My work in this world is that of a Resilience Builder. Someone who enhances the environment around them, and thrives in the supportive role. Collaboration can be found at the root of creativity, and I give of myself for those who need my work the most. Resiliency is both armor and innervoice for my survival as a black man navigating a world unjustly crafted to seek my compliance or erasure. I use resilience through bridging artistic disciplines and industry involvement including… Show more My work in this world is that of a Resilience Builder. Someone who enhances the environment around them, and thrives in the supportive role. Collaboration can be found at the root of creativity, and I give of myself for those who need my work the most. Resiliency is both armor and innervoice for my survival as a black man navigating a world unjustly crafted to seek my compliance or erasure. I use resilience through bridging artistic disciplines and industry involvement including poetry, freelance and session work, music production, event curation, artist booking, arts education and administration, and business development. Leveraging these tools to build a meaningfully sustainable pathway to creatively express my voice allows me to grow as a well-informed artist and community member. Connection is a value that upholds my creative expression. I believe my purpose in the world is to see the humanity in people and truly enjoy life. I practice this through using my artistic abilities as a musician and poet to creatively capture my experience with the world around me. Show less

• Assist in the development of the business model and operations procedures • Network with community organizations and businesses to build partnerships• Co-write and produce music for artists• Research and contact artists to showcase in the HipStory House Party series • Develop branding scheme and marketing strategy for artists• Book performances, interviews, and promotional opportunities for artists• Host events to showcase artists and build relationships with related… Show more • Assist in the development of the business model and operations procedures • Network with community organizations and businesses to build partnerships• Co-write and produce music for artists• Research and contact artists to showcase in the HipStory House Party series • Develop branding scheme and marketing strategy for artists• Book performances, interviews, and promotional opportunities for artists• Host events to showcase artists and build relationships with related organizations and businesses Show less

• Networked with and interviewed teachers to research professional development practices• Created production process to direct teachers in curriculum development and course filming • Developed database of professional development topics to design• Designed resources for teachers to brainstorm and develop their course curriculum

• Served as academic advisor for 41 undergraduate men and women in a fraternity house • Developed academic success plans with members on academic probation • Networked with alumni and campus partners to provide better services and support for the house members• Supervised four Peer Leaders• Facilitated mediation meetings to address conflict and policy violations • Reported weekly to Alumni House Director and Entrepreneurship Program Director•Supervise 4 Peer… Show more • Served as academic advisor for 41 undergraduate men and women in a fraternity house • Developed academic success plans with members on academic probation • Networked with alumni and campus partners to provide better services and support for the house members• Supervised four Peer Leaders• Facilitated mediation meetings to address conflict and policy violations • Reported weekly to Alumni House Director and Entrepreneurship Program Director•Supervise 4 Peer Leaders•Mediate conflict between members•Report weekly to Alumni House Director and Entrepreneurship Program Director Show less

•Develop curriculum and teach one course per semester focusing on Academic Skills, Race & Ethnicity, and Diversity•Responsible for academic & leadership development of 100 students•Advise 10 Peer Leaders •Develop marketing and programming of the Multicultural Visions Program learning community •Attend professional development sessions to improve skills within the field •Network with other campus departments and organizations for collaboration on programs and events

•Researched and archived historical artifacts for the Maintenance Shop (on-campus live music venue)•Managed customer data base and registration, for WelcomeFest (an event where 100+ local and regional companies marketed to students by purchasing a booth)•Contacted companies and organizations for participation in WelcomeFest •Designed workbook for Leadership Retreat including bios, contact information, schedule of events•Participated on the hiring committee for the Associate… Show more •Researched and archived historical artifacts for the Maintenance Shop (on-campus live music venue)•Managed customer data base and registration, for WelcomeFest (an event where 100+ local and regional companies marketed to students by purchasing a booth)•Contacted companies and organizations for participation in WelcomeFest •Designed workbook for Leadership Retreat including bios, contact information, schedule of events•Participated on the hiring committee for the Associate Director of the Memorial Union Show less

