Provide transportation to residents of a senior living facility, driving them to medical appointments, hairdressers, banks etc. Occasionally serve as weekend receptionist, manning front desk, screening visitors for Covid.Assist with light maintenance, changing lightbulbs, unjamming garbage disposals, reconnecting televisions/computers.Take photos of residents in activities and events which are posted to social media and displayed in the lobby.

Directed public relations functions to include media relations, internal information, and community relations/outreach, congressional affairs, for a 1,200- member organization. Advised senior leaders. Developed key messaging, talking points, press releases, and other strategic communication tools for unit programs, projects, and events. Pitched stories to local/regional media. Produced, edited, supervised creation of The Southern Flyer, a 12-16 page monthly unit newspaper Still photographer… Show more Directed public relations functions to include media relations, internal information, and community relations/outreach, congressional affairs, for a 1,200- member organization. Advised senior leaders. Developed key messaging, talking points, press releases, and other strategic communication tools for unit programs, projects, and events. Pitched stories to local/regional media. Produced, edited, supervised creation of The Southern Flyer, a 12-16 page monthly unit newspaper Still photographer, Created/updated web content. Created, organized special events for internal/external audiences, generating opportunities for media coverage. Planned and executed numerous special events and celebrations including: Air Force Reserve Command’s 60th Anniversary, 9/11 anniversaries, 908th’s 50th Anniversary (1.2K participants), two Talladega Superspeedway flyovers (each viewed by more than 14 million NASCAR fans), Hundreds of C-130 aircraft tours for students to Senators.Skilled and savvy diplomat. Coordinated and managed numerous planned and short-notice events, including high-level distinguished visitors from China, Kazakhstan, and Romania.Arranged a unit visit and flight for syndicated morning radio hosts “Rick and Bubba” resulting in $100K of positive publicity for the wing and Air Force Reserve Command. Covered the first Air Force Reserve-North Atlantic Treaty Organization partnership and training visit to Romania ; generated photos and stories shared with external and internal media outlets, including Alabama media outlets and Air Force Reserve Command's Citizen Airman magazine. Deployed to serve as the Chief of PA for the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing (2005) and Director of PA for Joint Special Operations Task Force–Philippines supporting U.S.-Philippine antiterrorism/humanitarian operations (2009–2010). Managed a staff of three at each location. Show less

Provided a full range of public affairs support, advising leadership and staff on critical issues. Completed office internal reviews in preparation for wing inspections. Volunteered for several 3-6 month interim assignments filling manning shortages at other Air Force units. Served as chief of media relations for Air Force Reserve Command, managing a national media program for the 70K+-member organization. Assistant Director for the largest Environmental Symposium/training event in the… Show more Provided a full range of public affairs support, advising leadership and staff on critical issues. Completed office internal reviews in preparation for wing inspections. Volunteered for several 3-6 month interim assignments filling manning shortages at other Air Force units. Served as chief of media relations for Air Force Reserve Command, managing a national media program for the 70K+-member organization. Assistant Director for the largest Environmental Symposium/training event in the Department of Defense, Deputy Chief, 30th Space Wing, Escorted media and provided information and interviews to reporters from ABC News, the Wall Street Journal, Fox News, Aviation Week, etc. Arranged and escorted Discovery Channel camera crew visit to film shows “Spies from Above” and “Eyes in the Sky” and Fox News doing a live shoot for their then-new Fox and Friends morning show. Chief of Internal Information, Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC). Highlighted the role the military plays in presidential inaugurations, marketing stories to military internal information channels and publications. Show less

Deputy Chief Information Division, Chief of Community Relations, Directed organizational objectives and communication and outreach strategy supporting 51K Air Force members and employees. Developed and maintained relationships with internal and external stakeholders (military and private sector). Led outreach to the community; ensured leadership's themes, messages, and other pertinent information were properly reflected in all communications. Provided guidance, quality control for 10 base… Show more Deputy Chief Information Division, Chief of Community Relations, Directed organizational objectives and communication and outreach strategy supporting 51K Air Force members and employees. Developed and maintained relationships with internal and external stakeholders (military and private sector). Led outreach to the community; ensured leadership's themes, messages, and other pertinent information were properly reflected in all communications. Provided guidance, quality control for 10 base newspapers with a combined weekly circulation of 35K. Media Center Director of Operations for the 50th Anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor. Built robust media center from the ground up; coordinated the efforts of more than 100 diverse and multifunctional staff members, including representatives of all four military services, the National Park Service, and the state of Hawaii. Received and responded to 4,500+ media queries and credentialed 1,600+ media representatives covering the historic event. Produced/coordinated the first Pacific Air Force Tattoo, a historical hour-long military pageant that included a band, stages, costumes, fireworks, and military flyovers viewed by an audience of more than 3,000. Air Force spokesperson for relief efforts on Kuai following Hurricane Iniki, escorted/responded to queries from local, national and international media. Show less

Deputy Chief of Public Affairs, 51st Fighter Wing/7th Air Force, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Hand-selected to serve as deputy chief of PA, responsible for the “dual-hatted” PA operation. Coordinated numerous high-level media visits and responded to daily media queries. Conducted security and policy reviews for speeches and news articles for public release. Updated base support plan annexes and managed the self-inspection program. Arranged for and escorted national and international media… Show more Deputy Chief of Public Affairs, 51st Fighter Wing/7th Air Force, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Hand-selected to serve as deputy chief of PA, responsible for the “dual-hatted” PA operation. Coordinated numerous high-level media visits and responded to daily media queries. Conducted security and policy reviews for speeches and news articles for public release. Updated base support plan annexes and managed the self-inspection program. Arranged for and escorted national and international media visiting during the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea. Drafted a commercial newspaper contract to free required resources to purchase new computers, saving taxpayers $400K (over the life of the contract). Show less

Deputy Chief, acting Chief of Public Affairs, 375th Aeromedical Airlift Wing, Scott AFB, Ill. Provided leadership, guidance, and daily management for all aspects of office operations. Advised the wing commander, squadron commanders, and staff agency chiefs on all PA matters. Developed strategic plans and coordinated civic leader visits and base tours; escorted media. Disseminated approved information to internal/external audiences. Provided robust media coverage for numerous high-visibility… Show more Deputy Chief, acting Chief of Public Affairs, 375th Aeromedical Airlift Wing, Scott AFB, Ill. Provided leadership, guidance, and daily management for all aspects of office operations. Advised the wing commander, squadron commanders, and staff agency chiefs on all PA matters. Developed strategic plans and coordinated civic leader visits and base tours; escorted media. Disseminated approved information to internal/external audiences. Provided robust media coverage for numerous high-visibility events including, but not limited to, the emergency landing of a commercial airliner at the base, the movement of patients from Afghanistan and El Salvador, the funeral of Congressman Mel Price, a murder trial, a visit by Reader’s Digest to the Rescue Coordination Center, and the transfer of 23rd Air Force (which became Air Force Special Operations Command) to Hurlburt Field, FL. Lead role in the Belle Scott Base Community Council, chartered a new community council incorporating people from nearby St. Louis, MO. Deployed to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in support of Airborne Warning and Control System operations over the Persian Gulf. Show less