*As of May 2026

Professional Summary

Dynamic and results-driven communications professional with more than 12 years of experience in public affairs, media relations and strategic communications. Skilled in leveraging various communication channels, including presentations, social media management, press releases, technical writing, and crisis communication, to engage target audiences and drive organizational objectives. Experienced leader with more than seven years of management experience, providing mentorship and guidance to junior writers and communication specialists. Adept at transforming complex information into accessible content for the general public. Proficient in industry-standard tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and Canva. Expertise spans digital marketing, branding, community relations and executive communication strategies.

Skills

Adapts quickly, audio and video production, blogging, consistent brand messaging, copywriting, content creation, collaboration, time management, digital marketing, detail-oriented, excellent written and verbal skills, organized, photography, podcasting, problem-solving, print design, social media analytics and insights, self-starter, works well under pressure, photo editing.

Work History

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

• Deputy Chief of Public Affairs – May 2024 to September 2025

2nd Assistant Camera

• Peripheral (Feature 2023) – Dir. Sulayman Tahir

• Feel My Love (Music Video 2023) – Artist Diljit Dosanjh, Dir. Rubbal GTR

Camera Operator

• Goonies I (Music Video 2023) – Dir. Ashley Wendt

Production Assistant

• Goonies I (Music Video 2023) – Artist Jon Bolds, Dir. Ashley Wendt

• Like That (Music Video 2023) – Artist Miss Machina, Dirs. Ashley Wendt and Jordan Tortorello

• Manipulated (Music Video 2023) – Artist Bohardt, Dirs. Ashley Wendt and Jordan Tortorello

• Autumn in April (Music Video 2023) – Artist JACKPAL, Dirs. Ashley Wendt and Jordan Tortorello

• Beauty Queen (Music Video 2023) – Artist Ava August, Dirs. Ashley Wendt and Jordan Tortorello

• Runnin Back 2 U (Music Video 2023) – Artist Renn Olympus, Dirs. Ashley Wendt and Jordan Tortorello

• Poison & Wine (Music Video 2023) – Artist DMGD, Dirs. Ashley Wendt and Jordan Tortorello

• Case (Music Video 2023) – Artist Diljit Dosanjh, Dir. Rubbal GTR

• Peripheral (Feature 2023) – Dir. Sulayman Tahir

Tecolote Research, Inc.

• Government Accountability Office Lead Liaison – August 2022 to May 2024

Department of the Air Force

• Office of the Secretary of the Air Force: Public Affairs Specialist and Social Media Manager – August 2012 to June 2023

• U.S. Air Forces Central: Public Affairs Specialist and Assistant Functional Area Manager – February 2019 to June 2019

• Joint Base Langley-Eustis: Public Affairs Specialist, Team Lead and Editor – February 2017 to February 2019January 2019 – July 2019

• Aviano Air Base: Public Affairs Specialist and Photojournalist – February 2015 to February 2017

• Joint Base Langley-Eustis: Public Affairs Specialist and Photojournalist – February 2013 to February 2015

Education

• B.A. Film, Minor Digital Audiences, Minor Tourism Development and Management – Arizona State University

• Advanced Social Media Strategy 3.0 Certification – Hootsuite Academy

• Google Ads Measurement Certification – Google

• Google Ads Search Certification – Google

• Google Analytics Certification – Google

• Advanced Photojournalism Program – Syracuse University

• Intermediate Photojournalism Course – Defense Information School

• Electronic Journalism Course – Defense Information School

• Basic Public Affairs Specialist Course – Defense Information Schoo

Awards

• Fifteen Journalism and Photography Awards

• Two Air Force Commendation Medals for meritorious achievement and service

• Two Air Force Achievement Medals outstanding achievement or meritorious service

• John L. Levitow Award for leadership and academic achievement

• National Pacemaker Award for the “Four-year Feature Magazine” category