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| Country of citizenship: | United States of America |
| Veterans' Preference: | 10-point preference based on a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more |
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| DESIRED LOCATIONS | US-DC-Washington/Metro |
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| WORK EXPERIENCE | US Army Garrison Public Affairs | 5/2008 - 5/2009 |
| Photographer/NCOIC Public Affairs |
| Served as Photographer and NCOIC of the Installation Public Affairs Office in direct support to the Ft. Meade Commander planning and coordinating operational, tactical, garrison environments, field training exercises, congressional level visits, and Command Group ceremonies and activities. Provided photographic instruction to staff writers and interns to enable more effective coverage of articles appearing in Ft. Meade's weekly publication. Researched, edited, and prepared photographic and graphic materials for publication, historical archiving, and visual information operations for the official Installation Web site and Installation guide. Consistently provided outstanding photographic support for over 20 significant distinguished congressional and various VIP visits. Conceived and produced visual concept and on-location photographic imagery for production of Ft. Meade's Welcome Guide 2009. Microsoft Office was used for day to day requirements and for digital imaging, software includes, Photoshop, Adobe In Design, and Apple's Aperture to create the highest photographic quality for layout and reproduction purposes. The equipment used for production included high quality digital camera systems, scanners, and printers to provide the optimum conditions for reproduction and Website applications. In addition, special projects completion involved utilization of File Transfer Protocol and Adobe PDF software when necessary. Created an efficient image archiving system improving retrieval methods in USAG's Public Affairs network. Note: Currently on Transitional Leave with an effective retirement date from active military service: May 1, 2009 |
| Department of the Army / 160th Signal Brigade, Arijan, Kuwait Iraq | 10/2007 - 11/2007 |
| Visual Informations Operations Chief |
| Upon transition to unit, SM was medevacced to Landstuhl, Germany for medical treatment. |
| Defense Acquisition University | 2/2007 - 10/2007 |
| Audio Visual TV Specialist |
At the Defense Acquisition University I held a DoD nominative selection position for a joint staff agency that supports 600 faculty and staff with full production control supporting filming, editing, dubbing, and recording for up to 25 classrooms. The facility includes a state of the art studio, editing suite, digital photography and printing services for reproduction and exhibition purposes, and included coordination of A/V support for DoD level on and off site conferences. I supervised and mentored six Joint Service personnel in the production of all these facets of visual information production. The areas of particular emphasis were WebCast Process Development, Standard Operation Procedures Development, Acquisition, Training and Logistics (AT&L) support. My additional duties consisted of Photo Studio manager and appointed as the Unit Casualty Assistance Officer. I was recognized as and commended by the Army Director of Acquisition Career Management for outstanding support to Army Human Capital initiatives. I planned and executed 2 worldwide Webcasts which provided critical training to over 12,000 members of the Acquisitions, Training, and Logistics workforce. Procured and provided AVID editing certification training for 100% of assigned personnel, which greatly increased the section's capabilities and developed a Photo Certification program to ensure proper training of personnel and maintenance of high standards of production output. |
| Department of the Army / Installation Management Agency/ Korea Region Office | 1/2006 - 1/2007 |
| Commander's Photographer |
I served as the Commander's Photographer, which included the United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and United States Forces Korea and their respective activities including documentation in tactical and garrison environments, field training exercises, 4-Star General Officer level distinguished visits, social events, and Command Group ceremonies. I directly prepared and reviewed technical and administrative reports on visual information operations and training collaborating routinely with local and international civilian media. Provided outstanding and comprehensive photographic coverage for over 60 high level events including; Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff, Secretary General/United Nations, numerous events with Ambassador to the US in Korea, President of Korea, ROK