Public and Media Affairs Specialist at NSS Video Services

Established and produced editorial content; managed local and national media relations and coached leaders on media interaction to elevate editorial quality.

Public and Media Affairs Specialist at MSTS Henderson

Established NSSS Video Services, producing video content for internal and external audiences across all standard media and social media platforms. Managed local and national media relations, coached leadership for effective media interactions, supported emergency and crisis communications, and facilitated website development, social media strategy, and speaker's bureau management. Held Top Secret security clearance.

Program Coordinator at Southern Nevada Program Coordinator, Nevada Division of Emergency Management

Administered Department of Energy grant programs. Collaborated with local governments to assess emergency preparedness and formulate and execute strategic plans to enhance readiness. Facilitated meetings between the State of Nevada and local government representatives and orchestrated programs to evaluate and improve community emergency response equipment across Southern Nevada.

Southern Nevada Program Coordinator at Nevada Division of Emergency Management

Collaborated with local governments to assess emergency preparedness, formulated and executed strategic plans to enhance readiness; facilitated meetings between state and local government representatives; orchestrated programs to evaluate and improve community emergency response equipment.

Nevada Program Coordinator at Nevada Division of Emergency Management

Administered Department of Energy grant programs; collaborated with local governments to assess emergency preparedness; formulated and executed strategic plans to enhance readiness; facilitated meetings between the State of Nevada and local government representatives; orchestrated programs to evaluate and improve community emergency response equipment across Southern Nevada. Completed the Nevada Certified Public Manager program in April 2008. Current member of the Southern Nevada Counter-Terrorism Center (Fusion Center).

Director of Communications at Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons

Authorized speeches and managed daily engagement with local, state, and national news media. Developed strategic communication plans and image campaigns for the governor, providing counseling on messaging for critical issues, and executed crisis communication strategies. Initiated and produced the governor’s podcasts including writing, video recording, editing, and uploading to the governor’s website. Coached the governor and senior staff in media and public interactions, drafted correspondence, and cultivated relationships with legislators and government leaders. Directed updates for the governor’s website and managed social networking initiatives.

Communications Director at Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons

Authored speeches and managed daily engagement with local, state, and national news media. Developed and implemented strategic communication plans and image campaigns for the governor, providing counsel to the governor and senior staff on messaging for crises. Executed crisis communications strategies. Initiated and produced the Governor's podcasts, including writing, video recording, editing, and uploading content to the Governor's website. Chaired updates for the Governor's site and oversaw social networking initiatives. Directed the Nevada Joint Information Center during state emergencies.

Public Information Officer (PIO), Command Staff Nevada Department of Public Safety at Nevada Department of Public Safety

Supervised public information officers across Nevada Department of Public Safety divisions including Emergency Management, Highway Patrol, and Parole & Probation. Led federal DHS/Federal Homeland Security grant projects to procure assets for emergency public communications. Authored correspondence, messages, and speeches for the Director of the Department of Public Safety; revamped websites to modernize external and internal communications. Represented DPS at numerous community and official functions and coordinated with the governor, state legislators, and local officials. Supported PIO training for emergency managers nationwide and contributed to editing/rewriting curriculum for FEMA’s G-290 Basic Public Information Officer Course; participated in commands for real-world emergencies and exercises and served as an instructor for FEMA G-290 in Nevada. Provided crisis and risk communication assistance to local governments during emergencies and acted as Director of the Nevada Joint In

Public Information Officer (PIO), Command Staff at Nevada Department of Public Safety

Supervised Public Information Officers across Nevada Department of Public Safety divisions including Emergency Management, Highway Patrol, and Parole & Probation. Led projects for federal Homeland Security grant programs to procure assets for emergency public communications. Authored correspondence, messages, and speeches for the Director of the Department of Public Safety. Revamped websites to modernize external and internal communications. Represented DPS at community and official functions and engaged with the Governor, state legislators, and local government officials on behalf of DPS. Collaborated with national groups to enhance PIO training for emergency managers nationwide, contributed to editing and rewriting curriculum for FEMA’s G-290 Basic Public Information Officer course, and served in command staff for real-world emergencies and exercises. Served as an instructor for FEMA G-290 in Nevada and provided crisis and risk communications assistance to local governments during

Public Information Officer (PIO) at Nevada Department of Public Safety

Supervised Public Information Officers across divisions, including Emergency Management, Highway Patrol, and Parole & Probation. Led projects for Homeland Security grant programs to procure assets for emergency public communications. Authored correspondence, speeches, and official communications for the Director of Public Safety. Revamped websites to modernize external and internal communications. Represented DPS at community and official functions; trained emergency managers nationwide; contributed to FEMA G-290 curriculum edits; supported local government crisis and risk communications.

Southern Region Manager at Nevada Division of Emergency Management

Acted as the official representative and spokesperson for the Division in Southern Nevada. Cultivated and maintained local and national media contacts. Instructed FEMA Basic Public Information Officer Course (G-290). Coached executive leadership and staff on media interactions and relations. Executed media relations strategies, identified opportunities to highlight the division in media coverage, and engaged with legislators and community leaders on critical agency issues. Supported Homeland Security efforts and managed grant-related communications projects.

Director of Communications at Nevada Lieutenant Governor Lorraine T. Hunt

Directed all communications emanating from the Lieutenant Governor’s office, including authorizing speeches, conducting research, drafting position papers, and representing the Lieutenant Governor in public forums and speaking engagements. Managed media relations, responded to media inquiries, and liaised with legislators, lobbyists, the public, and other government offices. Established communication channels for the Lieutenant Governor to provide commentary on current news; generated press releases and informational materials for news media. Participated in Nevada Commission on Tourism mission to Shanghai and Beijing, China, and provided advisory support to campaign and advertising agencies for the Lieutenant Governor’s gubernatorial campaign during personal time.

