In my role as a television host and producer my role requires that I research concepts for story creation and interviews to create engaging content for network consumption. Additionally I write and produce news segments for a wide array of topics such as entertainment, pop culture, music, technology, travel and health care.

• Social Media and Digital Content Development: Develop content and digital media assets for the Combined Federal Campaign; managing social media and virtual calendar updates for 17 regions.• Contract Administration: Successfully contribute all marketing contract deliverables to ensure compliance including presentation development, success summaries, Drupal web content updates, etc.

• Marketing and Digital Content Development: Developed marketing and digital content for a roster of more than 300 artists, musicians and psychics. Created and executed winning marketing and branding strategies to promote four live streaming applications. Produced digital content for live streaming channels to include music videos, music recordings and casting for network television shows.• Artist Development: Manage all aspects of artist development within the live streaming platform including talent scouting, auditions, orientation, scheduling, development of artists’ media, music production, branding, video, development deals, project budgets & presentation for network television.• Online and Social Media Marketing: Developed specific strategies for online marketing and social media to include email marketing campaigns, influencer marketing, as well as working directly with corporate partners to establish their marketing strategies as well across multiple live platforms.

• Social Profile Management and Enhancement: Create and maintain social media profiles including planning, creating posts, moderation and reporting. Actively examine, interpret and report on fan-driven conversations to guide ongoing social platforms on actionable matters through the use of social listening tools, including drafting weekly updates on each social channel, with the sole purpose of developing strategies for future campaigns • Creative Content Development: Develop creative written and visual content for clients based on their field of expertise to expand their brand impact and position the organization or CEO as an industry leader. • Social Presence Development (including web development): Develop and manage websites and blogs for corporations for the purpose of enhancing their social media presence and search engine optimization strategies

Production Services: DJ Richie Skye provides music production services to a wide range of clients which can include artists, dance fitness instructors, dancers, entertainment industry professionals, as well as scoring and soundtracks for clientele in the film, commercial and video industries.Songwriting Services: DJ Richie Skye works with an in-house writing and production staff, capable of lyrical content creation and vocal arrangements. In-house recording capabilities allow clients to create custom demos, reels, records and soundbites.DJ Services: DJ Richie Skye is an artist and DJ who is available for events, private parties, clubs, etc. DJ stylings include Top 40, House, Techno, R&B, Reggeaton, Dancehall, Electronic, and more.

• Highlight: Assist business organizations build credible communications and positive relations with targeted publics via creative content development• Clearly outline, document and format IT processes and procedures, translating technical jargon into simple text for multiple client groups, including end-users and audit organizations(Requirements Documents, Filter & Error Mgmt Reports, SOP/Audit Documentation, Process & Design Documents)• Prepare media releases, tip sheets, news articles, web content and other promotional material to promote clients and their interests to targeted constituents• Edit publications from books to dissertations to ensure the final products use consistent language, are understandable and user-friendlyCLIENT LIST: ACS/New Verg/UNCF (VA); CCEP (VA); Capital Area Health Network (VA); Dancing with Donna, television show (MD); Independence Publishing, TLR (VA); iZigns (TX/DC); Jordan Research & Development (MD); and Wilson & Associates (VA)

• Creative Content Development: Curate dynamic content for the new Closet Factory website, while successfully communicating the brand’s position of authority in the design industry. Utilize keyword search strategies to ensure that content is SEO-rich in order to position the brand higher in search engine rankings. Content includes: web site and brochure copy as well as blog content.• Digital Content Development: Develop digital media content to promote the brand and its objectives both internally for franchise owners and externally for current and potential customers. Digital assets to include: design videos, look books, online publications, podcasts, etc.

