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Howell, MI, US

Howell, Michigan, United States

• Run a successful freelance communications business specializing in writing, photography and videography. Demonstrated a keen artistic eye and technical expertise, capturing visually stunning photographs and videos that.
• Collaborated closely with clients to understand their unique vision, goals, and preferences, delivering personalized and tailored services.
• Successfully operated as a self-employed professional, effectively managing diverse roles as a writer, photographer, and videographer.Examples:
• Produced compelling content for social media and theClover Park Technical College (CPTC) blog by skillfully combining writing and photography to cover a wide range of events.
• Assumed the prestigious position of official photographer and reporter for the CPTC 2016 Commencement Ceremony, ensuring comprehensive coverage and capturing significant moments.
• Generated written content for the Gig Harbor Visitors Guide, showcasing exceptional writing skills and attention to detail.

Olympia, Washington, United States

• Led and executed communication and marketing strategies
• Directed the strategic management of multimedia storytelling initiatives, leveraging videos, photos, feature stories, and graphics to enhance brand messaging.
• Cultivated strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentored and supervised communications team members.
• Successfully led crisis communications efforts.
• Formulated and executed comprehensive communications and marketing plans.

Joint Base Lewis-McChord

• Spearheaded the development and execution of comprehensive public affairs strategies to enhance the Army's image and reputation, providing expert advice to senior leadership on media relations, crisis communication.
• Orchestrated and managed media engagements, press conferences, and public affairs activities during high-profile events, ensuring the precise and timely dissemination of information and fostering positive media coverage.
• Cultivated and maintained positive relationships with local, national, and international media outlets, serving as a liaison between the Army and external stakeholders.
• Conducted insightful interviews with key personnel, drafted impactful press releases, feature articles, and news stories, and created compelling content (written articles, photography, videography) to effectively.
• Demonstrated proficiency in content creation, utilizing diverse skills in writing, photography, videography, press releases, and graphic design to produce engaging and visually appealing materials that effectively.

Tacoma, Wash.

• Supported installation commander in effectively communicating goals, joint-base command messages, initiatives, and community relations projects.
• Managed a team of eight journalists, ensuring the delivery of high-quality content and overseeing their work.
• Generated original story ideas and shared final approval authority for the weekly newspaper with a circulation of 20,000 printed papers and 40,000 online viewers.
• Acted as the editor, assuming full responsibility for managing the paper, reporting on complex government stories, conducting interviews, and capturing engaging photographs of government officials, including the.

Fort Sill, Oklahoma

• Took initiative to self-generate unique story ideas that got national attention.
• Mentored and instructed other employees to improve their job performance.
• Covered and promoted major programs, such as basic training.
• Successfully created appealing newspaper layout designs and formats.
• Greatly increased viewership through higher-quality photos, and more compelling and relevant stories than the paper had in the past.
• Was recognized with a personal letter for these efforts from the two-star commanding general of Fort Sill, Oklahoma.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

• Secured a highly competitive internship at a leading national newspaper, selected from hundreds of applicants.
• Operated as a staff photographer and executed tasks with complete autonomy, while simultaneously juggling 18 college credits and a role in the National Guard.
• Produced and submitted over 100 photos and captions each week, both for online and print publication, to a readership of 300,000.
• Earned the distinguished Greg Crowder Memorial Photojournalism Award for the photos captured during the internship, with the images now on permanent display at the Walter Cronkite School.
• Served as a guest speaker at Arizona State, sharing insights and mentoring fellow students in the field of photography.

Tempe, Arizona

• Played a key role as a staff photographer for The State Press, an all-student-run newspaper serving the entire Arizona State University community of over 73,000 students.
• Achieved the honor of having photographs prominently featured on the front page on multiple occasions, demonstrating an eye for capturing captivating visuals and compelling storytelling.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

• Provided comprehensive coverage of various events and stories for the Downtown Devil, a student-run digital news site catering to Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Arizona State University students in the.
• Skillfully captured the essence of each event and crafted engaging stories that resonated with the target audience, showcasing a strong understanding of journalistic principles and storytelling techniques.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Journalism And Mass Communications: Print And Multimedia Journalism, Public Relations, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Kappa Tau Alpha, Downtown Devil, State Press• Ranked among the top 10 percent among 200 graduating students. •.

Public Affairs Specialist Course, Public Affairs

• Successfully completed an intensive and condensed 12-week program at the Defense Information Schools, specializing in public affairs. •.

Early High School Graduate, Dual Enrollment In College