Professional Bio

Education

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, Knoxville, TN
M.S., Business - Research Focus in Business Technology (2004-2006)

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, Clemson, SC
Graduate course in Student Affairs (2004)

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, Knoxville, TN
B.S., Education – Concentrations in Sport Management and Business (2000-2004)

Professional Experience

Project Manager
The E.W. Scripps Company, Knoxville, TN
March 2008 - Present

Having just started, I’m quite the newbie but I have begun to direct projects that affect 16 different newspapers

Operations Project Management Specialist
TeamHealth, Knoxville, TN
November 2006 - March 2008

Led operational projects that streamlined employee workflow, increased patient safety, provided structure to daily business practices and met federal government guidelines

HRIS Analyst
TeamHealth, Knoxville, TN
May 2005 - November 2006

Established best practices methodology for HRIS systems with an emphasis on Sarbanes-Oxley compliance

Human Resources Intern
TeamHealth, Knoxville, TN
January 2005 - May 2005

I transformed a myriad of paper-based booklets, pamphlets and forms into an easily accessible employee benefits Web portal

Civic Involvement

Co-Founder and President Emeritus
Young Professionals of Knoxville, Knoxville, TN
July 2005 - Present

Established, launched and currently advise a non-profit organization that connects today’s leaders with tomorrows. For more information go to ypknox.com

Computer Knowledge

  • Languages: CSS, PHP, XHTML, SQL
  • Platforms: Windows, Apple
  • Microsoft: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio
  • Adobe: Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Photoshop
  • Miscellaneous: WordPress, Movable Type

Awards & Recognition