Develops and executes creative illustrative designs to effectively communicate complex military concepts and operational updates for internal and external audiences.
Captures high-quality photographs that meet military standards, documenting training exercises, official events, and operational activities within Fort Bragg and the Indo-Pacific command area of operations.
Writes clear, concise, and engaging articles to support visual and informational campaigns, ensuring alignment with mission objectives and communication strategies.
Produces and edits high-resolution video productions, incorporating graphic elements, narration, and special effects to enhance storytelling and information dissemination.
Manages and maintains visual information camera equipment valued at approximately $200,000.00 ensuring all gear is operational, properly calibrated, and ready for deployment at all times.
Coordinates logistical support for visual information operations, including planning and executing photo and video shoots in diverse environments within the Indo-Pacific area of operations.
Ensures seamless communication and collaboration with military units and external agencies to facilitate the planning and execution of visual information activities that support mission objectives.
Implements quality control procedures to ensure all visual content adheres to military regulations, branding standards, and operational security guidelines.
Provides technical guidance and training to team members and other personnel on the use, maintenance, and safety protocols associated with visual information equipment.
Supports logistical and planning efforts for various events, including briefings, ceremonies, and tactical operations, by providing comprehensive visual documentation and content production.
Streamlined digital assets management processes by centralizing archives of photo, video, and graphic materials, facilitating rapid retrieval and secure distribution to command staff and external partners.
1st Special Forces Group 5th Psychological Operations Alpha Co., Fort Bragg, MD
Provided documentation during deployment for Logistic Support Facility, Singapore, June 2023 - December 2023
Provided documentation during deployment for Logistic Support Facility, Singapore, November 2024 - May 2024
Combat Documentation Production Specialist
U.S. Army Combat Documentation Production Specialist
Fort Meade, MD
01.2016 - 12.2022
U.S. Army 55th Signal Company, Video production team lead. Helps other team members daily, in live studio, or production with tips and techniques, in all matters related to creating audio/video products, including concept, software, hardware, layout, design, color, and audio processing.
Consistently provides consultation and coordination with clients to ensure individuals and organizations are included and informed of decisions and actions.
Establishes a multi-media plan and checklist for coverage, promotion, and distribution of each product to ensure the widest possible amplification of key themes and messages.
Plans and creates clear, concise, and accurate audio and video products utilizing themes and messages directly from the client, for use on any of the U.S. Army's social media distribution platforms, and across the American Forces Network distribution platforms.
Efficient with conducting AV processes, including setup of audiovisual equipment, lighting, camera operation, audio mixing, screen monitoring, and teleprompter operation of live and recorded events.
Develop innovative ways to market content, and create short teasers designed for Army social media platforms, which are designed to engage the audience and drive traffic to the finished product.
Fosters productive and cooperative working relationships by showing understanding, courtesy, tact, and politeness, and maintains a professional demeanor in dealings with coworkers, clients, and supervisors, including respect for cultural, ethnic, gender, and other differences and cooperation with the EEO process.
Consistently keeps the supervisor informed of anticipated problems and suggests solutions.
Tracked inventory and maintained positive control and condition of over $100,000 worth of equipment.
Operated as the team leader of over 20 visual information personnel.
55th Signal Company, Fort Meade, MD
Provided documentation for the George H.W. Bush State Funeral
Provided documentation for the Defense Media Activity, Fort Meade, MD
Provided documentation for the Army's Presidential Field Band
Provided documentation & selected to be the Lead Photographer and Videographer for the Defense Prisoner of War (POW)/Missing in Action (MIA) Accounting Agency in the recovery of missing US military personnel from the Vietnam War
Timeline
Visual Information Specialist
U.S. Army Active Duty
03.2023 - Current
Combat Documentation Production Specialist
U.S. Army Combat Documentation Production Specialist
Psychological Operations Specialist at U.S. Army Reserves / U.S. Army Active DutyPsychological Operations Specialist at U.S. Army Reserves / U.S. Army Active Duty