Public Affairs Specialist - Detail-oriented photojournalist and AP Style editor; produces weekly content for internal and external audiences; products include human interest features, civil works project articles, emergency operations/response news releases, etc.Media Relations Expert - Establishes and maintains relationships with local/national media; partners with district subject matter experts to provide timely/accurate information to media as requested; coordinates, prepares, and executes subject matter expert interviews with media to promote organization initiatives and priorities. Social Media Manager — Produces engaging content for multiple social media platforms, monitors/manages organization page activities — platforms include Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. Regularly collects and analyzes key metrics for optimal and viewer-based content.Chief Website Manager – Manages all external-facing website operations; regularly updates with organization news content, photos, videos, and official documents; regularly audits website to ensure all information is timely, accurate, and OPSEC-compliant.

MA in Administration 3.75 GPA

Responsible for all aspects of our Pet Services businesses field support (Grooming, Dog Training, Vet) including Field Operations, Service Ops Support, Strategic Business Unit support.

Analyzed data in the form of Daily Management Bulletin communications posted to stores as well as data in the form of requests from stores through the Operational Help Desk; recommended appropriate course of action based on analysisRegularly gathered feedback on the effectiveness of communications processes/procedures and communicated same to supervisor

Acted as primary editor and coordinator for more than 300 products monthly communicating the United States Air Force’s priorities and providing external audiences with imagery, furthering the promotion and worldwide visibility of Air Force operatives Supported initiative to enforce proper accessioning of Air Force media in all forms leading to the preservation and archiving of Air Force/ U.S. Military operations

Acted as primary editor and coordinator for more than 100 products annually, strategically communicating the base commander’s priorities and informing both internal and external audiences of current news/happeningsLead liaison between newspaper publisher and public affairs office in publishing and advertising Kunsan Air Base-specific information and accomplishmentsSpearheaded development of base information application for smart phones; contacted all major organizations to increase awareness and participation; dramatically increased awareness of base happenings and promoted base agencies Conducted outreach planning/produced a National Sexual Assault Awareness Campaign to increase awareness throughout the base using photography, film and written content – adapted Air Force-wide as a national campaign for sexual assault awareness, educating more than 300,000 Airmen

Responded to real-world active shooter threat to elementary school on base; crisis communication response included wide dissemination of critical information through various forms of media – awarded Air Force’s Best Crisis Communication AwardCoordinated more than 20 strategic news stories in local broadcast/newspaper media; promoted MAFB image garnering increased support from surrounding communities as well as maintaining good relations between the base and local mediaResponded to more than 25 written/verbal media and public queries; provided accurate and timely information to requesting party further supporting community/media relationsPlanned and executed more than five base tours and 20 community/base luncheons with senior military officials; increased community relations between Minot Air Force Base and the local communityLed, coordinated and prepped military members for a largely publicized Military Channel visit; showcasing two nuclear-capable wings’ abilities worldwide for increased supportCreated, updated and maintained press materials to include releases, bios, photos, and pitch documents for timely preparationManaged base social media networks, including the military-based informational smart phone application; first Air Force Global Strike Command base to utilize the smart phone application; efforts recognized by AFGSC as best in innovative communication Spearheaded Airman's Magazine visit; publicized flood victims' concerns to Air Force headquarters; led to increased financial/assistance for military families’ recovery; ensured mission-readiness

Directed and led development of all internal and external information content for the air force base; assigned/edited print and photo products for print and electronic use, meeting the wing commander's prioritiesProduced more than 150 features/news articles/photographs for local newspaper/website; showcased base capabilities to worldwide audience – garnering worldwide support and patriotismManaged and maintained 56-page website; 4.9 million annual hits; rated as excellent during Defense Media Activity review