I have a passion for service, and thrive on the unique challenges of communication design. Throughout my career, I have been blessed with amazing opportunities to refine my messaging skills through:
Additionally, I have a talent for technical writing, and in-depth experience with data analysis and management with a focus on integrity and confidentiality.
| Field Engineer – NC | 2017-Present |
Bradley Voice & Data is owned and operated by Glen Bradley, and has over 20 years experience in Level I support in point-of-sale (POS), voice over IP (VoIP), networking, data and technology infrastructure.
Clients include major retailers, restaurants as well as many big names in techonolgy – from Apple to Godaddy. For more information, please visit bradleyvoicendata.com.
I have enjoyed a variety of endeavors dealing with graphics, web design, social media and marketing, and even audio production and political consulting. The following are select highlights:
| Campaigns & Consulting – NC | 2017-Present |
Provided support and materials (like photography, graphics, social media support, email campaigns, print and audio ads, web design) and/or other services utilized in support of primary and general election campaigns. Highlights include:
• Glen Bradley, State House Primary Candidate (R)
• Allen Chesser, US House Primary Candidate (R)
• Jim Womack, State Chairman NCGOP Candidate
• Arianna del Palazzo, County Commissioner Candidate (R)
• Chris deLambert, County Commissioner Candidate (R)
| Political Ads & Campaigns – AK | 2014-Present |
Provided materials (like graphics, social media support, email campaigns, print and audio ads, web design) and/or other services utilized in support of primary and general election campaigns throughout Alaska. Highlights include:
• David Eastman, State House Candidate (R)
• Pam Goode, State House Candidate (R/ACP)
• Mike Dunleavy, State Senate Candidate (Incumbent, R)
• Amy Demboski, Candidate for Anchorage Mayor (Runoff)
• Joe Miller, US Senate Primary Candidate (R)
| Anchorage Republican Women’s Club – Alaska | 2014-2017 |
Create graphic designs for PR campaigns, administrate the club website and social media, assist in communications with members, and help publicize important events and announcements.
| WAAR Media Group – Wayne Dupree |
2014-2015 |
Graphics and creative production for internet radio shows and personalities featured on WAARadio – We Are America Radio.
Upon returning to my home state of North Carolina, I became involved with the local Republican Party as well as the Republican Liberty Caucus on North Carolina (RLC-NC). Highlights include:
| State Chairman, RLC-NC | 2017-2018 |
Served as Chairman (2017-2018) and as Secretary (2016-2017). The RLC-NC helps promote [actual] limited government, individual liberty and free market ideas. The RLC was first founded in NC in 1988, which inspired the founding of the national RLC in 1991.
| Vice Chairman – Public Info, Lee GOP | 2016-2108 |
The Lee GOP (NC) is my hometown local Republican Party and I served as Vice Chairman for Public Information (2017-2018), and At-Large Member of the Executive Committee (2016-2017).
During my residency in Alaska, my focus shifted into politics. I served as the only full-time grassroots state organizer in support of Republican Presidential Primary candidate Ron Paul, and was then elected at the Republican State Convention to the office of Secretary of the Alaska Republican Party (ARP).
Later, I was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Anchorage Republican Women’s Club (ARWC) as Communications Chair. Upon relocating outside of Alaska, I continued fulfilling the Communications role under contract.
| Communications Chair, ARWC | 2013-2014 |
Increased the effectiveness of the club’s online presence and PR campaigns, which helped double revenue.
| State Secretary, Alaska Republican Party | 2012-2013 |
Standardized and upheld the integrity of the communications process with members.
| State Organizer, Alaskans for Ron Paul 2012 | 2012 |
Helped inspire and coordinate the attendance of Delegates from all 40 districts to the 2012 ARP State Convention – a first in Alaska history.
| R&D Engineer – Sanford, NC |
2007-2009 |
Arden is an industry leader in outdoor furniture cushions, with products sold in key retailers such as Lowe’s, Walmart, Target, Home Depot, Meijer and Canadian Tire. The highlights of my responsibilities and achievements include:
• Member of the corporate “Ardennovation” Team which focused on future product line development.
• Produced designs and construction methods for core product line – outdoor cushions & umbrellas. Oversaw all drawing specifications for new prototype designs, from initial concept and subsequent revisions to pre-production.
• Supervised Engineering’s Sample Department, consisting of a subordinate lead manager and eight full time employees. Responsible for the production, quality and timeliness of all development and testing projects including prototypes, domestic and import reference samples, sales presentations and other miscellaneous projects essential to product development, costing and quality assurance.
• Liaison to corporate concerning engineering-related aspects of the import process, including import production sample approvals. Developed and implemented processes and inter-departmental procedures surrounding sample-related projects, including product testing for production approval.
• Editor of Engineering handbooks for Asian suppliers relating to workmanship standards and material samples. Provided remote assistance to production personnel in the US and Asia on designs concerning new construction requirements and production techniques.
| Graphics Coordinator – Miami, FL |
2005-2007 |
Britto Central is devoted to the art of world-renowned Pop Artist Romero Britto, a contributor to the Tut Pyramid Project in London, the visual basis for the pregame show of Super Bowl XLI and frequently featured panelist at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The highlights of my time working with Romero include:
• Directed photography of all original art and responsible for all in-house photography equipment and facilities. Documented and photographed local events and special projects and assisted PR with special media needs, including video production and conversion.
• Maintained high-resolution images and created quality graphics for ads, presentations, special projects and licensing.
• Coordinated the production of select originals with print, sales and delivery deadlines for retail, wholesale, commissions, and donations. Evaluated the condition of stored originals and arranged any needed restoration work. Advised Gallery Director and Curator in selecting stock and show pieces.
• Priced and certified all new originals. Programmed and maintained costing calculator for gallery management, and designed and maintained the Production database of all originals and in-progress items.
• Directed and assisted contracted programmers with web site and database development and managed content for Britto.com.
• Served as in-house contact for technology-related issues such as hardware & software maintenance, troubleshooting and recommendations – including computers/workstations, servers, scanners, printers, copiers, cameras, phones (VoIP) and Romero’s personal electronic devices.
My most notable projects required advanced skill with:
The following are some of my favorite highlights (more to come!) .
| Pratt Institute, School of Art & Design – Brooklyn, NY | 1997-2000 |
Work towards BFA, Film/Video & Animation
| Lee County High School – Sanford, NC | 1993-1997 |
Diploma, NC Scholars Program
References, documentation and samples available upon request.
