Planned, developed, coordinated, and promoted mobile programs and blood drives to recruit volunteers. Built relationships with community-based organizations, places of worship, schools, universities, and corporations.- Defined & interpreted target audience's social behaviors and generated new ideas based on analytical findings- Interacted in a positive, proactive, and customer-focused manner with both internal and external customers, demonstrating care and compassion at all times- Secured new business sponsors and blood drive hosts through extensive market research of community businesses and targeted the appropriate demographic- Spent time organizing, planning, and promoting events. These tasks included developing educational materials and presentation for the public

Served as a team member for a five-person expeditionary media team. Published three articles in the base paper “The Paraglide”, one story led to the subject becoming a spokesperson for the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons “A Nation in Motion” Campaign, and a national skating magazine. Documented, formatted, narrated, and edited news and public interest stories.∙ Published a number of stories that were picked up and posted to the Army.mil website∙ Team leader for media team coverage of “Silver Scimitar” annual training exercise and produced video, photo, print products and documentary coverage of the week-long training exercise∙ Conducted public affairs operations and implemented information strategies • Produced and edited photos for FORSCOM, 82nd, XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg Social Media sites• Coordinated with local media outlets to provide coverage of military events; escorted media members to military events and provided them with pertinent information resulting in accurate and positive branding

Content editor, writer, photographer, layout, design and published four, 48-page, quarterly Brigade magazines “The Lion’s Roar.” Administrator for the organizations 21 Facebook sites and Flickr accounts, and managed for content and security. • Brought social media sites into compliance and registered with the Department of Defense new standards• Managed the inventory, purchase, movement, and maintenance of more than $ 175K worth of camera, video, and audio equipment• Researched and analyzed media climate to produced weekly briefs for the executive staff• Coordinated with other units and civilian counterparts, managed, and produced media products for community relations program “Augusta in Army Boots”• Implemented, trained, and managed 40 soldiers and officers to serve as stringers for the Brigade’s Unit Public Affairs Program (UPAR)• Published on average two articles a week in the base paper “The Signal” and volunteered to cover stories during off hours when the base paper was short staffed• Served as assistant resiliency trainer; assisted with individual development plans and enhanced junior and peer development in alignment with United States Army best policy and procedures

Served as the Unit’s newsletter editor. Managed more than $1M worth of logistic equipment. Served as the Team leader for a four-man team in a heavy truck section. Developed and conducted training classes for 65+ Soldiers. • Typed documents and distributed memos; extensively used Microsoft Office Suite to input collected data into Excel, Word and PowerPoint compilations for distribution to internal/external agencies• Processed and documented account data into excel and other programs to create accurate reporting in support of continued operations • Established the administrative work procedures for tracking staff’s daily tasks; developed recommendations for improvements saving the organization in manpower and overhead costs• Coordinated Family Readiness Group Events; planned and executed fundraising activities, including solicitation of community groups and businesses for financial and in-kind donations