Served with multiple Psychological Operations companies across the country and overseas; Working in high stress environments and under short deadlines. Non-Commissioned Officer responsible for small teams of multimedia illustrators. Routinely creates and coordinates both print and digital product in support of military operations.

• 306th Psychological Operations Company
• 304th Psychological Operations Company
• 316th Psychological Operations Company
• Combined Joint PSYOP Tasks Force (CJPOTF)

Working for the International Security Force (ISAF) within the Combined Joint PSYOP Tasks Force (CJPOTF) as an illustrator and print layout specialist. Sole designer behind the largest billboard contract in Afghanistan. Trains Afghan National Army and local civilian hires in print and professional practices. ISAF Secret webmaster for CJPOTF web portal, ensuring adherence to Information Knowledge Management (IKM) standards.

• Creates new billboards monthly in support of current operational objectives for distribution across Afghanistan
• Print trainer, instructing Afghan National Army and local civilian hires in graphic design and professional editing practices
• Front end web design and development of CJPOTF web portal using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, & SharePoint 2003
• Content management of over 10,000 files on CJPOTF web portal and 1,000 graphic files on CJPOTF print server

Leads a squad of multimedia illustrators, utilizing industry standard graphic, web, and video editing tools to design, develop, and manage a wide range of multimedia products to fit command specifications. Maintains a Psychological Operations Printing System Light (POPS-L) at 100% operational capacity.

• Supervises and trains 3 Soldiers
• Maintains POPS-L printing system
• Created the 316th Family Readiness Group website
• Coordinates development and design of digital and print products for unit operations

Art director and assistant team leader working for the Second Marine Expeditionary force under the 304th Psychological Operations Company. Coordinated the design, development, and distribution of large volumes of print product in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Provided leadership and trained junior team members in graphic design, assisting with technical issues.

• Maintained over 98% first time approval rating on products
• Ensured distribution of over 148,000 printed products on a weekly basis
• Ensured $200,000 worth of print equipment was 100% operation
• Supervised 3 Soldiers, training them in graphic design
• Designed and coordinated billboards, posters, leaflets, and other print product in support of military operations during Operation Enduring Freedom

Photography and Video specialist working with the Special Operations Media System - Broadcasting (SOMS-B). Operated advanced digital photographic and video cameras. Photographer and videographer for unit field training exercises and events.

• SOMS-B Operator
• Avid Video Editing Technician
• Camera Operator - digital and video
• Actor in U.S. Army Reserve recruiting product

Photographed the West Lafayette area’s Greek events. Once promoted to regional manager, coordinated equipment usage, schedules, and film drop off.

• Candid and Portrait Photographer
• Regional Manager

Content Manager for 3GUpload, a start-up internet company. Ensuring compliance with copyright & quality standards. Graphic production in support of initial site development.

• Maintaining 30,000 user submitted files
• Ensuring copyright compliance and quality standards
• Graphic design and optimization for 3GUpload.com
• Providing technical support for customers using both mobile devices and 3Gupload.com