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

Proud Partners

  • AlchemyHR
  • SkillPath
  • TopTalent Learning

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

Assessments

A visual representation of CliftonStrengths assessment results, highlighting personal traits and talent capacities.
  • 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