Experience

North Carolina National Guard

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Media Relations Manager

  • Feb 2014 - Present

  Plans, develops and implements both external and internal communication campaigns to further North Carolina National Guard objectives and increase public awareness of the organization. Responsible for the production of multi-media products. Facilitates media engagements in order to provide public with information about N.C. Guard units and their capabilities.Senior staff writer, creates talking points and information papers used at the executive level for consequence management and to leverage opportunities. Process improvement, member of the NCNG Army Communities of Excellence Program using the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, provided self-assessment of NCNG processes and improvement implementation.

• Community Relations Manager

  • Feb 2012 - Feb 2014

  Identified and provided military resources to various military-specific events or civic functions/organizations in order to develop positive relationships with local communities and highlight the North Carolina National Guard's desire to be a valuable asset in the community. Planed, coordinated, executed and supervised the proper conduct of ceremonies, special events, official social functions, and visits of distinguished visitors for NCNG JFHQ. Advised and assisted the executive staff and the command with protocol matters. Developed internal protocol policies and procedures for the effective handling of distinguished visitors. Served as a point of contact with external agencies on matters pertaining to the NCNG participation in ceremonies and special events. Developed comprehensive concept plans for official visits and special functions. Formulated itineraries and managed visits of distinguished visitors to actions or operations that act autonomously or in conjunction with joint operations with state or federal civilian agencies or to discuss issues related to cautionary matters involving the enterprise.



TSI

• United States
• Freight and Package Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Logistics Specialist

  • Jul 2011 - Nov 2011

  Logistics Contractor tasked with the recovery of organizational clothing and equipment. Logistics Contractor tasked with the recovery of organizational clothing and equipment.

• Army Aviator

  • Jan 2010 - Jun 2011

  Fort Rucker, Alabama, 1st Lieutenant North Carolina National Guard - Aviation Completed US Army Flight School rated AH-64 pilot

• Public Affairs Officer

  • Nov 2008 - Dec 2009

  Developed informational materials and completed communication campaigns for release to audiences through electronic and print media Maintained Public Affairs equipment account and acquired new photography and large format printing equipment for all Public Affairs personnel while creating positive operating procedures for their use Received network training for the Visual Information Ordering System at Fort Eustis and built the program for the North Carolina National Guard.



Medical Edge

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Electronic Medical Records Specialist

  • Mar 2008 - Sep 2008

  Implemented electronic medical records at a medium sized family practice. Trained a staff of twelve on the software. Implemented electronic medical records at a medium sized family practice. Trained a staff of twelve on the software.



United States Air Force - Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa

• Officer in Charge of Combat Camera

  • Apr 2007 - Jul 2007

  Completed a deployment to Camp Lemonier Anti-terrorism Base, Djibouti in support of Operation Enduring FreedomLed and managed all aspects of Combat Camera personnel and equipment in multi-media support of military to military training, school and clinic construction projects, medical and veterinary civic action projects, well drilling projects, school and health clinic dedication ceremonies in a combined/joint operating environmentKey member of the Strategic Communications team that held the East African Security Conference, which involved logistical planning and support for top military leaders, African diplomats and US Ambassadors

• Officer in Charge of Mobility and Readiness

  • Oct 2006 - Mar 2007

  Led a 2 person team responsible for training and equipping a 150 member squadron, ensured 100% mission capability by conducting 18 medical/training record reviews resulting in an outstanding inspection rating from outside agenciesRaised squadron physical fitness success rate to 98% through new training methodology and customizing individual fitness routinesHand picked to lead 5 person documentation team to Grand Rapids, MI in commemoration of the passing of President Ford, imagery used by the Associated Press and final multi-media product cataloged in Department of Defense archives

• Officer in Charge of Video Flight B Element

  • Oct 2005 - Sep 2006

  Built and developed an 11 person team for worldwide deployments and short notice missions to gather video imagery for the Department of Defense’s military and humanitarian operations Directed employment for $1.1M of video recording/editing and satellite communications equipmentEnsured Combat Camera forces and assets were available to collect, exploit and disseminate visual information products

• Officer in Charge of Maintenance

  • Oct 2004 - Sep 2005

  Led a 10 person team responsible for repair and maintenance of more than $7.9M in computer network, satellite communication and digital photography and video equipmentPlanned, directed and coordinated over 1,400 maintenance actions to support worldwide Combat Camera deploymentsAdvised squadron leadership on all matters involving equipment readiness and maintenance support to deployed forces by creating metrics to track operation tempo and identify shortfalls