Blue Ridge Music Trails (BRMT): Principal designer and manager of the Fine Tuned recording project (professional development initiative for traditional musicians in WNC). Develop story ideas for media and web content, including images and video and load on BRMT website. Manage BRMT editorial calendar, BRMT Facebook page, write and distribute BRMT e-news, and manage content and relationships with WNCW for Down the Road Podcasts. Work in coordination with a BRMT contractor who manages relationships with BRMT sites and updates BRMT events calendar. Edit BRMT Down the Road Magazine for content, accuracy and consistency. Connect BRNHA to people and partnerships to further the progress and sustainability of BRMT. Assist with the coordination of a BRMT signature event, workshops and other activities. Work with BRMT Contractors to participate in key events such as MerleFest, IBMA, NC Tourism Week, etc. and other festivals and events. Work with BRNHA Executive Director to develop presentations and serve as presenter at community meetings, donor/sponsor cultivation activities and civic clubs to share the value and importance of BRNHA and BRMT.Blue Ridge Craft Trails (BRCT): Responsible for the research and identification of artists, galleries and arts organizations for inclusion in the Craft Trails. Write profiles, capture images, and load content on the BRCT website. Assist with the development of map brochures, itineraries, and copy. Work with the BRNHA Communications Manager to update BRCT website and social media Manage relationships with artists, communities, and tourism organizations for the Craft Trails. Oversee administrative functions including data management, hosting meetings and events for the BRCT including Steering Committee and Advisors Group. Make presentations and be visible in communities on behalf of the Craft Trails and BRNHA.

 Oversaw curriculum maintenance and revision for all programs of study Taught one English Composition, Literature, or Appalachian Studies course per semester Supervised, evaluated, and coordinated with Federal Work Study Students employed in the registrar’s office Conducted senior evaluations and progress-toward-degree meetings with students Certified all graduating students and processed graduation in student records Planned and oversaw December/May Commencement Ceremonies and managed Graduation budget Trained, supervised, and directed 16 University Marshals for Commencement and special programs Served as School Certifying Officer for VA Education Benefits Evaluated and approved student transfer work Designed, built, and maintained Degree Audit functionality of MHU electronic student records Presented system and curriculum changes to faculty and advisors

Taught courses in Composition, Literature, and Appalachian Studies. Served on administration and faculty search committees. Designed curriculum. Served on Appalachian Studies, Student Life, and Ramsey Center for Regional Studies committees.