Christopher Gish Email & Phone Number

Whiteman Afb, Missouri, United States

Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri

Assists the public affairs chief in managing PA programs. Advises commanders and their staffs on the communication implications of plans, policies and programs. Provides PA inputs to operational plans. Inspects and evaluates PA activities and programs. Oversees procedures used in collecting, evaluating and disseminating news and information. Monitors and ensures compliance with applicable Department Of Defense, Air Force, Major Command, and local policy. Ensures compliance with law, established policies, directives, and practices. Serves as the quality assurance representative for PA contracts. Manages security and policy review and ensures proper coordination and clearance procedures. Identifies personnel developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and/or on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance and readiness. Ensures personnel adhere to standards. Maintains emergency response and deployment kits. Manages funds, manpower, training, and equipment to effectively execute PA operations to support the mission. Writes, coordinates and maintains PA plans, annexes and operating instructions. Manages host-tenant support agreements.

Fort George G Meade, Md

Trained over 450 students annually on photojournalism essentials and image editing software. Ensured accuracy of 30 lesson plans covering 180 hours of instruction and four exams. Responsible for $110K in photographic equipment. Team chief accountable for leadership and mentorship of 14 instructors.• Photojournalism lead for resequencing of public relations course, added 22 hours of student instruction• Restructured the photography section into two teams increasing instructor coaching time 200 percent• Served as interim department head ensuring smooth operations for 43 PR instructors and 144 students

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

• Personal photographer to 4-star general-documented 40 high-level dignitary and international visitors• Trained two graphic artists on photography essentials, imagery editing, historical archiving procedures• Directed transition of public relations office to state-of-the-art still image and video editing products

Mountain Home Afb, Id

• #1 of 5 NCOs, supervised team during unit inspection resulting in exceptional performer evaluation• Led 3-person team, recognized as superior performer for leadership during deployment to Kirkuk, Iraq • Led 12-member joint military team in 2005 Presidential Inauguration parade ensuring audience safety

Nellis Afb, Nevada

• Selected as official USAF Thunderbird photographer to represent military to U.S. public and media• Traveled to over 30 locations in the U.S., coordinated coverage with local and national media outlets• Captured aerial imagery supplied to media outlets and used in yearly team brochures, newsletters, posters

Bachelor Of Arts Communication/Public Relations, Public Relations/Image Management, 3.94

Public Affairs Qualification Course, Public Affairs

Activities and Societies: Distinguished honor graduate - #1 of 60

Associate Of Arts (A.A.) Visual Information Production, Design And Visual Communications, General