Austin Warren Walker

Austin Warren Walker has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Austin started their career as a Staff Writer for The Commonwealth Times in 2014, where they contributed to various sections and worked under strict deadlines. In 2015, they became a Contributing Writer for Shafer Bird.

From 2015 to 2016, Austin worked as a Print Managing Editor for The Commonwealth Times, where they managed all print editors and led the arts and culture section called Spectrum. Austin then transitioned to become the Spectrum Editor, responsible for managing writers, contributing their own pieces, and working with designers on a weekly publication.

In 2016, Austin took on the role of Editorial Intern at Richmond Magazine, where they assisted editors across different sections in various journalistic capacities, including content creation and research.

In 2017, Austin joined the Virginia General Assembly as a Communications Intern, working alongside other staffers for the Office of Virginia Senator Adam Ebbin. Their responsibilities included coordinating press operations, managing media contacts, and drafting press releases and speeches.

In 2019, Austin joined Get Fido Fit, a dog service business they co-founded and operated with Emily Himes. Through this venture, they gained experience in startup management, independent business ownership, and customer communications.

Austin's most recent position is with DroneUp, where they have held multiple roles since 2019. Austin started as an Operations Coordinator, supporting the Operations, Sales, and Marketing teams with scheduling, sales leads, copy editing, and managing the pilot network. Austin then transitioned into a Sales Coordinator role, providing tailored flight service offerings to businesses and government organizations. Currently, they are working as a Testing, Development, and Implementation Specialist and a Technical Writer.

Overall, Austin Warren Walker's work experience demonstrates their adaptability, strong communication skills, and ability to take on diverse roles in various industries.

Austin Warren Walker obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Print and Online Journalism from Virginia Commonwealth University, where they studied from 2014 to 2018. In addition to their formal education, Austin has also obtained several additional certifications. These certifications include Notary Public from the Commonwealth of Virginia, which they obtained in October 2019; FAA Part 107 Certified Remote Pilot from the Federal Aviation Administration, obtained in November 2020; HubSpot Content Marketing Certification from HubSpot, obtained in January 2020; and Adult First Aid/CPR/AED from the American Red Cross, obtained in January 2020.