Work Experience
Event Director
Southern Fried Events - Knoxville, TN
2020 to Present
Establishing and maintaining relationships with vendors and venues
Planning event details and aspects, including seating, concessions, dining and guests
Creating reliable financial reports and collecting payments on time
Remaining under budget with all costs
Managing events and addressing potential problems that may arise
Planning for potential scenarios that could impact the integrity of the event
Maintaining a working knowledge of the complex needs of a wide variety of events
Truck Driver Class A
Trillium Drivers - Knoxville, TN
2016 to Present
Local and Long-distance driving
Communicating and coordinating with dispatchers
Obeying and following applicable traffic laws
Securing cargo and properly arranging and balancing it within the vehicle
Maintaining a detailed log of working hours in compliance with state and federal regulations
Ensuring any mechanical issues with the vehicle are corrected before driving
Dispatcher/Project Manager
TransSolutions & Logistics, LLC - Alcoa, TN
2020 to 2021
Dispatch Duties
Dispatch CDL and Local Courier Routes Daily
Update schedule / contact drivers on a day to day base
Medical courier dispatch with routine and emergency
Track Driver Locations
Coordinate with hospitals, doctor's offices, and labs for movement
Coordinate service on CDL Trucks, break downs, etc .
Assign keys, trucks, and cargo vans to drivers and receive it back
Collect drivers invoices/credits, shorts/enter payments
Communicate and coordinate with other departments and resolve any issues.
General office duties require; restocking supplies for office and drivers bags, filing fuels, logs, clean office etc.
Assign pick up’s enter into driver software
Prepare and assign driver routes for the following day
Report any overages, returns, and shorts to Clients and Customers
Take calls from clients, drivers, and customers
Route trucks and couriers using routing software
Projects Managed
Lead development on a new Driver Training manual for new courier scanners to successful acceptance
Lead development of CDL division paperwork standardization portfolios to successful acceptance
Executive Director
Southern Fried Media - Knoxville, TN
2010 to 2020
Project based company handling creative projects for Media (Film, Podcasts, Print, Radio, TV, and Web). Projects include: Consultation, Design, and Production
Collaborating with clients to understand and anticipate their needs and translate them into a project
Collaborating with clients to define the vision for project
Creating a product road map based on this vision
Managing the project based on changing requirements
Overseeing all stages of project creation including design and development
Monitoring and evaluating product progress at each stage of the process
Plan and manage team goals, project schedules and new information
Supervise current projects and coordinate all team members
Manage project-related paperwork by ensuring all necessary materials are current, properly filed and stored
Direct project correspondences by preparing and reviewing project proposals, memos, meeting minutes and emails
Communicate with clients to identify and define project requirements, scope and objectives
Adhere to budget by monitoring expenses
Radio Host and Producer
Ra-Tel Broadcasters - Knoxville, TN
2012 to 2018
Selecting topics and scripts for commercials and news shows
Collaborating with show hosts to design and execute radio show production
Overseeing the production process including performances and recording
Managing the show and live broadcast production process including overall tone, music selection, and editing
Ensuring a show stays within on schedule
Promoting advertisers and shows on-air
Conducting interviews on-air
Answering phone calls, taking requests, and interacting with listeners
Dispatcher
Carter Express - Andersonville, TN
2015 to 2016
Dispatch Routes Daily
Update schedule / contact drivers on a day to day base
Dispatch : second run order/ left over orders
Track Driver Locations
Coordinate with expedite companies and temporary driver firms
Coordinate service on Trucks/ break downs etc .
Assign keys and trucks to drivers and receive it back
Collect drivers invoices/credits, shorts/enter payments
Communicate and coordinate with other departments and resolve any issues.
General office duties require; invoice credits payment, restocking supplies for office and drivers bags, filing fuels, logs, clean office etc.
Assign pick up’s enter into spreadsheet for Inventory
Communicate with yard jockey
Prepare driver routes/ bags for the following day
Report any overages, returns, and shorts to Clients and Customers Warehouse Supervisors
Take calls from clients, drivers, and customers
Route trucks using routing software
US Mail Transfer Driver (Local)
Davenport Tram - Blairsville, GA
2014 to 2015
Short-distance (Local) route driving
Communicating and coordinating with dispatchers, US Postal Officials and Local Post Offices
Obeying and following applicable traffic laws
Securing cargo and properly arranging and balancing it within the vehicle
Sorting, handling, and unloading US Mail
Maintaining a detailed log of working hours in compliance with state and federal regulations
Ensuring any mechanical issues with the vehicle are corrected before driving
Truck Driver Class A CDL
MORRISTOWN DRIVERS SERVICE - Morristown, TN
2013 to 2014
Long-distance driving
Communicating and coordinating with dispatchers
Obeying and following applicable traffic laws
Securing cargo and properly arranging and balancing it within the vehicle
Maintaining a detailed log of working hours in compliance with state and federal regulations
Ensuring any mechanical issues with the vehicle are corrected before driving
Truck Driver Class A OTR
Colonial Freight - Knoxville, TN
2012 to 2013
Long-distance driving
Communicating and coordinating with dispatchers
Obeying and following applicable traffic laws
Securing cargo and properly arranging and balancing it within the vehicle
Maintaining a detailed log of working hours in compliance with state and federal regulations
Ensuring any mechanical issues with the vehicle are corrected before driving
Field Marketer
T.O.P Marketing - Long Island City, NY
2011 to 2012
Collaborating with sales and marketing teams to plan promotional marketing campaigns
Helping team leads set, allocate and monitor each project
Meeting with clients to discuss brand guidelines, goals, budget and timelines
Researching previous successful campaigns to understand what worked, what didn’t and what can be improved
Reviewing the progress and success of a campaign, making adjustments or pitching ideas for new campaigns as necessary
Effective writing, speaking, presenting and active listening skills
Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with management, team members, clients and customers where applicable
Familiarity with content management systems, analytics, and customer relationship management
Data analysis, critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making
Understanding of industry best practices
Creativity, adaptability and familiar with current marketing trends
Project management skills, like goal-setting and deadline management
Great organization, time management and prioritization abilities
Comfortable in high-pressure and fast-paced environments
Graphic Designer and Editor
Publish America - Frederick, MD
2010 to 2011
Possess a solid understanding of design principles, printing procedures, photography, film, and illustration
Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator
Work with other creative team members to produce content.
