Kevin Rivas
I am a passionate graphic designer and photographer with an extensive background, experience, and knowledge in both commercial and military creative spaces. I am currently attending the Military Visual Journalism program at Syracuse University’s S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communication granting me the ability to create and integrate multimedia products. I posses nine years of professional military experience, forging the beginning of my journey at the Defense Information School (DINFOS). With proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite, photography, and crisis communication I am dedicated to creating digital experiences that leave a lasting impact.
Education
Defense Information School – Ft. Meade, MD
Basic Multimedia Reproduction Course/ 2015
Digital Multimedia Course/ 2018
Visual Information Management/ 2020
Intermediate Public Affairs Specialist Course/ 2022
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications – Syracuse University, NY
Military Visual Journalism/ 2023
Experience
United State Marine Corps
Communication Directorate, Headquarters Marine Corps, Virginia
Reproduction Specialist/ March 2016 – August 2020
I MEF Information Group, MCB Camp Pendleton, California
Project Manager/ August 2020 – July 2021
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WMSL – 755)/ Alameda, California
Photographer (Deployed)/ July 2021 – October 2021
I MEF Information Group, MCB Camp Pendleton, California
Production Chief/ October 2021 – March 2022
13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, MCB Camp Pendleton, California
Production Chief (Deployed)/ March 2022 – May 2023
Awards and Acknowledgements
Navy and Marine Commendation Medal
2x – Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
3x – Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal