Other Work Experience

WORK HISTORY (NON-TEACHING)

2016–present

Cathedral-Carmel School

Lafayette, LA

Technology Director

  • Establish the first 1:1 (device: student) learning system with comprehensive wireless infrastructure, curriculum, and distance learning capacity three years before pandemic

  • Direct, coordinate, integrate, and implement technologies across all school buildings and departments.

  • Implemented Google Classroom LMS for entire school.

  • Developed a STEM program with Audio/Video production, 3D design, Graphic design, structural engineering projects, and robotics platforms for grade 2-8

  • Plan for, purchase, install, and maintain the physical technology infrastructure of the school in a condition of excellence always enabling full educational use of technology in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and requirements.

  • Prepare and implement long range plans for systemwide technology solutions,

  • Provide one-on-one and group training and support to faculty, staff and students.

  • Understand how technology supports educational outcomes, where technology funding sources can be accessed, and that a culture of collaboration and creativity can support success.

  • Managed and in many cases designed and implemented numerous projects including but not limited to 3 new sound systems, technology for three new buildings,

  • Directed and produces 3-5 productions (live and online) years with entire Fine Arts department

2013–present

Asbury United Methodist Church

Lafayette, LA

Director of Instrumental and Youth Music/Staff Arranger

Technology Consultant for pandemic era Live streaming

  • Develop and direct instrumental and youth choral programs for service participation and community concerts

  • Administer and implement recruitment, instruction/performance, and music composition/arrangement for various music ensembles

  • Designed, installed, and implemented Livestream production for two separate worship spaces

2006–2013

Grace Presbyterian Church

Lafayette, LA

Director of Music

  • Develop and direct choral and instrumental programs for service participation and community concerts

  • Administer and implement recruitment, instruction/performance, and music composition/arrangement for all music ensembles

2004–present

Schulmerich, Inc.

Sellersville, PA

Music Education and Technology Consultant

  • Design and Develop Greig Ashurst Artist Series Mallets and Legato Series

  • Develop and supervise demonstrations of new technologies

  • Invented three new melodic percussion instruments

  • Create teaching resources for the MelodyWave instrument

  • Advise engineering and marketing on product development and sales strategies

  • Teach clinics and workshops online and around the US

2006–2011

Acadiana Symphony Orchestra Association

Lafayette, LA

Conductor, Acadiana Symphony Youth Orchestra

  • Developed and directed instrumental programs for service participation and community concerts

  • Recruitment, instruction/performance, music composition/arrangement

2003–2005

Southern Methodist University

Dallas, TX

Adjunct Instructor/Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Taught graduate and undergraduate courses in conducting and in music technology

  • Managed and conducted the Meadows Wind Ensemble

2004–2005

First United Methodist Church

Coppell, TX

Director of Instrumental Music

  • Developed and directed a wind ensemble and handbell program for service participation and community concerts

  • Administered and implemented recruitment, instruction/performance, and music composition/arrangement for handbell, and wind ensembles

1999–2000

Duke Memorial United Methodist Church

Durham, NC

Director of Youth/ Director of Youth Music

  • Directed all youth activities including ministries, trips, and community service

  • Developed and directed a choir and handbell program for service participation and community concerts

1988–1998

Asbury United Methodist Church

Lafayette, LA

Music Ministry Associate

  • Developed and directed nationally recognized handbell program

  • Administered and implemented recruitment, instruction/performance, and music composition/arrangement for handbell, and wind ensembles

1988–1996

Cajundome

Lafayette, LA

Stage Manager

  • Executed sound/lighting systems for 13,000-seat arena

  • Managed stagehand employees for entertainment/sporting events

  • Programmed computers for graphics display board