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Responsible for WDVA’s online and social media presence relating to educating the Veterans Community, Veteran resource providers, and the public on eligibility for Veteran programs and services in WA State.This position consults with executive management and program managers to design, develop and deliver statewide strategic public information across multiple social media platforms. This material communicates to WDVA’s external audiences (Residents, clients, partners, legislators, Federal… Show more Responsible for WDVA’s online and social media presence relating to educating the Veterans Community, Veteran resource providers, and the public on eligibility for Veteran programs and services in WA State.This position consults with executive management and program managers to design, develop and deliver statewide strategic public information across multiple social media platforms. This material communicates to WDVA’s external audiences (Residents, clients, partners, legislators, Federal VA, Counties, public, etc.) crucial information about changes in Veterans eligibility to programs and services and access to the broad range of services and programs provided by WDVA, other state agencies, the Federal VA, and local governments.This position strategically anticipates potential social media response and prepares information to support the agency proactively as well as on an emergent basis. This position ensures timely, accurate and understandable responses to social media inquiries and comments to maintain courteous, professional relationships with the public and media representatives, and to ensure credibility and transparency.The position is responsible for the social media strategy, posting, reporting, monitoring and optimizing for all WDVA social media platforms. It collaborates closely with Veteran Services and Counseling & Wellness and participates in outreach, education, and training opportunities as needed. It requires a complete knowledge of the agency’s social media policy and assists with regular policy reviews and updates.This position has enhanced social media management responsibilities, including directing, communicating and collaborating with the Communications Team, program managers, and others on social media campaign strategy and content, and creating metrics and analytics related to the effectiveness and accessibility of the agency’s social media content. Show less

Greater Seattle Area

-Assisted with development of the marketing and communications efforts behind one of the largest social media networks for service members of a professional sports team.-When military members are deployed overseas, getting an update about your favorite sports team can help make home feel a lot closer -- this is the goal of the Military Sea Hawkers organization.-Through a partnership with the Seahawks organization and the introduction of new media tools, social networking website, and… Show more -Assisted with development of the marketing and communications efforts behind one of the largest social media networks for service members of a professional sports team.-When military members are deployed overseas, getting an update about your favorite sports team can help make home feel a lot closer -- this is the goal of the Military Sea Hawkers organization.-Through a partnership with the Seahawks organization and the introduction of new media tools, social networking website, and producing weekly content membership of the organization has grown from approximately 125 members in November 2008 to nearly 1,500 members as of May 2014.-Managing the Military Sea Hawkers social network website at www.militaryseahawkers.org, and regularly providing updates for the community Facebook page and on Twitter via @Mil_Seahawkers.-Blog weekly updates on the Seattle Seahawks to military service members and veterans deployed around the world and stationed in the U.S. -Volunteering as liaison for service members interested in reenlisting at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, and frequently photographing these milestone events. Show less

Locate, create and write news stories, as well as provide/shoot photos for the articles.Published works for Northwest Military, The Ranger, Northwest Airlifter, Weekly Volcano, JBLM Spouses and JBLM Singles magazine.Two cover articles

This position functions as the Executive Public Affairs Relations Officer and is an expert in building and maintaining public relations. The Executive Public Affairs Relations Officer develops and executes strategic communication plans, oversees media relations, develops and implements public relation campaigns, supports Commissioner’s internal and external communications and change management efforts at the highest level thru press releases, social media and other high-level communications to… Show more This position functions as the Executive Public Affairs Relations Officer and is an expert in building and maintaining public relations. The Executive Public Affairs Relations Officer develops and executes strategic communication plans, oversees media relations, develops and implements public relation campaigns, supports Commissioner’s internal and external communications and change management efforts at the highest level thru press releases, social media and other high-level communications to shape and influence public external impression and raise awareness and build positive relationships with stakeholders, media and the public. Show less

1102 Quince St Se Po Box 41150-1150 Olympia Wa 98504

Bldg 3 Camp Murray Wa 98430

Responsible for the management and creation of social media networks and agency website, responsible for the effective marketing & communications for eight different programs of the Joint Services Support Directorate of the Washington National Guard, managed public relations and communicated military issues and news to the general public, developed/implemented and managed various results-oriented program and project promotions as a well as marketing plans; tracked online statistics/analytics;… Show more Responsible for the management and creation of social media networks and agency website, responsible for the effective marketing & communications for eight different programs of the Joint Services Support Directorate of the Washington National Guard, managed public relations and communicated military issues and news to the general public, developed/implemented and managed various results-oriented program and project promotions as a well as marketing plans; tracked online statistics/analytics; responsible for community outreach marketing plans, photographer, editor & technical writer; responsible for research, writing, a formatting and editing materials in both print and electronic formats to distribute across multiple agency settings.www.facebook.com/JSSWAwww.twitter.com/JSSWAwww.youtube.com/JSSWAwww.mil.wa.gov Show less

Olympia, Wa

Was hand selected by Public Affairs Director of Washington Military Department(WMD) to fill an in-need position for the Office of the Governor during their transition into the capitol.Duties: Create infographics, track and produce content/analytics for all social media platforms and various content for press releases and website, Governor Inslee's photographer, transcribed speeches, researched and tracked relevant content pertaining to the governor and planned/organized/executed social… Show more Was hand selected by Public Affairs Director of Washington Military Department(WMD) to fill an in-need position for the Office of the Governor during their transition into the capitol.Duties: Create infographics, track and produce content/analytics for all social media platforms and various content for press releases and website, Governor Inslee's photographer, transcribed speeches, researched and tracked relevant content pertaining to the governor and planned/organized/executed social media awareness & engagement strategies/outreach plans. Show less

Set-up appointmentsSell photo packagesFollow up meetingsInitial meetings (set-up background & photo packages)Assist with financial recordsAssist with customer records

Bachelor'S Degree, Communication And Media Studies, 3.5

Activities and Societies: Phi Sigma Theta - National Honor Society Communications & Psychology

Associate'S Degree, Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies

Arts & Psychology