Served as an integral management team member leading 9 employees in content creation and daily operations focused on enhancing brand identity and publication to 200+ media outlets. Professionaly created a wide variety of communication products that included photos, news, and feature articles, video/multimedia productions, social media posts, and newsletters. Reported directly to the Director of Communications. • Drafted compelling press releases, feature articles, video products and promotional materials that emphasized key messages to stakeholders.• Increased web traffic by 30% by revamping department processes and distribution methods that resulted in quicker publication timelines. • Trusted to oversee inventory, daily organization initiatives, and procurement of equipment using a $100,000 budget.

Specialized in documenting the U.S. Navy’s mission and telling compelling stories of its Sailors. Interviewing Admirals, ambassadors, and thought leaders. Provided photo and video coverage of Missile launches, multi-National operations, Navy SEAL Exercises, Marine beach landings and Sailors helping the poor in Vietnam. Deployed three times to missions across the Pacific Ocean with the USS Germantown, USS Fitzgerald, and USS Green Bay.• Independently created Photography, Journalism, Video, and Multimedia products that highlight key elements of each ship’s mission to increase overall awareness.• Briefed ship’s Commanding Officer and Department Heads on key media requirements.• Assisted in coordination/execution of media inquiries, ship tours, and community outreach. Kept media lists and distributed content to military and national media agencies.• Assisted in coordination/documentation of key international exercises including Naval Engagement Vietnam and MultiSail in 2015.• Managed ship’s social media presence, Facebook/Twitter accounts, and averaged 3,000+ followers. • Trained/managed ship’s Nautical Photographic Team and briefed ship’s Commanding Officer/Department leadership on key media requirements.