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Arlington, Va, Us

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Led human resources project management, coordinated staffing actions, and assisted the division chief who is responsible for the life cycle management of approximately 1,900 ARNG T10 Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Soldiers and over 1000 ARNG T5 Civilians for the Director, ARNG. Served closely with the division chief, managed executive calendar, hosted and prepared meetings. Also was responsible for records management, workspace management, personnel status and leave management.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Led all Army and Air National Guard public, community, and media relations within Arizona. Supervised and provided direction to subordinate public affairs practitioners at the brigade and wing level. I simultaneously served as the Commander of the 123rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment based at Papago Park Military Reservation in Phoenix from October 2020 to July 2022.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Successfully led team and executed more than 200 public affairs mission sets, 80 interviews, and responded to over 90 media queries as part of a comprehensive communications campaign during the COVID-19 pandemic, civil unrest mission, and border missions.Effectively led unit to train and prepare for an upcoming deployment to Special Operations Command in Europe.

Arlington, Va

Wrote keynote speech and provided public affairs support to the Director of the Army National Guard LTG Tim Kadavy during the WWI Centennial at Flanders Field in Waregem, West Flanders, Belgium. Co-led and managed several ARNG communications campaigns, to include Suicide Prevention, Dental Health, and ARNG 4.0. Hand selected to serve two more Directors, provided public affairs support to two CSM's and two CCWO's in the ARNG Directorate. Studied and modeled the writing and speaking style of each senior leader.Served as the public affairs advisor for the ARNG's COVID-19 Crisis Action Team providing analysis, FRAGO input and helped develop PA products from March to September 2020.Published 6 high profile stories, 1 opinion editorial, wrote 11 speeches, 97 executive correspondences, 9 DARNG Letters to the States, 8 OCPA Bugle Notes, 2 "Stand To!" pieces, 10 video scripts and more than two hundred social media posts. Aligned all public affairs products with the strategic communication plan, the Director's priorities and put them through a rigorous editing and staffing process.Sourced multiple PA and History units in support of Hurricanes Florence, Maria and Harvey in SC, GA, FL, TX, PR and VI. I kept the Director abreast of the public affairs environment and media landscape. I anticipated the austere environment and pre-positioned a team of videographers to provide early coverage of SAR.I represented the DARNG Public Affairs Advisor and the ARNG during ESF-15 meetings with Government Communicators at the FBI Headquarters, Office of the Chief of Public Affairs Communication Synchronization meetings, GOSC meetings, NGB PA Leaders meetings and ARNG Chief of Staff meetings. I coordinated a Media Roundtable through Defense Media Activity and the Pentagon Press Corps for the ARNG 4.0 campaign and facilitated a media tour at the NGCC prior to hurricane season.

1600 Spearhead Ave. Ft. Knox, Ky 40121

I directly supported and provided leadership to 9 military personnel and helped provide oversight, support and guidance for over 162 USAR and ARNG career counselors and 17 Silver Siege Officers across 45 installations worldwide. Marketed opportunities in the ARNG to transitioning service members across the DoD. Facilitated the alignment, organization of functions and personnel to integrate operations within the RCT. Coordinated and advised on transition initiatives and promoted the continuum of service program across officer and enlisted ranks. Advisesd DA G1/Director, Military Personnel Management, Human Resources Command Team, Army Commands and Garrison/Installation Command teams on Reserve Component transition issues. Worked closely with each sergeant major in the program on sustaining and building key relationships between Department of the Army, Human Resources Command, Office of the Chief of the Army Reserves, and National Guard Bureau regarding active component to reserve component transitions.

Arlington, Va

Developed and reviewed policies, plans and communications products in support of Chief of the National Guard Bureau, Director of the Army National Guard, Director of the Air National Guard and DJS priorities. Developed and issued public affairs guidance and integrated strategic communications materials and products to NGB and state senior leaders and Joint Forces Headquarters state public affairs officers. Ensured timely and accurate flow of news and information to all internal and external audiences. Collaborate and maintain positive relations with national, regional, state and local media.

National Guard Professional Education Center, North Little Rock, Ar

Developed and executed public affairs plan for 2014 Cyber Shield Exercise, April 23-May 2, 2014. Established a proactive safety program designed to ensure the safety and well-being of more than 600 staff and cadre along with approximately 30,000 students who attended courses at the Professional Education Center (PEC) each year.Successfully led team of 21 Additional Duty Safety Officers/NCOs to prepare for and surpass safety criteria evaluated during the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command's accreditation of PEC (November 2013). Served as the chairman of the Professional Education Center Safety Council and provide guidance to Additional Duty Safety Officers/NCOs. Instruct/coordinate safety training and awareness.Conducted annual and random inspections of all 35 buildings covering 80 acres, 56 classrooms, 5 auditoriums and 668 billets.Ensured OSHA regulatory compliance, AR 385-10 along with state laws and local ordinances.Served as long-range planning operations officer.