• Social Profile Management and Enhancement: Create and maintain social media profiles including planning, creating posts, moderation and reporting. Actively examine, interpret and report on fan-driven conversations to guide ongoing social platforms on actionable matters through the use of social listening tools, including drafting weekly updates on each social channel, with the sole purpose of developing strategies for future campaigns. Utilize analytics/metrics to determine new media campaign strategies.• Creative Digital and Editorial Content Development: Develop creative digital content for clients based on their field of expertise to expand their brand impact and position the organization and/or CEO as an industry leader. Managed all aspects of digital development including concept ideation and pitching; event, crew and talent scheduling; on-camera interviews; scouting locations; hiring freelance photo and production crews; editing and media promotion strategies. Developed written content to position L.A.P.R. Group as an industry authority. • Social Presence Development (including web development): Develop and manage websites and blogs for business entities for the purpose of enhancing their social media presence, search engine optimization (SEO) and digital media strategies. Recommend social media and digital marketing resources to build and enhance social media marketing reach and engagement.

• Program Management: Manage an event-planning contract for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and Center for Accelerating Innovation (CAI). Develop and manage all aspects of communications including social media, marketing, multi-media, Website management, program material development, etc. in support of event logistics for CAI’s Regional Every Day Counts (EDC) Summits.• Marketing Communications: Provide graphics support, technical writing, copy editing, and digital media support services for federal clients: United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Centers for Mental Health Services (CMHS). • Writing and Editing: Manage the development of reports on current and emerging trends in behavioral health and editorial support on SAMHSA products. Provide technical assistance services in the areas of copyediting and transcription for one of SAMHSA projects, Pregnant and Post-Partum Women Grantee Program (PPW). Provide broad base internal company communications support in the areas of proposal writing; content editing; graphic design; multimedia; presentations, online content, news releases, and other media platforms; and social media management.• Event Management and Support: Develop print and presentation material and other communications support for an international event logistics contract for USAID with its Development Leadership Intern (DLI) Gender Integration Trainings. Developed a comprehensive Facilitator’s Guide in collaboration with project staff.

• Content Development and Management: Lead content development projects to ensure that marketing and corporate objectives are achieved, while championing the corporate editorial style guide to edit and manage content ensuring consistent application of style and information across all channels (includes digital content: blog.appliedis.com). Managed internal writers and external creative resources to develop additional content.• Event Marketing: Managed the promotion and execution of events (seminars and webinars) designed for lead generation utilizing targeted email and telemarketing campaigns and social media. • Client Management: Worked with partners, like Microsoft, Federal agencies and clients like Vogue, Rolling Stone, and the Kennedy Center to develop draft clear, concise and persuasive content and messaging that demonstrate the organization’s core messages in all communications including: project and service collateral, white papers, case studies, eBooks, guides, email, web site (www.appliedis.com) and other online and offline content as assigned.• Project Management: Managed simultaneous projects with varying deadlines while ensuring the timely development of effective and compliant marketing and corporate communications; collaborated with Project Managers (in the U.S as well as India and Australia) and clients to bring content to timely completion, at times re-packaging pre-existing or externally-sourced content.

• Team Management: Managed a core team of tech writers and management support staff as well as the day-to-day activities for the team including reporting, guidance, project schedules, etc.• Configuration Management: Developed processes and procedures for configuration management, including maintaining several document repositories and providing training on configuration management procedures.• Project Management: Provided systematic project updates for change management processes for workstation configuration via monthly meetings with IT Services and Service Unit Liaisons.• Technical and Proposal Writing: Drafted, reviewed and analyzed standard IT documentation including SDLC Documentation, User Guides, Meeting Notes, COOP Plans, Audit Documentation, SAIC Case Studies, SOPs, etc. Assisted in drafting cohesive, winning proposals to secure SAIC bids with federal agencies.

• Highlight: Campaign Management – Maintained positive relationships with vendors, marketing associates, etc. to ensure organizational cohesiveness with regards to the planning, implementation and evaluation of sales campaigns• Developed, formatted, edited and approved articles for multiple newsletters and web sites to ensure associates and leadership teams remained aware of current events within Merchant Services, utilizing systems such as Publisher and Flagscape• Managed events from concept to implementation, guiding cross-functional teams in preparation for major site visits, celebrations, town halls, etc.• Coordinated focus group sessions with the Voice of Associate and other cross-functional teams to determine issues and develop resolutions to present to senior leadership for progress reports and corrective actions