BRIEF
I've gone through a number of phases in my education and career, and each of them has informed my current work ethos and philosophy.
I could be considered a Polymath and Entrepreneur after opening & co-founding two Businesses and co-funding a charity.
I have excelled in a number of project management and creative design roles through diverse industries; that is why I believe that my asset to you is my ability to adapt to challenges that others fail to meet.
SKILLS
Resilience & Adaptability
Collaboration
Multilingual
Public Relations
Critical Thinking
Time Management
Change Management
Webster University | 2015-2017
Master of Arts | Management & Leadership
This is a combined Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Public Administration Program (MPA) with emphases on Change Management and Nonprofit AdministrationSouthern Illinois University Edwardsville | 2014-2015
Bachelor of Science | Political Science including Geography
This program has a concentration on International Relations and LanguagesSix (6) Trimesters at SIUE with an additional four (4) Semesters at UMSL previously progressing towards a program that was discontinuedLongview College (MCCKC) | 2010-2011
Associate of Arts | Communications & Theater Arts
This program included advanced Technical Writing, Public Relations and Journalism plus Technical Performance Training and Creative WritingMissouri State University | 2010
Pre-Professional Certificate | Applied Geospatial Science
Included training in GIS and Coding plus Geodesy and GeoinformaticsEDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
Estate Manager
Blue Air Acres | Apr 2020 - Present
- Monitor Crops and Livestock including Planting and Harvesting
- Plan and Initiate Capital Projects | Make Business Related Purchases
Project Management Professional (Certification Expires Oct 2022)
Chief Operations Officer | President of Board
MGR Advisors | Apr 2014 - Jun 2020
- Oversee Change and Acquisition Management | Lead Business Operations
- Handle Strategic Partnerships | Ensure that Financial & HR Operations are Consistent
Previously was a Project Manager and the Operations Manager
Nonprofit Professional (Certification Expires Feb 2022)
Producer | Broadcast Technical Director
WUTV (SIUE Events) | Aug 2013 - Dec 2015
- Oversee Broadcast Direction and Content Formation from Conceptualization through Execution
- Desktop and Copy Editing | Brief on pre/post-show
Transportation Manager | Artist Hospitality Coordinator
The Muny Theatre | Mar 2012 - Sep 2013
- Supervise Employees of two (2) Departments and Set their Schedules & Tasks lists
- Oversee Budget, Supplies, Facilities and Automotive Fleet
- Manage Talent Communication, Staff Accommodations, and Community Program Services
Production Assistant
Broadcast Presenter | Engineer
The Growl (Public Radio) | Sep 2006 - May 2011
- Presenter (Host & Moderator) on Talk show with Input from Audience & Guests
- Sound Engineer for Music show | Record & Reproduce using Audio Interface & DAW to Edit
Certified Radio Operator (Certification Expired in 2015)
Shift Supervisor | Key Holder
Boomer's Café | Jan 2007 - Dec 2010
- Open & Close | Perform Assistant Manager duties during shift
- Maintain Stock | Food Prep and Filling Customer Orders
Development Director
World Affairs Council | Sep 2007 - Sep 2010
- Oversee Capital and Fundraising Campaigns | Negotiate Discounts and Donations
- Manage Accounts Receivable & Payable | Maintain Ledgers of Membership & Expenditures
Certified FundRaising Executive (Certification Expired in 2013)
Entertainment Operations Manager
Holland Records & Productions | Apr 2004 - Aug 2010
- Operate Sound State & Recording Studios
- Manage Talent Teams including Scouting & Representation
- Provide Promotion & Public Relations for Events
Certified Audio Engineer (Certification Expired in 2011)
Former Candidate (USHOR)
U.S. Congress | 2020-2022
- Supervise & Participate in Daily Fundraising Solicitation
- Meet with Constituents and Listen to their Issues
- Participate in Public Events and Speaking Engagements
Included filing reports with Congressional Ethics Committee, Federal Elections Commission, Internal Revenue Service and Secretary of State
Traffic Commissioner (WGTAC)
City of Webster Groves | 2016-2017
- Research Traffic Patterns | Develop Pedestrian Projects
- Advise on Legal Rights & Responsibilities
Included mediating disputes between the Board of Aldermen, Police Department, Schools, and Protestors / Civilians
Public Policy Advisor (Apprenticeship)
City of Brentwood | 2012-2013
- Develop Citywide 5-year Capital Improvement Project and Performance Policy Database | Update Employee Handbook
- Digitalize City Charter | Issue Policy and Human Resources Memos
Office Manager (Apprenticeship)
U.S. Senate District Office | 2007
- Supervise Staff (Open & Close Office)
- Respond to Constituents on behalf of the Office
Chief Executive Officer | President
Missouri State College Democrats | 2006-2010
- Supervise 10 Officers & Manage Daily Operations