I am a retired Navy veteran with a background in nuclear power propulsion plants, graphic design, and mass communications. When not writing articles for Texas Cannabis Collective or hosting Lonestar Collective Podcast, I enjoys time with my wife and son in SW Austin. I am an alumnus of NNPTC, NPTU, Austin Community College and Texas State University. Full resume available here. You can find me on Linkedin below.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Innovative Producer with 6+ years of experience in most
aspects of audio and video production. Visionary creator,
editor, storyteller, and operations manager with
demonstrated ability to take an idea from concept to
delivery to produce entertaining and inspiring pieces.
Collaborative in working closely with strategic and creative
teams to develop and produce quality video and audio
content. Expertise in pre-production logistics, planning,
production, custom graphics composition, special effects,
and asset management.

EDUCATION

Austin Community College
Austin, TX
Some College (No Degree):
General Studies/Digital
Graphics
•Chancellor’s Honor Award
Spring and Summer 2015
•Scholastic Excellence Fall
2014, Fall 2015
• 3.77 GPA
•Member of Alpha Gamma Pi
Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
Bachelor of Science: Digital
Media Innovation
• Dean’s List Spring &
Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2022, Spring 2023
• Honoree of Phi Kappa Phi
• Phi Kappa Phi Member
•Service-Learning Section
Designated Coursework
• Ranked in Top 7% of class
• Summa Cum Laude with 3.96 GPA
•Relevant Coursework:
-Media Practicum with KTSW
-8 credit hours internship credit
-Media Design
-DMI Capstone
-Mobile Media Dev
-Advertising

SKILLS

  • Board Oversight and Portfolio Management
  • Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
  • Operational Analysis
  • Design Ideas
  • Voice Recording and Audio Engineering
  • Music and Sound Editing Software
  • Graphics and Photo Imaging Software
  • Work Crew Coordination and Strategic Planning
  • Script Editing, Film and Recording Review
  • UX Design
  • Web Design and Linux cPanel Server Management

BRIEF WORK HISTORY

Lonestar Collective Podcast – Podcast Producer and Host
Austin, TX • 08/2021 – 05/2023

  • Coordinated with weekly guest talents to create program content.
  • Guided producers and engineers in best story development practices and sound design concepts to encourage innovation in production techniques.
  • Planned and created video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
  • Selected and created audio/video cuts and pre-produced audio/video underwriting and podcast episodes for more fluid broadcasting.
  • Prepared news updates for weekly distribution.
  • Hosted podcast show 1-2 days per week and reached over 7000 listens, winning outstanding ratings, loyal sponsor base, and Texas Hemp Award win in 2021 with nomination for 2022.

The PACE Center At Texas State University – Student
Social Media Contributor (Fall 2022)
San Marcos, TX • 08/2022 – 12/2022

  • Created social media content for client to use on Twitter and Instagram, along with monthly analytics reports, as part of Advanced Social Media and Analytics course.
  • Used analytics data to develop client portfolio, addressing client strengths and areas for growth.

Texas Cannabis Collective – Website Manager/Managing Editor
Austin, TX • 07/2019 – Current

  • Oversaw compliance with style guide, editorial guidelines, and brand identity throughout entire publication portfolio of 100’s of articles.
  • Oversaw and created publication of digital and print products, aligning multi-media content strategies to maintain cohesive brand identity.
  • Led team of three staff writers in producing content for news and opinion publications.
  • Created social media content for client to use on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook, along with quarterly and annual analytics reports.
  • Used analytics data to develop detailed notes addressing client strengths and areas for growth.