Air Force Management
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Nick S M e drano
San Antonio, TX 78250 US
Mobile: 210- 857- 2522
Day Phone: 210- 521- 2154
Email: *****@*****.***
Availability: Job Type : Permanent, Telework
Work Sche dule : Full- Time
De s ire d United States
locations :
Work Air Force Public Affairs Age ncy 01/2011 - Pre s e nt
Expe rie nce : San Antonio, TX United States Hours pe r we e k: 40
Se rie s : 1084 Pay Plan: GS Grade :
11
Vis ual Information Spe cialis t (This is a federal job)
Supe rvis or: Bob Goode (210- 395- 7989)
Okay to contact this Supe rvis or: Yes
Responsible for the accessioning of classified/unclassified multimedia imagery for
Air Force marketing needs. Ensured compliance with DoD captioning instructions
and established imagery standards. Transmitted media electronically to the Defense
Imagery Management Operations Center (DIMOC) image bank. Reviewed and
selected significant material for the operational and archival needs of the Air Force.
Advised and trained other AF Public Affairs shops on best practices and ways to
enhance imagery submission success. Emergency overnight processing of imagery
as part of on- call staff during Japanese Tsunami crisis.
Conceived, designed, and developed new Air Force brand/logo for use on a wide
range of social media sites (Youtube, Twitter, Facebook, blogs) and official AF
print media (brochures, booklets, etc). Ensured completed work complied with AF
Trademark and Licensing division. Design praised by Ed Tazzia and Kip Knight,
Pepsi/eBay/ProctorandGamble marketers, as a "strong brand" and a "powerful
sense of the Air Force." Extremely positive feedback from site visitors with several
making a commitment to enlist in the AF.
Designed and developed the official AF blog (http://airforcelive.dodlive.mil).
Trained PA staff on how to manage the blog. Received praise by several airmen in
the field ("Not sure who was in charge of the redesign of the AF blog site, but they
did one HELLUVA job! Hats off to the person/team who got it done. Way to step
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outside of the box, and design a site that's visually engaging. Great job!" - Staff Sgt.
David Salanitri, USAF Central Public Affairs). Completely eliminated the need for
contractor outsourcing by keeping the development in- house. Ensured site
complied with "Section 508" accessibility standards. Resulted in 2011 Thomas
Jefferson Award for overall design.
Planned, conceived and directed photo shoots for website graphic needs, often
requiring same day turnaround. Conveyed complex project requirements into easy-
to- understand ideas through diagrams and storyboard illustrations to photographer
to maximize shoot efficiency.
Taught Public Affairs class on how to build and design webpages, specifically with
the WORDPRESS content management platform. Advised senior AF staff on new
multimedia technologies on the horizon and ways to cut cost with current in- house
software.
Assisted with the weekly publishing of completed e- learning courses to the web
using Articulate Presenter software for Microsoft PowerPoint.
Provided consultation and design work for the new AF Public Affairs Mentoring
Program website (http://safpamentor.chronus.com/about), providing officers,
enlisted and civilians access to experienced mentors who can contribute to their
professional and personal development. Reviewed all visual information
requirements for the project and ensured quality standards were met.
Developed custom landing pages and profile graphics for the official AF Facebook,
Twitter, and YouTube pages. Provided guidance on mobile app development to
AF Public Affairs team.
Provided graphic expertise and design work to the Navy Public Affairs/Visual
Information collaboration website. Designed custom landing page graphic for use
on Navy website.
Modified current AF websites to comply with Section 508 standards ensuring
people with disabilities are able to read site content.
Designed retirement and award certificates, cubicle and building signage for Air
Force Public Affairs Agency. Provided an easy- to- use template solution to admin
staff using existing software so they could create the print themselves, shifting the
demand off in- house graphic design team.
