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Just over 12 years as Navy Journalist (broadcast specialty). Worked as local disc jockey, then local newspaper editor for several years. Changed career paths and started working in computer field. Started work with County of Roscommon as GIS specialist. Eventually created local area network and became MIS Director for whole county. Lovin' life.
Military Experiences
May 1991 - May 1992
Public Affairs Specialist
Public relations and media relations for recruiting district and associated recruiting stations. Worked on three separate ship visits to Houston and Galveston area, including participating in Galveston Mardis Gras parade with crew of USS Pegasus (PH-1).
May 1989 - May 1991
Public Affairs Specialist
Provide information, training and entertainment to crew via CCTV system. Ran shipboard Welfare and Recreation Program. Planned local tours for crew in foreign ports.
Sep 1987 - May 1989
News Director
Started out as News Director and on-air anchor for half-hour evening news program. Moved to Program Director later. Volunteered time on radio station, also. Supervised small news crew to gather and edit news stories and produce complete newscast with news, weather and sports to audience of about 7,000 residents.
Jan 1985 - May 1986
Public Affairs Specialist
Public Affairs Office, produced shipboard newspaper and family gram publications. News Director for onboard CCTV station.
Deployments
(1 year)Mar 1989 - Jun 1989
South Korea
USS Proteus (AS-19) regular deployment to Chinhae for remote sub service. Would provide news and entertainment to crew via CCTV system, ran Welfare and Rec program for crew enjoyment.
Apr 1981 - Nov 1981
Indian Ocean
USS Hoel (DDG-13) WestPac
Hawaii, Philippines, Hong Kong, Singapore, IO, Karachi, Diego Garcia, Bunbury (Australia), Hong Kong, Philippines, Hawaii, San Diego (return)
Provided news and training information and television entertainment to crew via closed circuit TV station. Helped with shipboard tours in various ports. Ship save Viet boat refugees.
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Certifications
Security Clearance
None / Expired
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