John Randall
Summary
U.S. Army National Guard Non-commissioned Officer and Navy veteran with 15 years of experience in communications, serving both
civilian and federal audience stakeholders with a federal secret clearance. Meticulous and adaptable professional experienced in public
affairs planning, film, television, sports and production, radio broadcast and with a bachelor’s degree in Communications from
Southern Connecticut State University.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Public Affairs Specialist
USDA- NRCS
Tolland, CT
06.2024 - 02.2025
- Produced and distributed videos and other content for digital use.
- Established and promoted specific messages on behalf of NRCS.
- Updated social media accounts and websites such as NRCS CT.
- Conducted media relations and responded to media requests for information.
- Developed comprehensive media outreach plan to increase visibility of organization in local, regional and national markets.
- Wrote press releases, media responses and public service announcements.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with public by utilizing strategic plans.
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to identify key messages and create compelling content for press releases and other materials.
- Engaged in professional networking to maintain strong relationships with communications and media professionals to drive partnerships and effective dissemination of mass communications.
- Coordinated media interviews with organization staff, board members and volunteers.
Photographer/ Videographer
Lyman Products
03.2021 - Current
- Photograph products for catalogs and distributer websites
- Shoot, edit and upload product videos for YouTube and Amazon
- Developed and setup live stream capabilities for real-time demonstrates and audience interaction.
Mass Communication Specialist
U.S. Army National Guard
06.2017 - Current
- Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge 130th Public Affairs Detachment, responsible for planning and implementing monthly and yearly training and training schedules
- Drafted and edited news content for the Arizona National Guard and assisted in interview preparation for on-camera interviews
- Produced written articles, video and photo products that were placed on local, state, national and international media outlets, including COVID-19 and border immigration coverage
- Conducted and arranged media interviews and escorts for senior officers and press conferences that included the governor.
Communications Tech/Project Lead
IES Communications
09.2015 - 03.2019
- Led a team ranging in size from 2-12 people implementing communication infrastructure with Amazon
- Executed relationship building between my team and Amazon IT department on communication infrastructure effectiveness
- Submitted daily reports to management communicating the progress of the job and status of mission accomplishment.
Aerographers Mate
U.S. Navy
Sasebo
10.2001 - 06.2017
- Meteorology and Oceanography
- Provided weather briefs to the commanding officer for various ship missions
- Provided a daily weather brief to the ship’s crew of 1200 people using the ship’s general announcing system
- Served as part of Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Unified Assistance, Joint Task Force Katrina and as an individual augmentee for Customs and Border Protection in Kuwait
Freelance
06.2007 - 09.2014
- Film, television and radio crew
- Provided pre-production, production and post-production support for multiple feature length films made for national and international distribution and for cable television
- Directed live multi camera broadcast for minor league baseball and internal close circuit television
- Operated the production board and NEXGEN for iHeartRadio station during live Yankees baseball games
Education
Master of Science - Interactive Media And COmmunication
Quinnipiac University
Hamden 01.2024 - Current
Certification: Radio and television broadcast - undefined
Connecticut School of Broadcasting
May 2012
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Southern Connecticut State University
May 2008
Skills
- Written correspondence Adobe Creative Suite Photography
- Public Speaking Media Coordination Videography
- Final Cut Pro Cannon/Nikon DSLR Microsoft Office
- Social Media Black Magic Switch Alesis
- Stakeholder relations
- Internal communications
- Community engagement
- Web content management
- Media relations
- Press release writing
- Communications management
- Public relations
- Fact-checking
- Creative direction
- Communications development
- Information gathering
- Corporate messaging
Timeline
Public Affairs Specialist
USDA- NRCS
06.2024 - 02.2025
Master of Science - Interactive Media And COmmunication
Quinnipiac University
01.2024 - Current
Photographer/ Videographer
Lyman Products
03.2021 - Current
Mass Communication Specialist
U.S. Army National Guard
06.2017 - Current
Communications Tech/Project Lead
IES Communications
09.2015 - 03.2019
Freelance
06.2007 - 09.2014
Aerographers Mate
U.S. Navy
10.2001 - 06.2017
Certification: Radio and television broadcast - undefined
Connecticut School of Broadcasting
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Southern Connecticut State University
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