NO MATTER THE EVOLUTION OF THE DELIVERY PLATFORM, my career as an information architect has been built upon:
• An utmost respect for the written word.
• Organized and timely project management.
• Innovations galore.
• A burning desire to push creative boundaries.
• The ability to conceptualize, create and unleash the full power and potential of robust multimedia, as well as traditional and social media.

I HAVE DEMONSTRATED the ability
to elevate those around me through fair, decisive and approachable management while continually transforming my environments. As resources wane and delivery methods continue to evolve, I carefully assess each situation and leverage resources for maximum impact and results.

I BELIEVE A SKILLED MANAGER must exude confidence, earn trust and be a patient mentor; and be someone willing to roll up his sleeves and work along side his employees. I have found that initiative alleviates dependence, clear expectations eliminate the need for second-guessing, and the goals of the employer are met when shared rather than forced.

PERSONAL FULFILLMENT IS DERIVED 
​by challenging others to produce beyond their expectations. I demand superior efforts from those whose careers have been entrusted to my daily guidance and mentoring, and I expect no less from myself. 

In the end, their success has been my greatest achievement!

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Education

• University of Central Missouri: Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations 

Twin minors: Journalism, Speech Communication. 

​University’s News Bureau Manager (2 years) and Sports Information Director (1 year).

Publications

​• The Florida Times-Union
 
• The Cincinnati Enquirer

• The Sporting News

• St. Louis Post-Dispatch

• The Orlando Sentinel

• TODAY/FLORIDA TODAY


Affiliations
Associated Press Managing Editors

Associated Press
News Editors

Florida Society
of News Editors
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National Press Photographers Association

National Association
of Black Journalists

Awards

• National Newspaper Association Award for Best Reporting: Five-part investigation of allegations of major nuclear weapon violations at Whiteman Air Force Base (Mo.).
• Times Mirror Innovation Prize: For the ‘creation of new and useful products and/or services.
• Times-Mirror Chairman’s Award for Innovation: Presented at the company’s annual stockholders’ meeting and recognized as the most distinguished accomplishment within the entire company.
• Folio Magazine’s Award for Editorial Excellence: In recognitions of a single publication deemed best able to carry out its mission through writing, photography, art direction and overall presentation.
• Morris Award for Community Engagement.
• Gold Medal: (Top Five Gannett properties). 
• First Amendment Award: (The Associated Press).
• Excellence In Journalism: (Press Club of Cleveland). 
• Best Daily Newspaper and Best Website: (The Associated Press)
• Best Designer: (The Orlando Sentinel)

Certificates

•  REUTERS / CXENSE:
Editors Lab and Hackdays​• GANNETT: Leadership 5.0 for Young Executives.
•  GANNETT:  Enquirer Leadership Institute (for top managers).
• TRIBUNE: Zenger-Miller.
• TRIBUNE: Leadership and Motivation.
• TRIBUNE: Managing Conflict in the Workplace.
• TRIBUNE: Appraising Employee Performances.
• POYNTER INSTITUTE: Problem Solving and Decision Making.
• POYNTER INSTITUTE: Innovations in Design Management.
• POYNTER INSTITUTE: ​ ​Type Talk with Roger Black

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