As the Director of Strategic Communication at a Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), I am responsible for leading and coordinating all public affairs activities within the unit, ensuring effective communication with internal and external stakeholders. I play a critical role in shaping the public image of the MEU and maintaining transparency with the public, media, and other key audiences.

As an SPC at The Basic School, you will play a pivotal role in the training and development of future Marine Corps officers. This challenging and dynamic position provides you with the opportunity to lead, mentor, and shape the next generation of Marine leaders through a comprehensive and rigorous training program.

As a Public Affairs Officer (PAO) deployed to Afghanistan as part of Task Force Southwest during Operation Freedom Sentinel, I played a vital role in shaping and disseminating information to internal and external audiences including US officials, the Afghan government and locals, and DOD affiliates. This dynamic position required a strategic communicator with a deep understanding of military operations, historic communication efforts, and a commitment to transparent and accurate reporting.

As a 2ndLt, I directed and coordinated communication efforts for the Commanding General of 2d Marine Division and the approx. 20,000 Marines throughout the operational forces.

Extensively trained in event planning and tracking software. Responsible for sales of event space, club memberships, and special event reservations. Garnered new clients for the club through direct marketing and social media tactics. Tracked social media involvement using several online automation platforms.

Website Management.Connect with advertising and print companies to prepare detail aids, leaflets, posters and other materials (print and electronic). Ensure the placement of ads in relevant media and the distribution of materials to congregation and community members within specified time frames.Performing social media engagement activities (crafting, posting, and tracking posts across various social media platforms, e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) as directed in support of our social marketing initiativesOrganize and maintain an editorial calendar, with posts drafted and scheduled for future publication. Coordinate with various teams and departments to ensure social media activities help to support business initiatives. Monitor and track performance of posts, Prepare reports, perform analysis (including preparing and documenting actionable insights) and share data as directedListen to our social media audiences, engaging with guests as directed

Create plans of new marketing formatsMaster various computer programs; including Photoshop, InDesign, & Adobe IllustratorCreate branding/rebranding materials for the organization, including new logo and letterhead; Sponsorship portfolio yielded record amount of outside funding for the organizationManaged Creative Team to ensure projects were completed on time and functioned according to the current need Present advertising concepts to department using layman’s terms to facilitate understandingProduced materials that resulted in a 30 percent increase in productivity and a 23 percent increase in participation for events

Prepared marketing plans within compliance with university requirements and deadlinesOversaw professional correspondence between media outletsDesigned and delivered fun, educational, and creative advertising materialsPitched sales and opportunities to prospective clients

Prepared marketing plans within compliance with university requirements and deadlinesCoordinated professional correspondence between media outletsCarefully and adequately facilitated communication to local radio and newspapersDesigned and delivered fun, educational, and creative advertising and promotional itemsOrganization saw record participation by 35 percent among students for the year of eventsWorked with team as marketing lead for creating and delivering marketing ideas, resources and activities. Created and disseminated marketing materials, managed projects, and ensured student organization messages were consistent