Experience
Word Wise Publishing, '87- Present • Photographer, Writer, Graphic Design, Layout, Web Design, Music Charts, Copyright Registration, Copy Editor, Manager Lebanon Democrat, Lebanon TN • Mailroom Supervisor, '98-2001; Oversee post press: Labeling, distribution/mailing, inserts, equipment maintenance/repair The News Examiner/ Gannett, Gallatin TN • Composing Room Supervisor, nights, '97-2001; Responsible for timely work flow all production aspects between Editorial and Press; proofreading; computer operations, updates, backups; photos/graphics, layout and quality control; machine maintenance/repair Intex Aviation / Delta Airlines, Nashville TN • Cargo Agent '95-96; Inspected, routed and shipped cargo worldwide; Trained by Delta in Hazardous materials and as forklift operator Video, Film, Radio & TV Production; Behind the Scenes, Camera/ Set • Sales Manager WCOR radio, Lebanon TN Write, create, produce and record commercials • Recording Technician, Wright Music Building 89-91 Keys to building; responsible for open/close, all equipment, setup, record each recital/show and archiving all media copies/distribution. • Cameraman, TV 66, Lebanon TN, '87-92 In studio; and on call freelance, covering various community events • Cameraman VSCC cable TV, '87-88 Work on campus TV shows; covered (18 months) county commission meetings • Set Carpenter, scene setup, Chapel Theatre, Lebanon TN Talent; In Front of the Camera: • Lorimar/Universal Studios, I’ll Fly Away, Covington, GA, Film Extra • Hank William's, NFL Monday Night Promos: Extra Scene Three Production, Inc.: • Featured Extra; National “Toyotathon” Commercial (Opryland) • Video: Marty Stuart, Tempted; Hobo 'guitar playing' clown • Video: Patty Loveless, Jealous Bone. Extra • Video: Rebecca Climer, Looking In Devil's Eyes: Guitarist |
Education
Middle Tennessee State University | Murfreesboro, Tennessee Bachelor of Science in Recording Industry Management, concentration Mass Communication; Minors: Music, Speech and Theater • News Editor, Sidelines (student paper) • Guitarist, Blues Crusade Jazz Ensemble • Internship: Milsap Lodge Hall Music Publishing • Internship: Billboard International Magazine, Nashville • Recording Technician, Wright Music Building 89-91 • M.T.S.U. 1990 Summer class in London, six weeks travel/tour; Busking: England, France, Holland Volunteer State Community College | Gallatin, Tennessee • Honor Roll, Dean's List, 3.85 GPA • Treasurer, Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society • Cameraman VSCC cable TV • Business Manager of The Settler (student newspaper) • Air personality and news reader at WVCP-FM Professional Organizations | Past and Present • NAPP, National Association Of photoshop Professionals, Adobe • NAMM, National Association of Music Merchandisers, Business member • AOPA, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Private Pilot • AF of M, Local 257 American Federation on Musicians, union • NAJE, National Association of Jazz Educators One of my first business cards from the late 80s. (Sorry but the phone/address have changed). |
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