Experience

U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center (USAASC)

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Writer/Editor

  • Apr 2018 - Present

  Write well-researched features and new articles on acquisition, logistics and technology for the magazine's print and digital presence. Expertly edit news and feature articles submitted to the magazine. Assist in creating mixed-media content--including original video and photographs--for social media platforms and the USAASC website to promote the priorities of ASA(ALT) and USAASC, as well as their print and digital products.-Selected for a six month developmental assignment with the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology) where I served as a writer/editor and social media manger. I was responsible for developing on-message content such as feature and news articles, blog posts and social media posts. (Feb. 11--Aug. 9, 2019)



ASA(ALT)

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Writer/Editor

  • Feb 2019 - Aug 2019

  While on a developmental assignment with the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology, I learned more about social media, public affairs and business writing through managing ASA(ALT) social media accounts and coordinating with other strategic communications professionals. While on a developmental assignment with the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology, I learned more about social media, public affairs and business writing through managing ASA(ALT) social media accounts and coordinating with other strategic communications professionals.



Department of the Navy, United States Marine Corps

• Techincal Editor

  • Feb 2016 - Apr 2018

  Duties include applying senior level writing and editing expertise to United States Marine Corps publications containing highly technical and sensitive subject matters and having high visibility and short deadlines. Accurately estimates timelines and identifies unique problems and their solutions during the editorial review process.Assists in the development and implementation of in-house guidelines.Provides action officers with on-the-job training in the methodology of editing and publishing.Assists section head in monitoring assignments, performing quality assurance/quality control reviews of publications, and utilizing Doctrine Control Branch’s publications tracking databases.Maintains high level of oral and written communications skills in daily interactions with multi-Service military and civilian authors, internal action officers and their branch heads, contractors, illustrators, webmaster, military terminologists, and staff editors.



Defense Media Activity

• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Writer/Editor, Soldiers Live

  • Jan 2009 - Feb 2016

  Duties include researching, interviewing, photographing and writing news and feature articles for Army News Service, SOLDIERS Live and army.mil. Uses Content Online Resource Enterprise and Wordpress to post articles and publish stories as directed. Maintains records to verify facts or support follow-on articles. Produces properly formatted news/feature packages in time to meet established deadlines and included appropriate supporting materials. As needed, provides initial edits on articles submitted for publication to SOLDIERS Live according to DMA and AP style guides, as well as editing initial magazine flats and confirming blue lines, to include headlines, captions, photo credits and other supporting elements. Manages a staff writer Facebook fan page and Twitter feed, which link to the official SOLDIERS Live page and feed, promoting magazine content, ARNEWS content and Army messaging. Coordinates with other public affairs personnel to ensure the Army’s message is conveyed accurately and efficiently.I have completed Copy Editing Course and a Digital Journalism Course from MediaBistro.



CIO/G-6

• Technical Writer/Editor

  • Dec 2007 - Dec 2009

  Selected for the Department of Army Intern Program, an intensive 2-year training program under the auspices of the CIO/G6, Human Capital Program that focuses on creating a new cadre of ITM Leaders trained in a wide array of technology management, business acumen and leadership competencies in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM’s) Executive Core Competencies (ECQs). In addition to the rigorous ECQ training, the following job rotation functions and experiences were achieved:- Governance, Acquisition and Chief Knowledge Office (GA&CKO), Governance Division, Dec 2006-Dec 2007: Editing and composing formal correspondence for distribution, editing Army Regulations, editing articles and researching other projects as assigned.- Chief Integration Office (CXO), Strategic Communications Division, Dec. 2007-April 2008: Publishing CIO/G-6 wide weekly summaries on AKO, editing and writing projects as assigned, and initializing/developing the “Signal Warrior Exchange,” a Warrior in Transition outreach program designed to facilitate feedback from Signal Warriors.- Army News Service, April 2008-June 2008: Editing and posting articles to army.mil, covering events and writing articles for ARNEWS and other duties as assigned. Researched and wrote compilation for SOLDIERS magazine entitled “America’s Haunted Army” for the October 2008 issue.- Chief Integration Office (CXO), Performance Management Division, July 2008-Sept. 2008: Editing policy and assisting in the development of a standard operating procedure document for the Land Warrior Network (LandWarNet). Attended a weeklong conference with other team members to develop such procedures in depth. - SOLDIERS Magazine, Oct. 2008-Dec. 2008: Editing magazine proofs and articles submitted from the field; conducting interviews and writing articles for the magazine; provided at least one article of 1500 words and accompanying pictures per month.



Christopher Newport University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Peer Mentor

  • Aug 2005 - Dec 2005

  Served as an academic mentor for seventeen freshmen in English and Biology, conducting group study sessions and essay revisions twice weekly and according to individual needs. Discussed student progress and coordinated study assignments with class professors once weekly. Served as an academic mentor for seventeen freshmen in English and Biology, conducting group study sessions and essay revisions twice weekly and according to individual needs. Discussed student progress and coordinated study assignments with class professors once weekly.