Austin Thomas

Experience

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  US Army

  Sept 2002 - Nov 2019

  US Armed Forces (Retired)

  US Military

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  United States Army Military Intelligence Center of Excellence

  Jan 2007 - Sept 2010

  25M Multimedia Illustrator

  Served as Multimedia Illustrator for the Military Intelligence Professional Bulletin (MIPB) magazinein the command Public Affairs Office. Creating graphic design presentations, Motion Graphics presentations, posters, and traditional illustrations to raise awareness of the command's purpose to the military community and historical record. Served as a 3D modeler for the Military Intelligence Gaming Integration Scenario Development & Simulation section, creating digital assets for in-game use.

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  Cyber Center of Excellence NCO Academy

  Sept 2010 - Jul 2014

  Small Group Leader, Training Developer Advanced Leadership Course

  Trained 48-60 Non-commissioned officers annually in Squad and Platoon level leadership, advanced graphic design, motion graphics, and 3D animation techniques.; led the creation and validation of 80 hours of online training for the Multimedia Illustrators refresher course through LandWarNet eUniversity; Developed Introduction to 3D Animation Curriculum and examination which led to new innovative product development for the visual information community; established a collaborative relationship with Pixel Dust Studios, Bethesda Maryland whose clients include NBC, National Geographic, History and Discovery Channels. Show less

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  160th Signal Brigade

  Jul 2013 - Sept 2014

  Public Affairs Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge

  Conducted 27 battlefield circulations throughout Afghanistan in order to document the historical value of the brigade’s strategic involvement during retrograde operations. Produced over 2,500 HD photographs, graphic designs, and audio-visual products enhancing the Brigades communication effectiveness throughout South West Asia, which included the brigade's first command video and graphics tri-fold explaining the brigade's technical mission throughout Afghanistan. Responsible for the health and welfare of 32 personnel as the Headquarters Platoon Sergeant and the training of 4 unit public affairs representatives in the execution of multimedia product development in order to assist with the public affairs office growing mission. Show less

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  3d United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)

  Sept 2014 - Jun 2016

  Public Affairs Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge

  Managed and continually developed an office of Three Broadcast Journalist, Four Photographers, and Eight Multimedia Illustrators in The Old Guards Public Affairs Office. Responsible for Supervision, facilitation, and creation of Illustrative, Motion Graphics and video broadcasts products of the regiments national and international mission for Social Media.

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  Joint Forces Headquarters National Capitol Region/United States Army Military District of Washington

  Jun 2016 - Nov 2017

  Deputy Command Information Chief/Command Photographer, Military District of Washington

  Served as the Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region/Military District of Washington Deputy Command Information Chief/Command Photographer and Public Affairs NCO; disseminated vital command information to personnel on Fort McNair daily; updated and maintained command's social media presence; created graphic products for social media platforms; researched, prepared and disseminated news articles, web-based material and photographs on Army personnel and activities; provided photo support for national and international events; arranged and conducted interviews; responsible for the care and accountability of over $30,000 in camera, computer and audio/visual equipment; served as the command information chief for four months during the 58th Presidential Inauguration Show less

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  U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion Los Angeles

  Nov 2017 - Oct 2019

  United States Army Recruiter

  Served as a US Army recruiter and the Army's ambassador within the community developing relations with its leadership; implemented and conducted Army awareness programs throughout a 50 square mile area with a population of 230,000; maintained a network of influencer's to include parents, educators, and community officials in five high schools and one college; logged over 10,000 miles as the station driver in support of recruiting efforts. Contributed to Long Beach Company ranking number 5 of 41 in the 6th Recruiting Brigade during FY18; maintained 45% of the Army's share of DOD enlistments for the School program. Show less

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  SPS - Systems Products Solutions, Inc.

  Aug 2021 - Mar 2024

  Photographer/Videographer

  Serving as a Photographer/Videographer within Army Futures Command’s, Communications Directorate.

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  ROGERCO, Inc.

  Apr 2024 - now

  Photographer/Film, Video Editor