Personal Interests / Goals
My workplace goal is to expand my knowledge while applying what I know from other spheres in order to come up with the most creative solution. Current personal work includes interactive sound design using PureData, a group of large scale paintings based on calligraphy in an original language, and the fourth in a series of chamber works for small orchestra.
Work Process / Philosophy
Creative Problem Solving
using the Osborn-Parnes model in order to identify problems and come up with the most creative solution
Prototyping
sketching, wire-framing, process diagramming, and creating previews in order to simplify the jump from ideas to implementation
Collaborating
thoughtfully synthesizing different and contradictory goals while working with others, other teams, and other entities
Multi-disciplinary Approach
bridging the gap between visual art and coding, keeping in mind what can give and what is absolutely necessary
Versioning
maintaining major changes and branches for project and file versions using content versioning whenever possible
Analysis
using data-based insights to determine behavior patterns which then fuel future phases of design iteration
Work History
| DOMAIN | EXPERIENCE | SKILLS |
| 2018–present composer, visual artist | creation of new artistic material in a variety of mediums | planning, researching, learning and refining techniques and processes |
| 2014–2017 Wyndham Vacation Rentals, North America online marketing specialist | implementing marketing initiatives via internet-based technologies | in-depth WordPress development, SOAP web services, e-commerce, lightweight full-stack development, analytics |
| 2013–2014 Quality Label & Tag quality control | balancing quality, deadlines, and efficiency | flexo printing, project logistics |
| 2010–2013 Knox County Schools teacher, visual arts | implementing research-based educational practices | classroom teaching, community involvement, mentoring |
| 2008–2010 Carson-Newman College Master of Arts in Teaching, Art | understanding of current best educational practices | creativity testing and research, assessment and curriculum development |
| 2008 Smoky Mtn Property Management web designer | integration of visual and database-driven content for web | PHP, ASP, .NET, HTML5, JS, Final Cut Pro, SQL, MySQL |
| 2005–2008 Keyboard Cowboys designer | finding and solving varying design and marketing problems | web standards compliance, creative problem solving, client acquisition |
| 2003–2005 imageOne Creative Services prepress operator | involvement with every stage of offset litho printing process | photo editing, project management, creative input, Microsoft software |
| 2001–2003 Seaton Broadcasting art director | working with a variety of media under short deadlines | web development, department supervision, print coordination |
| 1999–2001 Brothersʼ coffee shop owner / operator | providing an enjoyable atmosphere to a variety of people | food preparation, event organization, equipment maintenance |
| 1995–1999 Carson-Newman College B.A. in Art, Graphic Design | understanding relationship of medium to message | design, typography, art history, fine arts skills, communication, Adobe software |