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10 year Military Veteran; Air Force Broadcaster/Public Affairs Specialist.
Recent graduate from The University of Texas at Tyler. Obtained a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Graduated from a 60 hour CACREP accredited counseling program. 100 hours Practicum experience (40 direct and 60 indirect). 600 Internship hours (240 direct and 360 indirect). Completed Master’s program in 2 years. Fast paced learner with desire to work with clients one-on-one or in group setting. Especially interested in working in Crisis environment with emphasis on Suicide and Suicide Prevention. Currently working on 2nd Master's degree in Public Administration. Desires to one day run and manage a Non-Profit counseling organization. Will apply to PhD programs at the end of the year.
Military Experiences
Sep 2003 - Apr 2007
Broadcast NCO
Served as Lead Anchor for nightly newscast, “The AFN Europe Report” which broadcasts in over 56 countries.
Produced at least one news story a day for broadcast on TV, radio and the web.
Responsible for training new journalists on story-telling techniques, camera use, and editing procedures.
AFN Morning News-Watch Host: 3 hour Network Radio Program broadcast worldwide.
AVID Media Composer Editor.
Network Operations Center Technician.
Sep 2000 - Sep 2003
Broadcast NCO
Lead anchor for AFN Lajes Nightly Newscast.
Covered Atlantic Summit Press Conference (kicking off the war in Iraq) with President George W. Bush and Prime Minister, Tony Blair in the Azores.
NCOIC TV News Department.
Award winning anchor of “The Island 96 Morning Show with SrA Autum Pylant”.
Extensive knowledge of AVID Media Composer.
Sep 1998 - Sep 2000
Broadcast Journalist
Reporter for Eye on Nellis- Air Force News Magazine Show.
Identified and selected newsworthy events.
Assisted public affairs officers in working with electronic media.
Prepared and conducted media training.
Primarily worked and edited with Avid Media Composer.
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Aug 2004
Advanced Electronic Journalism
Jul 2004
Broadcast Management
Apr 2003
Phoenix Readiness Public Affairs Broadcasting
Jul 1997 - Sep 1997
Basic Public Affairs Broadcast
Security Clearance
None / Expired
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees
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