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Seattle, Wa, Us

Seattle, Wa, Us

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Cultivated positive public perception for the Navy’s sole historical entity, which spans 10 museums including the iconic USS Constitution, as a Public Affairs Supervisor for the Naval History and Heritage Command. • Elevated teamwide performance by providing creative direction and guidance to content creators, directors, and other internal teams in the production of videos and other content. • Developed and maintained robust relationships with the media and other private and public sector entities, while maintaining accountability for managing public and media relations.• Coordinated with journalists and historical subject matter experts to plan and execute interviews while ensuring the content aligns with US Navy messaging.• Guided the end-to-end production of a 3-video docu-series on notable Naval moments, records, and artifacts.• Dispatched the team to Naval historical events, including fleet weeks, Navy weeks, and the historical symposium.• Oversaw the development and publication of social media content and website content while providing imagery support to civilian media outlets (i.e., www.dvidshub.net/unit/NHHC).• Equipped a team of photographers and content creators who provide visual information, photography support, and historical documentation to congressional aides.

Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan

• Pioneered the Navy’s 1st abroad schoolhouse for DOD military media skills, including journalism, photography, videography, and public affairs, as the Lead Instructor at the Naval Public Affairs Support Element Japan. • Developed and delivered bespoke curriculum and training programs; and provided visual documentation to the State Department regarding international sanction violations.• Empowered 213 DOD military and civilian public affairs students by training and guiding them to advance their careers (i.e., 8 students went on to win Navy Media Awards, and 3 were selected for the Advanced Visual Journalism Program at Syracuse University).• Established the industry standard by authoring the Navy’s OPTASK VI handbook & video series, which enabled sailors to better document unsafe shipboard interactions.

Coronado, California, United States

• Directed video/photo production teams to produce combat documentation videos & media packages for network television, while serving as a Combat Correspondent for missions in Asia, Latin America, & the Middle East. • Produced a 3-part documentary series which enhanced public awareness of the zika epidemic by shadowing doctors dispatched to Central and South America; and provided visual aides to doctors to augment their efforts. • Documented the Iran-US Riverine Incident as the sole documentarian; and disseminated the documentation for media coverage (it was also utilized by the State Department to negotiate the release of the 4 service members (e.g., www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2016/07/15/navy-punishes-four-sailors-who-were-detained-by-iran).

San Diego, Ca

• Provided PA support for flag-level military officials while corresponding with 70+ ships and submarines for all media matters as the Fleet Public Affairs Specialist at the US Third Fleet.• Enhanced public perception by providing the Navy’s story to audiences through various means, including writing and producing relevant news and feature stories for military and private sector media.• Organized 15 fleet weeks in various metropolitan areas; and supervised media events during international Naval reviews, including the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC).

Greater San Diego Area

• Traveled the world to educate and inform the public about achievements in today’s Navy as a Ship’s Journalist on the USS Ronald Reagan.• Utilized creative and technical acumen to document military operations and high-profile media campaigns. • Conducted tours of the ship for high-profile individuals and dignitaries; and coordinated closely with media organizations to release stories or develop PR campaigns. • Spearheaded and identified issues, conducted research and analyzed data to create high-end features, stories, videos, and graphics.

Chicago, Il

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Communication And Media Studies

Public Affairs, Public Affairs

1. Public Affairs & Communication Strategy Qualification Course: Entry-level course for Department of Defense and U.S. government.

Journalism