Experience

Ascension Funding Group

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Owner / Managing Partner

  • May 2017 - Present

  We are a boutique private equity funder and brokerage offering real estate investment loans, commercial loans, non-recourse business loans, working capital loans, equipment financing, and other long and short-term financing options for businesses of all types. We provide creative financing and outside-the-box funding solutions for your hard-to-fund real estate projects no matter how large. - Fix-and-Flip - Buy-and-Hold - Rental Loans - Residential 1-4 Unit NOO Construction Loans - Commercial Loans - Multi-Family Loans - Commercial Construction Loans (OO and NOO) - Acquisition & Development Loans - SBA Loans - Debt/Equity Solutions - Equipment Finance - Working Capital Show less



The McCracken Group LLC

• Partner

  • Apr 2020 - Present

  With a combined 40 years of experience, we work with homeowners to find unique solutions to their unique problems. We feel confident that we have a solution for everyone in every circumstance. With a combined 40 years of experience, we work with homeowners to find unique solutions to their unique problems. We feel confident that we have a solution for everyone in every circumstance.



Horizons Consulting Group

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Owner / Managing Partner

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  Horizons Consulting Group provides business consulting services to businesses and real estate investors. Horizons Consulting Group provides business consulting services to businesses and real estate investors.



Premier Marketing Services LLC

• United States

• Owner/Managing Partner

  • May 2018 - Present

  We are Premier Marketing, an internal creative agency that offers 360˚ branding and digital marketing services to clients of our parent company. We build brands, engage audiences, and get results. Our diverse and international team of creative visionaries are driven by unique brand experiences. We understand that every company has its own story to tell, mission to accomplish, and ecosystem to create. Bringing brands to life is our raison d’être. Our team focuses on delivering maximum creative value and taking brands to the next level. Whether our clients are starting from scratch or just need a facelift, we speak the language of their brands and help bring it all to life. It’s our job to make YOU look good. From creating a unique brand identity and inspiring marketing materials, to developing eye-catching websites that help clients ascend the search engine results, Premier will have brands covered from start to finish with our full range of services. Show less



Unlimited Horizons Inc.

• United States
• Real Estate

• President / Owner

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  Unlimited Horizons Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation operating assisted living group homes for youth with intellectual and development disabilities and mental health challenges such as: Autism Spectrum Disorders Down Syndrome Intellectual Disabilities (mental retardation) Language Disorders Pervasive Developmental Disorders (social, communication, behavioral challenges) Behavioral Disorders The homes provide a safe, nurturing, home environment with 24-hour care and house up to 6 kids per home. Our goal is to provide the life skills each child needs to live as independently as possible when they reach adulthood. The focus of our services is on life skills development, education, behavior management and appropriate socialization. Show less



CG Nutraceuticals, LLC

• Owner / Managing Partner

  • Mar 2017 - 2019

  Research and development company specializing in research-based skin solutions harnessing natural compounds for use internally and externally for maximum efficacy in treating a wide range of skin conditions, from acne to aging. Research and development company specializing in research-based skin solutions harnessing natural compounds for use internally and externally for maximum efficacy in treating a wide range of skin conditions, from acne to aging.



Gas-N-Snack LLC C-Store

• Co-Owner

  • Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

  Acquired C-store in distress with a gross monthly revenue of $8,000. Completely renovated business and implemented new systems to increase gross monthly revenue to $80,000 at time of sale. Acquired C-store in distress with a gross monthly revenue of $8,000. Completely renovated business and implemented new systems to increase gross monthly revenue to $80,000 at time of sale.


Kentucky Bioprocessing, LLC
• Scientist III

  • Oct 2015 - Feb 2016


Eastern Kentucky University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lead Researcher - Dept. of Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry

  • Sep 2012 - Jun 2015

  Performed research and development of novel ligands as analogues in the development of highly targeted chemotherapeutic agents and radiolabelled biomolecules. Experienced in organic and organometallic synthesis using known methods with and without modification, solid-state FMOC peptide synthesis, and the analysis, purification and characterization of compounds using NMR, IR, Mass Spectrometry, Column Chromatography, and Thin Layer Chromatography.

• Graduate Assistant

  • Jan 2015 - May 2015

  Responsible for teaching chemistry labs and providing tutoring to majors and non-majors at the undergraduate level.

• Research Assistant - Biology Department: Genomics and Phylogenetics

  • Sep 2011 - May 2012

  Performed plant sample preparation, DNA isolation and extraction, PCR and gel electrophoresis. Performed plant sample preparation, DNA isolation and extraction, PCR and gel electrophoresis.



Carrie Otterson Designs

• Owner

  • Mar 1998 - Oct 2010

  Designed, manufactured and sold original jewelry designs at both a wholesale and retail level worldwide. Designed, built and maintained all e-commerce websites, performed all search engine optimization and managed all online communications. Handled all of the customer service, product photography, and sales and advertising, including the creation of branded merchandising. Developed and maintained an extensive targeted mailing database and handled all sales campaigns for customer development. Designed, manufactured and sold original jewelry designs at both a wholesale and retail level worldwide. Designed, built and maintained all e-commerce websites, performed all search engine optimization and managed all online communications. Handled all of the customer service, product photography, and sales and advertising, including the creation of branded merchandising. Developed and maintained an extensive targeted mailing database and handled all sales campaigns for customer development.