Director of Communications at Lt. Governor Lorraine T. Hunt

Directed all communications emanating from the Lt. Governor's Office; authored speeches and position papers; represented the Lt. Governor in public forums; managed media relations and established communication channels for timely commentary.

Director of Communications at Nevada Lt. Governor Lorraine T. Hunt

Directed communications for the Lt. Governor’s Office. Authored speeches, researched and drafted position papers, and represented the Lt. Governor in public forums and speaking engagements. Managed media relations, responded to inquiries, liaised with legislators, lobbyists, the public, and other government offices. Established communication channels for official commentary, generated press releases, and prepared informational materials for news media. Engaged in international outreach efforts and campaign support activities.

Freelance Producer at Freelance

Executed project-based assignments. Conceptualized, wrote, and produced special video vignettes commemorating the 50th anniversary of KLAS Television, featuring historical reviews of significant events in Southern Nevada. Accepted the role pending expiration of a one-year non-compete agreement with KVVU TV.

Freelance Producer at Freelance (Las Vegas, NV)

Conceptualized, wrote, and produced a variety of project-based assignments; created special video vignettes including a 50th anniversary tribute; managed sponsorship and archival content for Southern Nevada history.

Freelance Producer at Las Vegas, NV

Executed a variety of project-based assignments; conceptualized, wrote, and produced special video vignettes commemorating the 50th anniversary of KLAS Television; vignettes were commercially sponsored and featured historical reviews of significant events in Southern Nevada's past. Role undertaken pending expiration of a one-year non-compete with KVVU.

News Reporter at KVVU-TV Fox 5

Developed, wrote, edited, and delivered news stories, including live reports for the prime-time newscast; built community contacts to source stories.

News Reporter at KVVU-TV Fox 5 Las Vegas

Developed, wrote, edited, and delivered news stories, including live reports for the prime-time newscast 'Fox 5 News at 10'. Maintained community contacts to gather news leads.

News Director at KPVI (NBC)/KFXP (FOX) TV Pocatello

Managed and supervised news departments comprising 31 staff members across two network-affiliated stations, achieving dominant market ratings. Mentored and coached all staff, made personnel decisions, established news policy, and developed station promotion strategies.

News Director at KPVI (NBC)/KFXP (FOX) TV

Managed and supervised news departments across two network-affiliated stations; mentored staff; edited copy; established news policy and drove coverage strategies.

News Director at KPVI (NBC)/KFXP FOX TV

Managed and supervised news departments across two network-affiliate stations; mentored staff; policy development; implemented station promotion strategies.

Managing Editor at KVBC-TV Las Vegas

Directed editorial content for all station newscasts. Guided staff through critical journalistic decision-making processes. Supervised story development, edited copy for narrative direction, storytelling techniques, and legal standards compliance. Achieved top ratings for all station newscasts during tenure.

Managing Editor at KVBC-TV

Directed editorial content for all station newscasts. Guided staff through critical journalistic decision-making processes and supervised story development, edited copy for narrative direction, storytelling techniques, and adherence to legal standards. All station newscasts achieved top ratings during tenure.

Executive Producer at KSHB-TV Kansas City

Oversaw editorial content and staff for '41 News at 10,' a half-hour prime-time newscast at an NBC station in a Top 30 market. Developed and assigned story ideas and coverage angles, and implemented new department policies.

Executive Producer at KSHB-TV

Oversee editorial content for station newscasts; guided story development, editing, and on-air presentation; maintained community relations and contributed to editorial decisions.

Managing Editor at KSL-TV Salt Lake City

Facilitated editorial meetings for early and late evening prime-time newscasts at a dominant NBC affiliate in a Top 30 market. Assisted in development and implementation of news policy. Supervised direction of news stories and edited copy for storytelling and legal compliance.

Managing Editor at KSL-TV

Facilitated editorial meetings for early and late evening prime-time newscasts at a dominant NBC affiliate in a top 30 market. Assisted in the development and implementation of news policy, supervised the direction of news stories, and edited copy for storytelling and legal compliance.

Managing Editor / Assignment Editor / News Anchor & Reporter at KVBC-TV Las Vegas

Progressed through newsroom roles beginning as a general assignment reporter in 1982, including anchor/reporter, assignment editor, and managing editor responsibilities. Covered reporting, live reporting, anchoring, policy development and implementation, maintained extensive community contacts, and supported news promotions and editorial decisions.

News Anchor/Assignment Editor/Reporter/Managing Editor at KVBC-TV

Progressed through roles including anchor/reporter, assignment editor, and managing editor after beginning as a general assignment reporter in 1982. Performed a wide range of television newsroom duties including reporting, live reporting, anchoring, policy development and implementation, maintaining extensive community contacts, and contributing to news promotions and editorial decisions.

Managing Editor at KVBC-TV Las Vegas

Progressed from assignment reporter to anchor/reporter, assignment editor, and managing editor; oversaw news coverage, anchoring, policy development, and promotions.

Weather Anchor / Anchor / Reporter at KCAU-TV Sioux City

Started part-time as a weekend weather anchor while attending college; promoted to full-time weather anchor/reporter after graduation in May 1981. Later advanced to weekend news anchor/reporter.

Weather Anchor / News Reporter at KCAU-TV

Started part-time as a weekend weather anchor while in college, then promoted to full-time weather anchor/reporter after graduation in May 1981. Later advanced to weekend news anchor/reporter.