Journalist | Pr, Communications, Media Production
Ohio Air National Guard
179Th Airlift Wing Mansfield Ohio
Broadcast Journalist & Chief of Public RelationsBroadcast Journalist (1997 - 2001)Acted as non-commissioned officer in charge of video for the public affairs office. Produced videos that presented training information to internal and external audiences. Produced live base-wide CCTV telecasts for nearly 1,000 wing members, additionally writing and producing training and education videos as needed. Assisted Public Affairs Officer with all electronic media needs, collaborating closely with superiors to ensure goals were met. Deployed to Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, to begin the new congressional assigned duty to capture arrival of the fallen from wars in Western Asia; made equipment recommendations and supervised all purchases to ensure footage was captured and well-edited, trained teams to ensure highest level of production. Chief of Public Relations (1983-1997)Insured correct news was accurately and honestly presented to media, conducting press conferences and media requests to coordinate with media outlets. During Operation Desert Storm, conducted weekly press conferences with state-wide media, presenting information clearly and accurately. Developed media relations with local and regional media, acting as resource background expert to ensure appropriate press relations. Successfully published monthly wing newspaper and outlined bid specifications and directed outside printing contractor on wing newsletter. Coordinated the unit member communications plan and family communications plan.