Media
Imagination
Immersion
Integration
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My Resume
Experience
Instructional Assistant
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York
August 2021 - July 2023
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Responsible for conducting two 3-hour labs in three month increments (semesters), during which I taught the basic fundamentals of digital video production to approximately 15 college undergraduate students at a time.
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The training included video editing, audio collection/editing, basic motion graphics, foley, and color editing.
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Primarily used Adobe Premiere Pro and sparingly Media Encoder, Adobe Audition, Illustrator or Photoshop when needed.
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Assisted and mentored the students in created various types of visual products, to include Broadcast News Stories, Fictional Narrative stories, and Public Service Announcements.
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Assisted five different professors and a total of approximately 160+ students.
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Additional responsibilities included grading and/or administering quizzes, evaluating video projects, and maintaining an attendance log.
Graphic Designer
Intrepid Solutions - Arlington, Virginia
July 2020 - July 2021
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Provided visual information and graphic support in the production of daily information briefs.
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Assisted in all phases of production from concept to publishing, using PowerPoint with Adobe Illustrator and Google Earth.
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Conducted archiving and retrieval of assets on a daily basis.
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Assisted in the daily design and layout of intelligence products.
Intelligence NCOIC
June 2020 - Present
Maryland Army National Guard, 291st Digital Liaison Detachment
Adelphi, Maryland
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Within the Maryland Army National Guard (MARNG), operated as the Non-Commissioned Officer In-Charge (NCOIC) of the Intelligence section of the unit.
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Mentored one junior Soldier and oversaw any necessary tasks and training integral to the operation of the section.
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Operated as an intelligence liaison during three different training exercises between U.S. Military Command and a foreign nation.
Senior Graphic Designer
December 2019 - February 2020
ICESS - Suitland, Maryland
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Developed innovative products in conjunction with organizational visual identity, such as information graphics, presentations, branding, and publications.
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Collaborated with fellow staff to determine project scopes and design media solutions that incorporate a strategic view.
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Adept in project management, exhibit design, creative team leadership, and overall/ all encompassing graphical interfaces.
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Possessed demonstrated experience in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
Graphics Subject Matter Expert
February 2019 - December 2019
TIME Systems - Arlington, Virginia
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Operated as the sole subject matter expert on Army intelligence graphics and assisted in the implementing graphics and media.
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Developed visual products such as illustrations, charts, graphs, posters and briefing materials, using PowerPoint and Photoshop.
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Conducted media consultations, custom design and artwork, large format printing, and abstract design.
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Developed and maintained monthly status reports for all PowerPoint graphics produced on the team, indicating all production and services conducted during the month, in quantitative detail.
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Responsible for last-minute tasks requiring same-day deadline, with extensive intelligence experience.
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Provided graphics production that relied on knowledge and experience in Military Intelligence and provided technical expertise in Visual Information (VI) and graphics productions.
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Completed 64 separate projects involving intelligence media support.
Cyber Intelligence Analyst
Metronome - Fort Belvoir, Virginia
March 2017 - February 2019
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Operated in a full-time 24-hour environment, providing Support Services to Cyberspace Operations in support of the US Army.
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Coordinated with Military and Civilian counterparts and US Cyber Command in support of the national cyber mission.
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Promoted to Night Shift Team Lead in September 2017 and directly handled the oversight, overall product quality control, delegation and supervision of 10 contractors on the shift.
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Directly handled any special tasking or assigned project and delegates to other contractors on the team as needed.
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Triaged multiple databases on a daily basis to identify mission relevant reports.
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Produced 15 Intelligence Summaries (INTSUMs) providing relevant cyber threat articles.
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Managed, conducted and oversaw the preparation, production, review and submission of 630 Cyber Threat Reports (CTRs) and associated 811 Requests for Further Information (RFIs) using SharePoint, Microsoft Word and Email correspondence.
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Conducted peer reviews for 326 CTRs drafted by other contractors on shift and provided feedback to increase overall proficiency.
