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Montgomery, Alabama Area

Produce multi-media content for regional Joint Forces Head Quarters while leading incoming soldiers in the profession of public affairs. Craft internal command messaging elements with an intended audience of nearly 11,000 U.S. military personnel.Perform inter-agency communication operations with multiple state agencies including the Alabama Emergency Management Agency, the National Guard, Local Law Enforcement and 1st Responders during times of crisis.Trains incoming public affairs soldiers in day to day tasks, critiques new visual content and broadcast copy writing, and leads a small team of three soldiers in public affairs strategic and tactical plan executions.

Romania

Worked as the U.S. Army Public Affairs Liaison between the D.O.D. and the U.S. Embassy in Bucharest. Facilitated globally seen imagery and advanced story telling in support of Defender 23. Integral communications officer with global media partners during high profile mission on the edge of the conflict in Ukraine.

Xánthi, Eastern Macedonia And Thrace, Greece

Served as the ranking US Army public affairs officer in Greece during Defender 21. Lead a small team of public affairs specialists as they produced multi media content and forged relationships between the US and Hellenic militaries, governments, and publics. Worked directly with Greek media agencies, the US embassy, the US Ambassador, and Hellenic government officials to ensure comprehensive and positive coverage of the training exercise.

Alabama, United States

Coordinated public affairs messaging and responses at the state level, created content and managed joint efforts between the U.S. Army, AEMA, and FEMA across the state of Alabama.

Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

Produced multi-media content with an intended, combined audience of up to 124 million people. Cultivated and maintained relationships with news media representatives from 32 different organizations. Managed social media platforms and internal and external websites on behalf of Joint Task Force Guantanamo Bay. Planned and executed several media tours with journalists from the New York Times, Associated Press, Vox, Al Jazeera (English), NPR, and Defense One. Authored press kits and coordinated operations between four different public affairs offices. Helped streamline external messaging through roughly 2,000 D.O.D. personnel for potential interactions with public media. Coached one star (O-7, General/Admiral) level leadership through multiple interviews, press conferences, and media interactions.

Belize

Supported U.S. Southern Command humanitarian efforts within Belize by providing on site video coverage and multi-media productions during the four month mission. Created and marketed video content that was viewed and downloaded 400% more than the average visual media product during the operation. Fielded local media and public information requests on behalf of the operation "Beyond the Horizon 2017". Coordinated and cultivated community relations efforts with local organizations including orphanages, schools, news stations, and hospitals.

Broadcast Communications Public Affairs Specialist Military Occupational Specialty, Communication And Media Studies, 4.0

The Defense Information School’s Broadcast Communications and Public Affairs Specialist Courses for the United States Department of Defense.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication

Military And Strategic Leadership, 4.0 Distinguished Honor Graduate

The Camp Blanding Non Commissioned Officer Academy is a leadership education requirement for US Army Soldiers assigned to the South.

Advanced Leaders Course Graduate, Organizational Leadership, 4.0 Honor Graduate

The Cyber Center of Excellence Advanced Leaders’ Course is designed to prepare staff level public affairs NCO’s for higher levels.