Prime Minister, the Demilitarized Zone, and many other occasions with Korean dignitaries resulting in coverage of over 150 photographic assignments. In addition, I routinely dealt with officials from United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, (Republic of Korea) and US Forces Korea regarding issues dealing with coordination and logistics in providing visual coverage and information. I created and maintained the US Forces Korea Photoshare Network drive enabling widespread access to agencies and commands in the Republic of Korea. Collaborated with graphic designers in creating exhibition prints and posters with my original imagery to highlight the USFK's premiere Good Neighbor Program. I contributed significant amount of imagery to the USFK's Website through the Public Affairs Office, Seoul. Coordinated and executed photographic coverage of the Commander's on site conference (Defense Senior Leader Conference) Seoul, South Korea, and documented the Joint Security Area/DMZ ROK US United Nations tour. |
| Defense Information School | 11/2001 - 11/2005 |
| NCOIC, Standards and Evaluations Section, Instructor |
Administered a rigorous standards oriented evaluation program focusing on contact compliance for 5 departments and 172 instructors ensuring that proper instructional procedure was maintained in accordance with command and higher headquarters guidance. In order to achieve this, 100% of training evaluation with one-on-one direct feedback was provided to individual instructors. In addition, evaluations through on-site reviews of course development, documentation and presentation, verification, validation, and face-to-face discussions with staff resulting in compilation of findings and recognizing discrepancies for the Commandant's final review. Oversaw stringent evaluation and assessment procedures for 26 training courses that resulted in a 60% more efficient process. I personally trained and mentored 6 pre-certified newly assigned instructors to successfully achieve certification. In addition to official duties, I planned and coordinated 3 major cultural heritage and ethnic awareness events in my capacity as Equal Opportunity Advisor. My role of Lead Photography Instructor included the hands on instruction in photographic theory and applications in film including digital imaging and supervising of 4 subordinate instructors for over 400 Department of Defense and international students annually. My photographic experience includes all phases of printing and developing multiple format films and papers in black and white and color utilizing methods for achieving extremely high resolution quality results. My expertise also includes exploitation of low light level and multispectral illumination in achieving exacting photographic prints. I developed lesson plans, prepared, administered written and performance exams, and served as as a subject matter expert in still photographic theory, techniques, and digital imagery technology. Responsible for accountability of photographic and computer equipment valued at over $100,000.00. Appointed by the Combat Documentation Department Director to provide photographic coverage of the Pentagon's Worldwide Public Affairs 3 day Conference, held in Washington D.C. |
| Operations Group, National Training Center | 6/1998 - 10/2001 |
| Combat Documentation Production Team Leader |
| I managed and lead a 6 person combat documentation team in direct support of 10 Brigade level training events annually and when called upon to do so, managed a 4 team element through tactical operations and administrative requirements comprised of over 40 personnel in a harsh desert environment. Our photo documentation assignments required extremely rigorous maintenance and operational readiness of vehicles and video/audio equipment valued at over $4,000,000.00 which I was responsible for. Our video documentation missions included tactical movement day and night through harsh desert and climactic conditions including coverage of live fire operations. I achieved 100% accountability and safety of personnel assigned to me during the entire tour of assignment. I was directly responsible for the training and cross training of newly assigned personnel including the maintaining of physical and weapons training standards including survival in extreme hot and cold weather conditions. I successfully supervised, coordinated, and executed over 175 complex missions with a 100% success rate. As the Unit Equal Opportunity Advisor and Force Protection Advisor I provided mandatory training to enforce the Department of the Army's standards. |
| NATO School-Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe | 6/1994 - 6/1998 |
| NCOIC, Visual Communications Branch |
