Experience

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  Ccg systems, inc

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

  Marketing specialist

  • Write, design and publish employee newsletter.• Develop ideas and identify opportunities to increase visibility of company’s FASTER software.• Design and create all internal and external marketing and promotional material, including brochures, information pieces, newsletters, flyers, CD cases, postcards, letterhead, envelopes and advertisements. Complete, package and distribute materials. Arrange and coordinate third-party printing and mailing vendors.• Create, develop and maintain multimedia CD of complete system software application used for prospecting and new customer orientation. DemoShield used CD to showcase their product potential.• Create and design all PowerPoint and other presentation material for executive staff, supporting keynote presentations for national level conferences, presentations for state level organizations, sales presentations and customer training.• Plan and execute national users conference for over 250 attendees, including selecting meeting site, contract negotiation, audiovisual, and banquet needs. Organize all entertainment and speakers. • Coordinate over 20 off-site meetings in various regions. Show less

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  L3 communications

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  Strategic communications specialist

  • Serve and advise the Commanding General of the United States Army Combined Arms Support Command on all media presentations and external communication.• Ensure all external communication is in accordance with Combined Arms Support Command and its higher headquarters Training and Doctrine Command missions.• Develop a strategic plan to prepare incoming Commanding General for the first 30 days of mission requirements.• Write speeches/messages for Commanding General and Deputy • Develop creative and effective ways to present future Army ideas and tactics to a variety of audiences.• Design all multi-media and static presentations. Edit video and audio footages.• Design and develop the Command Briefing. • Develop graphics and provide content to strengthen and expand the Command’s website. • Design all print material to be distributed by Commanding General. Coordinate printing and distribution.• Secret Level Security Clearance Show less

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  Northrop grumman

  Aug 2003 - Jan 2008

  Graphics

  • Develop, design, and coordinate creative artwork for publications such as brochures, posters, proposals, and presentations. • Develop and design high-end, large-format graphics for trade show displays to depict the corporate missions. • Translate facts and features of subject material into graphic images.• Coordinate with engineers to develop graphics that depict technical processes.• Provide guidance on graphic technology. Develop cost effective graphic designs through available mediums.• Provide extensive layout of large documents.• Ensure all graphics and communication material meet corporate guidelines.• Secret Level Security Clearance Show less

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  Freelance

  Feb 2008 - Jan 2021

  Communications consultant

  A few highlights:• Created a strategic plan and built a customer service department for a fast-growing start up. Implemented and project managed new customer support software. Interviewed, hired and trained the support team. Developed a strong and unified culture. • Recruited, trained and staffed over 825 volunteers for major community event. Developed volunteer policies, procedures and standards of volunteer service. Provided constant communication with volunteers to perpetuate teamwork attitude. • Launched national public relations and media campaign for an emerging technology company. Obtained placement in Time, Fox news affiliates in 35 cities, specialty segments in five major cities. Facilitated 2 state-wide awards. • Orchestrated the hospitality areas for airshows in Melbourne, New York, Ft Lauderdale and Ocean City with over 1,500 VIPs at each show including contract negotiation and implementation. • Developed and executed nation-wide visual communication plan for the industry leader of airline in-flight entertainment systems. Show less

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  The national air, sea, and space foundation

  Aug 2014 - Sept 2015

  Event management - melbourne air & space show

  • Use various methods of communication to recruit over 825 volunteers for the Air & Space Show.• Organize and deliver volunteer training sessions. • Ensure volunteers are staffed to support the various areas of operations. • Develop and mange volunteer policies, procedures, and standards of volunteer service.• Provide constant communication with volunteers to perpetuate teamwork attitude.

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  Chatbooks

  Aug 2014 - Dec 2015

  Media relations
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  Brevard public schools

  Nov 2016 - Nov 2020

  Brevard county school board, district 3

  Brevard Public Schools is the 47th largest school district in the United States with over 70,000 students, 9,000 employees and $1.1 Billion budget. • Supervise allocation of $1.1Billion budget to align with strategic priorities. • Review and approve all financials, performance data, and activity reports to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement. • Develop strategic goals for Brevard Public Schools to emphasize cross-functional workflow.• Establish and monitor policies to support organizational effectiveness. • Manage high-stakes projects and oversee the implementation of crisis response plans.• Collaborate with diverse community members to establish strategic direction. • Promote innovative programs to meet community workforce needs through digital communication platforms. • Establish metrics to drive improvement of community engagement in district initiatives. • Create and manage District 3 digital and social media communication platforms.• Champion recruitment and retention efforts for employee excellence campaign. • Effectively manage politically charged environments, mitigating detrimental issues affecting public image. • Establish positive relationships with local and state government officials to influence change in laws impacting education. • Provide leadership to significantly improve student achievement.• Substitute in various positions throughout the organization to develop comprehensive understanding of employee challenges. • Serve as spokesman for Brevard Public School Board including complex situations involving crisis communication.• Selected by peers to serve as chairman of the board. Served as president of statewide school board coalition. Show less

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  Moms for liberty

  Jan 2021 - now

  Co-founder