Responsible for working with students primarily ranging from 7 to 18 years old to better develop and understand vocal technique, ability, music theory and rock history.Show director history:The Clash: London Calling — DirectorDuets (Lady Gaga/Temple Of The Dog/Sublime/etc.) — DirectorGrad School — DirectorGreen Day — DirectorHeavy Power Trios (Green Day/Nirvana/Beastie Boys/etc.) — DirectorIt's Not A Phase (Fall Out Boy/Paramore/My Chemical Romance/etc.) — DirectorModern Indie (Arcade Fire/CHVRCHES/Phoebe Bridgers/etc.) — DirectorMore Cowbell (Led Zeppelin/Grand Funk Railroad/Twisted Sister/etc.) — DirectorNo Doubt — DirectorPlanet Of The Apes (Gorillaz/the Monkees/Arctic Monkeys/etc.) — Assistant DirectorPlaying The Odds (Rush/King Crimson/Radiohead/etc.) — Assistant DirectorRiot Grrrl (Bikini Kill/Hole/Sleater-Kinney/etc.) — DirectorRock 101 — DirectorSoundtracks (The Bodyguard/A Star Is Born/Bohemian Rhapsody/etc.) — DirectorThird Wave Punk (Green Day/the Offspring/Blink-182/etc.) — DirectorTwo-Tone Ska (The Specials/Madness/The English Beat/etc.) — DirectorWeezer — DirectorWeezer: The Blue Album — Director

Freelance writer (columns, reviews, interviews, press releases) with work published through the following outlets: UPROXX, Riot Fest, Consequence Of Sound, Paste, The AV Club, Alternative Press, Substream, Riverfront Times, Decider, American Music Press (AMP), Augustana Observer, Jaded In Chicago, A Different Kind Of GreatnessArtist biographies authored:A WIll Away (Triple Crown)Against Me! (Total Treble)The Aggrolites (Pirates Press)Bad Cop/Bad Cop (Fat Wreck Chords)Big D And The Kids Table (SideOneDummy)The Bombpops (Fat Wreck Chords)Braid (Topshelf)Joey Cape (Fat Wreck Chords)Charger (Pirates Press)CJ Ramone (Fat Wreck Chords)Cokie The Clown (Fat Wreck Chords)The Commuters (independent)Dead To Me (Fat Wreck Chords)Direct Hit! (Fat Wreck Chords)The Dismemberment Plan (Partisan)David Dondero (Total Treble)Emarosa (Hopeless)Face To Face (Fat Wreck Chords) (x2)The Felix Culpa (No Sleep)Foxing (Triple Crown)Gatsbys American Dream (Fearless)Get Dead (Fat Wreck Chords)Heart To Heart (InVogue)Darius Koski (Fat Wreck Chords)Lenny Lashley's Gang Of One (Pirates Press)Mad Caddies (Fat Wreck Chords)Mean Jeans (Fat Wreck Chords) (x2)The Mighty Mighty Bosstones (Big Rig)Millencolin (Epitaph)Much The Same (Nitro)Night Birds (Fat Wreck Chords)Old Firm Casuals (Pirates Press)Over It (Virgin)Pears (Fat Wreck Chords) (x2)CJ Ramone (Fat Wreck Chords)Real Friends (Fearless)Strung Out (Fat Wreck Chords) (x2)Such Gold (Razor & Tie) (x2)Sum 41 (Hopeless) (x2)Swingin' Utters (Fat Wreck Chords)Teenage Bottlerocket (Fat Wreck Chords)Weezer (Crush/Atlantic)Western Addiction (Fat Wreck Chords)'Snakes On A Plane' soundtrack (Decaydance/New Line)

Freelance photographer (live photography) with work published through the following outlets: Alternative Press; American Music Press (AMP); Pastepunk.com; Punknews.org; Substream Magazine

-plan and execute all print and online content on a daily basis-create, grow and protect our editorial style, voice and tone-coordinate with design and advertising departments to streamline production process of print product-discover and develop partnerships with like-minded companies and brands

-manage editorial department by working with each editor on his/her strengths and weaknesses to better improve workflow and overall quality of our print, online and mobile products-plan and execute all content for front of book (columns) and back of book (reviews)-assist in planning and execution of all additional content in each issue (features, cover story, specials)-plan and execute all content for the Reviews section online-assist in planning and execution of all additional online content (features, news, exclusives, APTV), including negotiating with publicists/managers for multimedia content-work with dozens of freelance writers to negotiate deadlines and prepare their writing for AP's editorial voice and tone-be a conduit for other departments to communicate their editorial needs, and facilitate or help facilitate those requests-frequently assist other departments in creating engaging copy for various ancillary projects-represent AP at a variety of public events, including festivals, public speaking engagements and music industry conferences-attend 100-plus concerts a year to better understand our demographic and strengthen relationships with artists within our music scene-assist in creation and development of partnerships with like-minded companies (i.e. Beats Music, Sirius/XM, AXS TV)Cover stories authored:Against Me!Blink-182 (x2)The Gaslight AnthemAnthony GreenNew Found GloryParamoreSaosinSet Your GoalsWeezerPreviously:Music Editor (9/06—5/12)Retain all responsibilities from the Associate Editor position as well as plan and execute music reviews in print and online. Responsible for the critical/editorial voice of all AP properties.Associate Editor (7/04—9/06)Copyedit, fact-check, and proofread magazine. Manage internet content, including daily news updates. Write, edit, and/or compile numerous sections of the magazine, including but not limited to features, reviews, in-studio interviews, news and gossip.

I was responsible for updating time-sensitive content to Zune Marketplace.-Created playlists with themes to current events-Refreshed programming for numerous channels-Partnered with United Airlines to provide in-flight programming

As the primary editor, my duties included updating Punknews.org content on a daily basis, developing new innovative content, being responsible for writing/editing/updating reviews section, and maintaining record label/PR company relations.