PO1 Carmichael Yepez

Navy | Mass Communication Specialist

Fresno, CA

Dates of Service: Jan 1995 - Jan 2015

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Jan 2011 - Jan 2015

Presidential Videographer/Audio Video Technichian

WHCA, Special Mission, DISA, ASD NII | Washington, DC

Served as videographer documenting the President’s daily activities for the National Archives. Events included closed and open press events at the White House complex as wells as traveling with the President throughout the United States and around the world to document historical events. • Recorded weekly Presidential addresses; operated main and cuts video cameras, uses tripods, record decks, audio mixers, boom poles and lighting equipment • Catalogued and archived videotapes, made duplication requirements and any required editing. Maintained and provided preventive maintenance on all audio and visual equipment • Provide audio visual support to ensure President’s message was heard and distributed around the world. Staged Presidential podiums, microphones, PA systems, Presidential seals an

Dec 2008 - Jan 2011

Combat Camera Team Leader

US Navy Fleet Combat Camera | San Diego, CA

Served as Photo Lab Supervisor in a 7-person photo shop. Deployed to Iraq as team supervisor for a three-man team providing Information Operations with indispensable critical still and video imagery during 46 high-threat combat missions. Captured more than 18,000 images and 52 hours of high demand video, documented combat and humanitarian missions some of, which were broadcast to 29 million Iraqis. • Worked in a high-speed high tempo environment, which required quick product turnaround. Wrote captions, edited images & video prime cuts for transmission to headquarters • Well adapted to meeting deadlines and able to use critical thinking using logic and reasoning to identify solutions when problems arise. • Established relationships with area commanders, team leaders, supervisors and public

Jun 2006 - Dec 2008

Public Affairs Specialist

NMCB-3, 30th NCR, 1NCD, COMPACFLT | Port Hueneme, CA

Developed and implemented communication strategies to inform and educate internal and external audiences about the importance of the SEABEE mission. Independent Public Affairs Specialist for 700-member Naval Construction Battalion. Served as command Photographer and published a quarterly magazine. • Conducted interviews, wrote and edited articles, published the battalion’s BEE BUZZ Seabee Magazine, photographed command events to include training exercises, ceremonies, reenlistments, retirements, contingency operations, passport photographs, portraits and photographs for feature stories • Established and maintained effective relationships with print and broadcast media representatives and disseminated information regarding the battalion’s mission to civilian and government agencies • Uplo

Feb 2005 - Feb 2006

Newspaper Editor/Photo Lab Supervisor

NSA Bahrain, CNREURAFSWA, CNIC, DNS | Manama, Bahrain

Published a civilian enterprise newspaper for Naval Support Activity Bahrain and managed the installations photo lab with two photographers under my supervision. Wrote and edited articles and managed layout and design of the Bahrain Desert Times, a weekly tabloid format publication with a 2000 copy circulation. • Assigned stories, wrote and edited articles using Associated Press Style Guide, conducted interviews and worked with stringers for story submissions, networked with tenant commands and maintained effective relationship with the Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) office to help promote sporting and entertainment activities • Released stories to Navy News Stand, the Navy’s Navy-wide wire service, as well as hometown news releases to local newspapers • Managed the command’s photo s

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Deployments

(4 years, 8 months)

May 2011 - Dec 2014

All over

Traveled to more than 180 locations as a Presidential videographer documenting the President’s daily activities for the National Archives. Events included closed and open press events at the White House complex as wells as traveling with the President throughout the United States and around the world to document historical events.

2009