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Houston, Texas, United States

Lead a team of talented communications professionals at NASA's Johnson Space Center that share the agency's goal of exploring the unknown in air and space, innovating for the benefit of humanity, and inspiring the world through discovery.

Houston, Texas Area

Mission Lead-- Held an agency lead role for strategic planning and execution in public affairs for Axiom Mission 1, Crew-4 launch, and Crew-3 returnMessaging-- Coordinate and review key public messaging for Artemis, the International Space Station, Commercial Crew, and Commercial low-Earth orbit programsCrisis Communication-- Develop talking points and statements, schedule interviews, coordinate with leadership during periods of amplified media… Show more Mission Lead-- Held an agency lead role for strategic planning and execution in public affairs for Axiom Mission 1, Crew-4 launch, and Crew-3 returnMessaging-- Coordinate and review key public messaging for Artemis, the International Space Station, Commercial Crew, and Commercial low-Earth orbit programsCrisis Communication-- Develop talking points and statements, schedule interviews, coordinate with leadership during periods of amplified media attentionPodcast-- Developed and launched the first podcast hosted from the NASA Johnson Space Center---- Structure, branding, content, and promotion-- Host weekly podcast show, "Houston We Have a Podcast"-- Write scripts, schedule guests, post on web, coordinate promotionLive TV Commentary-- Provide live mission coverage from the PAO console in Mission Control Houston--- spacewalks, launches, landings, dockings, undockings, etc.-- Moderate news conference -- Lead live field coverage and PAO coordination from Kazakhstan for Soyuz landings-- Host live NASA TV and Facebook Live eventsWriting and Editing-- Draft and edit press releases, blog posts, and features about International Space Station-- Review and approve content written about International Space StationPress Inquiries and Interviews-- Address press on questions associated with the International Space Station-- Organize interviews between press and key space station personnel-- Coordinate key messaging for International Space StationVideo Production-- Lead a production team to produce feature content for web, social media, and live television-- Produce, review and approve videos-- Write, produce and approve scripts-- Host and VO for video content Show less

Houston, Texas Area

Podcast-- Host weekly podcast show, "Houston, We Have a Podcast"-- Write scripts, coordinate guests, post on webEvent Planning -- Internal Events (Mars Week, Mars Week 2, EVA/MCC 50th Anniversary)-- Live broadcasting-- Stage management-- Stage design-- Coordination (design run-of-show)-- Promotions (tie-ins with “The Martian”) Writing-- Daily newsletters-- Feature stories (see “Publications”)-- “New Media”-- Website… Show more Podcast-- Host weekly podcast show, "Houston, We Have a Podcast"-- Write scripts, coordinate guests, post on webEvent Planning -- Internal Events (Mars Week, Mars Week 2, EVA/MCC 50th Anniversary)-- Live broadcasting-- Stage management-- Stage design-- Coordination (design run-of-show)-- Promotions (tie-ins with “The Martian”) Writing-- Daily newsletters-- Feature stories (see “Publications”)-- “New Media”-- Website contentPresentations-- Training speakers-- Storyboarding-- Effective/modern PowerPoint design--Taught class on "effective presentation skills and design" Graphics and Video-- Writing, directing, shooting, and editing web video content-- Social media shareable graphics and video-- Print graphics (yard signs, handouts, etc.) IT Security-- Make IT decisions for the External Relations Office-- Assume responsibility for organizational security incidentsLive TV Commentary-- Moderate news conference with International Space Station astronauts-- Host a daily live show that discusses the day’s activities on the International Space Station-- Host web show to highlight weekly activities on the International Space Station-- Host live commentary for dynamic space events (e.g. SpaceX Dragon cargo vehicle release)Intern Mentor-- Create projects and assist in career development for student interns Show less

Houston, Texas Area

-Led a team of students in the External Relations Office to design a New Hire Orientation Strategy and to update the JSC External Webpage-Worked with the JSC Graphics team to redesign outreach shareables for promotional use-Held POC position for the Co-op video committee to launch new outreach videos for Johnson Space Center

