To inspire and encourage students of all ages through Art while introducing innovative ideas and techniques in Photography and 3~Dimensional artwork.

2002 - Current   Troy University, Troy, Alabama

Graduating December 2005 Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science ~ Studio Art, Minor ~ Technical Theatre. 

1985 - 1987       Bauder College, Atlanta, Georgia

Associate of Arts ~ Interior Design

1990 - Current

Freelance Designer/Photographer

n     Working as Freelance Interior Designer, Floral Designer and Wedding Coordinator.

2005 - Current   Tendura, Troy, Alabama                                              

Marketing Assistant

n     Assisting the President of the company and the Marketing Manager to create an organized filing system.

n     Inputting data for a new database used to upgrade company's web site.

n     Testing and recommending cleaners for Tendura retail products.

n     Preparing products for shipment to retail stores and potential customers.

2002 – June ~ October   Bank of Pensacola, Pensacola, Florida              

Mortgage Loan Processor

n     Assisted the mortgage loan officer in processing and preparing for loan closings.

n     Worked efficiently with underwriters, attorneys, customers, employers, title companies, and insurance companies in the processing of loan applications.

2002 – 1998      CharterBank, West Point, Georgia          

Post Closing Coordinator

n     Prepared closed mortgage loans for sale on the secondary market to 21 different vendors. 

n     Created job description manuals and instructional books for the mortgage loan department.

1998 – 1995      SunTrust Bank, Florence, Alabama

Systems Administrator

n     Upgraded and maintained laptops and desktops for mortgage computer system to company standards.

n     Worked with Bank Land Administrator to maintain security integrity.

n     Supervised three mortgage team employees.

n     Representative for the Corporate Steering Committee geared for “Small Banks” within Southeast branches of SunTrust Bank. 

Technical Theatre skills for set design, costume design and construction. Experience in Decorative Faux painting. Experienced Seamstress.

Skilled in using digital, 35 mm and medium format camera equipment.

Proficient in PC programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Familiar with the use of basic power tools such as; skill saw, drill and jig saw.

2005 Published in premier issue of Creative Convocation Magazine, which Features the Best Art in Colleges and Universities within the United States, as a skilled ceramic artist and photographer.

2005 Recipient of Alice G. Thornton Art Scholarship. 

2005 Juried Exhibition – Recipient of Honor Award, Troy University.

2004 Juried Exhibition – Black and White Show, Ann Rudd Art Museum in Ozark, Alabama

2003 Recipient of Troy University Theatre Scholarship. 

2003 Juried Exhibition – Recipient of Merit Award, Ann Rudd Art Museum, Ozark, Alabama. 

2002 Juried Art Exhibit – Black and White Show, Ann Rudd Art Museum in Ozark, Alabama.  

2002 Juried Exhibition – Foundations Show, Ann Rudd Art Museum in Ozark, Alabama

2005- 2002   Chancellor's Honor Roll recipient.

Alpha Psi Omega Honor Fraternity ~ Historian (2004 – 2005)

Mortarboard National Honor Society  (2004 –2005)

Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society (2005)

Art Club Troy University (2002-2004)