Joshua J. Seybert
East Brady,PA
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Outreach Coordinator GS-11
Veterans Affairs
11.2022 - Current
- Coordinate all outreach events conducted to Veterans by all Butler VA employees.
- Developed network relationships with industry professionals to enhance community awareness and promote VA programs and services.
- Increased education and awareness of VA Healthcare programs through unique and innovative outreach strategies.
- Executed strategies to generate qualified leads through outreach calls to professional referral sources.
- Conducted presentations to expose and increase Veteran Healthcare and Benefits awareness to private organizations within Western, PA.
- Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
- Analyzed trends and data to inform decision-making and program development.
- Researched best practices and developed strategies to improve program outcomes.
- Pursued quarterly growth targets through strong leadership, analysis, problem-solving, team building and coaching fellow VA employees on outreach strategies.
- Use Excel to track all outreach efforts conducted by members of the Butler VA.
Photographer - GS-09
U.S. Air Force
10.2018 - 11.2022
- Executed photo and video documentation of events and daily happenings on base.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Wrote stories correlating with photo documentation.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Uploaded content to base website and social media page.
- Effectively determined correct lens and camera for various photo and video shoots.
- Inspected camera equipment before and after photoshoots ensuring all equipment worked properly.
- Performed studio photography for members needing official, passport and ISOPREP photos.
- Maintained inventory on all photo and video equipment.
- Managed and organized photo database using consistent naming conventions and key-wording for search optimization.
- Trained new photographers in use of camera equipment and editing software.
- Created photo illustrations for posters and other specialized productions.
Medical Support Assistant - GS-05 Step 10
Veterans Affairs
09.2017 - 10.2018
- Communicated consult information with patients.
- Scheduled appointments for patients with outside providers.
- Created authorizations for approved appointments.
- Created approval and denial letter for approved/disapproved medical care.
- Received medical reports for medical care from outside providers.
- Organized patient records to research records, extract medical information and review records for completeness and accuracy.
- Built positive rapport with patients to make patients feel comfortable during uncomfortable procedures.
Administrative Office Assistant - ZS-0303-III (GS-06 Equivalent)
National Institute of Standards and Technology
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Create and complete travel vouchers for organization members.
- Effectively communicate travel plans for members with host organizations.
- Research and purchase required items for organization using Government Purchase Card.
- Responsible for personnel database and time and attendance records management.
- Schedule meetings, conferences and seminars for organization.
Photographer - GS-09
U.S. Air Force
03.2016 - 09.2016
- Executed video and photo documentation of rocket building.
- Tracked and recorded rocket and missile launches using various video cameras.
- Effectively determined correct lens and camera for various photo and video shoots.
- Photographed rocket launches through remotely tripping cameras.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Collaborated with other photographers and videographers to capture special events.
- Operated video cameras in various environments, adjusting settings appropriately for outdoor and studio.
Security Records Technician - GS-05
Social Security Administration
05.2014 - 03.2016
- Scanned filmed security records onto server.
- Edited images of security record.
- Inspected edited security record images.
- Uploaded and indexed security record images to server.
Photojournalist/Public Affairs
U.S. Air Force Reserve
06.2010 - 01.2016
- Leader of photography section in Public Affairs office Provided onsite training of photo techniques to fellow Airmen.
- Planned and executed photo documentation of events and members around Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station.
- Planned and executed passport and official military bio photos.
- Effectively told the story of the 911th Airlift Wing and the Air Force Reserve through written articles and historical photo documentation for base website, magazines, Facebook and the Air Force Reserve website.
- Escorted media during events happening on base.
Photojournalist/Public Affairs
U.S. Air Force Active Duty
06.2007 - 06.2010
- Took on leadership role as a lower ranking Airman.
- Effectively told the story of the 28th Bomb Wing and the United States Air Force through creative photography, photo illustrations and written articles.
- Planned and executed photo shoots highlighting Air Force level award winners, and the historical documentation of events happening at and around Ellsworth Air Force Base.
- In charge of planning setting the studio up for and executing passport and official military bio photos.
- Escorted media to and from interview locations on base.
- Assisted with creation of multiple broadcasting videos.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA12.2013
Skills
- Nikon DSLRs and Mirrorless Cameras
- Canon DSLRs and Mirrorless Cameras
- Panasonic AG-HVX200P
- Phantom v341 High Speed video camera
- FLIR Thermal Imaging Cameras
- Apple Final Cut Pro
- Adobe Bridge & Photoshop
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Office
- Social media; Facebook/Twitter
- Writing; Captions and Stories
- Data management
- Strong verbal communication
- Self-motivated
Accomplishments
- Awarded 2020 Civilian Photographer of the Year for Air Force Reserve Command.
- Awarded 1st Place Hardware Photo 2020 Military Visual Awards
- Achieved several Air Force Year in Photos recognitions
- Multiple photos used for cover photos of a variety of military magazines.
- Awarded 1st Place Combat Documentation 2014 Air Force Reserve Media Contest.
- Awarded 2nd Place Pictorial Photo 2011 Air Force Reserve Media Contest.
- Awarded 3rd Place Pictorial Photo 2013 Air Force Reserve Media Contest.
- Awarded 3rd Place Illustrative Photo 2011 Air Force Reserve Media Contest.
- Achieved Air Force Year in Photos Recognition 2009 and 2010.
- Achieved Air Force Week in Photos Recognition in multiple weeks.
Timeline
Outreach Coordinator GS-11
Veterans Affairs
11.2022 - Current
Photographer - GS-09
U.S. Air Force
10.2018 - 11.2022
Medical Support Assistant - GS-05 Step 10
Veterans Affairs
09.2017 - 10.2018
Administrative Office Assistant - ZS-0303-III (GS-06 Equivalent)
National Institute of Standards and Technology
09.2016 - 09.2017
Photographer - GS-09
U.S. Air Force
03.2016 - 09.2016
Security Records Technician - GS-05
Social Security Administration
05.2014 - 03.2016
Photojournalist/Public Affairs
U.S. Air Force Reserve
06.2010 - 01.2016
Photojournalist/Public Affairs
U.S. Air Force Active Duty
06.2007 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania