credentials

Education

Doctor of Musical Arts: Conducting, The Catholic University of America
Master of Music: Conducting, Peabody Conservatory of The Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Music: Music Education, Meadows School of the Arts, Southern Methodist University
Inaugural Member: American Academy of Conducting, Aspen Music Festival and School

Certifications

SHRM-SCP: Society for Human Resource Management-Senior Certified Professional
Hogan Assessments (HPI, HDS, & MVPI)
Predictive Index Certified Analyst

Assessments

Clifton Strengths Finder: Strategic; Futuristic; Positivity; Activator; Input
Predictive Index: Six Sigma Maverick; People-Oriented; Quick to Connect; Proactive
Hogan Assessment: Clusters Include: Leadership; Creativity; Competitive
AuctusIQ: Top Networker; Advisor; Individualizer; Team; Resourcefulness; Learning Agility
Lumina Splash: Lively; Engaging; Strong First impression; Extroverted; Big Picture Thinker

Service

Mentorship Program Mentor, DallasHR
Advisory Board Member, SMU HR Roundtable
Panel Member, the Society for Human Resources Management Voice of Work
GDT Cares Special Interest Group, General Datatech
Culture Committee Liaison, Dallas Regional Chamber
Board Member, the DallasHR Board of Directors
Committee Member, Collin County HR Committee
Member-At-Large, DallasHR
Member-At-Large, ATD
Member, SMU CHRO Roundtable
Talent Talks, Ltd. Advisory Board Member
Board Member, the Texas Visual Art Association’s Downtown Gallery
Ex-Officio Member, Baltimore Chamber Orchestra Board of Directors
Ex-Officio Member, Baltimore Chamber Orchestra Music Director Search
Board Member, the Greenbelt Arts Advisory Committee

Recognition

Named to the Top 50 Leaders in Learning & Development, Americas
Chaired the inaugural L&D Influencers Forum conference in London, UK
Represented the US in the Vakhtang Jordania international conducting competition
Received the Aspen Music Festival and School Fellowship Award & Scholarship
Awarded First-Place Ribbon for his oil painting, “hindsight” by the TVAA Downtown Gallery
Appeared as a recurring guest on CNN Headline News, WBJC – Baltimore, and KAJX – Aspen
Curated multiple exhibitions for the Texas Visual Arts Association Downtown Dallas Gallery
Curated and judged an exhibition for the Gainesville Area Visual Arts Association
Featured as the front-page artist in the Reston Connection’s “Gifts from the heART”
Named to Baltimore’s Hottest Singles by Baltimore Magazine
Selected as the Ring of Excellence, Spirit of Simplexity Award Honoree
Invited to compete in the Dallas Art Battle live painting competition
Appeared on the Podcast, “Life in the Leadership Lane” about culture and values
Appeared on the Podcast, “Simplifiers” on the topic of high potentials
Conducted the inaugural concert of the Peabody Conservatory Holtkamp Organ at Griswold Hall
Recognized as Student of the Year by the SMU Mustang Band
Selected as Principal Trombone of the Texas All-State Band by the TMEA
Received the John Philip Sousa Award from Allen High School
Selected as the Outstanding Member of the WTSU Summer Music Festival Jazz Band
Awarded with multiple First-Place and Superior Achievement Awards from Plano and Dallas MTA