Experience

The Historic New Orleans Collection

• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Visitor Services

  • Jun 2022 - Present



Stuart Hall School for Boys

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

• Infant Teacher

  • Nov 2021 - Jun 2022



Jefferson Parish Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teacher

  • Aug 2021 - Nov 2021



NOLA HOTEL GROUP

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Front Desk Representative

  • Jun 2021 - Aug 2021



Westaff

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Data Entry Specialist

  • Jan 2021 - Aug 2021



Self-Employed

• Greater New Orleans Area

• Freelance Photographer

  • Jan 2015 - Jan 2021

  Freelance photography. Photo shoot for J. Cherry-Payton, maternity photo shoot. Freelance photography. Photo shoot for J. Cherry-Payton, maternity photo shoot.



Office of Cultural Development

• Baton Rouge, Louisiana

• Database Administrator

  • Dec 2019 - Jul 2020



Ocean Canyon Resorts

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Front Desk Receptionist

  • Jun 2019 - Feb 2020



Oak Alley Foundation

• Vacherie, Louisiana

• Historical Site Interpreter

  • Oct 2019 - Dec 2019



Atlanta City Council

• Communications

  • Aug 2018 - Feb 2019

  Composed media advisory and press release for the renaming ceremony of Freedom Parkway to John Lewis Freedom Parkway

• Proclamations

  • Aug 2018 - Feb 2019

  Examples of proclamations written, then issued by the City of Atlanta.



Self Employed

• United States
• 700 & Above Employee

• Freelance Writer

  • Aug 2018 - Jan 2019

  Contracted communications agent, Atlanta City Council Communications Published in NOLA Nights Magazine Contracted communications agent, Atlanta City Council Communications Published in NOLA Nights Magazine



Tacoma Rescue Mission

• Tacoma, WA

• Volunteer Manager-Intern

  • Feb 2018 - Jun 2018

  During my tenure at The Tacoma Rescue Mission: -Assisted the Volunteer Manager in recruitment, retention and appreciation efforts -Supported in the development and enactment of volunteer positions, policies and best practices -Researched and implemented new ways of reaching out to potential volunteers; and posted online recruitment listings -Contributed to the design, implementation and assessment of volunteer and TRM trainings -Interacted and built relationships with TRM volunteers and volunteer groups -Worked with TRM’s online database, VolunteerHub Show less



Marriott International

• New Orleans, LA

• Customer Service Representative / Auditor

  • Jun 2009 - Aug 2017

  -Checked figures, postings, and documents for accuracy. -Recorded, stored, accessed, and/or analyzed computerized financial information. -Controlled and secured cash and cash equivalents for property according to cash handling policy and procedures. -Organized, secured, and maintained all files and records in accordance with document retention and confidentiality policies and procedures. -Prepared, maintained, and distributed statistical, financial, accounting, auditing, or payroll reports and tables. -Audited statistical, financial, accounting, auditing, or payroll reports and tables. -Audited and reconciled all revenue postings. -Responsible for accounts payable, entering shift hours and time card statements, and keeping track of properly bonus incentives. -While at Courtyard Marriott, Covington/New Orleans, I photographed staff members enjoying our NFL-related activities for Marriott's nation-wide photo contest. Show less



NOLA Nights Magazine

• Greater New Orleans Area

• Online/print publication- Cedric Bloxston Owner/Operator

  • May 2014 - Aug 2016

  -Editorial writer of Perspectives of a NOLA Barfly, highlighting the bar and lounge culture of New Orleans, LA, writing descriptive and informative articles about locations in and around the city. -Managed Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram social media platforms associated with the NOLA BarFly brand -Developed strategic tactics that significantly increased magazine’s readership -Scouted and photographed nightlife locations in and around the city of New Orleans, focused on nightlife. These images were used to advertise and generate revenue for the magazine Show less



Tulane University

• Digital Design

  • Feb 2016 - May 2016

  Various projects from Media Design class.

• Marketing Campaigns

  • Feb 2016 - May 2016

  Tulane University Marketing Campaign of a local art studio in Covington, LA

• Public Relations Campaigns

  • Jan 2016 - May 2016

  Public Relations course, Dr. Bickham. This was a project and report to be implemented by a local artist.



Tulane University

• Greater New Orleans Area

• Journalism Student

  • Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

  These are all samples of press releases written during my attendance at Tulane University. These press releases were written for Journalism class, and are not official printed press releases. These are all samples of press releases written during my attendance at Tulane University. These press releases were written for Journalism class, and are not official printed press releases.



Southeastern Louisiana University

• Hammond, LA

• Photojournalism Student

  • Aug 1997 - May 2011

  Samples of work performed during my time in Photojournalism program at Southeastern Louisiana University. Samples of work performed during my time in Photojournalism program at Southeastern Louisiana University.



St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office

• Law Enforcement
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Corrections Officer/Supervisor

  • Jan 2002 - Oct 2008

  -As a corrections shift corporal, my duties were to maintain and supervise a work schedule for thirty deputies assigned to my shift. -Responsible for daily processing of inmate data into the facility's computer system, to include legal documentation from courts/judges. -Other duties included pat down searches of inmates, cell searches, property searches, provision of inmate activities, daily communication with other law enforcement agencies and judicial officials. -Duties in the facility's mail department which included retrieving outgoing mail from a population of 900 inmates; transporting mail/packages to local post office; applying necessary postage to mail/packages; processing legal mail through a manual logging system; and browsing through mail for any security threats (concealed weapons, suspicious materials or chemicals, etc.); and responsible for distributing mail/packages to inner office personnel as well as the facility's population. -Served on the Work Release Program (8 to 4 Program) by escorting and supervising workers on work details, off campus sites. -Received an accommodation from the warden for my performance of my duties in a parish-wide round up of worthless check writers. I processed over 75 people into the system within the span of ten hours. -Systems used: AS400, Excel, and Word programs. SKILLS CPR and first aid training received 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Weapons certified 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Experienced in handling hazardous chemicals. Monadnok Baton, Shock Shield, Tazer, Pepper Spray, Glock 9mm Certifications Report writing. Show less