Experience / Education
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The intricate insights I've gained through ATHLETICS fuel my creativity, enabling me to tackle societal challenges, promote holistic well-being, empower personal growth, and foster community unity.
I served 10 years as a military member and have a profound appreciation for those who selflessly serve others and a greater cause. I am passionate about combining my skills, knowledge, and dedications to SUPPORTING our WARFIGHTERS,
"“No single phenomenon reflects the positive POTENTIAL of HUMAN NATURE
as much as intrinsic motivation, the INHERENT TENDANCY to seek out novelty and challenges,
to extend and exercise one’s capabilities, TO EXPLORE, and TO LEARN,”
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--- Richard Ryan, Institute of Positive Psychology and Education, 2000
Professional Experience
July 2022 - Present
Secretary of the Air Force
US Space Force Public Affairs
Outreach and Engagement
Pentagon, DC
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KEY SKILLS:
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Event Planning and Execution
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High-Level Presentation and Correspondence
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Data Organization
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Information Assurance
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Information Optimization
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Media Design and Dissemination
US Space Force Role:
In my position as a lead action officer for Air and Space Forces senior leadership outreach, planning, and engagement, I am responsible for ensuring alignment of Secretary of the Air Force priorities and objectives to our communities, academia, and industry audiences. My role extends beyond engagement plans for senior leadership to include providing a strategic and innovative framework for information architecture within public affairs operations. This encompasses activities such as collections, development, and dissemination, as well as recommending applied software solutions for automations.
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In this position, I have developed conceptual Joint Force training platforms and integrated gaming, educational, and recruiting interface systems. These platforms leverage cutting-edge applications, data automations, and custom STEM pipeline deliveries. Additionally, I specialize in planning and presenting conceptual immersive STEM educational display units. These units incorporate immersive features, embedded augmented reality, and innovative engagement gaming segments. The goal is to enhance the user experience, increase awareness, and foster a greater propensity to serve.
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Accomplishments:
Stage senior leader engagements for outreach, planning, and outcomes aligned to mission imperatives, CSO priorities, and DoD STEM initiatives.
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Produced multiple organizational products for stakeholder use to include, books, one-pagers, organizational analysis, concepts of engagement plans, and program development proposals and initiatives.
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Provided visual samples and common operating pictures to educate and align multi-disciplined digital specialists to stakeholder needs and objectives.
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May 2019 - July 2022
Department of the Army
Combined Arms Center
Visual Design and Multimedia
Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
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Graphic Design and Branding
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Multimedia Production
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Training Content and Instructional Design
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Cloud-Based Web Design
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Interactive Media and Briefs
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Cross-organizational Collaboration
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Project Management
US Army Role:
Provided subject matter expertise in strategic communication and dissemination, utilizing cloud-based media forms and application solutions for diverse purposes, audiences, and data standards. Formed external partnerships and collaboration opportunities integrated within Army program web design and content productions. Conducted training content analysis and collections, including relevant modernization efforts. Organized informational architecture to facilitate complex interactivity. Developed rich media and interactive production within virtual environments. Performed coding conversions for informational staging and deployment.
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Accomplishments:
Designed, developed, and launched the How We Fight (HWF) Foundation Training for Brigade, Division, and Corps Command as part of the whole-of-Army modernization training initiative. Resulted in over 50,000 users per month for the training platform.
​Prepared and delivered over 20 briefings and demonstrations for Army general officers, including demonstrations at the 2020 Association for United States Army (AUSA) and the 2021 Combined Arms Center Training Summit. Coined by Chief Staff of the Army (CSA), TRADOC Commanding General, and Combined Arms Center (CAC) Command General. Received invitation to the AUSA 2022 Global Force Symposium.
Collaborated with multiple leading Army entities, including Army Strategic Education Program-Command (ASEP-C), Mission Command Training Program (MCTP), Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate (CADD), Combat Training Center Directorate (CTCD), Army Centers of Excellence (CoEs), TRADOC Operation Environment Enterprise (OEE), and TRADOC Proponent Office (TPO) Opposing Forces (OPFOR), and Army University.
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January 2009 - May 2019
XCELL Intel
Multimedia and Outreach
Design and Communications
Remote
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Multimedia Products
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Samples on Request
XCELL Intel Clients
Specialized in high-profile informational and instructional architecture, design, and content development. Developed organizational branding packages, conducted quantitative and qualitative research for public affairs activities, created program curricula, and devised communication strategies. Produced high-impact visual media for clients including Department of Defense (DOD) entities, Major League Baseball (MLB), National Football League (NFL), Wilson Sports, Inc., Nike, Inc., multiple Kansas universities, and other businesses and organizations.
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Accomplishments:
Awarded world-elite projects based on skills, organization, and cutting-edge interface design and software applications.
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Facilitated worldwide distribution of multiple instructional programs, engaging hundreds of thousands of users in areas such as athletic equipment, operations, and positions.
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Contributed to the success of the 2017 190th Air Refueling Wing morale-building event and the 2018 Wildwood Adventure Park Monster Bash.
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Received the Air Force Outstanding Medal of Honor for exceptional development and production of the 190th Air Refueling Wing 2016 Coyote Den website and magazine, as well as the 2015 190th Air Refueling Wing Maintenance Newcomers Guide.
Education
2015-2018
Emporia State University
Master of Science, Department of Education
Instructional Design and Technology
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Advancing research skills and methods of communication in interactive program curricula design and development. Enabling mass outreach and education for creditable and actionable content.
2013-2022
United States Air Force
Community College Associate of Business
General Business and Leadership
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Traditional service Airman with the Kansas National Guard, specializing in knowledge operations, content creation, and organization of communication mediums across multiple platforms.
1994-1999
Emporia State University
Bachelor of Arts, Department of Communication
Graphic Design and Commerical Arts
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Developed design standards for print, digital, and interactivity products as related through traditional and progressive mediums. Production of national t-shirt design line for Spaulding, Inc.
Certifications
Visual Information
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Information Systems
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Leadership and Outreach
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SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS
2022
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2016
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2013
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2011
Department of the Army
Civilian Special Services Act Services Commendation
// How We Fight - Div/Corp/BCT Training Environment and Products
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Department of the Air Force
Outstanding Medal of Service
// MWR Extra Duty Efforts - 50/60/70 Anniversary and Dodgeball Tournament
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Department of the Air Force
Graduate Honors
// BMT Efforts - Warhawk and Honor Graduate
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Emporia State University
Athletic Hall of Honor Inductee
// Honors and Awards - Team and Individual National Championship Titles
VOLUNTEER EFFORTS
2023
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2019
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2007
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2003
Interstellar Dreams Space Center
STEM Board Advisor
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Wildwood Adventure Park
Program director, event planning, organization, outreach, and execution
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Council Grove Kansas Seth Fest
Event branding, marketing, and execution
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190th Air Refueling Wing 50/60/70th Anniversary
Strategic planning, organization, and execution
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190th Air Refueling Wing Dodgeball Tournament
Planning, organization, outreach, and execution
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Manhattan, Kansas Just Tri It Triathlon
Event branding and marketing
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Community XCELL SuperHero
Program creator, director, organization, outreach, and execution
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Kansas Relays
Official and event assistant
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USA Track and Field Youth
Coach, multisport training, meet coordination, organization, and execution
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Sun Yi's Blackbelt Tae Kwon Do Academy
Training and instruction
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Kansas State High School Athletics Association (KSSHSAA)
Coaching volleyball, basketball, track and field
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University of Kansas
Volunteer Assistant Track & Field; coach, multi-event training, and nutrition planning