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I am a strategic professional and driven team leader who thrives on growing successful teams and operating autonomously across communications, strategic planning, operations, and equipment control. I excel in customer relations, brand positioning, esprit de corps, financial management, operational excellence, and building long-term partnerships. I have led training development and multimedia initiatives in Defense Information School and DoD environments, including streamlining adjudication processes, mentoring instructors, and producing expansive podcast content for Pavilion to empower DoD communicators. I bring a strong mix of instructional design, media production, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver measurable results.…I am a strategic professional and driven team leader who thrives on growing successful teams and operating autonomously across communications, strategic planning, operations, and equipment control. I excel in customer relations, brand positioning, esprit de corps, financial management, operational excellence, and building long-term partnerships. I have led training development and multimedia initiatives in Defense Information School and DoD environments, including streamlining adjudication processes, mentoring instructors, and producing expansive podcast content for Pavilion to empower DoD communicators. I bring a strong mix of instructional design, media production, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver measurable results.

Nicholas F. Cottone

Photographer, Video Editor, Content Producer, +2

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I am a strategic professional and driven team leader who thrives on growing successful teams and operating autonomously across communications, strategic planning, operations, and equipment control. I excel in customer relations, brand positioning, esprit de corps, financial management, operational excellence, and building long-term partnerships. I have led training development and multimedia initiatives in Defense Information School and DoD environments, including streamlining adjudication processes, mentoring instructors, and producing expansive podcast content for Pavilion to empower DoD communicators. I bring a strong mix of instructional design, media production, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver measurable results.…I am a strategic professional and driven team leader who thrives on growing successful teams and operating autonomously across communications, strategic planning, operations, and equipment control. I excel in customer relations, brand positioning, esprit de corps, financial management, operational excellence, and building long-term partnerships. I have led training development and multimedia initiatives in Defense Information School and DoD environments, including streamlining adjudication processes, mentoring instructors, and producing expansive podcast content for Pavilion to empower DoD communicators. I bring a strong mix of instructional design, media production, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver measurable results.

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I am a strategic professional and driven team leader who thrives on growing successful teams and operating autonomously across communications, strategic planning, operations, and equipment control. I excel in customer relations, brand positioning, esprit de corps, financial management, operational excellence, and building long-term partnerships.

I have led training development and multimedia initiatives in Defense Information School and DoD environments, including streamlining adjudication processes, mentoring instructors, and producing expansive podcast content for Pavilion to empower DoD communicators. I bring a strong mix of instructional design, media production, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver measurable results.

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Work Experience

Adjudication Action Officer/Developer at Defense Information School (DINFOS)

December 1, 2019 - February 1, 2023

Adjudication Action Officer in the Faculty Training Development Office, updating the course adjudication process in response to a commander-directed action item. Contributed to reaffirmation of accreditation with the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education for the 26th year. Led transitions to updated course formats and mentored 14 faculty members to meet instructor qualifications. Collaborated with cross-department SMEs to revise core lesson plans and improve instructional design. Also led development of 36 Podcast sections for PAVILION to empower DoD professional communicators and integrated these resources across DoD communities.

Instructor Team Leader at Defense Information School (DINFOS)

June 1, 2017 - December 1, 2019

Training specialist and team lead for Mass Communication Foundations (MCF), the entry-level MOS for all military branches. Designed, implemented, and evaluated class materials, lesson plans, and exams; identified gaps to foster active learning. Achieved a 100% graduation rate for more than 170 joint-service students across more than 2,600 hours of instruction.

Multimedia Specialist at Juturna Springs

April 1, 2018 - June 1, 2023

Create compelling multimedia content to promote an eco-friendly design and its potential as a world-class EcoResort. Develop immersive virtual tours and interactive materials to engage donors and investors and support fundraising efforts.

Photojournalist/Broadcaster/Producer at USS BATAAN (LHD 5)

April 1, 2013 - June 1, 2017

Produced 35 published articles, captured 40,000+ photographs, created 500 mass communication products, logged 1,000+ hours of B-roll, and produced 150+ videos highlighting crew, weapons systems, and vehicle capabilities.

Maintenance Work Center Supervisor at USS BATAAN (LHD 5)

January 1, 2014 - December 1, 2017

Managed 6 maintenance technicians, scheduled maintenance, managed inventory and supply orders, reconciled outdated maintenance checks, and conducted quality assurance on all completed maintenance.