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Arlington, Va, Us

Arlington, Va, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Integrate U.S. Air Force and international Ally and partner Air Force strategies as part of the security cooperation enterprise.

Expertly blends communication strategy development, engaging with key stakeholders, analyzing strategic guidance, and harmonizing political-military objectives to achieve effective outcomes and information effects in the national defense arena. Seasoned leader of cross-functional teams entrusted with responsibility to lead and ensure the health, welfare, morale, and effectiveness of people employing highly-specialized equipment and technologies. Trusted teammate, friend, and mentor who puts people and the team first!

Hill Air Force Base, Utah

Organizes, trains, and equips 45 uniformed and civilian Airmen who create innovative videos and live broadcasts advancing Department of the Air Force and Department of Defense communication objectives. Executes a $650,000 annual operating budget and manages $8,000,000 of equipment assets including the Air Force's only operational live broadcast production truck valued at $2,500,000.

Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama

Earned a master's degree in military theory and science, focusing on leadership, national security, international studies, military planning, and strategic competition among nations for influence and resources.

Scott Air Force Base, Illinois

Lead communication strategist for the Air Force's primary air logistics unit. Assessed commander intent and strategic guidance to devise strategies and plans to communicate the activities of over 100,000 logistics experts. Equipped more than 500 public affairs personnel and staff officials with communication guidance, promoting synchronization and unity of voice. Led cross-functional communication and synchronization working group to harmonize, amplify, and deconflict efforts. Served as on-call communication planner for contingency plans directorate, coordinating communication guidance for the most sensitive and emergent issues.

Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar

Managed day-to-day operations, functions, and administration of 8 person staff in deployed location, generating effective communication strategies, plans, tactics, visual information, and music programs advising U.S. and international audiences of air operations in the Middle East. Supported director of public affairs in providing communication advice and counsel to senior military officers and officials from U.S. and Coalition nations. Informed and educated various stakeholders on airpower's contribution in combat operations and building partner capacity in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and the broader region.

Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar

Communicated U.S. and air coalition themes and messages to domestic and international audiences through targeted media engagement. Engaged audiences on sensitive issues, protected critical information, and expressed airpower's role in combat operations, cooperative defense, and stability in the Middle East. Coordinated statements across several echelons of command and within the national security apparatus. Accommodated and navigated host nation, coalition, and multi-cultural issues on a variety of sensitive topics.

The Pentagon, Washington, D.C.

Communicated Air Force themes, messages, and talking points in dynamic, fast-paced environment advancing Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Staff of the Air Force communication priorities. Generated public affairs guidance for thousands of Air Force public affairs, promoting unity of effort and voice. Built and maintained professional relationships with news media to promote trust in and credibility of Air Force people, decisions, and operations. Advised and arranged media engagements for senior military officials on strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, and F-35A Lightning II aircraft program. Designed and directed media training program for senior Department of Defense and Air Force officials, promoting effective engagement with public and news media.

George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia

Selected for prestigious Air Force Institute of Technology graduate student program to study strategic communication and its application to national security, national defense, and Air Force operations. Designed and conducted original research experiment on the effect of career mentoring on retention in the Air Force. Full-time course load included qualitative and quantitative research methods, communication theory, persuasion, and intercultural communications.

Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal

Led 8 person staff as primary spokesperson for Air Force installation in partner nation. Leveraged a $10,000 annual budget to conduct communication planning, media operations, social media activities, video production, and staff coordination for Air Force wing serving as only NATO mission in Portugal. Served as primary spokesperson for challenging and culturally-sensitive Lajes Field drawdown of U.S. and Portuguese personnel through delibrate communication planning, interagency coordination, audience engagement, and perception management leading to continued trust and confidence in the bilateral U.S.-Portuguese relationship.

Farah Province, Afghanistan

Led public affairs and combat camera operations for a 90 person Joint team reconstructing governance, security, and infrastructure in Farah Province, Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. Conducted armed patrols in dangerous, austere locations. Facilitated key leader engagements focused on security, governance, rule of law, and public works. Managed $25,000 in restricted funds monthly, providing for emergent needs for forces and combat outpost infrastructure. Liaised with Afghan ministers for agriculture, irrigation, and news media to promote economic development.

Macdill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida

Served as a primary spokesperson for military installation in Tampa, Florida, providing public affairs support to host wing and several mission partners including U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command. Led staff of more than 12 Airmen in executing approximately $10,000 annually to accomplish media operations, command information, civic outreach, and visual information activities supporting assigned personnel and families.

Master'S Degree, Military Operational Art And Science/Studies

Master'S Degree, Strategic Communication

Bachelor'S Degree, Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication

Activities and Societies: Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA); Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC); Arnold.