| As the head of the Visual Communications Branch, I was responsible for the planning and organization of visual communications support in the form of presentation graphics, video production, digital still photographic, Video Teleconferencing, and all other electronic imaging requirements. Our visual team comprised a joint service 5 person team that provided support to US and NATO member allied instructors and staff which included 25 briefing and instructional classrooms and auditoriums. The NATO visual capabilities also included the production of display and exhibition prints of all sizes from multiple formats including from digital and traditional film originals. I coordinated and maintained the NATO School's historic archive with video and still documentation materials. A major portion of my responsibilities was close coordination with the academic department heads and its over 40 multinational instructors from 16 NATO member and 6 Partnership for Peace countries. I launched the NATO School's first Website to better improve communications with a broader customer support based operation in Europe until a full time Information Technology staff was put in place. I was also responsible for conducting research and coordinating the purchase of Multimedia equipment upgrades for NATO classrooms. I lobbied and arranged for invaluable digital imaging training for personnel in my branch which significantly enhanced our visual capabilities and quality of product. My accountability and responsibility of equipment comprised of still, video, classroom projection systems, and computers totaling in excess of over $1,000,000.00. Other duties included acting as the budget and procurement agent for my branch and served as a member of the NATO School's Technology Advancement Committee. I coordinated the NATO School's transformation to digital photography and imaging production for classroom projector utilization of video and power point instructional purposes. Personally planned, coordinated, and implemented a two person documentation team project to photograph with still and video in Bosnia Herzogovina during the IFOR stage of operations to supplement NATO's training and historical archives. My other photographic duties consisted of documenting VIP and special events visits including multinational and SACEUR related exercises. |
| EDUCATION | University of Maryland University College |
Adelphi, MD US |
Bachelor's Degree - 8/2001 |
Relevant Coursework, Licensures and Certifications: University of Texas/San Antonio: Fine Arts-Photography, Art History, Design, Exhibitions, Color Theory, Fine Art and historical archival printing; Lighting techniques Defense Information School: Electronic Imaging Course, Photography Instructor Course Defense Language Institute: Spanish Linguist Certification |
| JOB RELATED TRAINING | Force Protection Advisor Course: 2000 Equal Opportunity Advisor Course: 1999 |
| LANGUAGES | Spanish |
| Spoken: | Advanced |
| Written: | Intermediate |
| Read: | Intermediate |
| AFFILIATIONS | Baltimore Council on Foreign Affairs | Member |
| Mexican Council of Photography | Photographic Permanent Collection Member |
| San Antonio Museum of Art | Photographic Permanent Collection Member |
| Texas Fine Arts Association | Member |
| Smithsonian Institution | Member |
| PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS | Art in America Hecho en Latinoamerica (Made in Latin America) Artweek Latin American Art in The Southeast (exhibition catalogue) New Orleans, LA Berlin Brigade (US Army Commemorative Publication) Southwest Media Review (Houston, Texas) IMAGE, Houston Center of Photography Berliner Internationale Fotoausstellung (catalogue) INFLUENCE Contemporary Hispanic Artists |
| REFERENCES | Chad T. Jones | US Army Garrison, Public Affairs Office | Public Affairs Officer |
| Phone Number: | 3016771301 |
| Email Address: | chad.t.jones@us.army.mil |
| Reference Type: | Professional |
| Theresa Cappo | US Patent and Trademark Office/Office of the Solicitor |
| Phone Number: | 5712728748 |
| Email Address: | theresa.cappo@uspto.gov |
| Reference Type: | Personal |
| Harry Lockley | FT. Meade Public Affairs Office | Webmaster/Graphic Artist |
| Phone Number: | 3016771109 |
| Email Address: | harry.lockley@us.army.mil |
| Reference Type: | Professional |
| Richard Lane | US Army LTC (Ret) |
| Phone Number: | 4106749567 |
| Reference Type: | Personal |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | Active Security Clearance: SECRET Protector of Freedom Award - Berlin Brigade, Berlin, Germany Golden Hummer Award - National Training Center, FT. Irwin, CA NATO Badge - Bosnia United States of America, Embassy Office Berlin; Letter of Commendation, Ambassador Robert M. Kimmitt Meritorious Service Medal - Yongsan, Seoul, Korea Digital Imaging Proficiency; Adobe Photoshop, MacIntosh Aperture professional photo editing software, Microsoft Office, Apple Mobile Me editing, Nikon Capture, Powerpoint |
