EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
October 2009 Present
S1 Personnel Officer, Project Manager Maryland Army National Guard 29th Combat Aviation Brigade, Edgewood, MD
Responsible for the management and personnel readiness of the Brigade consisting of two battalions and three separate companies with over 1000 assigned soldiers. Provide guidance to the Brigade and subordinate units on personnel family member affairs, financial matters, and career considerations. Maintain synchronized coordination with the S3 (plans) and S4 (logistics) sections for personnel status. Also responsible for officer and enlisted promotions, evaluations, transfers, separations, and the Brigade awards program. Additional duties include planning and coordinating retirement, promotion and change of command ceremonies and other special events. Developed a new Soldier welcome packet and aviation specific recruiting materials to support the commander's retention and recruiting program. Designed and managed recruiting web site. Supervise 12 Soldiers.
January 2009 September 2009
Marketing Project Manager Data Systems Analyst, Inc., Edgewood, MD
Developed a marketing campaign and supporting marketing materials for web 2.0 technologies. Tasks included writing a detailed marketing campaign plan, developing a marketing campaign briefing, and designing and developing marketing materials to support campaign efforts. This marketing campaign centered on a single, core strategy that had an overarching objective: Increase overall usage of the Knowledge Management suite of collaboration tools. Ultimately, the strategy became a hub around which all the marketing activities rotated. These activities included creating a press kit, trade show schedule and display plan, articles and advertisements for magazines, campaign web site, and standard briefing template for training, briefings and product demonstrations. Briefed senior management on the marketing plan and efforts monthly.
May 2008 - December 2009
Command Marketing Manager - Maryland Army National Guard 29th Combat Aviation Brigade, Edgewood, MD
Developed marketing/recruiting initiatives for the 29th Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB). Duties included serving on recruiting and retention board, designing and developing online presence for the Brigade, and developing supporting marketing materials. Most notably I worked with the Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) to design a cover for their 2009/2010 Maryland Airport Directory and aeronautical chart. A total of 13,000 directories were printed with distribution to 36 public use airports and 31 other general aviation airports. Additionally, directories were handed out at several fly-ins across the state of Maryland and shipped to the EAA Fly-In at Oshkosh Wisconsin, one of the largest air shows in the world. I also graduated from the Army Aviation Captains Career Course at Ft Rucker, AL.
October 2007 April 2008
Manager, Web Designs and Marketing Programs - Perpetual Enterprise Partners, LLC, Bowie, MD
Manager of the 'HR Marketing Services' division of the company and responsible for all web design and marketing programs conducted. Tasks included designing and producing collateral materials including brochures, fliers, annual reports, invitations, newsletters, and other print and web-based communications. Re-designed the corporate brand for PEP to include their business cards, brochures, marketing materials and web sites. Managed project timelines and worked as part of the business development team researching perspective RFQ's, writing supporting sections of proposals related to web design and marketing, and creating graphics for proposals.
November 2004 September 2007
Multimedia Branch Chief and Logistics Officer - National Guard Bureau J3 Counterdrug Division, Arlington, VA
Served as the Multimedia Branch Chief in charge of the national image of the Division. Lead a team of 5 soldiers to execute an $800,000 yearly budget and was responsible for the design and development of the Division brand that included producing videos, designing web sites, layouts for brochures, posters, briefings, designing and staffing a traveling display for 20+ events per year, and editing and distributing a quarterly magazine. Trained as a Contract Officer Representative (COR) to manage contracts worth over $200k. Also served as the Army Aviation Logistics Officer and was responsible for managing Aviation operations and planning for the Reconnaissance Aerial Interdiction Detachments. Coordinated logistical support for mission equipment installed on 125 aircraft in 37 states.
February 2004 October 2004
Senior Web designer/developer - American Institutes for Research, Silver Spring, MD
Worked with clients to establish requirements for web site Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) and then designed several prototypes and wireframes for client approval. Created project plans for approved designs then developed graphics and coding. Gained client approval through periodic development review meetings and then launched the finished product after thorough testing. Documented design and development process and maintained web site and graphics throughout the life cycle of the project. Ensured web sites were Section 508 compliant and met usability guidelines.
November 2003 January 2004, December 2001 June 2002, and present
Independent Consultant
Assist start-up businesses by developing a corporate brand which included designing the corporate identity and developing a marketing campaign to support the branding effort. Prepare proposals, develop marketing campaigns, design and develop web sites, create corporate logos, and instruct computer software courses. Utilized project management processes and methodologies to ensure projects were delivered on time, within budget, adhered to quality standards, and meet customer expectations. Some Clients include:
