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Reno, Nevada, United States

We partner with engineers, technologists, futurists, and thought leaders to untangle complexity, discover opportunity, and communicate clearly with visual stories.

New York, New York, United States

Owned end-to-end program development and delivery with the goal of improving daily business operations of the Global Communications organization at Amazon. - Invented mechanisms and simplified existing ones to improve operational efficiency. - Identified and implemented processes to increase employee productivity and effectiveness. - Worked collaboratively across multiple senior leaders and stakeholders within their teams to deliver solutions that scaled and benefited the entire organization. - Inspected the quality and effectiveness of established processes to continually drive improvements and efficiencies.

1St Communication Strategy And Operations Company, Camp Pendleton, California, United States

Managed the daily operations of a communication organization of 45+ people. Responsible for ensuring timely completion of all team projects and administrative functions, managing the financial budget, and monitoring progress toward company goals.

I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group (I Mig), Camp Pendleton, California, United States

Oversaw the coverage of 30+ Marine Corps operations and training events resulting in the public release of over 200 photo, video, and graphic visual information products. Supervised the production team's digital engagement strategy that resulted in a 200% increase in following across three social media platforms. Delivered high-level briefings to top military leaders on the company’s innovative and competitive communication actions in the modern information environment.

1St Communication Strategy And Operations Company, Camp Pendleton, California, United States

Oversaw the operational planning and readiness for a company of 45+ personnel. Developed and managed a one-year training and operations forecast that led to successful synchronization of the participation of 46 Marines in 12 worldwide military operations and 15 training events.

Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, Kuwait, Iraq & Syria

Drafted responses to 1,000+ media queries from local, national, and international media to disseminate public information and build support for the military operations to defeat the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS). Executed crisis communication and drafted press releases with geopolitical implications in response to numerous high-profile events related to combat operations and heightened regional tensions. Revamped the news report delivered daily to 5,000+ personnel across 70+ nations to more effectively convey critical information relied on by high-level staff across the coalition.

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, California, United States

Supervised all administrative matters for 4,500+ personnel including the approval of over $106,633 of travel, the processing of 51 personnel awards, the creation of four company policies, and 22 personnel separations. Implemented more efficient correspondence routing procedures to ensure documents were accurately tracked and promptly delivered.

Managed the daily schedules supporting training progression of 34 pilots and 31 aircrew through execution of 500+ flight hours. Supervised and managed the repair and maintenance of all squadron office space facilities in accordance with applicable directives. Coordinated and managed the movement of 49,540 pounds of cargo and 69 personnel over 1,100 miles to and from three squadron training events.

Niskayuna, New York, United States

Supported engine testing and experimentation as a member of the project team assigned to improve the efficiency of gas turbine engines through combustion analysis. Analyzed hundreds of possible test conditions utilizing Microsoft Excel to develop a test matrix and determine the minimum number of tests needed to obtain sufficient test data; conducted three high-temperature, high-pressure combustion tests while adhering to all safety and emergency procedures and ensured the testing rig was properly calibrated to return accurate data; and recorded and analyzed emissions data for a range of testing configurations to determine the effects of late lean injection on gas turbine engines.

Lakehurst, New Jersey, United States

Applied theory and principles of mechanical engineering to support the design and testing of support equipment for F/A-18 Super Hornets. Utilized computer-aided drafting programs to translate design information and specifications from engineers into technical drawings, prepared layouts for parts and specialized equipment for manufacture, and conducted research and analyzed data to provide recommendations to supervising engineer.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering, With Merit

Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical/Space Engineering

Activities and Societies: Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps, Track & Field