About Me

FUN MeFACTS:
Favorite Places Traveled: Paris, FRANCE; London, ENGLAND; Prague and Teplice, CZECH REPUBLIC; Dresden, GERMANY; New York, NEW YORK; Oahu and the Big Island, HAWAII; Hancock, VERMONT; San Fransisco, CALIFORNIA

EDUCATION

University of North Florida
Master of Arts Degree in English - April 2010
Member of Sigma Tau Delta - International English Honor Society, Alpha Pi Sigma Chapter (President Nominee)
- 2008 - Awarded a UNF Grad Program Scholarship for “Excellent Scholarship”
- 2009 - Awarded a UNF Grad Program Scholarship for “Excellent Scholarship”
- 2009 - Awarded a UNF Women’s Center Scholarship for Contest Essay

University of North Florida
Post Baccalaureate Program (English/Literature)
Continued Studies Required for MA Program Entrance (Additional Course Study)

University of North Florida
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Communications
(Advertising and Photography)
Graduated with Honors

Florida State College
Associate in Arts Degree
Graduated with Honors/Dean's List

Website Pros (Now Web.com)
Awarded Marketing Internship with Senior VP of Marketing

WORK EXPERIENCE

University of North Florida - 2007 to Current
Director of Public Relations, Department of Music
As the Director of Public Relations for the UNF Department of Music my duties include to maintain the department website, develop content for marketing (posters, programs, advertisements, etc.), and work closely with faculty to promote advancement of the department, its faculty, and students. In 2009, I was made Web Specialist for the UNF College of Arts and Sciences CMS migration.

Smartphones Technologies - 2006 to 2007
Creative Manager
As the Creative Manager for Smartphones Technologies my duties included creating static and animated content (utilizing 3rd party celebrity, college sports, and artist materials). My team created and prepared content for distribution by major cell phone companies. My job was to ensure communication between the artists, the designers, and our partners.

Website Pros - 1998 to 2005 - Employee of the Year Recipient
Assistant to the Senior Vice President of Marketing
During my 7 years at Website Pros, Inc., I worked as a Sales Specialist, Customer Care Representative, Web Designer, and was promoted to the marketing department as an Assistant to the Senior Vice President of Marketing. I specialized in advertising materials for Web Acquisition Services. That included working with major clients to ensure a successful design solution (including website design, e-mail campaigns, print work, etc.).

Freelance Work - 2005 to Current
Designer
My duties consist of creating websites, brochures, and additional media for nonprofit groups, local artists, and schools.

FILM/OTHER PRODUCTION

UNF Opera Ensemble - Summer Tour - 2010
Official Photographer/Blogger
University students performed at various venues throughout Europe including Mozart's Estates Theater in Prague.

FilmLab - Film Camp with Joey Travolta - 2008 to 2010 (Summer)
Volunteer/Photographer
Camp teaches children with autism how to write, shoot, and direct short films.

Who Is The Boogeyman? Trailer - 2009
Production Manager/2nd Assistant Director
Trailer to generate interest in the feature film, “Who Is The Boogeyman?” scheduled for production in mid to late 2010.

Jacksonville.com & Jacksonville Film Festival - 2008
Writer/Producer
Our crew created the commercial "Jacksonville.com Saves the Day" that was featured in the Film Festival and won 1st prize in the competition.

Throwing Stars (Feature Film) Tigerlily Media - 2007
Extra - One of Three Waitresses
Film was renamed "Who's Your Monkey" for release.

VOLUNTEER

I have volunteered, or donated funds to each of the following organizations.

- FilmLab/ArtLife Productions
- Jacksonville Film Festival
- Foster Hope
- HabiJax
- First Coast No More Homeless Pets
- Jacksonville Humane Society
- ASPCA