My Credentials
Currently living in Cologne Germany, my life and career as a creative person has led me to journey across the globe, meet lots of good people and learn a few languages along the way. I´m a friend of entrepreneurs, free thinkers and all who enjoy creative exploration. Public speaking is easy for me and I enjoy the art of engaging people intellectually. My particular creative path is what I would like to share with you. Below is an overview of my academic and work experience.
Biography
Oct. 7th
Gallery Experience
2013 - 2014 Founder and Director of „LE COEUR“
Albertusstr. 18, Cologne Germany
2012 - 2013 Founder and Director of „Galerie am Brüsseler Platz“
Brüsseler Platz 14, Cologne Germany
Teaching Experience
2010 - 2011 English Teacher – Katholische Grüngürtel-Schule Cologne, Germany
2007 - 2009 Art Teacher – Geschwister Scholl Gymnasium, Pulheim, Germany
2000 - 2001 Professor Assistant for Drawing & Painting – Mississippi State University
Work Experience
2002 - 2002 Creative Designer – Mississippi State University, Starkville MS
Designing and organizing departmental web sites
2001 - 2002 Technical Consultant – Gateway Computers, Starkville MS
Troubleshooting hardware and software via phone support
2000 - 2001 Web Designer – Xoriant, Sunnyvale California
HTML scripting and managing in house sites
2000 - 2000 Graphic Designer & Cameraman Mississippi State University, Starkville MS
Televised Sports events
1998 - 2002 Walt Disney World College Program @ MGM Studios, Orlando Florida
Tour Guide and public speaker at the Computer Animation Film Department
Education
2003 - 2005 Master of Fine Arts – American University, Washington DC
Exclusive MFA Program based in Rome, Italy
1998 - 2003 Bachelor of Fine Arts – Mississippi State University
1992 - 1996 High School Diploma – Raymond, Mississippi
Additional Academic Study
2003 Study Abroad Spanish III & IV – Malaga Spain
2002 National Exchange Program, Web Design & Video Art – San Jose State Univ.
2000 Photography. New York, NY
1999 Oil Painting, Watercolor & Drawing based at Chateau Le Mung, France
Painting excursions in cities such as Paris, Bordeaux, Cognac, La Rochelle & San Sabastian Spain
Artist Residencies
2008 13 Isolations „Spaces to Avoid“- Horn Oostereiland, Holland
2004 Chautauqua Institute of Art – New York
Awards & Grants
2004 Chautauqua Institute Scholarship
2003 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Arts Scholarship
1996 - 1999 Deans Scholar
1998 Richard Holmes Scholarship
1996 Honorable Mention / Hinds Community College Art Exhibition
Languages English – Fluent
German – Fluent
Italian – Conversational
Spanish – Basic
French – Basic
Biography
Oct. 7th
Gallery Experience
2013 - 2014 Founder and Director of „LE COEUR“
Albertusstr. 18, Cologne Germany
2012 - 2013 Founder and Director of „Galerie am Brüsseler Platz“
Brüsseler Platz 14, Cologne Germany
Teaching Experience
2010 - 2011 English Teacher – Katholische Grüngürtel-Schule Cologne, Germany
2007 - 2009 Art Teacher – Geschwister Scholl Gymnasium, Pulheim, Germany
2000 - 2001 Professor Assistant for Drawing & Painting – Mississippi State University
Work Experience
2002 - 2002 Creative Designer – Mississippi State University, Starkville MS
Designing and organizing departmental web sites
2001 - 2002 Technical Consultant – Gateway Computers, Starkville MS
Troubleshooting hardware and software via phone support
2000 - 2001 Web Designer – Xoriant, Sunnyvale California
HTML scripting and managing in house sites
2000 - 2000 Graphic Designer & Cameraman Mississippi State University, Starkville MS
Televised Sports events
1998 - 2002 Walt Disney World College Program @ MGM Studios, Orlando Florida
Tour Guide and public speaker at the Computer Animation Film Department
Education
2003 - 2005 Master of Fine Arts – American University, Washington DC
Exclusive MFA Program based in Rome, Italy
1998 - 2003 Bachelor of Fine Arts – Mississippi State University
1992 - 1996 High School Diploma – Raymond, Mississippi
Additional Academic Study
2003 Study Abroad Spanish III & IV – Malaga Spain
2002 National Exchange Program, Web Design & Video Art – San Jose State Univ.
2000 Photography. New York, NY
1999 Oil Painting, Watercolor & Drawing based at Chateau Le Mung, France
Painting excursions in cities such as Paris, Bordeaux, Cognac, La Rochelle & San Sabastian Spain
Artist Residencies
2008 13 Isolations „Spaces to Avoid“- Horn Oostereiland, Holland
2004 Chautauqua Institute of Art – New York
Awards & Grants
2004 Chautauqua Institute Scholarship
2003 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Arts Scholarship
1996 - 1999 Deans Scholar
1998 Richard Holmes Scholarship
1996 Honorable Mention / Hinds Community College Art Exhibition
Languages English – Fluent
German – Fluent
Italian – Conversational
Spanish – Basic
French – Basic