outreach programs.
- Engaged with diverse audiences to promote mentorship opportunities.
- Promoted diversity initiatives to enhance representation and inclusion in academic settings.
- Mentored peers, fostering community and belonging among diverse groups.
- Collaborated with team members to develop educational materials.
Soldier
Army
06.2020 - 03.2024
- Directed soldiers in mission execution while organizing career advancement opportunities to enhance team capabilities.
- Coordinated tactical operations and executed mission plans in diverse environments.
- Conducted training exercises to enhance unit readiness and operational skills.
- Managed equipment maintenance and ensured operational readiness of military assets.
- Managed supply chain operations, resolving logistical issues to ensure mission readiness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05-2027
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
Orangeburg, SCSkills
- Content Creation
- Information briefing
- Public speaking
- Professional Correspondence
- Chain-of-command communication
- Active listening
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Apps
- Blackboard
Certification
- HAZMAT Awareness Training
- Equal Opportunity (EO) training
- Army Combat Lifesaver course
Related Experience
- Ambassador, EmpowerMent, Jan 2024 - Present, Provided mentorship and peer support, fostering community, and belonging., Promoted academic and career development along with avocation for representation and inclusion.
- Soldier, Army, Jan 2023 - March 2024, Supported supply chains and logistics networks while troubleshooting and overcoming challenges., Led soldiers to complete missions and sponsored career development.
Myers Residential Care Facility - Swansea, SC 2018- Current
● Washed dishes and served residents their daily meals for no cost.
● Entertained residents for holidays that could not go home to family for no cost.
Activities
- Brothers of Nubian Descent (BOND), Academic excellence chair, May 2026 - Present, Brought awareness of different resources on campus to exceed in life and classes., Planned events geared towards academics.
- MAPP MENTOR, MENTOR, May 2026 - Present, Fostered an inclusive environment by facilitating peer connections., Promoted personal and academic growth.
Timeline
Ambassador
EmpowerMent
05.2024 - Current
Soldier
Army
06.2020 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
University of South Carolina
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College