National Guard Professional Education Center, Little Rock, Arkansas

Authored and executed a strategic communications plan for the National Guard Patriot Academy and National Guard GED Plus Program from 2009 to 2013, generating more than 250 million multimedia impressions nationwide through television, radio, print and online sources. Established and maintained a positive image while creating a better understanding of each program’s mission among the general public and the military community. Increased local community 'brand' recognition of the Patriot Academy by more than 55% from January 2010 to January 2013.Published 30 print stories, produced 22 video news packages, 21 b-roll packages, 8 video interviews and 10 service member greetings; positioned articles and story ideas in Time Magazine along with other national and regional publications; aired 21 video news packages internationally to more than 350 military installations on the American Forces Network and Pentagon Channel.Launched and maintained 3 official military Facebook pages with approximately 10,000 likes, and Patriot Academy YouTube Channel with more than 10,000 views; and led the creation and maintenance of www.NGPatriotAcademy.com. Wrote 8 speeches, 3 presentation proposals and secured 3 speaking engagements at the National Dropout Prevention Network's national and regional conferences. Managed the Patriot Academy and GED Plus Hometown News Program and submitted more than 500 individual portraits and news stories to graduates' hometown newspapers. Developed and maintained positive relationships with the media and responded to approximately 20 queries by reporters. Archived more than 8,000 photographs and 250 hours of video coverage taken during the campaign.

Fort Knox, Kentucky

Provided marketing, recruiting and administrative support for team of 12 regional AMEDD recruiters.Decreased the shortage of critical skill healthcare providers in the Army National Guard during time of war in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom through the accession of 1 dentist, 2 physician assistants, 4 nurses, 3 aeromedical evacuation pilots, 5 medical school students, 3 physician assistant school students and 3 health service officers.Developed a recruiting program for the southeastern region; trained fellow recruiting team members; educated state ARNG medical commands on retention incentives and educational opportunities available to personnel. Represented the Army National Guard Medical Recruiting team at more than 20 medical/dental schools, masters producing physician assistant programs and medical/dental conferences nationwide.Improved the AMEDD accessions process by becoming an expert in the Direct Commissioning and Accessions (DCA) packet processing system and conducted nationwide training to approximately 100 state and NGB regional AMEDD recruiters. Led as the primary DCA trouble shooter and helped develop and improve the DCA system with the ARNG Army Recruiting Information Support System at Ft. Knox, Ky. Served as mobile trainer for National Guard Bureau Specialty Branch Recruiting (AMEDD & Chaplain).Assisted the Kentucky Army National Guard Public Affairs Office in Frankfort, KY during the 2009 ice storm.

Louisville, Kentucky

Exceeded officer strength mission for the Commonwealth of Kentucky in 2006 and 2007. Recruited officers for units across the Kentucky Army National Guard through college and university ROTC Battalions, Officer Candidate School, Ft. Knox and Ft. Campbell Transition Centers and direct commissions.Quality checked general branch and specialty branch officer accession packets.

Barren River Add (Bowling Green, Ky), Lincoln Trail Add (Elizabethtown, Ky)

Implemented public involvement campaign for the I-66 Corridor study in an eight county region of south central Kentucky.Developed and launched a safety campaign to include television public service announcements, opinion editorials, seatbelt checks at high schools, child safety seat installation and inspection stations. Coordinated with local, state and federal agencies to conduct long term transportation planning.

133Rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, Frankfort, Ky

Completed public affairs on-the-job training while attached to Ft. Leonard Wood's Public Affairs Office. Wrote and edited pieces for the "Guidon" newspaper and produced a radio feature on Command Sgt. Maj. Jack Tilley, 12th Sgt. Maj. of the U.S. Army, which aired on Soldiers Radio & Television, Aug. 2003.Wrote, produced and edited television/radio stories relating to the KY Army National Guard.Cross-trained (on-the-job) as a 46Q Print Journalist. Contributed stories and photos to the Bluegrass Guard Magazine.Coordinated unit Recruit Sustainment Program.