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Produced 5 documentation templates (DOCTEMPs) for 5 different malware suites associated with WannaCry ransomware.
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Recognized and operated as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Point of Contact (POC) on Threat Reports and RFI and assisted in the development of and revision of internal Standards Operating Procedures (SOP).
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Created and published 10 evaluations of classified reports included in produced threat reports.
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Maintained knowledge of Advanced Persistent Threats (APT), state, and non-state sponsored cyber threat actors, including their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), historical activities, and targets.
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Performed all-source collection, integration, analysis, and dissemination of cyber intelligence in a fast-paced environment.
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Conducted open-source research to identify commercial exploits or vulnerabilities requiring DCO actions.
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Assisted in the updating of over 300 back logged RFIs, directly increasing the overall operational efficiency of G23.
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Created a Triage Battle Rhythm to be included in the G23 CTR SOP document.
Unit Public Affairs Representative
February 2017 - June 2020
Maryland Army National Guard - Towson/Adelphi, Maryland
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Assisted the Maryland Army National Guard (MDARNG) Public Affairs Officer with photographic and video support.
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Documented over 20 training event in support of the MDARNG.
All-Source Intelligence Analyst
April 2016 - March 2017
Mission Essential Personnel - Arlington, Virginia
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Responsible for producing intelligence products to meet planned or tasked production requirements.
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Worked in conjunction with collection managers to establish persistent analyst collector interaction to develop refined collection nominations to improve the efficacy of overt collection balanced against a scarcity of resources.
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On a daily basis, coordinates with multiple teams on time sensitive products.
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Initiated, maintained and disseminated daily reports based on incoming data from a variety of teams within the organization.
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Created Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), User Guides and Reference materials for Battle Rhythms and Sourcing.
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Compiled over 50 daily briefing packages for joint morning review to be published the next day, derived from incoming submissions each morning.
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Maintained a graphics tracker, logging the status and completion of over 300 CJCS product graphic requests.
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On a daily basis, produced over 700 sourcing slides derived from source packets.
Video Editor
GS5 (Contract) - Reston, Virginia
February 2016 - July 2016
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Developed innovative communications products and designs.
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Collaborated with other staff and government personnel of multiple nations, to determine a project scope.
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Developed and produced digital layouts that possess clear focus, theme, and message for intended audiences.
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Edited military videos in support of training and combat/battle analysis.
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Responsible for planning, scheduling and producing videos using Adobe Premiere Pro.
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Collaborated with Iraqi interpreter to create dubbed versions of classified training videos.
Watchlist Analyst
August 2015 - December 2015
The Buffalo Group - Reston, Virginia
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Analyzed and evaluated reports gathered from a wide range of data sources, using pattern of life, GEO Metadata, and network analysis, through the use of various databases and query tools.
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Researched, exploited, organized, prioritized, produced and disseminated iinformation to applicable intelligence databases.
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Determined the credibility, value, significance, and relevance of information from different data sources to produce clear, concise, and timely analytical products and packages.
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Produced timely and tailored intelligence analysis in support of warfighters and decision makers.
All-Source Intelligence Analyst
December 2014 - June 2020
Maryland Army National Guard, 58th EMIB - Towson, Maryland
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Operated as a team lead within the Maryland Army National Guard responsible for 2-3 junior Soldiers at any given time.
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Developed and processed sensitive analytical reports under tight deadlines based on incoming intelligence sources.
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Conducted all-source analysis of data to produce intelligence reports to brief upper management, informing current status of organizational resources, capabilities, intentions, and networks.
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Evaluated and analyzed all-source data and scenarios in preparation of organizational mission requirements.
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Conducted regular training for team members, reviewing standard policies and protocol as well as upcoming missions and tasks.
All-Source Intelligence Analyst
May 2013 - December 2014
U.S. Army, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division
Fort Drum, New York
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Presented monthly briefs to command, highlighting unit concerns and updates.
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Assisted in establishing, organizing and maintaining over 300 analytical records and files.
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Obtained, analyzed or evaluated all-source information from a variety of resources, such as daily law enforcement arrest reports.
