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Xenia, Ohio, US

• Oversee the creation and production of visual and audio materials for all marketing campaigns for B5 Systems, Inc.
• Manage all aspects of the creative projects from design and development to execution and delivery.
• Report directly to the Director of Marketing and collaborate with outside creative professionals as well as the VP of Sales and the Executive Vice President.

• Conceptualize and produce engaging digital content for diverse clients, aligning with their brand identities and marketing objectives.
• Create original multimedia content, including videos, graphics, and copy, to drive audience engagement and brand awareness.
• Collaborate closely with clients to understand their vision and deliver content that exceeds expectations.
• Manage projects independently, from ideation to execution, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality output.

• Advise senior leaders in a variety of public affairs decisions and provide media training to ensure clear and compelling communication.
• Manage a team of soldiers to create and execute communication plans that collectively set the narrative for the Army with press releases, photos, and videos.

• Consult with multiple clients to develop campaign strategies and brand narratives.
• Direct photography and video production, overseeing editing processes.
• Organize advertising campaigns and promote events for client brands.

Minneapolis, MN, US

• Led rebranding efforts for the brewery, creating a unified brand identity.
• Developed detailed marketing strategies to achieve sales goals.
• Designed can labels and organized advertising campaigns.

Arlington, Virginia, US

• Supervised public affairs programs, including writing news releases, and producing videos.
• Managed media relations and provided technical guidance to a team of four.
• Advised leaders on communication strategies and media impacts.

Maryville, TN, US

• Managed a team responsible for launching the company's first blog and managing email campaigns.
• Developed marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and engagement.
• Maintained website content and social media channels to drive consumer engagement.

Maryville, TN, US

• Managed 16 social media accounts with a combined following of 2.5M+.
• Created original content and interacted with followers to increase engagement.
• Stayed informed about digital trends to drive web traffic and customer engagement.

Anoka, Minnesota, US

• Supported digital marketing efforts by implementing social media strategies across multiple channels, contributing to 30K+ views/engagements per post.
• Designed award-winning marketing programs and graphics, effectively conveying product stories to a global audience.
• Developed presentations and reports on market trends, competition, and product launches, contributing to the company's marketing strategy.
• Coordinated communications for conferences, exhibitions, and marketing seminars, enhancing the company's digital presence and brand visibility.

Arlington, Virginia, US

• Partnered with public affairs leadership to produce news releases, articles, web content, and photographs for military and civilian media use.
• Gathered research and data for military news programs and publications within unit and broader Army communications.

Anoka, Minnesota, US

• Handled all photography, ranging from product photos for social media to printed catalogs to lifestyle images for advertising and promotional materials.
• Designed and redesigned product packaging for products sold by Vista Outdoor brands and repurposed designs for digital channels such as social media and web catalogs.
• Organized and managed 100K digital assets and increased the accessibility of these assets to save time and resources during promotions and web maintenance.

St Paul, Minnesota, US

Responsible for the recruitment of prospective students, acting as an ambassador of the college to families and related constituents on and off campus.

• Managed and cleaned the studio. Transported equipment when shooting at locations from L.A. to Miami.
• Took photos during casting calls and set up equipment to specifications given by the photographer.
• When required, ordered food and prepared transportation of talent.
• Was in charge of over $70,000 worth of equipment with zero losses.

St Paul, Minnesota, US

• Opened and closed the photo lab.
• Responsible for checking out and receiving equipment from students.
• In charge of cleaning and maintaining photo developing equipment and cameras of all kinds ranging from 35mm to large format.

Arlington, Virginia, US

Air defense artillery team and I have the important task of operating and maintaining three of the Army’s surface-to-air advanced weapons systems, which provide vital mobile, short-range air defense protection against cruise missiles and other threats. Reload and resupply these weapons systems, and use them to track, identify, and destroy enemy threats.

Highland Park, Illinois, US

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Photography

Public Affairs Advanced Leaders Course

Certificate Of Completion, Public Affairs