A brief telling of my story -

I pursued cosmetology and firefighting before enlisting. I honorably served as a civil engineer with the United States Air Force as a power production technician, with specialized training in diesel mechanics. Afterward, I returned to Iowa to continue my education.

I completed an AA and AS in Liberal Arts with honors at DMACC. I was the Environmental Science Club President, Circulation Manager for The Chronicle, and member of the Student Activity Council and the Earth Week Committee. I received honors in Studio Arts and Graphic Design from Grand View University. I was Vice President for AIGA’s student branch.

After graduation, I accepted a full-time position at Firetrucker Brewery as their Artist & Designer. For two years I covered all visual needs from beer design creation to curating art shows. I freelanced full-time for the following two years before starting grad school.

I completed the Integrated Visual Arts MFA program at Iowa State University, expanding into 3D media. While at Iowa State, I taught Design in Context and Exploration in Art.

Recently, I accepted a position at Lindenwood University teaching Digital Art. Currently looking for opportunities in the St. Louis area.