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Nicholas Filip
Communications & Multimedia Specialist
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Communication strategist and planner with 16 years experience working for non-profits, the Department of Defense, and commercial clients. Reliable multimedia specialist possessing excellent organizational skills to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines. Working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite of programs. Focused and creative individual comfortable working in fast-paced environment. Expertise in graphic design, video production, audio/video script writing, journalistic writing, photography, and social media management.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Public Affairs & Communication Strategy Specialist
United States Air Force
04.2015 - Current
- Managed military command information sections for two U.S. Air Force bases, which oversaw public affairs and social media activities for five wings, a major command, and a numbered air force. Supervised over 30 personnel in production of thousands of multimedia products.
- Provided free flow of information using communication tools and capabilities to: link Airmen and Space professionals with their leaders; help them and their families understand their purpose, role, and value to Air Force and Space Force; create awareness of and support for mission; increase effectiveness of Air Force and Space Force members to serve as ambassadors; reduce spread of rumors and misinformation; provide avenues for constructive feedback; and help link Airmen and Space professionals and families to one another and to available resources to build resiliency necessary for military service.
- Communication planning to ensure PA activities are linked to commander’s priorities and or objectives, and ensure they are aligned with major command, combatant command, Department of the Air Force, and DoD guidance, plans, and strategies.
- Security and policy review of any released information, adhering to policy of “maximum disclosure, minimum delay” while also ensuring information intended for public release neither adversely affects national security nor threatens safety, security, or privacy of Department of the Air Force personnel.
- Proactive and continual media engagement based on transparency, honesty, and accessibility to provide one of the most rapid and credible means of communicating with broad audiences and key publics.
- Community engagement, which encompasses activities supporting or in collaboration with general public, businesses, academia, veterans, service organizations, military-related associations, and other community entities. Working with and through these various groups enhances mutual understanding, cooperation, and support necessary for effective Department of the Air Force operations, recruitment and retention.
- Advise commanders on information environment and how to effectively leverage PA capabilities, solely or in concert with other capabilities, to achieve desired effects.
- Provide expert counsel to assist leaders in making and communicating decisions affecting mission accomplishment.
- Research, plan, execute, and assess toward desired communications objective, adjusting efforts as necessary.
- Synchronize communication activities to ensure consistency of themes, messages, images, actions, and operations.
- Participate in all phases of installation, operational, and exercise planning and execution to ensure PA capabilities are appropriately integrated.
- Employ communication tools such as social media, web sites, and printed periodicals to link Airmen and Space professionals and their leaders, educate and inform, and recognize excellence.
- Promote public understanding and support by linking Department of the Air Force to communities, opinion leaders, decision makers, and news media.
- Inform key publics about Air Force and Space Force requirements, capabilities, actions, and achievements.
- Ensure communication readiness of PA Airmen and Space professionals.
- Provide PA training to PA personnel and to non-PA personnel, as needed.
Strategic Communication Program Manager
United States Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2022 - Current
- Built new strategic communication program for Academy Military Trainer career field from ground up.
- Developed communication plans for social media, video, and print campaigns.
- Led and educated 12+ service members from variety of Air Force career fields to effectively execute communication plans.
Screenwriter & Campaign Strategist
Big Boy Media Group
Orlando, FL
09.2020 - Current
- Storyboarded screenplays and scripts based on production ideas.
- Researched topics and ideas for screenplays.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Edited screenplays based on executive feedback.
- Formatted screenplays into usable scripts.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating and authentic approach.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Developed copy while maintaining brand voice and adhering to legal requirements.
- Evaluated project requirements and content standards for each project to produce copy in line with creative structure.
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
Communications & Multimedia Specialist
Freelance
07.2005 - Current
- Worked with both non-profits and commercial businesses.
- Provided clients with print and online advertising solutions for brand awareness, promotional product sales and special events.
- Wrote and sold A/V scripts to commercial businesses.
- Prepared and designed websites, videos, flyers, illustrations, brochures and photographic work using Adobe Creative Cloud suite of programs.
Station Manager
American Forces Network (AFN)
Kunsan AB, South Korea
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Managed American Forces Network station located in South Korea.
- Provided leadership and mentorship to 10 joint service members.
- Oversaw production of 40 hours of radio programming each week.
- Oversaw production of four video products per week, which were broadcast on both television and social media outlets.
- Secured 2018 AFN Small Station of the Year Award.
Education
Certification - Public Affairs & Communication Strategy
Defense Information School
Fort George G Meade, MD 01.2021 - 08.2021
Certification - Content Management
Defense Information School
Fort George G Meade, MD 05.2019 - 05.2019
Associate of Arts - Mass Communications
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL 03.2015 - 06.2018
Certification - Broadcast Management
Defense Information School
Fort George G Meade, MD 11.2017 - 11.2017
Certification - Intermediate Public Affairs
Defense Information School
Fort George G Meade, MD 05.2016 - 05.2016
Certification - Broadcast Communication Specialist
Defense Information School
Fort George G Meade, MD 11.2014 - 03.2015
Skills
Professional Writing
undefinedAffiliations
- Department of Defense
- United States Air Force
- United States Air Force Academy
- American Forces Network
- Judah Christian Community Church | Columbus, OH
- Youth with a Mission | Prague, Czechia
- Second Chance Ministries | Columbus, OH
- March for Freedom - Columbus, OH
- Big Boy Media Group | Orlando, FL
Software
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Audition
Adobe Dreamweaver
Wix
Blender
Daz 3D
Causality
Plottr
Microsoft Office 365
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