Arlington, Va & Fredericksburg, Tx

Represented the U.S. Army Chaplaincy Corps and IHS Studios, an ecclesiastical, architectural glass art company following the 9-11 attack on the Pentagon. Generated over 32 million print and multimedia impressions on the Pentagon's first permanent chapel as part of Operation Phoenix public relations campaign.Provided public relations services to the Radio America Network; cross promoted and scheduled talk show hosts Oliver North, Blanquita Cullum, Alan Nathan among others for television print and radio interviews.Produced and managed the The Schiffer Report, Profiles in Faith and Judicial Watch Radio Shows, nationally syndicated on the Radio America Network. Publicist for Republic Books; scheduled national media tours and promoted authors for “9-11 Terror In America” and “Veil of Terror." Also produced and edited audio books with authors.Conducted PR campaign for the 60th Anniversary World War II Veterans Committee Conference in Washington, D.C.Conducted interviews with Baseball Hall of Famers in WWII; pitching ace Bob Feller of the Cleveland Indians, pitcher Warren Spahn of the Boston Braves, and batting champion Buck O’Neil, first African American to serve as a major league coach. Represented and promoted Fox News Channel Military Analyst Major General Paul Vallely, (USA-Ret.)Edited photography and graphics for Hardball on Capitol Hill: Baseball Stories from Our Nation’s Capital by James C. Roberts, Benchmark Press, March 2001.Directed Radio Row for the 2001 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Crystal City, Arlington, VA.Represented the National Restaurant Association for The Alliance campaign in 2001. Scheduled professors Joel Rudy, Dr. David Hanson and Dwight Heath on television and radio shows nationwide to discuss the issue of underage drinking and provisional drinking licenses.

Washington, Dc

Conducted media relations campaign in Washington, D.C. and media tour in Idaho's First Congressional District.Wrote 78 press releases, 15 opinion editorial columns and turn-abouts, five television actualities, 11 radio actualities, 1 newsletter, 1 House Floor speech, and 6 statements to the media. Assisted U.S. House Resources Subcommittee on Forestry Communications Director Doug Crandall.

Arlington, Va.

Instructed public relations seminars and consulted on the construction and development of multimedia studios for the Center for Print and Broadcast Media.Developed training curriculum for on-camera effectiveness courses

Washington, D.C.

Wrote television show scripts, scheduled guests and edited video packages, topical bumps etc.Served as associate producer on Morning View for co-hosts Marianne Fogelson and Major Garret (now White House Correspondent for CBS News)Wrote top of the hour news briefs and breaking news updates for reporters.

Washington, Dc

Served in temporary contract position to manage official correspondence and administrative functions for Under Secretary Tom HebertArranged meetings with Congressional and Clinton Administration staff; coordinated travel itineraries, and assisted in the personal office of U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman.

Washington, D.C.

Served as Assistant to Congressman Bartlett's Press Secretary, briefed and prepared the Congressman for satellite feeds and interviews. Also assisted with media queries.Assisted the legislative staff as needed including attendance at Congressional hearings and briefings.Conducted U.S. Capitol tours for constituents; studied Capitol history and increased knowledge to make tours more enlightening and educational.Served as constituent liaison, chief receptionist for the Congressman in the D.C. office and processed official correspondence and responses to constituent inquiries.

Elizabethtown, Ky

Assisted WRZI News Director Ron Boone in producing the hourly newscast. Performed on location live remotes, contests and produced commercial spots.

Bowling Green, Ky

Greeted VIPs and university guests, answered phones, processed correspondence and assisted with special projects.

Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Ky

Produced and hosted a weekly one hour talk radio program on current events at Western Kentucky University; interviewed students, professors, university administrators; produced a weekly four-hour rock and roll request show; and served as promotions director for the campus station.

Elizabethtown, Ky

Served as weekend on-air personality, operated live remotes from the radio station, and produced commercial spots.

Elizabethtown, Ky

Operated radio station on weekends, logged transmitter readings, produced commercial spots, weather updates on WKMO and served on-air during the weekends on WIEL.

Ba, Broadcasting, 3.5 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Recipient of the Dean Charles A. Keown Award for service to the university; selected as special assistant.

Joint Intermediate Public Affairs Course, Public Relations

The Intermediate Public Affairs Specialist Course provides higher-level training of public affairs activities in a joint service.

Public Affairs Officer Qualification, Public Relations/Image Management And Media Relations

The course provides entry-level public affairs training for mid to senior-level commissioned and senior non-commissioned officers from all.

Diploma, Information Technology, Project Management

Certificate Of Completion, Military Science, Leadership

Diploma, Human Resources Management

Activities and Societies: Commandant's List

Diploma, Information Technology

Certificate, Initial Entry Training

Completed basic combat training and served in numerous leadership positions. Helped plan, refine script and emcee BCT graduation ceremony.

Certificate, Recruiting & Retention

National Guard Professional Education Center, Camp Robinson, Arkansas

Certificate Of Completion, Military Strategic Studies, General

Air Command and Staff College (ACSC) intermediate developmental education (IDE) curriculum is designed to produce a more effective.