The Airmen of the 4th Combat Camera Squadron (CTCS) are an operational asset designed to assist in shaping the information landscape, and to help senior Department of Defense officials, combatant commanders, and joint leaders understand, visualize, describe, and direct forces by providing high-quality battlefield video and still imagery. Additionally, the 4th CTCS manages the U.S. Air Force Reserve's only fully mission-qualified aircrew photographers, a unique asset providing aerial documentation from a variety of USAF and Department of Defense aircraft. The unit supports wartime operations, worldwide crises, contingencies, joint exercises and humanitarian operations.

Lead the design and implementation of strategic multimedia content in support of the 419th Fighter Wing, Utah’s premiere Air Force Reserve combat coded F-35A Lightning II fighter jet unit. Reserve Airmen serve extended tours of duty and part-time in the armed forces offering critical mission support while contributing to their communities at large. • Developed stand-out marketing and advertising content for use across internal and external military communication channels.• Selected to implement new wing-specific branding and graphic design elements. • Produced in-house video content as well as coordinates with external agencies for third-party projects and/or use of resources.• Collaborated with key stakeholders across the wing including the commander, squadron leadership, and volunteers.• Ensured visual design consistency across platforms, implenting industry trends while maintaining brand intregrity. • Managed and and provides guidance on acquisition of video production equipment and software. Recognized as the 2023 Air Force Reserve New Photographer of the Year.

• Manages the Natural History Museum of Utah’s presence on social media.• Coordinates paid advertising promotion and audience analysis. • Produces in-house video content prioritizing adaption for short, social media styles. • Documents museum events, shoots advertising images and creates creative photography assets.

Delivers a diverse range of editorial and strategic creative services to accomplish clients’ goals. Includes editorial visuals and strategic marketing to craft compelling narratives that resonate with audiences across platforms. Click below to see relevant links:

Developed strategic marketing plan and creative vision for promoting Philmont’s world-class youth development and outdoor leadership programs. Delivered creative content across a diverse spectrum of digital and print platforms including multiple websites and all major social media channels. Prioritized an authentic platform for our audience to connect with. Operated as the Ranch’s lead photographer, video producer and editor. Other duties and highlights include: • Managed and developed a 17-person summer seasonal marketing and photography services team. • Integrated with the Boy Scouts of America’s national paid and organic advertising campaigns. • Analyzed social media metrics to adapt content to meet the needs of an evolving media landscape. • Collaborated with in-house retail operation to develop a new online sales approach. • Emergency and crisis communication for the local community. Promoted fire disaster relief fund while contributing to firefighting efforts. • Promoted COVID-19 safe practices online and on-site for operations at the height of the pandemic. • Annual Facebook and Instagram reach totaled over 1.8 million unique users. • Monthly website traffic totaled more than 35,000 unique users: www.philmontscoutranch.org • Launched new online newsroom and historical archive: www.philmontstories.org • Executive Producer on two seasons of the first-ever Philmont podcast: Hike On • Executive Producer on two issues of new annual magazine: Scouting Paradise • Co-directed and advertised first-ever Philmont trail race series which sold out its inaugural event.Philmont Scout Ranch is the largest high adventure base owned and operated by the Boy Scouts of America and delivers wilderness and learning adventures that last a lifetime. The Philmont spirit of adventure inspires over 20,000 annual participants and has impacted over one million lives since its inception in 1938.

Provided guidance to the Minnesota Daily on best photojournalistic practices and visual coverage. Oversaw training and operations for 6-7 multimedia staff. Organized, delegated and gave feedback on daily photo assignments.

Completed daily photo assignments covering the University of Minnesota community including athletics, government, spot news, features and more. Collaborated on both short term and extended feature projects.

Produced narrative photo and video content for online and print distribution. Responsible for covering news, features and athletics in and around Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota.

Produced narrative photo content for online and print distribution. Responsible for covering news, features and athletics in and around Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota.

Trained a team of 8 backpacking Rangers that prepared youth crews for a 12-day expedition. Gave feedback to promote professional and personal growth. Facilitated youth leadership development, provided supplementary training and participated in search and rescue. Previously worked with Boy Scouts between the ages of 14-21 to prepare them for a 12-day backpacking trek. Developed self-sufficient crews by teaching skills such as navigation, first aid, wildlife interaction and leadership development. Summer seasonal position.

Travel Young Outdoor Adventures was a student run start up that provided easy, affordable travel opportunities for college students at the University of Minnesota. Planned and lead 2-7 day outdoor-focused trips. Created marketable photo and video content for dissemination on social media.