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De fe ns e M e dia Activity 04/2010 - 12/2010
San Antonio, TX United States Hours pe r we e k: 40
Se rie s : 1084 Pay Plan: GS Grade :
11
Vis ual Information Spe cialis t (This is a federal job)
Supe rvis or: Bob Goode (210- 925- 6781)
Okay to contact this Supe rvis or: Yes
Responsible for the design, production, and display of graphics on AF.MIL, the
official Web site of the U.S. Air Force. Supervised, advised and collaborated with
an in- house team of print journalists, broadcasters, and graphic designers in
delivering the Air Force message out to the masses. Researched the Air Force
demographics, age range, attitudes, interests and implemented market data into
designs for maximum impact of visual content. Managed quality assurance of final
artwork to ensure compliance with Section 508 allowing persons with disabilities
easy access to information and media. Supervised junior graphic designers on
visual content creation. Work well received by Pentagon ('Blown Away' as
reported by Maj. John Matthews, Chief, Strategic Communications Branch).
Researched and duplicated over 500+ hand- picked historical Air Force
photographs (35mm slides and prints), at the U.S. National Archives with the
primary purpose to accession multimedia imagery for the creative design needs of
the U.S. Air Force, saving over $5,000 - $10,000 in stock photo costs.
Utilized Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator in creating graphical layouts for Power
Point slide presentations. Created interactive DVD menus and artwork for video
presentations using Adobe Encore and Adobe Premiere.
Conceived via sketches on storyboards, designed and coded special "Medal of
Honor Recipients" supplemental web site for AF.MIL. Project highly praised by
supervisors and featured as a main news story on AF.MIL. Project set bar for
future supplemental AF.MIL websites. Project artwork specifically requested by
and donated to Air Education and Training Command for educational display in
school hallways.
Conceived and designed original artwork and pull- out posters for AIRMAN
MAGAZINE, the official magazine of the U.S. Air Force. Followed industry print
publishing guidelines and best practices.
Assisted in the management of U.S. Air Force poster and artwork web repository
on AF.MIL. Responded to customer inquiries and provided digital copies to Air
Force customers.
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Color- corrected, altered, reviewed, and enhanced news photographs using Adobe
Photoshop for display on AF.MIL. Processed and archived incoming news photos
into backup server. Provided research and digital copies to Air Force customers
for print publication, web pages and TV/video production.
Utilized the Air Force Public Information Management System (AFPIMS) to
maintain and manage AF.MIL web content. Served as website manager and
created new webpages for Air Force customers. Trained News Content team on
best practices for AFPIMS usage and provided guidance and advice on best
practices for a smooth workflow.
Conceived, designed and developed a web blog utilizing industry standard blog
software (Wordpress) to promote U.S. Air Force deployment information.
Integrated Facebook, Digg, Twitter, and other social media applications into the
blog software for maximum exposure.
Organick M e dia 01/2004 - 12/2009
San Antonio, TX United States Hours pe r we e k: 40
Bus ine s s Owne r
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Designed, developed and maintained FighterJetz.com, a web photo repository of
air forces of the world. Heavily utilized AF.mil for content and reference.
Responded to public queries in a timely and professional matter and provided print
and pre- press files.
Designed, developed and maintained Alcorinc.com, a product catalog website for
a world famous aircraft parts manufacturer. Developed consistent design
template/theme from web to print media. Illustration and animated products also
conceived. Integrated Wordpress CMS.
Conceived, developed and managed WW2incolor.com, the #1 WWII photo
repository on the web. Featured in USATODAY as a *top website of the week*.
Scanned, manipulated and researched photos for print publication and TV/Film
broadcast for such agencies as NEWSWEEK, PARAMOUNT PICTURES, and
FLIGHT JOURNAL . Utilized the U.S. National Archives for additional stock
photos and motion footage.
Designed and integrated an employee management and time tracker intranet system
using Google Sites for SMITH Associates, a collaboration firm assisting
government/military projects around the world. Responded to internal staff queries
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concerning intranet usage in a timely and professional matter.
5 years experience developing and performing webmaster duties to over 30+
websites for local businesses in the San Antonio, Tx and Brownsville, Tx area.
