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• Designed art copy layouts for material to be presented by visual communications media such as magazines, newspapers, and packaging. • Determined size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, selected size and style of type, and arranged layout based upon available space, knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts. • Constructed nine bimonthly distributions of the base newspaper The Whiting Tower via Adobe InDesign for base-wide dissemination.o Collaborated with cartoonist and Student Naval Aviator Lt. j.g. Zachary Morris to publish his comic The Landing Strip in The Whiting Tower; resulted in increased viewership from the Student Naval Aviator population. o Wrote six published articles for the Whiting Tower Magazine. o Took photographs for NAS Whiting Field personnel, including official Service Record photos, official command photos, and roster board photos, as well as special events using Nikon D7000 and Nikon D3 cameras.o Photos published on CNIC website, Navy Region Southeast. • Adept skill in photo editing software Adobe Photoshop and InDesign. • Executed daily updates to 15-foot Daktronics electronic display marquis on Langley Road

In Home

• Teaches one-on-one private lessons on the Saxophone, Flute, and Clarinet to students of all ages• Teaches individuals or groups instrumental or vocal music in private lessons.• Plans weekly homework based on teaching outline prepared for course of study to meet curriculum requirements. • Evaluates students' interests, aptitudes, temperament, and individual characteristics to determine suitable skill level and music selection. • Plays instrument to demonstrate musical scales, tones, and rhythm. • Instructs students in music theory, harmony, score and sight reading, composition, music appreciation, and provides individual instrumental lessons using technical knowledge, aesthetic appreciation, and prescribed teaching techniques. • Critiques performance to identify errors and reinforce correct techniques.

Training Air Wing Five

• Flight training in the T-6B Texan II. 77 Flight hours, 56 simulator hours. Contacts, Instrument, Formation, Navigation. • Aviation Preflight Indoctrinationo 84.5 Hours of training in subjects covering: Aerodynamics, Flight Rules and Regulations, Meteorology, Air Navigation, Aircraft Engines, and Aviation Safety.o 146.5 hours of Survival Training Including: Aviation Physiology, Swimming, Land and Sea Survival, and Physical Fitness. o American Red Cross Certification in Adult First Aid, CPR, and AED.• Flight Training in the Cessna C-172 13 Hours. • Other responsibilities include: o Squadron Duty Officer, Assistant Flight Duty Officer, Assistant Runway Duty Officer.• Commissioning Source: Officer Candidate School, Newport RI. Class 03-15, Graduated 21 November 2014. 12 Week training course, topics include:o Articulate values that contribute to ethical leadershipo Critically analysis and decision making skillso Applied leadership trainingo Planning and management of change

Channel Islands Air National Guard Station

• Processed travel vouchers via Defense Travel System (DTS) as an Authorizing Official for base personnel. • Digitized, organized, and properly destroyed thousands of old finance documents which resulted in a clutter-free work space, and allowed members of the office to digitally access documents. • Attended regular financial management and travel pay training seminars to enhance skills. • Assisted comptroller in combating fraud, waste, and abuse in the travel and military pay system.• Used a personal computer and Microsoft Office software programs to enter data, complete forms, and correct errors or omissions in documents and files relating to Military Pay and the Travel Pay Systems.• Utilized web-based timekeeping system that allowed for centralized or distributed input and provided the capability to track civilian, military and contractor hours against job order numbers and type hour codes for financial and pay purposes• Reviewed and interpreted a wide range of payroll law, policy, regulation, directive, and payroll office advisory releases regarding civilian pay and system updates.• Researched pay and/or leave issues and processed special pay when necessary.

Channel Islands Air National Guard Station

• Played musical instrument as a soloist or as a member of a musical group, such as wind ensemble or jazz band: Studied and rehearsed music to learn and interpret score. • Played from memory or by following score. Transposed music to play in alternate key. Played instrument to signal activity, such as flag raising, post time, or arrival of dignitaries at special events.• Responsibilities include: Ceremonial Musical performances, Unit Safety Officer, and Tours of Duty• Achievements include: Air Force Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, California Drill Attendance Ribbon, and Air Force Training Ribbon