Purpose

I’ve got a creative mind, an entreprenurial spirit, and a servant-leader mentality; I want to use them to help like-minded folks grow something great.

Professional experience

Web designer

Hilton Hotels Corporation

With a focus on localization, usability and branding for multiple hotel brands in domestic and international markets, I’ve gained more than technical skills from Hilton — I've gained a global perspective on managing the technical and creative requirements of eCommerce web sites.

Art director

TV II Multimedia

I art directed video graphics and translated learning products to the web, as well as anything else web- or graphics-related.

Copy writer

Signature Advertising

I wrote copy for clients like FedEx, InSouth Bank, Homewood Suites, Kemmons Wilson, Inc. and more.

Creative designer

Mississippi Choctaws

I wrote press releases, gave tours, coded web sites, and designed logos, brochures, posters, murals and magazines.

Entrepreneurial success

Torque is an after-hours design shop focused on building sites that are easy to use, good looking and worth something to their organizations.

Year-over-year growth around 70% for three years.

Community Involvement & Leadership

Academics

Millsaps College

I receieved the top scholarship to Millsaps, one of only two awarded that year. I received numerous honors while attending for graphic design, creative writing and leadership.

Awards & recognition

Hilton web sites ranked #2 in Information Week 500

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From faster online reservations to letting guests pick a specific room in advance to self-service kiosks in its lobbies, Hilton keeps customers coming back — and paying more.

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