Designed, prepared and produced brochures, logos, business cards, magazine ads,
catalogs, box art for major businesses.
Collaborated with exhibit contractors for new educational displays for the Texas
Air Museum in San Antonio, Tx.
South Te xas Film 06/2004 - 12/2004
Brownsville, TX United States Hours pe r we e k: 40
Vide o Produce r/Came ra Ope rator
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Developed, wrote, shot and edited interpretive videos for various museums
including the National Park Service. Created B- roll footage, imported and
corrected slide photos, title animation, music and video editing.
Scouted and photographed film locations for major production companies,
evaluated 35mm prints, handled digital file transfers and logistic feasibility. Provided
locations for a nation- wide WALMART commercial.
Locke Bryan Productions 02/2003 - 07/2004
Brownsville, TX United States Hours pe r we e k: 20
Production As s is tant
Supe rvis or: Judy Heady (713- 977- 5989)
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Assisted major television production companies with logistic support, video/photo
production, phone/office work in coordination with the production coordinator.
Scouted potential film locations for film production feasibility and provided digital
photographs via email.
Education: Unive rs ity of Te xas at Aus tin Austin, TX United States
Some College Coursework Completed
Cre dits Earne d: 81 Semester hours
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M ajor: Radio/Tv/Film
Re le vant Cours e work, Lice ns e s and Ce rtifications :
Photographic Communication, Communication and Ethnic Groups, Visual Literacy,
Introduction to Advertising, Narrative Strategies, Rhetoric and Composition, Development
of Motion Picture, Intro to Image and Sound, English Literature, History of Warfare
Job Re late d Civilian Personnel Management Course (01/01/2012 - 01/31/2012)
Training: Time Management Fundamentals (2011), DoD Information Assurance (2011), The
Free Exercise of Religion in the Air Force (2011), Information Protection (2011),
Human Relations (2011), Force Protection (2011)
Language Language Spoke n Writte n R e ad
Skills : English Advanced Advanced Advanced
Spanish Novice Novice Novice
Affiliations : National Association of Photoshop Professionals - Member
Profe s s ional AIRMAN MAGAZINE- conceived and designed pages
Publications :
Re fe re nce s : Name Employe r Title Phone Email
Tim Sueltenfuss SMITH President 210- 270-
****@******************.*** Collaboration 7761
Doug Murphy National Park Superintendent 956- 541-
**************@***.*** Service 2785
Bob Goode Air Force Public Chief, AF Media 210- 395-
******.*****@**.**.***
Affairs Agency Center 7989
John Tosh Texas Air Museum Director 210- 977-
********@***.***
Museum 9885
Nan Hundere Alcor, Inc. Marketing 210- 349-
********@********.*** Director 6491 Indicates professional reference
Additional Top Secret Security Clearance
Information: First Place, 2011 Thomas Jefferson Award, Design for Outstanding Blog
First Place, 56th annual Air Force Media Contest, Blog (2012)
Finalist, 2004 MOVIE SITE AWARD, Movies.com/Touchstone Pictures
USATODAY, "Web Site of the Week" (personal website, "ww2incolor.com")
Successful online publicity campaign, 2002 Paramount Pictures (movie, "We Were
Soldiers")
Conceived and developed performing arts and media organization to enhance
quality of life for
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poorest city in the nation (South Texas Film, Brownsville, Tx)
Skills:
Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio
Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Bridge, Flash,
Premiere, Encore, Acrobat Pro, Media Encoder, Captivate
Content Management Systems: Wordpress, AFPIMS, Google Sites
Color Correction, Photo Modification/Retouching, Compression for Web
Web Design and Development: CSS3/HTML5, some PHP/JQuery, SEO, Social
Media/Facebook/Twitter/Youtube, Bulletin Boards/Forums, Web Usability
Standards, Section 508 standards
Project Management, Course of Actions, Scoping of Assignments, Scheduling,
Tight Deadlines and Turn- Arounds
Video Production and Editing, Scriptwriting, Storyboarding
PC, MAC
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