Help make design choices (e.g., fonts and colors) for all content
Correct grammar, spelling and punctuation errors.
Arrange page layouts to include written content as well as elements like photos and ads.
Train new Editors about the company’s content creation process.
Meet with customers to define content needs and get final approval
Radio Host and Producer
Clinton Broadcasters - Clinton, TN
2009 to 2010
Selecting topics and scripts for commercials and news shows
Collaborating with show hosts to design and execute radio show production
Overseeing the production process including performances and recording
Managing the show and live broadcast production process including overall tone, music selection, and editing
Ensuring a show stays within on schedule
Promoting advertisers and shows on-air
Conducting interviews on-air
Answering phone calls, taking requests, and interacting with listeners
Radio Host and Producer
Clinton Broadcasters - Clinton, TN
2007 to 2009
Selecting topics and scripts for commercials and news shows
Collaborating with show hosts to design and execute radio show production
Overseeing the production process including performances and recording
Managing the show and live broadcast production process including overall tone, music selection, and editing
Ensuring a show stays within on schedule
Promoting advertisers and shows on-air
Conducting interviews on-air
Answering phone calls, taking requests, and interacting with listeners
Radio Host and Producer
Ra-Tel Broadcasters - Knoxville, TN
2006 to 2008
Selecting topics and scripts for commercials and news shows
Collaborating with show hosts to design and execute radio show production
Overseeing the production process including performances and recording
Managing the show and live broadcast production process including overall tone, music selection, and editing
Ensuring a show stays within on schedule
Promoting advertisers and shows on-air
Conducting interviews on-air
Answering phone calls, taking requests, and interacting with listeners
Feature Writer
Low Range Magazine - Tilton, NH
2006 to 2008
Research: One of the most important skills of a Journalist is having the ability to conduct extensive research. Journalists must know how to verify sources and check all the facts before they present the story to the public.
Strong Written and Verbal Communication: Given that Journalists must write and are often required to present the stories they are researching, they need to have strong written and verbal communication skills.
Storytelling: Stories do not write themselves. No matter how much potential a story has, it will not be well received if the story is not written properly.
Ethics: Given that they have the power to influence and mobilize people over various issues and causes, Journalists must be highly ethical.
Remaining Poised Under Pressure: Given the extreme nature of some news stories as well as the fact that they often work under strict deadlines, Journalists must be able to remain poised under pressure
Maintaining and managing photography equipment
Editing photos
Submitting photos to appropriate persons
Photojournalist
Landmark Community Newspapers - LaFollette, TN
2002 to 2004
Research: One of the most important skills of a Journalist is having the ability to conduct extensive research. Journalists must know how to verify sources and check all the facts before they present the story to the public.
Strong Written and Verbal Communication: Given that Journalists must write and are often required to present the stories they are researching, they need to have strong written and verbal communication skills.
Storytelling: Stories do not write themselves. No matter how much potential a story has, it will not be well received if the story is not written properly.
Ethics: Given that they have the power to influence and mobilize people over various issues and causes, Journalists must be highly ethical.
Remaining Poised Under Pressure: Given the extreme nature of some news stories as well as the fact that they often work under strict deadlines, Journalists must be able to remain poised under pressure
Maintaining and managing photography equipment
Editing photos
Submitting photos to appropriate persons
Truck Driver Class A
Optimum Logistics Solutions - Knoxville, TN
2015
Local and Long-distance driving
Communicating and coordinating with dispatchers
Obeying and following applicable traffic laws
Securing cargo and properly arranging and balancing it within the vehicle
Maintaining a detailed log of working hours in compliance with state and federal regulations
Ensuring any mechanical issues with the vehicle are corrected before driving
Cashier and Customer Service
The Home Depot - Knoxville, TN
2012
Process sales transactions
Calculate the cost of products or services
Accept payments
Calculate and return change when required by the payment method
Maintain adequate change denominations in the cash drawer and request additional change
Answer customer questions about products or services
Reconcile cash drawers and sales receipts
Report issues with equipment
National Media Director
W.E.Rock Events - Placerville, CA
2009
Collaborate and Coordinate with media outlets for event coverage
Create style guides and brand voice outlines for all public relations, marketing, advertising and web
Consult with executive management to develop effective communication procedures and policies for various situations or crises
Draft press releases following event and organizational news
Write letters, interdepartmental memos and other business correspondence
Communicate with media outlets and journalists and create press kits
Using social media marketing tools to create and maintain the company’s brand
Working with marketing professionals to develop social media marketing campaigns
Interacting with customers and other stakeholders via the company’s social media accounts
Analyzing the company’s digital marketing plan and social media strategy and identifying strategic weaknesses and making recommendations for improvements
Researching social media trends and informing management of changes that are relevant to the company’s marketing activities