SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Experienced communication professional with specific talents in social media planning and multimedia design and production. Demonstrated knowledge of communications development and design, including Web usability and accessibility, as well as public, media and member/customer relations.
‣ Highly focused and results-oriented in supporting complex, deadline-driven operations; able to identify goals and priorities and resolve issues in initial stages.
TECHNICAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES
‣ Apple Mac OS X | ‣ Microsoft Windows | ‣ Microsoft Office |
‣ Final Cut Pro | ‣ Soundtrack Pro | ‣ After Effects |
‣ Photoshop | ‣ InDesign | ‣ Social Media |
‣ Illustrator | ‣ Flash | ‣ HTML/XML |
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SELF-EMPLOYED 2010 - Present
Social Media Strategist and Multimedia Producer
‣ Consult with clients to identify marketing and communication goals and objectives.
‣ Determine appropriate social media platforms to achieve goals and objectives.
‣ Develop social media strategies, plans and policies.
‣ Optimize social media strategy based on metrics analysis and reporting.
‣ Provide social media education and training.
‣ Design and produce websites, graphics, photos, video and audio.
KANSAS PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE INC. (KPTS) 2009 - 2010Production Assistant
‣ Assemble studio sets, and select and arrange cameras, film stock, audio, or lighting equipment to be used during filming.
‣ Operate cameras, including framing shots and completing motion sequences, for both live broadcasts of television news and off-site field productions.
‣ Direct switcher, video server and Chyron graphics system during live productions.
‣ Operate machines and equipment to record, synchronize, mix or reproduce music, voices, or sound effects for video productions.
‣ Set up and operate computer editing systems, video switching equipment and digital video effects units to produce a final product.
‣ Edit video to insert music, dialogue and sound effects to arrange video into sequences, and to correct errors, using editing equipment.
‣ Render and compress video for broadcast and for streaming online using the PBS COVE system.
KANSAS SPORTS HALL OF FAME 2007 - 2010
Museum Manager
‣ Determined staffing requirements, interviewed, hired and trained new employees and volunteers in job duties and company policies to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines and proper procedures, correcting errors and problems.
‣ Consulted with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events such as banquets, meetings and conferences, and monitored activities to ensure satisfaction of participants and resolution of any problems.
‣ Maintained detailed records of event aspects, including financial details, and conducted post-event evaluations to determine how future events could be improved.
‣ Created, configured and supported local area network user accounts and files, monitored and maintained website, and performed data backups, troubleshooting and maintenance operations, reducing organizational dependence on costly, external agencies.
UNITED STATES NAVY 1996 – 2000
Intelligence Specialist
Assistant Targeting Officer, Carrier Air Wing 7
‣ Selected from more than 50 intelligence analysts to manage three divisions of intelligence support personnel in the gathering and analysis of intelligence information.
‣ Produced specialized target materials and graphics.
Intelligence Division Supervisor, Electronic Attack Squadron 140
‣ Directed training for all intelligence personnel.
‣ Responsible for planning and producing intelligence reports, spreadsheets, databases and presentations.
Foreign Military Analyst, USS John C. Stennis
‣ Designed and implemented automated intelligence information systems reducing research time and increasing accuracy for time-sensitive, critical information flow.
‣ Maintained integrity, accuracy and currency of databases in support of multi-national military operations.
‣ Provided assessments and solutions to complex, technical problems.
EDUCATION
Wichita State University – Wichita, Kan. 2008 - 2010
B.A. in Communication with an emphasis in Electronic Media
University of Missouri-St. Louis – St. Louis, Mo. 1993 - 1996
Coursework in Liberal Arts and Political Science
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
Overall Outstanding Graduate, Elliott School of Communication at WSU, 2010-2011
Member of Lambda Pi Eta, National Communication Honor Society
Member of Lambda Pi Eta, National Communication Honor Society
Sam C. Hutchinson Scholarship Recipient: 2009-2010, 2010-2011
Dean’s List: Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Summer 2009, Fall 2009, Summer 2010, Fall 2010
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
National Hemophilia Foundation
Hemophilia Federation of America
Changing Possibilities Coalition
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