Personal Resume
Technical Director & Assistant Producer - Current Student of Electronic Media Broadcasting (BS)
182 Knowles Haven Lane Boone, NC.
(828)719-9417
1 year of Community Volunteering
2 years of Landscaping/Construction Laboring
5 years of Restaurant, Merchandising, and Delivery Sales
6 years of Recording Production
2 years of Studio Sales
I have experience performing roles using engineering technology, information technology, social media, coding, and live/recorded broadcasts. The equipment at my campuses’ digital media center allowed me to learn digital recording and I became quite enthralled to invest in and use music arrangement equipment.. I record and mix on digital and analog devices. I solve problems through communication and I strive to work to better others around me. I am focused on learning new skills and adapting to experiences I apply myself to. I prefer to plan ahead.
Career Highlights;
-Delivered over 1k in sales to Production Induction Sound Design Studio via Google Advertisements and Thumbtack Contracting Services
-Setup inventories and promotional materials including website galleries for local artists, generating over 10k in nonprofit sales for the community
-Sold over 33k in just 11 months with Firebird's Wood Fired Grill/apart of the front of house team that sold over 100k in the week leading up to New Year's Day/considered #5 out of the top 10 new team members to join FB's.
References:
Mark Freed
Cultural Resources Director
Email: mark.freed@townofboone.net
Office Address: 604 W King St, Boone, NC 28607
Christopher Taylor
AITP Club Advisor/ CIS Senior Lecturer
Email: taylorcw@appstate.edu
Phone: (828) 262-7477
Office Address: 2110 Peacock Hall
Anne Ward
NBS Club Advisor / Associate Professor
Email: wasrdac@appstate.edu
Phone: (828) 262-2408
Office Address: Beasley Media Complex 222
Carlos Montero
Practitioner-in-Residence AppTV, Electronic Media/Broadcasting
Email: monteroce1@appstate.edu
Phone: (828) 262-8817
Office Address: Beasley Media Complex 302
Stephen McCreery
Associate Professor, Electronic Media Broadcasting
Email: mccreerysp@appstate.edu
Phone: (828) 262-6532
Beasley Media Complex 230
Dan Vallie Hill
Practitioner-in-Residence, General Manager WASU FM, Director of the Kellar Radio Talent Institute
Phone: (828) 262-7621
Email: valliehill@appstate.edu
Organizations
AITP (Association of Information Technology Professionals)
Roles; Webmaster & Service ExecutiveAs the Webmaster, I was is in charge of updating and maintaining the online presence of AITP as an organization. This gives members the ability to check the Facebook page or website itself for information about upcoming events and meetings as well as provide detailed information about trips, meetings and social events.
As a service executive for our local chapter's club council, my role was to research and plan virtual volunteer opportunities for AITP and secure all the necessary paperwork for each volunteer event.
We performed a street cleanup, worked with AppVoices to gather their newspaper bins, and I brought in a keynote speaker to tell the Club Council about his IT career as a marketing and sales professional.ASE (Appalachian Student Entrepreneurs) Student Member
It's our mission at the ASE to instill an entrepreneurial mindset and provide mentorship to help you achieve compelling goals. We focus on providing a full array of resources to help support and accelerate a growth mindset. I attended weekly meetings to meet professors, other students, and I was able to recommend an entrepreneur from Charlotte to come and speak about his electronic bike resale business that he started in Greensboro.NBS (National Broadcast Society) Student Member
The National Broadcasting Society seeks to enhance the development of college and university students involved in the telecommunications, broadcasting, cable and other electronic media by 1) promoting excellence; 2) providing opportunities for leadership; 3) providing exposure to the telecommunication industries; 4) assisting career preparation; and 5) providing opportunities for the development of members through advanced media education programs at local, district, regional, and national levels.
ASU is proud to have an active NBS chapter that provides students with numerous opportunities to gain background broadcasting knowledge and make important contacts with broadcasting professionals. Through NBS students have attended national conventions in Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, St. Louis, Miami, and Washington, D.C.
