Experience

FNBC Bank

• United States
• Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• AVP, Strategic Partnerships

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  Ash Flat, Arkansas, United States The AVP Strategic Partnerships cultivates relationships with internal and external stakeholders, focusing primarily on community development to develop and maintain community partnerships



Northeast Arkansas Regional Intermodal Facilities Authority

• Executive Offices

• Executive Director

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  Pocahontas, Arkansas, United States o Led regional strategic planning and strengthened cooperation between member communities o Developed regional business retention and expansion program o Forged partnerships with various government, economic development, business and education agencies throughout Arkansas o Created public relations materials and worked closely with media outlets o Secured grant funding for infrastructure and workforce initiatives o Raised funding to create an AR Community Foundation regional… Show more o Led regional strategic planning and strengthened cooperation between member communities o Developed regional business retention and expansion program o Forged partnerships with various government, economic development, business and education agencies throughout Arkansas o Created public relations materials and worked closely with media outlets o Secured grant funding for infrastructure and workforce initiatives o Raised funding to create an AR Community Foundation regional affiliate in order to support local nonprofits, develop scholarships and revitalize community assets Show less



Farmers & Merchants Bank

• United States
• Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Vice President Community Development and Marketing Coordinator

  • Dec 2019 - Jun 2023

  Pocahontas, Arkansas, United States o Partnered with various community organizations to support regional economic development o Developed business marketing materials with a statewide team o Managed local charitable donations and community reinvestment funds o Represented Farmers & Merchants Bank in the local community



Arkansas State University System

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Aug 2013 - Jan 2020

  Jonesboro, Marked Tree, AR o Formulated contemporary, engaging art history curriculum for non-art majors anchored in technology and social media, principles of museum education and the economics of art, resulting in a 95 percent student retention rate o Lectured both in a classroom, online and gallery (situ) setting to an average of 30 students o Represented ASUN at various community events for marketing purposes o Traveled between main campus in Jonesboro, AR and Arkansas State University-Newport campuses in… Show more o Formulated contemporary, engaging art history curriculum for non-art majors anchored in technology and social media, principles of museum education and the economics of art, resulting in a 95 percent student retention rate o Lectured both in a classroom, online and gallery (situ) setting to an average of 30 students o Represented ASUN at various community events for marketing purposes o Traveled between main campus in Jonesboro, AR and Arkansas State University-Newport campuses in Marked Tree and Jonesboro Show less



My Cherokee Village

• United States
• Real Estate

• Director of Placemaking

  • Jul 2017 - Dec 2019

  Cherokee Village, Arkansas o Revitalize the town center in partnership with the city government, the suburban improvement district, and local citizens o Build local business incubator and continue development of regional innovation hub network in partnership with Doniphan Vitality o Leverage arts and culture to build unique community character and promote economic growth



Arkansas Business Publishing Group

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Arkansas Business NEA Reporter, Freelance Photographer, Photography Intern

  • May 2008 - Nov 2019

  Little Rock, Arkansas Area o Researched and composed weekly content highlighting business development throughout Northeast Arkansas o Conceptualized visual content alongside writers and editors and executed assignments while building relationships with state and community officials, business executives, organizations as well as area residents, resulting in intern of the year recognition o Assisted supervising photographer on daily photo shoots for business, lifestyle, sports and educational publications



Ozark Artisan Innovation Hub Feasibility Study

• Arkansas Outreach and Resourcing Coordinator

  • Dec 2016 - Sep 2018

  Doniphan, Mo o Developed case study research of creative placemaking in rural communities and planned site visits to innovation hubs in the U.S. o Conducted presentations at various community meetings throughout project scope o Led community outreach events for local artisans and small business owners o Edited marketing materials and worked with area media outlets to bring awareness to feasibility study o Developed database of area artisans and creative resources o Forged partnerships with… Show more o Developed case study research of creative placemaking in rural communities and planned site visits to innovation hubs in the U.S. o Conducted presentations at various community meetings throughout project scope o Led community outreach events for local artisans and small business owners o Edited marketing materials and worked with area media outlets to bring awareness to feasibility study o Developed database of area artisans and creative resources o Forged partnerships with various education, business and creative agencies throughout Arkansas o Served as project Visual Arts Subject Matter Expert Show less



Paragould School District

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• District OST Director

  • May 2013 - Jul 2017

  Paragould, AR o Oversaw classroom activity, executed daily lesson plans, lectured and scheduled travel opportunities for K-12 students o Created formal lesson plans and energetic activities for art classes and district out-of-school-time programs based on museum education practices and art history curriculum o Led and managed employee team of nine, facilitated parent and district communication, managed budget for OST programs as well as maintained necessary student grant information while complying… Show more o Oversaw classroom activity, executed daily lesson plans, lectured and scheduled travel opportunities for K-12 students o Created formal lesson plans and energetic activities for art classes and district out-of-school-time programs based on museum education practices and art history curriculum o Led and managed employee team of nine, facilitated parent and district communication, managed budget for OST programs as well as maintained necessary student grant information while complying with all state licensing regulations o Submitted grants for district OST programs and worked as part of a grant writing team, resulting in awards of Better Beginnings Quality Status as well as 1 of 16 state 21CCLC grants. o Created inclusive extended school year program for students with disabilities with district administrators focused on mitigating learning loss, culture and the arts through the principles of STEAM learning o Developed 21CCLC after school program with team of teachers and school administrators for minority, low-income and at risk youth centered on character building, team work and academic aid in which at least 80 percent of participants fell below the poverty threshold. o Completed more than 150 hours of staff development training in the areas of finance and administration as well as inclusive curriculum programming and safety o Served as a member of the Arkansas Out of School Network Leadership in Action Cohort Show less


Museum of Contemporary Art Arkansas
• Director

  • 2014 - 2014


Sotheby's Institute of Art

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Master of Art in Art Business

  • Aug 2011 - Mar 2013

  New York, NY Completed thesis on the cultural and economic effects of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art on Arkansas



The Armory Show

• United States
• Artists and Writers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VIP Collections Volunteer

  • Mar 2012 - Mar 2012

  Assisted private collectors with visit preparations and tours Welcomed and escorted guests



The Jonesboro Sun

• Photo Editor, Lead Photographer, Feature Writer

  • Jul 2010 - Jul 2011

  o Composed, edited and archived art-infused imagery for daily and special print, resulting in readership increase o Engineered photo layouts for news, sports and community arts sections o Liaised with writers and editors while overseeing and instructing company interns to create daily product output o Researched and wrote community feature articles, highlighting education, the arts and philanthropic activity o Interviewed and facilitated relationships with officials and residents… Show more o Composed, edited and archived art-infused imagery for daily and special print, resulting in readership increase o Engineered photo layouts for news, sports and community arts sections o Liaised with writers and editors while overseeing and instructing company interns to create daily product output o Researched and wrote community feature articles, highlighting education, the arts and philanthropic activity o Interviewed and facilitated relationships with officials and residents, resulting in network source, lead and ideas Show less



The Flinn Clinic

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Media Coordinator, Personal Assistant

  • Oct 2009 - May 2010

  o Advanced public persona and media relations of Dr. George Flinn, Diagnostic Ultrasound Clinics and Flinn Broadcasting through marketing, social media, philanthropic efforts, speaking engagements and various community events o Increased fundraising revenue and community support for political campaigns o Maintained daily schedule, coordinated travel and completed daily tasks and errands for businesses and personal residences