Dedicated and disciplined professional with 21 years of experience as a military officer, seeking an internship opportunity in publishing. Personable and detail-oriented, with keen eye for grammar and consistency. Equipped with strong leadership, project management, and communication skills. Eager to apply experience in leading diverse teams and executing complex tasks in a creative and dynamic field.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Proofreading (Volunteer)
Distributed Proofreaders
Remote
07.2024 - Current
Proofread and transcribed public domain books into e-books, before Project Gutenberg submittal
Proofreading and Editing (Volunteer)
BabaJaga Books
Spokane, WA
03.2020 - Current
Proofread and edited young adult and middle-grade books for clarity, grammar, and consistency
Assisted author with structuring content to ensure readability and coherence
Military Officer (Lieutenant Colonel), Rescue Helicopter Pilot
US Air Force
USA, Peru, El Salvador, Canada, Iraq
06.2004 - 06.2025
Led cross-functional teams ranging from 2 to 500+ individuals, fostering collaboration, morale, and accountability to achieve mission objectives in high-pressure environments
Directed the planning and execution of complex operations, ensuring timely and effective completion of tasks while adhering to strict regulations and standards
Enhanced unit readiness through development and implementation of training programs to improve skills, knowledge, and performance across diverse teams
Reduced errors in official documents by meticulously proofreading and editing before submission for approval.
Ensured compliance with regulations and policies through diligent oversight of daily activities and procedures.
Excelled in project management, managing multi-million-dollar budgets, coordinating logistics, and ensuring efficient resource allocation
Communicated effectively with senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes
Cultivated strong problem-solving, strategic thinking, and adaptability skills, managing change and uncertainty with professionalism and focus
Honed leadership skills through direct mentoring and coaching, developing future leaders in the organization
Education
Digital Marketing Specialization -
Coursera
06.2025
Master of Military Operational Art And Science -
Air University
Montgomery, AL
06.2015
Bachelor of Architecture -
Washington State University
Pullman and Spokane, WA
05.2004
Bachelor of Science in Architecture -
Washington State University
Pullman and Spokane, WA
05.2003
Skills
Leadership & Team Management
Project Management
Editorial & Proofreading
Digital Marketing
Writing & Communication
Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
Multitasking & Time Management
Strategic Planning
Certification
Meta Social Media Professional Marketing Certification, Coursera, 06/25
Digital Marketing Analytics, University of Illinois-UC (Coursera), 04/25
Google SEO Fundamentals, UC Davis (Coursera), 03/25
Core Concepts for Requirements Management, Defense Acquisition Univ, 10/15
Timeline
Proofreading (Volunteer)
Distributed Proofreaders
07.2024 - Current
Proofreading and Editing (Volunteer)
BabaJaga Books
03.2020 - Current
Military Officer (Lieutenant Colonel), Rescue Helicopter Pilot