Experience:

blackberry farms - walland, TN

Farmstead Farmhand

Dog Handler, April 2022 - Present

  • Maintain kennel and surrounding spaces for Blackberry Farm’s truffle dogs. Tour guests and ensure guest enjoyment.

Dairy Support - April 2022 - Present

  • Supporting miscellaneous tasks as needed including milking sheep and cheesemaker.

agricultural technician, April 2021 - April 2022

  • Maintain and improve production in crops and plants, harvest plants for use in resort kitchen, operate garden, equipment, interact with resort guests on occasion.

Denso ManufacturiNG - maryville, TN

Production assistant, January 2021 - april 2021

  • Maintain supply of components and operate automated equipment.

innovative percussion – nashville, tn

production assistant, august 2018 – December 2020

  • Operate machines including computer-controlled machines

  • Troubleshoot equipment and resolve issues

  • Construct keyboard mallets, drumsticks, and a variety of other percussion implements

  • Lead, pack and ship including international shipments

  • Provide support off hours on an as needed and scheduled rotational basis

  • Go above and beyond to support the business

rhino staging and even solution – nashville, tn

stage hand, august 2018 – December 2019 (secondary job)

  • Build and disassemble audio arrays, lights, truss, and scenic structures.

axis security – nashville, tn

live entertainment special event security, augst 2018 - december 2019 (secondary job)

  • Manage entry and exit and general security at large entertainment events.

musician – nashville, tn

Multi-instrumentalist and home recording engineer, 2015 – present

  • Peace Patrol (2017 to present), SixNip (2016– 2020) and Al Deluca (2015 – 2017)

    • Co-write songs and play live shows.  Organized bands and venues for “house shows” in Middle Tennessee, Chattanooga, and Nashville, including self-established venue, “The Mothershack”, in downtown Murfreesboro.

Ds’Bones – nashville, TN

wood working, owner, 2/2020 – present

  • Owner and operator of woodshop making the percussion instrument, bones.

publix – knoxville, tn

deli clerk, february 2014 to august 2014

  • Ensured premier customer satisfaction, received raving reviews from customers and management. Never missed a day of work, selected and packaged orders while maintaining standards of excellence, maintained products and displays, operated cash register and deli equipment.

rivr media – knoxville, tn

post-audio engineer intern, fall/winter 2013

  • Shadowed RIVR Media Studios Audio Director for 130 hours. Gained hands-on experience in the production of reality television from start to finish, including field recording, audio and video, and post-production fine editing. Pete Carty, Director of Audio, RIVR Media, Knoxville, TN

United states soccer federation

Grade 8 Certified Soccer Referee: 2009 – 2014

Education   

middle tennessee state university - murfreesboro, tn

BS recording industry, 3.6 GPA (Cum Laude), August 2014 - May 2018

  • Focus Audio Production, and Minor in Environment and Human Society:

    • Detailed comprehension of audio signals and systems, including the physical and electrical interactions between sound source and reproduction. Performed mathematical analysis for analog and digital communications. Learned analog synthesis and the finest digital plug-ins to compose and mix songs. Created original music and sounds approved by Joseph Akins.

    • Over 200 hours in professional studios with award winning professors to practice multi-track recordings. Capstone class with John Hill and Daniel Pfiefer replicating music industry environment. Produced/Engineered musical recordings reaching sound quality standards required by the industry. Developed understanding of recording industry legal standards. Worked as featured on-air co-host, musician, and donator for MTSU Student Radio (WMTS-FM).

  • Linnaeus University – Växjö, Sweden (Education Abroad):

    • Studies in environment and human society. Experiences with the rich Scandinavian culture through Växjö International Student Union. Traveled within Denmark, Norway, Finland, Russia, and Estonia during my stay in Sweden. Lived and interacted with students from around the world. Member of the Student Buddy program and the Friend-Family program. Immersion in the music and gaming industry through concerts and tournaments.

Community Service:

  • Friends of the Smokies, Member, Volunteer

  • Assisted with audio/video setup for Dreamhack Winter 2017 gaming convention in Jönköping, Sweden.

  • Founder, Friends of Smokies Club at Bearden High School: Organized fundraising projects, trail reconstruction, event registration, telethons, and club meetings.