Engineer Training
Resume:
Ms. Christi Prickett
Kuwait City, Kuwait
***************@*****.***
DESIRED POSITION: Marketing Specialist
QUALIFICATIONS:
Over seven years of experience in Public Relations as a military journalist, correspondent, community relations and
media specialist, videographer and photographer.
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Business Administration/ Marketing; Columbia Southern University, 2010
SPECIFIC SKILLS:
- Writing articles for publications to include newspapers, magazines, websites, newscasts and press releases.
- Newspaper and advertisement layout and editing
- Video editing
- Television appearances for community events
- Proficient in the following computer/editing programs: Microsoft Outlook, Access, Excel, CorelDraw, AVIDs, Quirk,
Adobe Photoshop, and PageMaker.
EXPERIENCE:
Media Specialist; Eagan McAllister and Associates (subsidiary of SAIC)
Engineer Center of Excellence; Jacksonville, NC
September 2007 – September 2008
- Acted as liaison between community media outlets and military units.
- Prepared, edited, and distributed company newsletter which involved gathering new stories, verifying
facts, and creatively designing the layout/format each month.
- Prepared proposals
Protocol Chief; Headquarters, II Marine Expeditionary Force
Senior East Coast Regional Office; Jacksonville, NC
January 2006 - September 2007
- Assisted the Protocol Officer in objectives concerning distinguished visitor support as it applies to military
activities and civilian community relations, additional support staffs, and other tenant organization staffs; and
established and maintained effective relationships and communications with representatives of Marine Corps
Base and other local organizations.
- Provided assistance and support to the Protocol Officer in the development and planning of social functions
conducted to welcome, honor, and entertain visitors and distinguished guests to the facilities.
- Provided advice and training on matters relating to the customs and regulations governing Marine Corps Base
to include diplomatic formality, precedence and etiquette with respect to official visits.
- Acted as liaison to provide pertinent information to senior staff members, co-workers, and/or technical
personnel to ensure appropriate coordination and successful mission accomplishment.
- Anticipated, researched and resolved potential logistical challenges (transportation, billeting, changes in
itinerary and briefs).
- Maintained guest lists and tracked responses to invitations; and provided finished product to Protocol Officer in
a timely manner to ensure appropriate coordination and planning for ceremonies and visits.
Correspondent and Video Chief; Public Affairs Detachment
Multi-National Forces West, II MEF; Camp Fallujah, Iraq
March 2005 – January 2006
- Represented the Marine Corps as the DVIDS Chief and media liaison.
- Narrowed the gap between media and deployed Service Members by allowing media organizations of all sizes
to cover military operations and gain access to commanders, Service Members and subject matter experts.
- Traveled extensively as a hand-picked correspondent for specific Public Affairs and Civil Affairs missions.
- Awarded Navy Achievement Medal for accomplishments.
Correspondent- Sergeant; Public Affairs Office
Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, NC
May 2004 – March 2005
- Arranged page layouts of articles, photographs, and advertising; composed headlines; and prepared copy for
printing.
- Gathered news and feature materials for publication in command newspapers and magazines, as well as
national media outlets, and for the production of radio and television programs for internal and external release
- responded to queries from the civilian media
- performed media liaison functions during operations/exercises
- Published articles in Marine Corps Times, Marine Corps Gazette, Leatherneck, and multiple newspapers
nationwide.
- Advised Public Affairs Officer in all matters pertaining to public affairs to include internal and external
information programs and trained and coordinated the activities of all enlisted Marines assigned to the public
affairs office.
- Reviewed copy for errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, readability, style, and agreement with editorial
policy. Suggested revisions, such as changing words and rearranging sentences, to improve clarity or accuracy
and carried out research for correspondents to verify facts, dates, and statistics.
Military Liaison/ Broadcasting Specialist: Community Relations Office and Lejeune Cable Television-10
Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, NC
August 2003 - May 2004
- Videographer for a bi-monthly Community Relations program that aired in the Eastern North Carolina area.
- Process included contacting local community organizations for show locations, setting up equipment for
taping, filming, editing each show, and presenting final product for air time.
- Worked jointly with military and civilian organizations to provide information about the events on Camp
Lejeune and surrounding military bases.
- Coordinated and led Base tours from local high schools, ROTC units, Veterans Associations, scientific groups,
and other civilian entities.
- Answered queries from civilian and military media outlets.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Secret
ADDITIONAL TRAINING:
Public Affairs Journalism Course, Ft. Meade, Maryland.
Arabic Language Course, Coastal Carolina Community College.
Digital Video and Imagery Distribution System (DVIDS) training, Atlanta, Georgia.
Air Traffic Control Communication Technician training, Pensacola, Florida.
Professional references:
Current supervisor:
John Edwards
Field Site Lead
732-***-****, Opt 1, extension 4450 or 4454
*************@*****.***
Past Supervisor:
Yolanda Mayo
110 Dunbar Lane
Jacksonville, NC 28540
910- 545-9615 (Cell)
Past Supervisor:
Thomas Cariker (Col. Retired)
Director, II MEF Simulations and Training Systems
910-***-**** (Work)
******.*******@****.***
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