Developed a new position for the Marshall Center that combines strategic messaging with content development, editorial work, copyright and social media engagement. Work closely with Public Affairs Office, Visual Information Division, Instructional Designer and subject matter experts to create videos, multi media products, curriculum materials, informational materials and social media messaging for resident course programs.Accomplishments:-Working with the Chief, Audio/Visual section, redesigned workflow process for capturing lecture and guest speaker videos, resulting in a savings of 8-10 man hours per video (an average of 3600-4500 man hours annually). We switched to a single codec (H.264) and began using a streaming service to store and distribute videos, saving hours on rendering and processing video files, reduced our storage needs, improved delivery-time to our participants and gained valuable analytics the use of these videos by our participants, faculty and staff.

Design, develop, and post web based and electronic content for and to the Marshall Center's educational portal (GlobalNet). Advise MC faculty and staff on applications and use of the GlobalNet portal for effective delivery, distribution, and presentation of educational content in support of MC resident courses.Work with faculty and subject matter experts to organize and develop academic programs and materials incorporating instructional design principles and educational technology—including GlobalNET, social media (FaceBook, Twitter, YouTube, Google+), iPads and apps, and interactive presentation services such as Prezi and TedEd.

Manages copyright program for College of International and Security Studies, including coordinating and negotiating contract agreements for intellectual property acquisition, monitor and project the annual program budget, monitor trends in copyright regulations and license fee structures; provide statistical data on usage and fees; prepare analytical reports on costs, usage and manpower. Provides technical assistance, policy interpretations and consultation to Chief-Academic Operations, Dean-CISS and other directorates on copyright and intellectual property issues. Develop, coordinate, and publish policy guidance (e.g., Directives, Regulations and Manuals; correspondence; briefings; and other documents related to copyright and intellectual property program).Accomplishments:-On the Spot Award for website work, 2009-Certificate of Appreciation for inaugural STACS course, 2008-Employee of the Month, December 2007

Served as the Managing Editor for the PTSS Daily, a curated publication of the George C. Marshall Center serving our Alumni, Department of Defense employees, and practitioners world-wide working in the field of counter terrorism. Work with subject matter experts to determine audience needs, developing original content, and selecting appropriate curated content. Applies professional judgment in conducting research and in selecting and using source material to ensure balanced coverage; exercises independent judgment in screening and selecting material for inclusion.Managed the production schedule and workflow, including assigning work for graphics support, assigning work and supervising interns, and ensured the daily distribution of publication.Copy edit for style, syntax, grammar, spelling, punctuation, source notes, format and working urls (external and internal hyperlinks).Researches options for formatting for e-pubs in addition to pdf file. Plans and advises on technical solutions to present the newsletter in a variety of electronic formats.Accomplishments:-Fully redesigned the publication layout and design for better user experience as eBook.-Redesigned the digital workflow to automate the Table of Contents and verify URLs, saving 3-5 man hours per day, an average of 1040 ($25,563.00) hours annually.-Certificate of Appreciation for redesign, 2014

Uses knowledge and expertise in the field of publication production for a complex target audience ranking in position from foreign military officers from North America, Europe and Eurasia, to mid- and upper-level civilian officials and senior military officers working in counterterrorism organizations, and senior officials and officers working in stability operations and transatlantic civil security. Provides technical guidance to senior GCMC staff and faculty in determining production requirements for print and electronic media formats, assists in developing new or revised formats for a variety of publications in support of multiple academic missions.Performs copy editing and negotiates changes with authors and subject matter experts during pre-production. Performs proofreading and fact checking of publications in production. Manages translation assignments for multiple languages (Russian, German, French and Arabic) and performs proofreading of translated materials. Accomplishments:-Completely revised and updated the ten-year old style guide for section.-Awarded two WIG (within-grade) step increases (raises).

Managed 60-65 concurrent projects from initial conception to post-production and revision. Served as the production department liaison to authors, freelance artists, other publishing companies and internal departments to ensure manuscripts, materials, artwork and copyright permissions were prepared according to department specifications and deadlines. Contracted and supervised work of artists, publishing, printing and other professionals. Part of an internal committee to explore electronic and new media markets. Primary responsibilities included establishing guidelines for evaluation and acquisition; research existing products and technologies; and research copyright and intellectual property issues.Accomplishments:-Developed automated process for extracting text from finished electronic files, saving 4-7 hours per text, an average of 1100 work hours ($20,000) saved annually.-Negotiated new contracts for scanning images, saving $12.00 per image ($7,200.00 for one project).

Performed editorial work, including reading and selecting manuscripts, working with authors to develop manuscript. Performed copyediting, formatting, typesetting and page layout to include writing jacket blurbs and cover design. Served as senior representative for press at national conferences and book fairs, responsible for travel planning and budget. Developed grant requests and funding requests for press.Accomplishments:-Secured funding for additional poetry title in 1998, "Clemency and Other Poems" by Collete Inez, a Brenadine C. Humphrey title.

Advised consumers on new technologies, specializing in desktop publishing and multimedia solutions. Coordinated with University Licensing Agent on renewing software contracts. Handled Novell Netware licenses sales. Managed accounts for Software Engineering Institute (SEI), Heinz Institute and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (H&SS).Accomplishments:-Wrote new customer contract and sales liability contract.-Assigned annual $1.5 million account with the Software Engineering Institute within three months of hire.