Paul Silder
About Paul Silder
Paul Silder is an Associate at Aptive Resources, with over 30 years of experience in strategic communications. He has held various roles in organizations such as ICF, CGI, and Kearns & West, and possesses expertise in communicating complex subject matter to diverse audiences.
Work at Aptive Resources
Paul Silder has been employed at Aptive Resources as an Associate since 2019. His role involves contributing to strategic communications efforts, particularly in support of federal government initiatives. Located in Alexandria, Virginia, Silder leverages his extensive background in communications to enhance project outcomes and client engagement.
Experience at ICF
Since 2017, Paul Silder has worked as a Copywriter at ICF in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. In this position, he focuses on creating compelling written content that effectively communicates complex subject matter to various audiences. His experience in copywriting complements his strategic communications expertise.
Previous Roles and Responsibilities
Paul Silder has held several significant positions throughout his career. He served as Program Analyst/Strategic Communications at DAWSON from 2012 to 2015, and as Manager of Marketing & Communications at CGI from 2017 to 2019. His earlier roles include Director at Kearns & West and CorpComm, Inc., and Vice President at Boscobel Marketing Communications. These positions have contributed to his comprehensive understanding of communications strategies.
Education and Expertise
Paul Silder studied Journalism at Marquette University, earning a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from 1986 to 1990. He possesses over 30 years of experience in strategic communications, including a decade as a newspaper journalist. His expertise includes high-level communications strategy development, public/media relations, and proposal development, particularly in the context of federal government marketing.
Background in Communications
Paul Silder has a robust background in communications, with experience in budgeting, estimating, and negotiation. He has worked extensively with government, industry, and non-profit sectors, specializing in supporting and marketing to the federal government. His skills also encompass business and promotional copywriting, quality assurance editing, and change management communications.