I leverage my expertise in gaming and media strategy to create engaging spaces for geeks and gamers, while preparing Central Virginia for the jobs of the future through our annual STEM and gaming convention, Immersecon.

Curate a growing community of casual and competitive gamers in central Virginia.

Media services contractor for governmental agency.

Manage work performed by a cross-functional team consisting of a graphic designer, writer, web content manager, social media manager and other key staff.Leverage the company’s project management system to coordinate the execution of all client communication strategies and tactics using a cross-functional team approach.Manage client expectations and project prioritization.Coordinate and facilitate client and internal team meetings in person and via teleconference.Streamline flow of work and communication.Provide subject matter expertise and facilitate regular meetings.Provide and/or support the development of required weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual client reports.Assist with the coordination of special events and projects.Keep current with client content, interests, and priorities.

Manages public outreach, internal messaging and multimedia for over 1000+ DOD members.Prepared internal information, print newspapers, and magazines for publication by researching, writing, and interviewing subject matter experts to obtain accurate information for news releases.Oversaw all content writing styles, proofread copy, and formatted official publications to ensure consistent, professional, on-brand, and content for release.Collaborated with photographers and graphic designers to create relevant and complementary content for various news and story releases by applying expertise in photography and visual communications.Captured and edited images to accompany articles for internal and external distribution.Prepared and distributed customer satisfaction and opinion surveys to evaluate quantitative and qualitative data, improve publications, and deliver relevant and engaging content to a wide audience.Managed and produced relevant content for web- and application-based blogs, home pages, and rotating message boards using expertise in basic HTMLS systems and front-end web design while ensuring the security and confidentiality of all published information.Maintained the organization’s community and congressional relations programs by organizing and publicizing events with Chamber of Commerce, state, and national legislative offices including Open House, Armed Forces Day, Civic Leader Tours, and base-wide Airshows to promote positive community relations.Provided administrative support by preparing correspondence, press kits, handouts, and official DOD press releases and recommended speakers for speaking engagements.Organized and led over 200 tours for civic groups, media representatives, students, and visitors.Developed and maintained a robust employer support and recognition program by coordinating employer day activities and flights.

Providing and editing digital Content for external web publication; producing written copy of public affairs materials. Photography, extensive photo editing, layout and design of print publications and general graphic design duties.Skills in communicating with diverse audiences, journalism, writing and DSLR photography are required.Print and Digital Products (design):Targeted informational tri-folds, handouts, posters, fliers, digital presentations, web illustrations, and print layouts for Air Force Reservists, family members, civilian employees and contractors.Designing public affairs materials requires proofing all copy to ensure accuracy, spelling, grammar and style. Additionally, all photos and graphics are maintained in an organized image archive.Secondary duties: Conducting on-air radio broadcast interviews with military personnel, assisting with studio photography operations, producing official military portrait and passport photography, briefing multimedia presentations and slide shows, presenting combat first-aid fundamentals to military personnel and assisting with community relations program functions.Writing news articles required research and analysis of information gathered from a variety of sources, including: published documents, reports, interviews and personal observation.Software and Technical Skills (automated systems):Highly proficient using Microsoft Office applications such as Word and PowerPoint; Adobe Creative Suite graphic software products such as Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Bridge.Proficient using Adobe multimedia software such as Fireworks and Flash. Extensive use of professional grade digital scanners, photo printers and multimedia peripheral devices required.

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Inspect mechanical, hydraulic and structural systems and diagnose malfunctions. Utilize power and hand tools (e.g. saws, grinders) to repair aircraft parts. Fix broken wings and leaks. Ensure compliance with aviation safety rules and regulations.Duties included:Using complex manuals and blueprintsUpdating maintenance and repair logsRunning diagnostic tests