About JD

Joshua "Josh" or "JD" DeLung is an engaging executive leader in business operations, strategy, and growth, with a background in digital, communication, and marketing consulting across the federal, commercial health, commercial technology, commercial energy, and nonprofit sectors. He has built and led the growth of teams for small and large businesses, and he has consulted for Cabinet-level government agencies and Fortune 50 clients. JD is a graduate of Virginia Tech (M.A.) and Marshall University (B.A.), as well as a former journalist and military service member (Army). He resides in northern Virginia just outside Washington, D.C., with his two daughters. JD enjoys hiking, camping, kayaking, biking, weightlifting, and taking in culture through online entertainment and books.

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Specialties

Operations
Hiring, resourcing, revenue and utilization forecasting, growth strategy, business development, career paths and people coaching, and account leadership. CX/EX research, journey mapping and strategy for internal teams and external clients to improve products and services in ways that maximize trust and satisfaction.
Digital
Digital marketing and analytics, search engine optimization, social media, content strategy, information architecture, UX research, collaboration with cloud and open-source development teams in Agile environments to build websites, intranets, and other digital products. Management of creative studio and UX design teams.
Communication
Writing for journalistic, peer-reviewed, web, and proposal evaluation audiences. Expertise in teaching and delivering public presentations. Masterful grasp of responding to client requests using active, clear language to articulate understanding, approaches, proof points, and benefits. Extensive marketing, PR, and advertising campaign experience.
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Years of Experience
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Awards and Winning Proposals
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Industry Publications and Presentations
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Certifications in Business, Health, Digital, and Communications
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My Career Journey

Josh started working as a journalist with his first published work in 2002. More than 20 years later, he has worked for many publications, served in the military, worked with public relations firms, and supported an array of government contracting and commercial consulting firms. He has specialized in strategic communication and digital services, operational efficiency, business development, and team building through effective, empathetic people management and resourcing approaches. He is currently serving in an EVP/Chief of Staff role building the country's top public interest communications firm.

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What others have to say

Feedback from clients, supervisors, and peers with whom I've worked closely.

Fun, interesting, principled, and, by gosh, he will do what he says he will do.

Todd M. CEO

They say that if you need something done, give it to a busy person. But if you need everything done, right now, you give it to Josh.

Matt A. VP, Strategy

Josh's greatest strength is his ability to quickly build trust through his calm, consistent, and reliably high performance.

Melinda D. Senior Partner

Josh demonstrated an exceptional attention to detail, a calm demeanor under pressure, and a consistent, timely delivery of high quality work.

Laurie T. CFO