State College, Pennsylvania Area

-Strategically planned internal and external communication within the Penn State Marketing Association (PSMA) with long-term, measurable goals and objectives-Oversaw two chair positions affiliated under the Vice President of Communications: Member Relations (Internal Communication) and Brand Strategist (External Communications)-Developed a long-term budget in a team for two semesters-Communicated regularly with 200+ members via email, social media, and blogging-Constructed… Show more -Strategically planned internal and external communication within the Penn State Marketing Association (PSMA) with long-term, measurable goals and objectives-Oversaw two chair positions affiliated under the Vice President of Communications: Member Relations (Internal Communication) and Brand Strategist (External Communications)-Developed a long-term budget in a team for two semesters-Communicated regularly with 200+ members via email, social media, and blogging-Constructed, organized, and maintained a blog-Developed incentive programs to maintain a strong social media presence and active involvement for members Show less

Houston, Texas Area

-Developed and implemented a social media strategy for all education programs at Johnson Space Center, specifically on Twitter and Facebook-Utilized networks with Public Affairs to coordinate social media partnerships with NASA Headquaters.-Collaborated with the Digital Learning Network program at Johnson Space Center to develop content for a series of live special events at the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory-Hosted a live broadcast of a special event of the Digital Learning… Show more -Developed and implemented a social media strategy for all education programs at Johnson Space Center, specifically on Twitter and Facebook-Utilized networks with Public Affairs to coordinate social media partnerships with NASA Headquaters.-Collaborated with the Digital Learning Network program at Johnson Space Center to develop content for a series of live special events at the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory-Hosted a live broadcast of a special event of the Digital Learning Network-Wrote articles on various education events that were distributed through NASA's official website and STEMdaily newsletters.-Held POC position to Human Resources and Education employees for JSC Feeds Families, a center-wide philanthropic effort to collect food for the less-fortunate.-Held POC for the Co-op Video Committee. Organized meetings, wrote scripts, casted actors, contacted various facility managers, directed, and edited several videos as POC. Show less

Houston, Texas Area

-Directed, edited, and filmed a "Gangnam Style" parody video to provide an entertaining way of communicating NASA’s current and future endeavors-Shadowed Public Affairs Officer in Mission Control for two spacewalks-Escorted several tours, media, and film crew around campus.-Worked with astronauts for video interviews, filming, and round robin media calls-Organized interviews with CNN and NY Post-Compiled detailed list of shuttle missions for public use.-Summarized legal… Show more -Directed, edited, and filmed a "Gangnam Style" parody video to provide an entertaining way of communicating NASA’s current and future endeavors-Shadowed Public Affairs Officer in Mission Control for two spacewalks-Escorted several tours, media, and film crew around campus.-Worked with astronauts for video interviews, filming, and round robin media calls-Organized interviews with CNN and NY Post-Compiled detailed list of shuttle missions for public use.-Summarized legal hearings for the future budget of space exploration Show less

Savannah, Ga

-Wrote a proposal for revising current recruitment collateral to a modern online presence-Wrote a proposal for new web video content, specifically for recruitment efforts-Directed and edited the recruitment video for Gulfstream's intern and co-op program-Collaborated with Wellness and Ergonomics Department to develop awareness of internal ergonomic activity-Designed a more modern career fair/trade show layout to improve the outdated talent acquisition strategy. Created a budget… Show more -Wrote a proposal for revising current recruitment collateral to a modern online presence-Wrote a proposal for new web video content, specifically for recruitment efforts-Directed and edited the recruitment video for Gulfstream's intern and co-op program-Collaborated with Wellness and Ergonomics Department to develop awareness of internal ergonomic activity-Designed a more modern career fair/trade show layout to improve the outdated talent acquisition strategy. Created a budget to support long-term use of the layout-Developed a social media recruitment strategy with focus on engaging content, easy navigation, and employee referral programs-Proposed a redesign of the careers website for a more modern and engaging candidate experience-Initiated a new presentation branding strategy for the Human Resources Department Show less

Penn State University (University Park)

-Filmed and edited weekly newsflashes-Wrote, directed, and edited recruitment campaign for 2011-2012-Directed and edited introduction video for the 2012 Smeal Case Competition presented by Kohl's-Designed print advertisements using Adobe Photoshop

State College, Pennsylvania Area

-Designed a video contest (rules, processes, deadlines, categories, themes)-Wrote a marketing plan-Developed and executed an advertising campaign to build awareness and attract contestants-Interviewed for a collegiate newspaper article that was published on page 3-Designed print advertisements using Adobe Photoshop