•Worked with a teaching partner to develop, instruct, and assess the curriculum of an academic four week summer program to prepare 120 high school students for math and sciences in college •Worked within a team of instructors to provide an effective and fun learning environment for students•Managed conflict and personal issues of students •Facilitated a classroom environment where students were challenged, supported, and expected to perform at their best

• Managed over 90 entities nationwide• Increased 2009 - 2010 membership by 30% through implementation of new policies• Reduced 2010 - 2011 entity debt by 80% through implementation of new policies• Decreased 2009 - 2010 entity debt by 70% through implementation of new policies • Created a Regional Standard Operations Procedure that unified the operations of eight regions• Helped create an assessment program to monitor the progress of entities • Aided in the planning of… Show more • Managed over 90 entities nationwide• Increased 2009 - 2010 membership by 30% through implementation of new policies• Reduced 2010 - 2011 entity debt by 80% through implementation of new policies• Decreased 2009 - 2010 entity debt by 70% through implementation of new policies • Created a Regional Standard Operations Procedure that unified the operations of eight regions• Helped create an assessment program to monitor the progress of entities • Aided in the planning of the National Convention which hosted over 500 delegates• Assisted in the curriculum development of the National Leadership Institute which hosted over 300 delegates Show less

· Worked cohesively with 14 other assistants in a labor intensive atmosphere · Operated heavy machinery such as a Bob CAT, and various Fork Lifts · Assisted in teaching and mentoring the new members about the work atmosphere · Headed a project to make a ticket-trade deal with a coffee company to provide their services for over 3,000 people · Assisted Operations Coordinator in maintaining the aesthetics of the golf course · Performed the task of… Show more · Worked cohesively with 14 other assistants in a labor intensive atmosphere · Operated heavy machinery such as a Bob CAT, and various Fork Lifts · Assisted in teaching and mentoring the new members about the work atmosphere · Headed a project to make a ticket-trade deal with a coffee company to provide their services for over 3,000 people · Assisted Operations Coordinator in maintaining the aesthetics of the golf course · Performed the task of retrieving and delivering a multitude of equipment and vehicles Show less

•Maintained numerous database on on-campus organizations •Researched various organizational development companies and developed marketing ideas to encourage on-campus organizations to use university services •Assisted Director in teambuilding sessions and eventually became primary facilitator•Originated and assisted design of major poster and 5 miniature fliers to advertise theprogram•Designed a power point presentation used by the department for presenting to on-campus… Show more •Maintained numerous database on on-campus organizations •Researched various organizational development companies and developed marketing ideas to encourage on-campus organizations to use university services •Assisted Director in teambuilding sessions and eventually became primary facilitator•Originated and assisted design of major poster and 5 miniature fliers to advertise theprogram•Designed a power point presentation used by the department for presenting to on-campus organizations •Performed general office tasks such as responding to outbound and inbound e-mails, data entry, and personal communication with faculty and staff Show less

Worked cohesively with 18 other assistants in a labor intensive atmosphere · Operated heavy machinery such as a Bob CAT, and various Fork Lifts · Planted and maintained 9,500 plants and flowers · Assisted Operations Coordinator in maintaining the aesthetics of the golf course · Performed the task of retrieving and delivering a multitude of equipment and vehicles

· Ladies Professional Golf Association; · Maintained over 10 different databases on prospective companies, and golf events · Researched various companies and developed ideas to encourage prospective customers to buy advertisement and/or sponsor our events · Assisted the "Hook a Kid on Golf" Foundation at various events by facilitating and monitoring multiple golf activities · Accompanied the Tournament Director to networking events and… Show more · Ladies Professional Golf Association; · Maintained over 10 different databases on prospective companies, and golf events · Researched various companies and developed ideas to encourage prospective customers to buy advertisement and/or sponsor our events · Assisted the "Hook a Kid on Golf" Foundation at various events by facilitating and monitoring multiple golf activities · Accompanied the Tournament Director to networking events and outings · Performed general office tasks such responding to outbound and inbound phone calls, written newsletters, local and international mailings, and data entry Show less