CV
Doodler by day. Scribbler by night.
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Online Faculty Professor at
The Los Angeles Film School, Graphic Design
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Classical Pianist
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Calligraphy Artist
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts: Advertising & Public Relations
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Arts: Music
Rollins College
EXPERIENCE
Calligraphy Artist: 7 years
Higher Education Experience: 13 years
Advertising & PR Experience: 18 years
Pianist: 22 years
A brief and selective overview of recent experience is presented below, but it is by no means comprehensive.
January 2017 - Present
CALLIGRAPHER
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Pointed-pen calligraphy artist specializing in the Copperplate script
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Offering fine handwriting, calligraphy, and engraving for live events such as retail promotions as well as addressing envelopes and invitations for galas and special correspondence from retailers to clients worldwide
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Work relies on fine motor skills, knowledge and experience in choosing the required pointed pen nibs, hand-mixed inks, and media appropriate for each project.
Member:
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IAMPETH (International Association of Master Penman, Engrossers, and Teachers of Handwriting)
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Scribes of Central Florida
Proud Moment: Clients have included Advertising Agencies, Jimmy Choo, Versace, Microsoft, Marriott, and Kessler Hotels to name a few.
July 2018 - Present
ONLINE FACULTY
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Online professor for the Graphic Design online Bachelor of Science program at The Los Angeles Film School
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Subjects include Advertising Strategy, Communications Strategy, and Brand Development
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I greatly enjoy mentoring and coaching students to think critically about how they can solve problems through design and communications.
Proud Moment: Several students continue to win ADDYs in the Los Angeles American Advertising Awards competition every year!
August 2010 - July 2018
ASSOCIATE COURSE DIRECTOR
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Associate Course Director for the Music Production online Bachelor of Science program at Full Sail University
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Taught classes in music theory, history, genres, and composition
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Topics included orchestration, timbre, tone, pitch, and harmonic development as well as song form, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, and simple, compound, and complex meters
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Enjoyed writing, designing, and producing interactive video assets to engage students in asynchronous learning
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Classes utilized Logic Pro X and Sibelius for a well-rounded education in music production
Proud Moment: Students have gone on to land roles in major productions in the field of recording arts and music production.
May 2012 - January 2017
CREATIVE & PR DIRECTOR
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Managed public relations for Float For Life, an environmental organization dedicated to protecting Florida's beaches and waterways
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Wrote and produced annual events and multi-media marketing campaigns that included branding, video, print, and social media
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Commissioned to compose an original score for our online promotions, which is now part of the album, Invisible
Proud Moment: Our last event gained enough media attention to help us exceed our objectives for audience engagement. Additionally, we hosted environmental advocate Alexandra Cousteau as our keynote speaker to help educate, inspire, and engage our community in protecting Florida's beaches and waterways.
AWARDS
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Outstanding Faculty, Full Sail University, Music Production
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Exemplary Service, Rollins College School of Music
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9-time Stevie business award winner
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Outstanding Future Public Relations Professional, Florida Public Relations Association
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Collegiate Scholar, Golden Key International Honour Society