Experience

Army Emergency Relief

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Communications Specialist

  • Jan 2022 - Present



LinQuest

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Public Affairs Media Communications Specialist

  • Nov 2019 - Jan 2022

  Manage CCMD social media accounts; edit PA communication products (news releases, fact sheets, messaging, point papers, written media responses, etc.) to communicate organization’s mission and publicly releasable actions and activities to the public and internal audiences; coordinate work and products with CCMD staff, subject matter experts, higher headquarters and subordinate units as necessary to ensure comprehensive, accurate and in-context products; provide PA advice and counsel about PA… Show more Manage CCMD social media accounts; edit PA communication products (news releases, fact sheets, messaging, point papers, written media responses, etc.) to communicate organization’s mission and publicly releasable actions and activities to the public and internal audiences; coordinate work and products with CCMD staff, subject matter experts, higher headquarters and subordinate units as necessary to ensure comprehensive, accurate and in-context products; provide PA advice and counsel about PA matters and critical support for events and activities that enhanced the command’s communication strategy and outreach; ID key themes, objectives and capability gaps that could be addressed with PA capabilities to achieve CCMD’s communication strategy; provide PA advice; determine requirements for PA products; coordinate and develop existing PA products; monitor, analyze, assess effectiveness of, and recommending adjustments to approved messaging and strategies and integrating capabilities into current operations. Show less Manage CCMD social media accounts; edit PA communication products (news releases, fact sheets, messaging, point papers, written media responses, etc.) to communicate organization’s mission and publicly releasable actions and activities to the public and internal audiences; coordinate work and products with CCMD staff, subject matter experts, higher headquarters and subordinate units as necessary to ensure comprehensive, accurate and in-context products; provide PA advice and counsel about PA… Show more Manage CCMD social media accounts; edit PA communication products (news releases, fact sheets, messaging, point papers, written media responses, etc.) to communicate organization’s mission and publicly releasable actions and activities to the public and internal audiences; coordinate work and products with CCMD staff, subject matter experts, higher headquarters and subordinate units as necessary to ensure comprehensive, accurate and in-context products; provide PA advice and counsel about PA matters and critical support for events and activities that enhanced the command’s communication strategy and outreach; ID key themes, objectives and capability gaps that could be addressed with PA capabilities to achieve CCMD’s communication strategy; provide PA advice; determine requirements for PA products; coordinate and develop existing PA products; monitor, analyze, assess effectiveness of, and recommending adjustments to approved messaging and strategies and integrating capabilities into current operations. Show less



Ogden Publications

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Online Editorial Assistant

  • Apr 2019 - Oct 2019



1st Infantry Division

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Command Information Chief

  • Nov 2018 - Mar 2019

  Command Information Chief Command Information Chief



YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Marketing and Communications Assistant

  • Jul 2018 - Oct 2018

  Work as part of the branch marketing, communications and membership teams. Responsible for supporting member marketing, public relations and community outreach to support the leadership team in attracting and retaining members and positioning the YMCA as a cause-driven organization. Work as part of the branch marketing, communications and membership teams. Responsible for supporting member marketing, public relations and community outreach to support the leadership team in attracting and retaining members and positioning the YMCA as a cause-driven organization.



USO

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Center Operations Specialist