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Maintained 5 sub-organization intelligence databases containing over 300 personnel files and security information.
Combat Photographer/Videographer
August 2009 - December 2012
U.S. Army, 55th Signal Company - Fort Meade, Maryland
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Documented training exercises and events in support of the Sergeant Major of the Army and Garrison Commander of Fort Meade.
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Developed, produced and maintained database of over 500 documentation and personnel files on a daily basis in a rapidly changing environment using Microsoft Office Suite.
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Edited and converted raw footage of over 25 public events and training exercises into quality promotional/training videos using Adobe Premiere, Aftereffects, Photoshop and Canon 5D Mark II.
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Performed basic maintenance on photo and video equipment and software, to include Canon EOS 5D Mark II cameras, lens and lights, MacBook Pro, and Adobe Suite.
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Scripted, recorded and edited over 25 interviews during live events such as athletic competitions and training events using Adobe Premiere Pro and Sound Booth.
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Created, produced and maintained a portfolio and video clip library of over 3000 media files and video footage covering over 25 various projects and events using Microsoft Office Suite.
Combat Photographer/Videographer
U.S. Army, 41st Signal Battalion - Camp Yongsan, South Korea
July 2008 - July 2009
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Provided documentation support for 30 large scale and field training exercises in support of the Commanding General of United States Forces Korea as well as internal organizational needs.
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Developed, organized and managed over 40 classified projects under strict deadlines in a timely manner.
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Provided video support for 30 large-scale training exercises and special events using Nikon D300, D3X HD DSLR and Sony ENG broadcast cameras.
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Edited and converted raw footage of over 30 public events and training exercises into quality promotional videos and training exercise montages using Final Cut Pro and AVID video editing software.
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Produced 2000 raw and 200 edited photographs using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
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Conducted, produced and edited over 25 interviews during 15 live events using Final Cut Pro and AVID video editing software.
Education
Multimedia, Photography, and Design - Masters of Science
July 2021 - June 2023
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York
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Significant courses included: Motion Design, Immersive Design, VR Storytelling, UIUX Design, HTML/CSS, Post-Production Practices, and Video Storytelling.
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During my coursework software I used extensively included: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, AfterEffects, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Figma, Unity, and Microsoft Office Suite.
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Communication between faculty and students often involved slack, during special events such as workshops and seminars.
Intelligence Operations - Associates of Applied Science
December 2012 - April 2013
Cochise College - Sierra Vista, Arizona
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During my coursework, I gained a large understanding on report writing, analysis, and oral presentations.
Combat Photography and Video Production - Certification
November 2007 - July 2008
Defense Information School - Fort Meade, Maryland
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Significant coursed included: Still Photography and Video Production Development.
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During my coursework, I used camera systems such as Nikon DSLRs and Sony/Panasonic ENG camera.
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To develop captured media, through out my coursework, I used Adobe Photoshop and AVID Editing Software.
English: Creative Writing - Bachelor of Arts
August 2002 - May 2007
Andrews University - Berrien Springs, Michigan
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Significant course included: Creative Writing, Report Writing, Technical Writing, Literary Criticism, and Media Critique
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Outside of my studies, I volunteered as a cameramen during church services on Saturdays to record in a multi-camera format, during which I volunteered at 6 different occasions.
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I also performed in the band in the percussion section.
Skills
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Adobe Photoshop
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Adobe Premiere Pro
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Adobe Illustrator
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Adobe Aero (Beta)
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Adobe InDesign
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Adobe After Effects
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Adobe Audition
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Adobe Media Encoder
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Adobe XD
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Figma
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Unity
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Slack
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Google Earth
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Microsoft Office Suite
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Sharepoint
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Blender
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AVID
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Sound Booth
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Final Cut Pro
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Miro
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Canon/Nikon DSLR Use
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Sony/Panasonic ENG Use
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Multi-Camera Operations
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Photogrammetry Operations
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AR/VR Design
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Sublime Text
Achievements