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I am Alex Baum

Geek Creator Troubleshooter Helper Leader

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ABOUT ME

I’m Alex, and I’m awesome.

I am a multi-talented, curious individual with a passion for learning.

I thrive on overcoming challenges to deliver the best overall product.

I am a veteran (Operation Enduring Freedom - 2012) and a current member of the Wisconsin National Guard.

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EXPERIENCE

  • Web Team – Public Affairs Office, Wisconsin National Guard

    Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs Nov 2020 - Dec 2021

    Assisted with webserver and content management system transition from Joomla to Wordpress; brought content creator mindset to web team

    Skills Used: Adobe CC Joomla Wordpress Adobe Photoshop HTML CSS Python
  • Public Affairs Specialist – Public Affairs Office, Wisconsin National Guard

    Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs Aug 2016 - Nov 2020

    Created content in a variety of mediums to best tell the stories of Soldiers and Airmen of the Wisconsin National Guard. Utilized expertise in photography, videography, and graphic design in combination with interpersonal skills.

    Skills Used: Adobe CC Adobe Photoshop Adobe Lightroom Adobe Audition Adobe Premiere Adobe After Effects Adobe Bridge Interviews Media Relations Livestreaming Social Media Management Photography Videography MS Office MS Excel MS Teams MS PowerPoint MS Word
  • Geek Squad Consultation Agent

    Best Buy Aug 2015 - Current

    Client-facing agent serving as initial triage and diagnosis for home technology. Troubleshoot for immediate solutions. Work with client to determine best overall solution for client and business needs.

    Skills Used: Windows macOS iOS iPadOS Troubleshooting Customer Service Sales Technology
  • Computer Sales Consultant

    Best Buy Sep 2013 - Aug 2015

    Build rapport with customers to uncover their current and future needs and recommend solutions, not just sales.

    Skills Used: Customer Service Sales Technology
  • Medic

    Wisconsin Army National Guard Oct 2010 - Current

    Squad/section leader for up to 12 Soldiers. Provide point-of-injury care, sick call, preventative medicine in training and deployed environments for up to 400 Soldiers. Develop and lead medical training for section and supported Soldiers.

    Skills Used: Customer Service Leadership Inventory Management
  • Radio Operator-Maintainer

    Wisconsin Army National Guard Jun 2008 - Oct 2010

    Serve as subject matter expert on radio telecommunications equipment.

    Skills Used: Troubleshooting
  • Owner/Operator

    PhotoBaum WI Feb 2011 - Current

    Photography and videography.

    Skills Used: Photography Videography

SKILLS

Multimedia Design 75%
  • Adobe CC
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Bridge
  • Affinity Suite
  • PhotoMechanic
Photography 85%
  • Lighting Techniques
  • Events/Candid
  • Product Photography
  • Portraits
Videography 85%
  • Interviews
  • Multi-Camera Setup
  • Livestreaming
  • Scriptwriting
  • Directing
  • Events/On-Location Shooting
  • B-Roll Gathering
Technology 70%
  • macOS
  • Windows 10
  • Linux
  • iOS/iPadOS
  • Python
  • Troubleshooting/Customer Service
  • Social Media
Office Software 80%
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Teams

INTERESTS & HOBBIES

Mixology
Automation
Python
Gardening
Fairy Garden & Miniature Modeling
Data Exploration
Star Wars
Calligraphy
Smart Home Automation
Linux, Home Server

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