A proven communicator who brings old-school expertise to the evolving world of media: Digital, broadcast, social, print, film and video. A forward-thinking entrepreneur with business acumen and people skills. A self-starter who's also worked in the legal realm, the filmmaking world, and in retail. A longtime leader with results in television, print, video, and the Internet. Devoted to the public good and the infinite game. Skilled at public speaking.
Established an independent film and video company specializing in shorts and features. Writing, directing, acting.
Hired by law firms and independent attorneys to serve legal documents such as subpoenas, summonses, orders, and writs. This job required exceptional people skills and great attention to detail.
Produced home page of CNN.com, the world's most-viewed news website. Earlier, was in charge of Quality Control. Headed the copy desk and acted as a liaison between CNN.com and The CNN Wire.
After the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, supervised CNN.com on the overnight shift. Worked with local and international bureaus to cover the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq as well as the 2004 elections.
Provided final edit of news stories before posting them to CNN.com. Mentored news writers and photo editors.
Selected and edited national and international stories for The Charlotte Observer, the Pulitzer-winning daily in North Carolina. Filled in for the National Editor during the Clinton Impeachment and Trial.
Supervised all crime and courts coverage for the Nashville Banner, an afternoon newspaper.
Social Media
News & Feature Writing/Editing
Script/Speech Writing
Video Production and Editing/Directing
Team Leadership and Project Planning
Public Speaking and Community Outreach
Performing songwriter who has played live shows at Nashville's famed Bluebird Cafe, 12th & Porter, Douglas Corner Cafe, 3rd and Lindsley and on the streets of Lower Broadway. Also performed in Atlanta at Eddie's Attic and Smith's Olde Bar. Founded the weekly Songwriters Night at Napoleon's Tavern in New Iberia, Louisiana. Owner of the music publishing company Speed Monkey Music (BMI).