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Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Freelance photographer specializing in professional headshots, portraiture, editorial interiors and architecture, special events, performance, and PR photography. Also perform graphic design and creative consultation for special projects to support communications and branding.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

The Women's Art Caucus is a national organization to create community through art, education, and social activism. In the role of Secretary and Communications Chair I maintain the local chapter website, design and distribute informational newsletters on chapter news and events, create content and maintain social media channels.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Creative direction for 501c3 non-profit dedicated to implementing cultural diplomacy programs in coordination with the U.S. Department of State and private partners. Designed branding, website, content development, and provided creative consultation.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Oversaw operations and communications for men's eCommerce retail clothing company. - Coordination with developers to ensure a positive eCommerce user experience.- Developed social media strategies and creative posts for Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.- Designed website landing pages for various campaigns (e.g. breast cancer awareness, seasons, etc.).- Wrote and edited website blog.- Designed and composed email newsletters.- Product photographer for social media, catalog and website campaigns. - Tracked ROI with Google Analytics and within existing CMS platform.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Conducted website planning, design, information architecture, copy writing, demos, and graphics for large public sector intranet website.- Lead for bi-annual publication of enterprise architecture artifacts.- Composed news releases relative to significant events, staff recognition.- Created and facilitated client presentations to generate communication, collaboration, and establish priorities. - Designed engaging info-graphics for internal/external document publication.- Collaborated extensively with subject matter specialists to design instructional materials.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Developed training materials and presentations for government clients.- Supported communication strategy and execution.* Company was acquired by Pricewaterhouse Management Consultants.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Delivery manager for 6-month beta installation of the VA benefits electronic paperless processing solution (VBMS) in Salt Lake City. - Training lead for solution roll-out to multiple stations across the U.S. - Conducted synchronous and asynchronous instructor-led training for hundreds of federal employees.- Designed instructional materials utilizing Adobe Captivate and Microsoft products.- Facilitated Live system demonstrations for staff, leadership, Congressional reps and national service organizations.- Conducted business requirements development and user acceptance testing.- Familiar with agile and SCRUM.

Pittsburgh, Pa

- Congressional Liaison for veterans’ benefits inquiries from Western Pennsylvania State Representatives and their delegates.- Appointed as “Change Ambassador” to train 150 regional office employees in the successful transition of 75,000+ digital records from antiquated database to a new solution.- Reviewed information and evidence to expedite decisions regarding calculation of veteran’s disability compensation.- Served as District Office Women's Diversity Coordinator (2 terms).

Greater Pittsburgh Area

- Developed strategic advertising plan for enlisted and officer recruiting efforts at Navy Recruiting Command Headquarters. - Coordinated communications with various media outlets for ad placement. - Designed eye-catching advertisements for use in key publications.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

- Managed paperwork processing, testing and entrance physical coordination for Navy officer applicants in Western Pennsylvania.- Participated in Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) recruiting events.

Washington D.C. Metro Area, Various Locations

- Composed news articles pertaining to Navy Reserve operations and achievements. - Command photographer for special events and publications.- Designed quarterly educational newsletter for public affairs correspondents. - Earned numerous awards and recognition for publications. - Served on selection panel for Naval Academy candidates.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

- Conducted grant research and proposals for development of resources for 501c3 non-profit women’s homeless shelter.- Designed agency newsletter and print materials to communicate agency mission.- Generated executive correspondence and messaging for agency appeals.- Public events speaker to generate awareness about agency mission and homelessness.

Pittsburgh, Pa

Instructed non-credit photography 1 and 2 courses in basic 35 mm film camera operation, compositional elements, black and white film development, and darkroom printing.

Erie, Pa

- Instructed basic photography and darkroom to children and young adults involved in MLK's community after school program.- Led special project whereby I directed a televised video production about Erie, PA's black history. Students participated in all aspects of research, interviews and production. The special aired on Erie's local PBS station, WQLN.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Communication And Media Studies

Activities and Societies: Produced local televised PBS segment for "Heart of the Arts, " highlighting universities notorious animation.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts, Applied Media Arts (B.F.A.), Photography

Activities and Societies: Photography instructor for summer enrichment camp college-bound gifted and talented high school students. Campus.

Completed 12-Week User Experience (Ux) Immersive Design Program