Supervisor Air Force
Resume:
Joshua Peargin
Email: *********@********.***
Address: **** *** **
City: Sweet Home
State: OR
Zip: 97386
Country: USA
Phone: 541-***-****
Skill Level: Management
Salary Range: $95,000
Willing to Relocate
Primary Skills/Experience:
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Educational Background:
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Job History / Details:
Joshua Earl Peargin
Evening Phone: 541-***-****
Mobile: +491**********
Evening Phone: +491**********
Email: *********@********.***
Work Experience:
United States Air Force
Ramstein, AE United States 06/2010 - Present
Salary: 84,000.00 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 50
Public Affairs/Broadcast Journalist Supervisor
Supervisor: Curtis Young 314-***-****)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Highly skilled in working with high ranking officials to include the Air Force and Army Chief of Staff, The Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff, Secretary of Defense, and the President of the United States. (POTUS)
Extensive knowledge and experience in Public Affairs and Broadcast Journalism with more than six years experience.
Worked extensively with high ranking foreign military and civilian dignitaries throughout Europe.
Created Commander in Chief, United States Air Force in Europe vision TV and radio packages which equipped European senior leaders for decisive actions.
Provided media support for multiple joint exercises, campaigns, and humanitarian aid missions while highlighting strong partnerships in Poland, Romania, Belgium, Lithuania, Czech Republic, and many other countries throughout Europe.
Orchestrated Civil Engineer "Budget Cuts" 10-part TV and radio series educating members on ways to save energy. The series resulted in 20% reduction in energy wasted throughout military installations in Germany in the fiscal year.
Coordinated and implemented coverage of U.S. Baltic air sovereignty mission highlighting the strengthening of U.S. and Lithuania military relations. The footage informed military officials of the missions' success and influenced decisions for future missions.
Researches/writes/produces radio and TV stories highlighting Department of Defense activities around the world.
Shoots/writes/edits news stories that air on Armed Forces Network and other national news outlets including CNN, NBC, ABC, Fox News, etc
United States Air Force
Kabul, Kabul [Kabol] Afghanistan 03/2011 - 07/2011
Salary: 94,000.00 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 90
Non Commissioned Officer in Charge of New Kabul Compound News/Public Affairs Center
Supervisor: CMSgt Robert Valencia 314-***-****)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Supervised News/Public Affairs team as Non-commissioned officer in charge of New Kabul Compound News Center.
Worked daily with high ranking foreign military and civilian members from NATO forces and Afghanistan.
Developed multiple story campaigns to highlight coalition partnerships between U.S. and Afghans building schools, hospitals, and clinics in order to counter the hostility of Afghans towards U.S. members due to Florida preacher burning the Koran.
Brought worldwide awareness to U.S. forces training Afghan military members in order to transition the responsibility of the country back into Afghan hands. The footage went viral when General Petraus used it as a talking point with an estimated 6 billion viewers.
Volunteered to go -outside the wire- into hostile locations in order to highlight progressing positive relations between Afghan officials and U.S. military units. The mission included five flights and 14 convoys over the course of three weeks, resulting in increased awareness of our progress in winning hearts and minds in Afghanistan.
Initiated media pieces regarding "Taliban Affect" which decreased Taliban support by reminding Afghans the life they lived under Taliban rule and what the U.S. was doing to improve Afghanistan. The piece on re-turfing Ghazi stadium was especially effective, bringing remembrance of how the Taliban executed Afghans during soccer games and would bring in people off the street at gun point in order to witness the atrocity. This increased U.S. and Afghan relations and was showcased on NBC which increased American awareness and why we are still there.
United States Air Force
OSAN, AP United States 05/2009 - 05/20010
Salary: 69,000.00 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 50
Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of TV and News
Supervisor: SMSgt Marty Rush 314-***-****)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Stepped up to fill the slot of Non-commissioned Officer of TV and News
Led a team of 12 video technicians in order to cover the U.S. Presidents (POTUS) visit to Korea. I ensured worldwide coverage to an estimated 2.5 billion viewing audience with 100% efficiency.
Worked with and engaged high ranking Korean military and civilian members in order to highlight joint partnerships and strong relations between our two countries.
Distributed vital information regarding the sinking of the Cheonan in South Korea bringing clarity to all of South Korea and the United States. Working with the top ranking official in the Korean Navy we were able inform the public of the facts so far in order to calm wide spread panic.
Managed Public Affairs team during a town hall meeting with the Joint Chiefs of Staff. His speech and interview was released across all military channels resulting in vital information being received by the majority of all military within a two-hour turn around.
Directed news team coverage during Army Chief of Staff visit while General Casey spoke about vital changes coming in the Army and listened to questions and concerns. Along with the interview, we were able to release the footage and spots which aired across all Army channels throughout the military resulting in an increased awareness of change on the horizon.
Generated multiple radio and TV spots advertising events open to the public on base and community events in order to improve relationships between U.S. members and Korean citizens.
Created and distributed TV and radio weather advisory announcements in order to inform/advise military members and the surrounding community.
Volunteered more than 100 hours to teaching English to 60+ Korean youths and 30 adults at local schools which greatly improved host nation relations.
United States Air Force
Vandenberg, CA United States 03/2007 - 05/2009
Salary: 60,000.00 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 40
Public Affairs Supervisor
Supervisor: SMSgt Sebastiano Marino 312-***-****)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Served as a member and supervisor of the Public Affairs liaison team for unit and base commanders while filming NASA satellite launches and documenting protests in order to protect security forces members against false accusations.
