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Music & Media

After years of playing music I returned to college at 31. I worked my way through school as a DJ, Recording Tech, Ad Sales, Actor, TV Cameraman, Newspaper Reporter and Photographer.

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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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