Experience

Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Northern Plains

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Affairs Officer

  • Feb 2019 - Present



US Navy

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Mass Communication Specialist

  • Mar 2012 - Present

  Mass Communication Specialists (MCs) write Navy news releases and feature articles from personal interviews, examination of messages, and witnessing of events; take news and feature photographs and develop photo stories; understand the Navy Public Affairs mission for the acquisition, processing, and marketing of all internal and external information products through web sites, news releases and internal information products; acquire, transmit, and print electronic imagery; operate high-speed copiers and digital duplicators; understand imagery and equipment lifecycle management and archival requirements; prepare and lay out Navy information products, including web sites, newspapers, and command information brochures using desktop publishing systems; provide still and video documentation of Navy and joint operational events; provide visual documentation of combat, combat-support operations, and related peacetime training activities; prepare material for broadcast use; serve on the staff of Armed Forces Radio and Television Service (AFRTS) detachments; operate and schedule command internal information and programming for Shipboard Information, Training, and Entertainment (SITE) systems; troubleshoot mechanical and digital reprographic and photographic equipment; perform color management; supervise shipboard and Sea Operations (SEAOP) detachments in support of the Navy Public Affairs mission; serve on combat camera deployable teams; research, develop, and write speeches using Navy talking points and messages; fulfill duties of senior enlisted advisor for public affairs on select Fleet, Numbered Fleet, Type Commander (TYCOM) staffs, aircraft carriers, and large-deck amphibious ships; implement public affairs guidance and messages from higher public affairs authority; and serve as independent duty Public Affairs Officers (PAO) at small commands.



MC Wireless / AT&T Authorized Retailer

• District Manager

  • Jul 2009 - May 2011

  Promoted to District Manager to revitalize an under-performing Northern MN market. This followed successfully launching a new startup location and revitalizing another single under-performing location. Responsible for the lowest employee attrition rate in the company, led Northern Market from lowest accessory sales in the company’s 11 districts to the all-time leader and pace setter. Focused market strategies on product knowledge and customer service, offering a truly consultative approach to customers, with a genuine attempt to get customers the product that they need or want.



Renaissance Exteriors/Stellar Exteriors

• Sales and Design Consultant

  • Feb 2008 - Jul 2009



AT&T

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Retail Account Executive

  • Jan 2007 - Jan 2009



DCH Honda Of Mission Valley

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Used Car Sales Manager

  • Apr 2006 - Sep 2006



John Hine Mazda

• Sales Floor Manager

  • Jun 2005 - Apr 2006



John Hine Mazda, Pontiac Dodge

• Sales Manager/Sales Consultant

  • Jan 2001 - Jan 2002