Experience

NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee
• Writer-Editor

  • Nov 2021 - Present
• Communications Intern

  • Nov 2019 - Aug 2021


Depatment of Veterans Affairs

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Work Study Student

  • Jun 2019 - Sep 2019

  As a Work-study employee, I support the Human Resource (HR) Specialist and Mailroom Clerk with administrative expertise. As an HR support, I assist in the processing of internal employee forms and correspondence through faxing, scanning, printing, and labeling using office equipment. As a Mailroom Clerk support, I maintained a tracking log and processed incoming and outgoing correspondence by sorting, opening, date stamping, labeling, and routing mail. I also organized paperwork and packages for internal delivery, which led to smooth operations within the mailroom and recipient satisfaction. I ensured that necessary items were available, and knowledge of processing correspondence was gained to expedite operations and train incoming work-studies. Show less



U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Public Affairs Intern

  • Oct 2018 - Jun 2019

  As a Public Affairs intern, I was involved in a multi-faceted communications program which included highly complex and controversial public affairs issues. I developed communication plans regarding matters pertaining to the Southern California region, to be released on Federal Register for intended audiences. I also developed campaign materials including news releases, feature articles for magazines, annual reports, and social media posts to inform audience of successful completion of major projects, newly listed or delisted species under the Endangered Species Act, events hosted by U.S. Fish and Wildlife, and employee appreciation. Show less



United States Navy

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Command Public Affairs Officer

  • Feb 2017 - Oct 2018

  As a Public Affairs Officer, I supervised and trained a Master Communications Specialist on the fundamentals of photography, journalism, and public affairs operations. I coordinated progress in public affairs which led to increased productivity and greater quality of work. I also managed the distribution of news releases, operational reports, and social media posts. My position as a Public Affairs Officer was extremely essential as I was responsible for briefing the Director and Deputy Director in preparation for media interviews and meetings with high-ranking officials, which resulted in the successful execution of media releases. I also coordinated with foreign and domestic public affairs representatives to arrange luncheons and tour events for nearly 1,000 visitors. During the Commissioning milestone, I designed, published, and released 5,000 copies of a commissioning book, which provided viewers with detailed information regarding the ship’s milestones and personnel success stories. I also produced 5,000 copies of fact sheets to be distributed to the commissioning ceremony audience. Show less

• Surface Warfare Officer and Public Affairs Collateral

  • Jul 2014 - Dec 2017

  Managed the operations of several divisions within Weapons and Combat Systems Department. Played a vital role in USS Russel's (DDG59) ammunition administration program, ensuring all ordnance is accounted for. Oversaw the Miniature/ Microminiature (2M) Module Test and Repair Program, which lead to 100% mission readiness for deployment. Obtained qualification as Officer of the Deck (OOD) where I supervised the operations of the bridge and utilized knowledge of sailing to successfully direct the ship to its destinations. Also founded Destroyerman, a monthly newsletter that informed approximately 360 employees and their families of ship's performance during deployment. As a Public Affairs Officer and photographer, I covered 32 events including pinning and retirement ceremonies, reenlistments and promotions, and other various events. Show less



Examiner.com

• United States
• Online Media
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Wildlife Writer

  • Jan 2011 - Jan 2015

  Provide invaluable information about the current conditions of Merritt Island, Florida. I also raised awareness on the various species that inhabit the island. Provide invaluable information about the current conditions of Merritt Island, Florida. I also raised awareness on the various species that inhabit the island.



Sears Holdings Corporation

• Footwear Merchandise Consultant

  • Oct 2012 - Mar 2014

  Greet customers as well as gather information to determine customer needs. Provide exceptional service to all my clients seeking footwear merchandise. Also, maintained inventory of all footwear, including accessories, to ensure accuracy of sales and tracking of future orders. Computed total purchases, as well as sales, and processed cash and credit payments. Greet customers as well as gather information to determine customer needs. Provide exceptional service to all my clients seeking footwear merchandise. Also, maintained inventory of all footwear, including accessories, to ensure accuracy of sales and tracking of future orders. Computed total purchases, as well as sales, and processed cash and credit payments.



All Pets Animal Hospital

• United States
• Veterinary
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Kennel/ Veterinary Assistant

  • Oct 2011 - Jan 2012

  Maintained sanitation standards of medical rooms and supplies as well as kennels. Meticulously restocked hospital inventory including medical tools, medications, and prescription diets. Also, handled patients in the process of medical examinations, vaccinations, and blood drawing. Maintained sanitation standards of medical rooms and supplies as well as kennels. Meticulously restocked hospital inventory including medical tools, medications, and prescription diets. Also, handled patients in the process of medical examinations, vaccinations, and blood drawing.



University of New Haven

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Laboratory Teacher Assistant

  • Sep 2009 - Jan 2011

  Assisted instructor during microbiology laboratory sessions and operated laboratory equipment. Prepared media and supplies for students to experiment with specimen processing. Also, provided support for individual students to enable them to fully participate in classroom activities. Assisted instructor during microbiology laboratory sessions and operated laboratory equipment. Prepared media and supplies for students to experiment with specimen processing. Also, provided support for individual students to enable them to fully participate in classroom activities.