Crew Chief for $1.5B Delta II NOAA-N Satellite launch while flawlessly leading a team of four crew members and five remote cameras which aired to 15 million viewers.
Led Public Affairs video team during Taurus XL launch/press conference broadcast after satellite failed to deploy resulting in a loss of a $270M satellite. My efforts were praised by NASA for minimizing media backlash.
Developed sign-out tracking system which maintained accountability of more than $800K in video production equipment.
Designed, edited, and delegated "Year in Leadership" campaign highlighting command messages on leadership traits to base.
Astute observer; critical attention to detail while documenting gate protest facilitated prosecution of suspects.
Created and distributed weather advisory announcements on the commander`s access channel which notified and advised both members on the installation and the local community.
Benevolent community supporter by devoting 135 hours serving homeless in Calvary Chapel shelter ministries.
Supervised and mentored three troops despite only being an E-4
United States Air Force
Al Udeid, AE United States
01/2008 - 07/2008
Salary: 65,000.00 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 90
Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of Public Affairs/Weapon Systems Video
Supervisor: SMSgt Sebastiano Marino 312-***-****)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Utilizing weapons system video our mission was to counter terrorist propaganda by sanitizing the video and sending the video to the Pentagon with the storyboard detailing what took place in the attack. They in turn would push it to CNN and other major news outlets before terrorists could use their video footage on the ground to bring bad media to the U.S. military.
Disproved insurgent claims of U.S. atrocities regarding attacks on multiple facilities used as weapons caches with timely video/media releases which extinguished potential media fire storms.
Advised informed decision makers from Joint Forces Air Component Commander to the President of the United States (POTUS) by creating the daily U.S. Central Command Air Power Summary Report.
Briefed numerous high ranking officials from more than 15 countries daily on terrorist propaganda and what needed to be done in order to avoid down time.
Released video report showing insurgents fighting from Mosques which strategically boosted regional support of the U.S.
Prepared critical video for U.S. and Iraqi commanders during the Battle of Basra. The timely information facilitated a tactical victory.
Created theater wide video sharing system allowing all weapon system video clips to be accessible to all Public Affairs offices throughout the AOR and the Pentagon. This greatly decreased down time allowing for quicker turn around when dealing with counter terrorism clips.
Generated more than 150 video news releases to international press which was seen on 50+ media outlets around the world.
Learned weapon system video in only two days of orientation prior to deployment and mastered the system in minimal time.
Education:
Bellevue University Bellevue, NE United States
Bachelor's Degree 11/2012
GPA: 3.5 of a maximum 4.0
Credits Earned: 48 Semester hours
Major: Security Management
Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:
Bachelors in Security Management--Bellevue University
Top student in the Security Management Program
Community College of the Air Force Maxwell, AL United States
Associate's Degree 11/2009
GPA: 0.0 of a maximum 0.0
Credits Earned: 48 Semester hours
Major: Applied Science Public Affairs
Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:
Pitsenbarger Award
Community College of the Air Force Maxwell, AL United States
Associate's Degree 10/2009
GPA: 0.0 of a maximum 0.0
Credits Earned: 48 Semester hours
Major: Applied Science Electronic Systems Technology
Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:
Pitsenbarger Award
Job Related Training:
Military Training:
Advanced Electronic Journalism Course (11/11)
Combat Life Savers Course (10/10)
DOD Government Purchase Card (02/12)
Airman Leadership School (09/08)
Video Production Documentation (03/07)
Communications-Computer Systems Control (05/03)
Air Force Training Certificates:
Law of Armed Conflict (10/12)
Professional and Unprofessional Relationships (10/12)
Information Protection Training (10/12)
Force Protection Training (10/12)
Human Relations Training (10/12)
Equal Opportunity and Prevention of Sexual Harassment Deployment Briefing (10/12)
Communication Engagement Training for Deploying War Fighters (10/12)
AEF Pre-Deployment Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Training (10/12)
Counterinsurgency (10/12)
Biometrics Awareness Course (10/12)
Explosive Ordinance Reconnaissance (10/12)
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense Awareness Course (10/12)
Language Skills:
Language Spoken Written Read
English Advanced Advanced Advanced
Affiliations:
Air Force Sergeants Association - Member
Wounded Warriors Foundation - Volunteer
Fischer House - Volunteer
Mason's - Awaiting Confirmation of Membership
References:
Name Employer Title Phone Email
Curtis Young United States Air Force Shop Supervisor 314-***-**** ******.*****@********.**.***
Marty Rush United States Air Force Superintendent 314-***-**** *****.****@**.**.***
Sebatiano Marino United States Air Force Superintendent of DINFOS 312-***-**** **********.******@******.***.*** Indicates professional reference
Additional Information:
Best Radio Sports Story in Europe (Ramstein 01/12)
Joint Services Achievement Medal (Afghanistan 07/11)
Joint Service Commendation Medal (OSAN 05/10)
Best TV Sports Story in Europe (Ramstein 01/11)
NCO of the Quarter (OSAN 10/09)
Numerous Best Product of the Quarter Awards (OSAN 05/09-05/10)
Air Force Commendation Medal (Vandenberg 05/09)
NCO of the Quarter (Vandenberg 10/08)
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