NBS sessions teach students about job workshops, internship opportunities, resume building, broadcasting issues, professionalism, and professional contacts. NBS also offers hands-on experience through video taping and marketing ASU commencement exercises twice annually.(SBE) Society of Broadcast Engineers Student Member
The Society of Broadcast Engineers is a professional organization for engineers in broadcast radio and television. The SBE also offers certification in various radio frequency and video and audio technology areas for its members
Internships
AppTV; Technical Director & Assistant Producer
Assistant Producer
- directed SportsWrapp", a radio show airing live Tuesday and Thursday from 6-7pm using NDI and Newtek Tricaster remotely from studio every Thursday
- ensured remote cameras were powered on and routed properly to the Tricaster inputs
- created macros to activate and de-activate downstream-keyers for animations/transitions
- communicate with sports team in-between breaks
- record show to AJA and upload to programming later in the evening
Assistant Producer
- assistant producer of specialty programming "Live at RFG", a show in which music industry students and the bands they are producing, are broadcast over AppTV
- setup and operated multiple JVC cameras for recording purposes
- controlled room lighting
- refined raw footage and performed editing using Premiere Pro & Media Encoder in postproduction
- delivered multiple versions, one with show promos, one uncensored version, and one without show promos and just transitions for AppTV on Channel 23.3, AppTV YouTube channel, and Live at RFG YouTube channel.
- Worked with executive producer on social media reach
Technical Director
- directed “The A Game”, Appalachian State’s sports talk show covering college athletics
- shot and edited highlight reels from sporting events using JVC cameras and related accessories
- controlled the video switcher (Newtek Tricaster) & layer GFX
- ensured video production was recorded
- turned on and leveled studio lights
- ensured green screen keying was setup properly
- remotely controlled the cameras viewing anchors
- mic'd anchors and took steps to reduce any un-necessary mic pickup noise
- ensured live set was properly arranged prior to showtime
- took direction from producer and associate producer on when to take preview scene into program
- mixed and compressed audio levels for mics and used faders for live broadcast levelsAppTV; Technical Director & Creative Services Intern
Technical Director
- Directed for "Buenos Dias Boone" a morning news show for the Latin community.
- followed and filled in rundown templates I could follow for live recordings
- ensured new lower thirds were exported for each show later in the first season
- controlled the video switcher (Newtek Tricaster TC1) & layer GFX
- ensured video production was recorded
- turned on and leveled studio lights
- ensured green screen keying was setup properly
- remotely controlled the cameras viewing anchors
- mic'd anchors and took steps to reduce any un-necessary mic pickup noise
- ensured live set was properly arranged prior to showtime
- took direction from producer and associate producer on when to take preview scene into program
- mixed and compressed audio levels for mics and used faders for live broadcast levels
Creative Services Intern
- Developed graphics using Adobe After Effects
- Developed 6 graphics for "Connected Cultures" starting in season 2 and continuing into season 3
- Developed one graphic for "UpLate Appstate" used in the season 11 finale
- Delivered interview content for "Hi Neighbor" when the team had difficulties shooting packages
- Helped fix an existing graphic for "Hi Neighbor"90.5 WASU FM; Production, News, and On Air DJ
March 2020 - Present
-used digital audio software (Audition) to produce radio spots / sweepers for WASU. I work closely with Underwriting and Promotions to craft sweepers and bumpers for Appalachian’s on-campus university organizations, third party non profits, and our community sponsors in western North Carolina counties.I've also hosted one season of "Beats and Bars" a hip-hop format show on Tuesdays from 10pm to 11pm on the station. I created my own music beds, sweepers, promotional scripts, promotional graphic logo, and show introduction.
During my time being with WASU, the station staff won The New York Festivals Bronze Award for Best International Student Run Radio Station!
Watauga Arts County Council; Graphic Communications Marketing Intern
October 2020 - April 2021
As a graphic communications marketer,
-I've helped improve SEO with the Council's website.
