Josh Bennett
Beckley,WV
Summary
Multimedia Communications Professional with Experience in the Civilian and Military Sectors. Experienced with managing public perception and media relations, ensuring positive organizational image. Utilizes strategic planning and effective communication to handle crisis situations and media inquiries. Track record of demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and maintaining stakeholder relationships.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Affairs Specialist
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Huntington
01.2017 - Current
- Travel to meetings or locations to provide Visual Information products (photographic, video and graphic) for the US Army Corps of Engineers Huntington District.
- Plans and designs visual information material including printed publications, multimedia, video, photography, logos, signs, and more.
- Coordinated outreach programs, fostering collaboration between community stakeholders and agency representatives.
- Developed and implemented communication strategies to enhance public engagement and awareness of Corps initiatives.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with media representatives, responding to information requests, and training leaders on media interaction.
- Utilize various communication media such as newspapers/newsletters, periodicals, radio and television, speeches, and videos.
- Managed social media platforms, increasing visibility of projects and events through targeted content creation.
Mass Communications Specialist
U.S. Navy
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Performed duties as a news journalist publishing multiple stories on a weekly basis for both print and online publications.
- Performed duties as a photographer/videographer publishing a variety of photo and video products for my command.
- I was in charge of leading weekly training sessions to improve the quality of our department’s production.
- Was leaned on to be a mentor to the junior sailors in our command.
- Worked multiple projects in groups as a part of the team and as team lead, as well as completing a variety of projects on my own.
- Earned multiple awards for my performance as a photographer/videographer and for the way I conducted myself as a sailor.
Advertising Sales / Pagination / Accounts Receivable
Beckley Newspapers
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Responsibilities included selling classified advertising and uploading advertising to the company website.
- In charge of layout and placement of advertising on all daily and weekly publications
- After layoffs occurred, I also began helping with data entry in the business department
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Communications, Broadcast Journalism/Public Relations
Concord University
01.2017
Military Motion Media, Radio, Television and Digital Communication/Broadcast Journalism
S.I Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University
01.2012
Skills
- Visual Information
- Public Relations
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Communication Planning
Timeline
Public Affairs Specialist
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Huntington
01.2017 - Current
Mass Communications Specialist
U.S. Navy
01.2010 - 01.2015
Advertising Sales / Pagination / Accounts Receivable
Beckley Newspapers
01.2007 - 01.2009
Military Motion Media, Radio, Television and Digital Communication/Broadcast Journalism
S.I Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Communications, Broadcast Journalism/Public Relations
Concord University
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
I have been involved in youth sports for the last five years. I have served as the Assistant Coach for the boys basketball team at Greater Beckley Christian Middle School for the past five years. I am also on my third year as the Head Coach for a 14U Travel Baseball Team (WV Wolfpack). I have also been involved with Beckley Little League coaching teams in multiple age groups as well as All Star teams.
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