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CV

Professional Work & Achievements

2023

  • Successfully ran a Kickstarter campaign for the comic book 'Hard Justice,' raising 151% of our goal.

  • Began teaching Fundamentals of Marketing courses for local businesses through the City of Berea's Economic Development program.

  • Completed the online 'Writing for Comics' class with Amy Chu through the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon & Graphic Art.

  • Selected as an Assistant Editor of Playwriting for the 2024 edition of Jelly Bucket, a literary journal produced by the Bluegrass Writers Studio of Eastern Kentucky University.

2024

2022

  • Hired as an Adjunct Professor in the Eastern Kentucky University College of Business, teaching Intro to Business and Professional Development courses.

  • 10-Minute Play 'Life is Short' published in Eastern Kentucky University's literary journal The Aurora.

  • Graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing.

  • Completed an online 'Playwriting' class with Gotham Writer's studio in New York.

  • Completed an online 'Graphic Novel' class through Jarret Lerner's Creator Club.

  • Presented at the Cincinnati Comic Expo, 'From Your Brain to the Page: How to Write for Comics!'

  • Selected as an Assistant Editor of Playwriting for the 2023 edition of Jelly Bucket, a literary journal produced by the Bluegrass Writers Studio of Eastern Kentucky University.

  • Presented at the Louisville Book Festival, 'From Your Brain to the Page: How to Write for Comics!'

2021

  • Accepted into the National Dramatists' Guild for playwrights, composers, lyricists & librettists.

  • Selected as an Assistant Editor of Fiction for the 2022 edition of Jelly Bucket, a literary journal produced by the Bluegrass Writers Studio of Eastern Kentucky University.

2020

  • 10-Minute Play 'Waiting' produced by Spotlight Playhouse Theater in Berea, KY.

  • Selected as Co-Speaker for the EKU College of Business & Technology Commencement Ceremony.

  • Graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a Master's in Business Administration.

  • Completed the online 'Comic Book Writing' class with Ron Marz through the Jacob Krueger Studio.

  • Presented research at the Society for Marketing Advances (SMA) National Conference, Off to the Rescue! Can Pricing Autonomy and Compulsive Buying Superhero Consumers Save Retail Comic Book Stores through Increased Purchase Intentions?

2019

  • Presented at the Cincinnati Comic Expo, 'Social Media Superpowers! How to Market Your Geek Business on Facebook!'

  • Presented at Louisville GalaxyCon, 'Social Media Superpowers! How to Market Your Geek Business on Facebook!'

2018

  • Presented at the KYACAC State Conference, 'Oh Snap! Marketing Your Institution on Snapchat!'

2013

  • Screenplay, 'The Choices We Make' produced by Somerset Community College's Theatre & Film department as part of their 'Summerfalls' web series.

2010

  • Graduated from Berea College with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree, double majoring in Film and English (Writing).

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