DCS is a Veteran owned and family operated business located in Knoxville, Tennessee and specializes in custom dust collection systems and equipment for the industrial, manufacturing and woodworking industries. The “Dust Cops” at DCS are committed to providing sales, service and installation of industrial and manufacturing dust collection needs.As the Chief Operating Officer, I provide the leadership, management and vision necessary to ensure that the company has the proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and people systems in place to effectively grow the organization and to ensure operating efficiency. I'm responsible for helping to drive the company to achieve and surpass sales, profitability, cash flow and business goals and objectives. Representing the Company with customers and vendors. As well as spearheading the development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes.I'm primarily involved in developing and implementing plans for the operational infrastructure of systems and processes to accommodate the Company’s growth. This includes:1. Designing, developing and managing the company’s website, including brand image, identity and content.2. Providing strategic analysis and planning for all promotional and marketing materials.3. Implementing and directing a social media strategy.4. Implementing innovative online marketing campaigns that attract new online customers.5. Designing and producing elaborate structural drawings via AutoCAD and presenting them to new and existing customers in a way that not only impresses engineers, but also brands the Company in a way that sets us apart from our competitors.6. I'm the resident expert on our CNC Plasma Cutter as well as the peripheral controls, CAD and CAM software.

As a UI/UX Design Specialist, I'm responsible for consulting on the user interface and user experience elements of all of VIEO's projects. As part of those duties, I create wireframes, plan out the user's journey and perform usability testing for high design sites and Inbound clients making sure that the interface of the websites are easy to use an navigate in a user-centered design. I create compelling and engaging website designs, images for digital marketing, and other visual content to effectively communicate corporate identity on websites and social media platforms, branding and identity packages, magazine ads, illustrations, and other print materials for VIEO clients.As VIEO Design's PPC Expert I manage PPC campaigns for our clients, working directly with a Google representative to get the best results with the client's budget. In addition to my daily duties, I shoot product and lifestyle photography as well as photo-editing. I also film, create and edit videos for web elements for VIEO and our clients.Aside from my UI/UX Design duties I also manage website and design projects for VIEO clients.From September 2014 - January 2016 my title was Graphic Designer and Front-End Developer From May 2013 - September 2014 my title was Design and Marketing Associate.

VIEO Design offers World Class Web Design on a hometown budget. We create websites that help you promote your business and engage your clients. We specialize in function-rich WordPress and Joomla powered Content Management Systems (CMS), organic Search Engine Optimization, Social Media integration, Internet Marketing, & Contest Marketing.I design websites, logos, and other marketing materials for our clients and perform eMarketing duties for VIEO through email and social networks.

As the Sales and Marketing Manager, I managed client accounts and performed sales in website design and internet marketing. I was responsible for social media marketing, e-mail marketing, and B2B networking for VIEO.

As the Owner and Photographer at Casey Owens Photography, I provide photography services and packages for events and portraits throughout the East Tennessee Area.

I worked on print designs, branding, email templates, powerpoint templates, and web design for local, national, and international clients. I also worked on projects for non-profits. I created illustrations and visual elements to accomplish clients needs.

As the Sales and Marketing Manager, I managed sales accounts, and sold website hosting, server hosting, and data backup services. I also worked on marketing for the company via social media, print design, and B2B networking.

As a Graphic Design Intern, I worked on website images, social media images, e-mail blast graphics, print mailers and table cards for AAF events.AAF-Knoxville is the local advertising club organization of the American Advertising Federation (AAF).The AAF, headquartered in Washington, D.C., acts as the “Unifying Voice for Advertising.” The AAF is the oldest national advertising trade association, representing 40,000 professionals in the advertising industry. The AAF has a national network of 200 ad clubs located in ad communities across the country. Through its 226 college chapters, the AAF provides 6,000 advertising students with real-world case studies and recruitment connections to corporate America. The AAF also has nearly 100 blue-chip corporate members that are advertisers, agencies and media companies, comprising the nation’s leading brands and corporations.

As the Owner and Designer, I worked with local and regional clients in the Southeast to achieve their marketing goals by providing print design services, online marketing and social media campaigns. I also designed logos, created ads, designed and developed websites for clients.

As an Accounting Assistant II, I distributed permits to staff, students and visitors. I verified and revised records for UTPD Violations, and interacted with the Bursar’s office to ensure account accuracy. I posted, reconciled, audited and prepared daily cash summaries and online payments for the Treasurer’s office. I also managed parking waiting lists and resolved disputed tickets.

As the General Manager, I managed daily store operations and was responsible for all sales and employees. Responsible for inputting all new inventory and monitoring existing inventory. I was responsible for interviewing, hiring and training new staff. I built and repaired computers. I was responsible for preparing all bank deposits and credit card processing.Promoted from Inventory Co-Manager after 2 months to General Manager.

Working in Sales Operations, I managed and maintained computers and servers for 20+ employees and the warehouse. Developed, designed and maintained company website. Designed flyers for sales. Ordered and tracked all office and computer supplies. I assisted in accounting with AR, AP, Credit and collections, and customer relations. I was the primary sales tax accounting assistant, and was responsible for all online and paper return filings for 15+ states and their individual counties.Previously worked part-time during school as an Accounting Assistant from 1995 - 2001.

As a Draftsman, I was responsible for creating CAD drawings for jobs, programming and operating the CNC machine. Also, I created all maintenance manuals for equipment sold. Created print ads for national woodworking and industry publications. Other duties involved overseeing projects in the shop, general computer maintenance on all office computers, and inventory tracking and ordering.

As the Administrative Assistant, I preformed marketing duties by direct mail marketing and creating magazine ads for industry publications. In addition to those duties, I performed graphic design work. I created the Company Logo and all ads used in major industry publications such as National Hardwood Magazine. I also created powerpoint presentations used for Industry Tradeshows that we attended.

As a Draftsman, I was responsible for creating CAD drawings for jobs, programming and operating the CNC machine.As Shop Assistant I helped in creating and forming parts alongside the Shop Forman. Also, I kept track of inventory of supplies for reordering. As well as various other duties around the shop.

As Shop Assistant I helped in running the CNC Plasma Cutter. Creating and forming parts alongside the Shop Forman. Also, I kept track of inventory of supplies for reordering. As well as various other duties around the shop.

Part-time position held while attending school. I cleaned the shop, offices, and vehicles daily. Cleaned and painted ductwork, parts, and equipment.

CADNet is a School-to-Work Program. Through CADNet, as a high school junior, I was taught the advanced computer skills needed to become proficient at producing engineering drawings in the classroom. Then my senior year of high school I worked at the CADNet office where I completed projects for TVA and other organizations. I worked on CAD Drafting projects which involved scanning large electrical and mechanical blueprints and drawings, then performing restoration by converting them digitally and redrawing in AutoCAD.