  • Jan 2017 - Apr 2018

  Served as one of three center operations specialists for the Grafenwoehr USO. Assisted in overseeing center’s social media to attract volunteers and donations, generate interest in upcoming events and publicize past events. Maintained a safe, cleanly and inviting environment for military and civilian guests by facilitating and/or performing preventative and routine facility and equipment maintenance. Responsible for center’s day-to-day activities, including safety and monitoring and maintaining… Show more Served as one of three center operations specialists for the Grafenwoehr USO. Assisted in overseeing center’s social media to attract volunteers and donations, generate interest in upcoming events and publicize past events. Maintained a safe, cleanly and inviting environment for military and civilian guests by facilitating and/or performing preventative and routine facility and equipment maintenance. Responsible for center’s day-to-day activities, including safety and monitoring and maintaining readiness of supplies, equipment and facility. Organized and promote weekly and monthly programs and special events that serve thousands of local community members. Recruited, trained and supervised volunteers, assigned them with daily tasks, ensured they provided quality customer service and received recognition. Requested new or updated policies and procedures to supervisors as needed. Served as Grafenwoehr USO volunteer from September 2016 to January 2017. Show less Served as one of three center operations specialists for the Grafenwoehr USO. Assisted in overseeing center’s social media to attract volunteers and donations, generate interest in upcoming events and publicize past events. Maintained a safe, cleanly and inviting environment for military and civilian guests by facilitating and/or performing preventative and routine facility and equipment maintenance. Responsible for center’s day-to-day activities, including safety and monitoring and maintaining… Show more Served as one of three center operations specialists for the Grafenwoehr USO. Assisted in overseeing center’s social media to attract volunteers and donations, generate interest in upcoming events and publicize past events. Maintained a safe, cleanly and inviting environment for military and civilian guests by facilitating and/or performing preventative and routine facility and equipment maintenance. Responsible for center’s day-to-day activities, including safety and monitoring and maintaining readiness of supplies, equipment and facility. Organized and promote weekly and monthly programs and special events that serve thousands of local community members. Recruited, trained and supervised volunteers, assigned them with daily tasks, ensured they provided quality customer service and received recognition. Requested new or updated policies and procedures to supervisors as needed. Served as Grafenwoehr USO volunteer from September 2016 to January 2017. Show less



1st Infantry Division Public Affairs Office

• Fort Riley, Kansas

• Senior Content Editor

  • Jul 2013 - Aug 2016

  Promoted to take over duties as division public affairs office’s lead civilian contractor. Interacted daily with a variety of people, to include Department of Defense officials, service members and their families, veterans and the public. Worked with local organizations like the USO and AUSA to disseminate information on events and programs to the public. Supervised award-winning civilian graphic designer, award-winning videographer and public affairs specialist. Completed routine evaluations… Show more Promoted to take over duties as division public affairs office’s lead civilian contractor. Interacted daily with a variety of people, to include Department of Defense officials, service members and their families, veterans and the public. Worked with local organizations like the USO and AUSA to disseminate information on events and programs to the public. Supervised award-winning civilian graphic designer, award-winning videographer and public affairs specialist. Completed routine evaluations and reviews and maintained time-off requests for three civilian contractors. Provided feedback and served as subject matter expert to division and brigade public affairs soldiers and staff on photography, writing, editing and other media-related skills. Wrote and edited clear and effective communication materials, such as messages on behalf of several commanding generals, news releases, print stories, social media posts and radio scripts. Advised public affairs and division staffs on media issues, editing and content. Worked with local, regional and national media outlets to coordinate coverage. Led efforts to ensure consistent, quality products spoke with one voice on behalf of division. Led social media efforts, including direct reach of more than 150,000 fans of the division’s Facebook page. Show less Promoted to take over duties as division public affairs office’s lead civilian contractor. Interacted daily with a variety of people, to include Department of Defense officials, service members and their families, veterans and the public. Worked with local organizations like the USO and AUSA to disseminate information on events and programs to the public. Supervised award-winning civilian graphic designer, award-winning videographer and public affairs specialist. Completed routine evaluations… Show more Promoted to take over duties as division public affairs office’s lead civilian contractor. Interacted daily with a variety of people, to include Department of Defense officials, service members and their families, veterans and the public. Worked with local organizations like the USO and AUSA to disseminate information on events and programs to the public. Supervised award-winning civilian graphic designer, award-winning videographer and public affairs specialist. Completed routine evaluations and reviews and maintained time-off requests for three civilian contractors. Provided feedback and served as subject matter expert to division and brigade public affairs soldiers and staff on photography, writing, editing and other media-related skills. Wrote and edited clear and effective communication materials, such as messages on behalf of several commanding generals, news releases, print stories, social media posts and radio scripts. Advised public affairs and division staffs on media issues, editing and content. Worked with local, regional and national media outlets to coordinate coverage. Led efforts to ensure consistent, quality products spoke with one voice on behalf of division. Led social media efforts, including direct reach of more than 150,000 fans of the division’s Facebook page. Show less



1st Infantry Division Public Affairs Office, Gap Solutions, Inc.

