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 RESUME

A Results-Driven Public Relation and Marketing Specialist

  • 8 years of high-tempo multi-tasking as a public affairs and communication specialist in the U.S. Navy.

  • Expert in written communications: Press Releases, News, and Feature Stories

  • Experienced with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and Adobe Premiere, Audition, and Photoshop.

  • Writes, reads, speaks fluent Spanish

  • Proficient editor using A.P. Style

  • Experienced with full-frame cameras

  • Creative problem solver.

  • Strong organization and motivation skills

WORK EXPERIENCE

5/19 - 6/19

PRODUCTION FLOOR MANAGER

-Managed the scheduling of 35 personnel, media coverage and product requests in the Hampton Roads, Va. area for 200+ clients. Proofread and edited written stories, photos, and videos of production team.
-Developed new ideas for multimedia campaigns and products.

7/18 - 5/19

OPERATIONS PLANNING MANAGER

-Managed the requests and scheduling of 65 personnel both enlisted and officer in multinational military missions and exercises across the globe. Assisted personnel with the scheduling and booking of flights, hotels and ground transportation. Oversaw personnel with the travel voucher process after return from travel. Managed content and schedule for Navy Public Affairs Support Elements Facebook page.

6/18

MEDIA SPECIALIST

-Created photo and multimedia products of the U.S. Navy Wounded Warrior Team participating in Olympic sports. Supervised the interviews of 4 athletes with a Spanish-language television network. Created 10 social media specific multimedia products, as well as released 28 images and 1 feature video.

11/16 - 5/18

PRODUCTION FLOOR MANAGER

-Managed the scheduling of 22 personnel, media coverage and product requests in the Hampton roads, Va area.

10/16

PHOTO & VIDEO PRODUCER

-Created photo and multimedia products for a United Kingdom led exercise featuring autonomous vehicles. Released imagery was featured in Top 10 Drones article on Popular Mechanics Website.

9/15 - 7/16

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST- DEPLOYED

-Advised senior leaders on public affairs issues, and assisted them in making well-informed decisions, drafted and executed communications plans via news releases, photos and videos. Distributed 150 images, 25 news releases and 5 videos to external news media. Coordinated a press conference in Bar, Montenegro with 8 reporters for the first visit of an American ship to Montenegro. Handled the news release and photos for a weapons seizure in the Arabian Sea.

3/12 - 4/15

BROADCASTER & MEDIA PRODUCER

-Organized and conducted broadcast operations, produced programs, and directed radio broadcasts. Created audio commercials to promote military events in the community. Hosted live base events as part of a remote radio broadcast for over 4,000 people. Produced 1,300 hours of live radio programming, created 95 audio commercials, and conducted 110 live interviews with regional leaders and military keynote guests.

​-Prepared informational materials in broadcast format for use on Armed Forces Radio and Television (AFRT) and commercial media; served as talent and operated broadcast equipment. Created 120 social media posts and produced 50 social media specific videos. Anchored 25 news broadcasts for the Naples, Italy, and European military region.

EDUCATION

OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY

B.S. in Strategic Communications

Minor in Marketing

August 2021 - May 2023

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TIDEWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE

A.S. in Professional Communication

May 2020 - August 2021

DEFENSE INFORMATION SCHOOL

Content Managers Certificate Course

January 2017 - March 2017

DEFENSE INFORMATION SCHOOL

Intermediate Photography School

May 2015 - July 2015

DEFENSE INFORMATION SCHOOL

Mass Communication Specialist Certificate Program

August 2011 - March 2012

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