Research
Experience
Aug2011 – May 2012 Southern Miss Hattiesburg, MS
Research Assistant

Cryogenics & Automation Research Laboratory
Various automation and control projects for NSA, Navy, and NASA.
Employment
History

2003-Present Rock on Industries Brandon, MS
Owner

Dj and Lighting design for weddings, parties, proms, formal receptions, New Years events, etc.
Provide lighting design services to schools, church’s, and theatres.

2008
-Present Stagelite Sound, LLC. Pelahatchie, MS
Lighting Designer/Consultation
Lighting Design and setup for various events and venues
Responsible for shop organization and inventory record keeping
Events: Dixie National Rodeo, Choctaw Indian Fair, Neshoba County Fair, Mississippi State Fair
Artists include: Jake Owen, Luke Bryan, Eli Young Band, Trace Adkins, Lady Antebellum, BB King, Lynard
Skynard, and Hinder.

2007
-2009 Theatrical Lighting Systems, Inc. Jackson, MS
Warehouse/Repair Technician
Keep Inventory for sales and rental inventory
Responsible for rental prepping and staging along with maintenance of equipment.
Tech for full-scale lighting installs; churches, schools, theaters.
Education
2007 - 2010 Hinds Community College Raymond, MS
Associates Applied Science Degree lectronics Technology

Entertainment
Technology
Skills &
Certifications

Automation /
Robotics Skills
o Level 1 Columbus McKinnon chain hoist certification (February 2013)
o Excellent Soldering skills, experience with surface mount devices
o Experience with ETC, Leviton, and Leprecon dimming and control systems.
o Console experience: Proficient with Avolite Pearl, GrandMA, Road Hog, Leprecon LPX series and most ETC
consoles
o Minor and major repair of lighting and audio gear; including: dimming, audio amplifiers, refurbish of
electric chain hoists, refurbish of lighting and audio consoles
o CAT Lift Trucks Certification (Expires February 2016)
o Genie Aerial Access Card (Expires February 2016)
C Programming experience
Proficient with the use of DMM,
Oscilloscope, Signal & Function Generators.
Implementation of Arduino micro-controllers and National Instruments Lab-View for automation of
research projects for the Buchanan Research Group at Southern Miss.
Arduino and FPGA micro-controllers used for control and monitoring of competition robot
Excellent SMD/through hole soldering and PCB re-work.

Volunteer
Experience
IEEE USM Student Chapter – Chairperson 2011-2013
Wesley Foundation @ USM
– Audio/Lighting Technician 2012-2013
Brandon High School – Theatre Department Technical Director 2005 - 2007