• Fort Riley, Kansas

• Writer, photographer, social media

  • Nov 2011 - Jul 2013

  Provided photography and print coverage of 1st Inf. Div. units and events. Served as public affairs and media subject matter expert for two brigade combat teams by editing stories, critiquing photographs and assisting in story, coverage and writer development. Helped develop and execute campaigns to distribute 1st Inf. Div. commanding general’s vision. Led social media planning and execution. Provided photography and print coverage of 1st Inf. Div. units and events. Served as public affairs and media subject matter expert for two brigade combat teams by editing stories, critiquing photographs and assisting in story, coverage and writer development. Helped develop and execute campaigns to distribute 1st Inf. Div. commanding general’s vision. Led social media planning and execution.



KCEN-HD News

• Killeen, Texas, bureau

• Military reporter, military field producer

  • Aug 2011 - Nov 2011

  Served as sole military reporter on staff of NBC affiliate in top 100 market, working from bureau to produce on-air and online news pieces about Fort Hood, Texas, and the military community. Worked with lead anchor as military and field producer to research and produce in-depth stories about soldiers and Army issues. Worked to give coverage an “insider” feel and sound. Served as sole military reporter on staff of NBC affiliate in top 100 market, working from bureau to produce on-air and online news pieces about Fort Hood, Texas, and the military community. Worked with lead anchor as military and field producer to research and produce in-depth stories about soldiers and Army issues. Worked to give coverage an “insider” feel and sound.



Killeen Daily Herald

• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Military editor

  • Mar 2009 - Aug 2011

  Continued duties as lead military reporter. Recognized for efforts by local Association of the U.S. Army chapter. Continued writing breaking news, in-depth reports and features while supervising military coverage by Herald staff. Responsible for weekly military edition of newspaper, to include all proofreading, editing and story selection. Embedded at National Training Center and Joint Readiness Training Center with units. Embedded with multiple Fort Hood units in Iraq and traveled throughout… Show more Continued duties as lead military reporter. Recognized for efforts by local Association of the U.S. Army chapter. Continued writing breaking news, in-depth reports and features while supervising military coverage by Herald staff. Responsible for weekly military edition of newspaper, to include all proofreading, editing and story selection. Embedded at National Training Center and Joint Readiness Training Center with units. Embedded with multiple Fort Hood units in Iraq and traveled throughout the country to produce photographs and stories. Led in-depth, local coverage of Nov. 5, 2009, shooting at Fort Hood. Newsroom given top investigative and breaking news awards by Texas Associated Press Managing Editors for that coverage. Appeared on national television and radio news broadcasts to speak about impact of the event on the local community.

• Military reporter

  • Sep 2006 - Mar 2009

  Provided extensive coverage of post and local military community for daily newspaper and weekly military edition, the Fort Hood Herald. Embedded at National Training Center and Joint Readiness Training Center with two Fort Hood units prior to their deployments.



Fort Riley Post (now the 1st Infantry Division Post)

• Fort Riley, Kansas

• Public affairs specialist (writer, photographer)

  • Dec 2005 - Jun 2006

  Covered a variety of garrison departments and active-duty units for a weekly Army newspaper as a GS employee. Wrote and shot photos, which included features and in-depth reports that were disseminated through-out the Army and to local media as press releases. Spent two to three days a week in the field with units and served as a media escort as needed. Covered a variety of garrison departments and active-duty units for a weekly Army newspaper as a GS employee. Wrote and shot photos, which included features and in-depth reports that were disseminated through-out the Army and to local media as press releases. Spent two to three days a week in the field with units and served as a media escort as needed.



The Daily Union

• Reporter

  • May 2005 - Oct 2005

  Maintained three beats (Fort Riley, city government and nightlife). Wrote breaking news and features. Produced 10 stories or more a week while shooting photos and designing pages. Served as reporting intern from June 2000 to August 2004 Maintained three beats (Fort Riley, city government and nightlife). Wrote breaking news and features. Produced 10 stories or more a week while shooting photos and designing pages. Served as reporting intern from June 2000 to August 2004



University Daily Kansan

• United States
• Newspapers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing, campus, special sections editor; photographer; copy editor; reporter

  • Aug 2003 - May 2005

  Served on a daily college newspaper staff on a campus of about 27,000. Paper won two national Pacemaker awards during that time. Photographed Division I sporting events. Won honorable mention in general reporting in 2004 from Society of Professional Journalists Served on a daily college newspaper staff on a campus of about 27,000. Paper won two national Pacemaker awards during that time. Photographed Division I sporting events. Won honorable mention in general reporting in 2004 from Society of Professional Journalists