SPISME–Is a small company that does big things related to music and creative industries. Through our network of global partners we provide services to engage people, communities, and places to best understand the challenges they face. Along with our partners we offer a unique approach of letting data tell the story to develop actionable solutions, strategies and recommendations that drive economic and social growth, resilience and sustainability. Our team specializes in research and analysis, infrastructure and development, stakeholder engagement, economic impact, mapping and placemaking, as well as events and education. Our work is driven by maximizing the creative economy of clients including governments at all levels of policy development, NGOs, tourism, cultural, economic development, and export agencies, and businesses engaged in the development and regeneration of venues and spaces.

Non-profit organization connecting children to the environment through experiential outdoor education and the performing arts

• Built a book of business in excess of $1M in ready to convert SaaS sales for telehealth solutions company. • Successfully sold software services to C-suite ACO's, MCO's, Health Systems, Hospitals, Providers, Insurers, Governments, Businesses, Education systems (elementary to universities) and more.

• Music Business and public policy for commercial real estate developer RCP Companies in Huntsville, Alabama.• Directed music efforts at MidCity District a public- private partnership with The City of Huntsville a mixed-use development with $1 billion in private investment.• Collaborated with London based Sound Diplomacy, to introduce music as an economic driver to The City of Huntsville.• Championed the Sound Diplomacy Huntsville/Shoals music audit, the largest regional music audit ever conducted in North America.• Conceptualized the strategy and vision behind Huntsville’s Orion Amphitheater which opened in May 2022.• Accomplished advocacy of Venue Group founded by Ben Lovett of Mumford and Sons and his team that oversaw the design and operations of one of the most iconic and hi-tech performance facilities in North America –The Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville, Alabama at MidCity District a culture first development driven by on site residency, work music, food, art and hospitality from the region, and around the world.

•Created, Directed, Produced, and Upgraded The Call-Muscle Shoals from an on-site talent development program to a digital video audition program maximizing the number of artists participating in our talent discovery program. This program has generated 7 Grammy Awards all from our initial artist group.

• Accomplished brand growth, sales volume, and increased market share year over year. Directed quarterly promotional cycle plans and promotional execution. Exceeded Consumer Engagement goals. Responsible for all business efforts at more than 800 national, regional, and independent retail outlets.• Designed and directed business plans and secured assets exceeding $10 million• Accomplished key strategic initiatives, negotiated merchandising contracts

Media specialist /Band member Storm Orphans Member of nationally touring band. Wrote, recorded, and produced original compositions. Released Promise No Parade Vinyl EP 87' recorded at Muscle Shoals Sound produced by Bob Wray. Wasted Union CD 89' produced by Bob Wray and Storm Orphans recorded at Pyramid Studios, Chattanooga,TN. Released Sin/Souls 93' Produced by Storm Orphans and Ed Rolland of Collective Soul. Performed showcases in New York N.Y/Warner Bros., Los Angeles, C.A/ A&M Records, Austin, TX/ Epic Records, and Miami FL./Atlantic Records. Lead publicity and promotional efforts. Achieved effective media placements in top media markets in the Northeast, South, Southwest, and West. Performed at legendary New York Rock Venue CBGB, SXSW 2 times and featured on MTV at the New South Music Festival in Atlanta, GA.