Benjamin Valmoja
Frederica,DE
Summary
Experienced United States Air Force Public Affairs Specialist adept at crafting targeted messages to enhance public opinion or provide key information. Knowledgeable about conveying details in an accurate way and maintaining full compliance with military standards. Excited to leverage background in public relations to transition to rewarding civilian role.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Affairs Specialist
U.S. Air Force
Dover Air Force Base, DE
07.2020 - Current
- Documented dignified transfers of fallen servicemembers' return to American soil.
- Researched, wrote and edited written media for public release.
- Created visual products to communicate the Commander's intent.
- Led numerous community relation events, introducing key personnel, including White House officials and Congressional staff, to our mission and assets.
- Assisted first ever Facebook start up, garnered 61,000 reached in 1 year.
- Trained team on various topics such as written articles and photo mechanics.
- Managed more than 30 active U.S. Government security clearances and access as unit security manager.
Manager, Command Information
U.S. Air Force
Laughlin Air Force Base, TX
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Led 5-person public affairs team.
- Managed scheduling, production and execution of documentation for internal and external base communication on various platforms.
- Managed $30k photo, video and IT inventory.
- Sole crime scene photographer, 15 scenes and 450 photos taken, assisted 2 court proceedings.
- Led training for photo team.
Photojournalist
U.S. Air Force
Laughlin Air Force Base, TX
08.2016 - 07.2019
- Researched, wrote and edited written media for public release, garnering #1 feature story for Air Education and Training Command, Air Force's most read article in June 2017.
- Lead photojournalist, led team through 400+ stories and 15,000+ published images.
- Created print, photo and video products to communicate Commander's intent.
- Trained team on various topics such as crisis response and photo mechanics.
- Conducted research on subjects before photo shoots and planned dynamic and unique photo sessions.
Education
No Degree - Photojournalism
Defense Information School
Fort George G Meade, MD06.2016
Skills
- Communication, named Air Force's Outstanding Public Affairs Airman of the Year 2018
- Leadership, awarded John L Levitow Award in 2019 for excellence as a leader and scholar
- Photography
- Videography
- Web Content Updates
- Speech Writing
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Social Media Management
Timeline
Public Affairs Specialist
U.S. Air Force
07.2020 - Current
Manager, Command Information
U.S. Air Force
07.2019 - 07.2020
Photojournalist
U.S. Air Force
08.2016 - 07.2019
No Degree - Photojournalism
Defense Information School
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