Public Affairs Specialist

• Jun 2022 - Present

Coordinates the planning and development of complex, high level public affairs assignments in support of commander's programs and priorities. Carries out public affairs tasks that support the wing commander's priorities through the integration of visual information, social media, community engagement, command information, communication planning, contingency/crisis response, media operations, environmental, security and policy review, and public affairs resource management activities. Responds to requests for information, materials and support; and plans and conducts community engagement activities with community officials and groups. This includes providing and/or clearing material concerning controversial unit activities such as hazardous operations, costly acquisitions, and equal opportunity issues upon request by media representatives. Maintains an active web/social media presence, provides visual information services for documentation and/or publicity purposes and plans and arranges news media coverage. Evaluates the propriety and advisability of agency support of/ participation in local activities, programs, and events. For approved events, coordinates support requests from community and community groups, schools, news media organizations, and others to include requests for interviews, speakers, tours, bands, honor guards, and aviation support and support of local observances and celebrations Show less

Standup Comedian

• Feb 2011 - Present

• Retained to provide entertainment for comedy clubs and events. • Highly-skilled in public speaking & presentation • Heighted sense for reading non-verbal cues • Ability to create a more immediate rapport with clients through comedy • Comfortable in performing in front of crowds over 10,000+ 2001 Cal State Long Beach University Theatre Festival (Best Actor) 2013 Runner-Up for City Weekly’s “Best Comedian” 2013 Runner-Up for Rocky Mountain Laugh-Off Comedy Competition 2013 Runner-Up Indi.com’s Wiseguys Comedy Blitz Competition 2014 Voted City Weekly’s “Best Utah Comedian” 2014 Seattle International Comedy Competition Quarter- Finalist 2017 Riot L.A. Comedy Festival 2017 Golden Spike Comedy Festival Show less

RF Transmission Systems

• Jan 2020 - Jun 2022

Actor

• Jan 2014 - Jun 2022

Satellite Communications Technician/Cyber Transport

• Dec 2007 - Jan 2020

- Provides mission critical voice, data, and video services via assigned TDC equipment according to set directives - Maintains and performs routine preventative scheduled maintenance on a variety of radio frequency terminals. - Responsible for maintaining and administering network and circuit databases, records, and forms - Troubleshot/repaired frequency up-converters, down-converters, digital data modems, high voltage power supplies, transmitters and multiplex equipment. - Engineered microwave data links between remote sites, allowing critical data and contact between facilities. - Responsible for tracking all maintenance issues on communication and IT equipment - Provide regular status updates and estimate anticipated work completion to management - Receive user requests and determine underlying needs/ - Experienced and trained in networking, consisting of a hub-spoke configuration. Participated in 7 deployments with a military squadron in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and the national and global security of the Vice President of the United States. Show less

Installation Technician

• Sep 2018 - Nov 2018

Complete installation and initial configuration of HPe and Oracle enterprise servers, storage equipment, and converged systems · Assist in provisioning and initial configuration of OE’s including Solaris, HPUX, RHEL, and Windows Server · Complete installation of Cisco, Brocade, and Juniper communication equipment · Utilize Infoblox to manage enterprise IP schemes and DNS Complete installation and initial configuration of HPe and Oracle enterprise servers, storage equipment, and converged systems · Assist in provisioning and initial configuration of OE’s including Solaris, HPUX, RHEL, and Windows Server · Complete installation of Cisco, Brocade, and Juniper communication equipment · Utilize Infoblox to manage enterprise IP schemes and DNS

Upgrade Engineer

• Mar 2015 - Apr 2017

VNX Upgrade Engineer – TSE I • Upgrade FLARE/DART code on NAS and SAN storage arrays remotely • Support GNU/LINUX system environments • Pro-actively resolve issues before they impact customer environments • Work with teams across globe to coordinate and execute large project deployments. • Experienced with Salesforce and SaaS VNX Upgrade Engineer – TSE I • Upgrade FLARE/DART code on NAS and SAN storage arrays remotely • Support GNU/LINUX system environments • Pro-actively resolve issues before they impact customer environments • Work with teams across globe to coordinate and execute large project deployments. • Experienced with Salesforce and SaaS

Automotive Sales Associate

• Apr 2014 - Aug 2014

• Approach offer assistance or direction to any customer who enters the dealership showroom or sales lot. • Assist customers in selecting a vehicle by asking questions and listening carefully to their responses. • Explain product performance, application, and benefits to prospects. • Describe all optional equipment available for customer purchase. • Build strong rapport with customers. • Perform high-quality, professional, and knowledgeable presentation and demonstration of new/used vehicles. • Learn to overcome objections, close sales, and perform all other steps of the sales process in accordance with company standards. • Report to the Sales Manager regarding objectives, planned activities, reviews, and analyses. Show less

RF Technician

• Feb 2008 - Apr 2013

- Construct cable routing of data, RF and IF cables through rack mounts, antenna backbones and antenna booms. Necessitates moderate knowledge of various RF equipment. - Proficient in troubleshooting systems as well as utilizing test equipment. - Contributed to rapid test development and complex troubleshooting. Assisted with streamlining process development and design. - Specialized in bench-level troubleshooting of various radio frequency equipment. - Construct cable routing of data, RF and IF cables through rack mounts, antenna backbones and antenna booms. Necessitates moderate knowledge of various RF equipment. - Proficient in troubleshooting systems as well as utilizing test equipment. - Contributed to rapid test development and complex troubleshooting. Assisted with streamlining process development and design. - Specialized in bench-level troubleshooting of various radio frequency equipment.

Satellite Communications Technician

• Dec 2003 - Dec 2007