-I've updated the Google Business listing with the Council's lesson and workshop services, opening dates, short name search optimization
-I've created weekly radio announcements composed to get the word out about our teachers and our location within Watauga County.
-I've composed blog posts on events we put on in collaboration with The Blue Ridge Fiber Arts Guild, and John Bond of the Art Mart Academy.
-I record press release reads and I send my recordings to the High Country Radio operations manager, Bill Fisher, that airs our announcements on High Country Radio on Monday mornings.
-I made note of old laptops that needed data to be taken off of them and proceeded to retrieve the data.
-I've helped clean up and prepare classrooms for the adult art workshops put on by John Bond of the Art Mart Academy.
-I currently volunteer with other interns in collaboration with the Marketing Council to suggest and offer design ideas for the Blue Ridge Watauga Arts Council's website management, create content updates such as blog posts and new pages, under navigation, as well as build a new website using Squarespace for a more fluid and up to date service/outreach campaign.
-I am fundraising through facilitating teaching the arts, performing the arts, and integrating arts into our local community spaces.
Work Experience
Live Sound & Video Event Assistant
Boone Cultural Resources Department - Boone, NC
September 2021 - Present
Part-time
- setup live sound equipment for live music events (mixer, PA system, tent, microphones and stands, cabling, instrument placement)
- logged, edited, and uploaded videos of the 2021 Summer Concert Series
- maintained information desk for general public knowledge on the property and upcoming events
- assisted with 2021 Town of Boone Christmas Parade by directing floats for parking and rollout
- assisted with sound, lighting, and photography for private and public concerts
- opened and closed The Jones House for attendees of Old Time Jam Night
At the Town of Boone Cultural Resources Department, we strive to ensure that history, the arts, and culture thrive in our community. We work with the diverse cultural groups of Boone to enhance the quality of life, highlight our unique community character, and drive the local economy and tourism. It is our goal to encourage the development of our cultural facilities in order to meet the needs of the local community and visitors to Boone.
In addition to managing the Jones House Cultural Center, the Cultural Resources Department oversees programming and activities at several historic facilities and parks in Boone.
Line Cook & Door Security
Ransom Pub + Event Venue - Boone, NC
September 2021 - Present
Part-time
BOH
- worked with back of house team to make orders, clean dishes, plate and expedite food
FOH
- checked identification and ticketed patrons at door for cover fee
Night Auditor
Green Park Inn - Blowing Rock, NC
March 2021 - November 2021
Full-time
- Clock in for 3rd shift and check in with 2nd shift front desk employee
- Count room keys, general hotel/restaurant/maintenance/housekeeping keys, and ensure consistent dollar amount of cash in register
- Print In House List, Arrival List, and Departure List
- Dim lights, check locks on doors, close shutters, turn off computers/dehumidifiers
- Answer calls from front desk, attend to guests needs
- Check in guests using Jonas Club Management (walk-in's) - provide parking passes, wifi access, breakfast reservations, and room key - let guests know about no indoor smoking policy, health policy, and departure check out time
- Place reservations for rooms from internal and external booking sites using email
online, in-person, or over the phone
- Collect guest information, shred guest information on time
- Generate and file POS Report and Night Audit Report
- Print and deliver folios for expedited departure checkout
- Scan invoices for management's vendor receipts
- Open shutters in North Wing of hotel, brew coffee for morning breakfast, pass on notes and notifications to 1st shift of the day
- Generate and save End of Shift Report
Line Cook
Sagebrush Steakhouse - Boone, NC
June 2021 - August 2021
Part-time
- prepped kitchen in morning by turning on grills, stocking fridges and performing line checks on ingredients
- cooked appetizers and entrees
- communicated with FOH employees on their orders and expedited To Go food
- washed dishes, silverware, pots, pans, trays, buckets, and other kitchen prep equipment
- closed down kitchen and dish pit with nightly cleaning and re-stocking
Online Task Contributor
Lionbridge
February 2021 - July 2021
Freelance
-Evaluated the quality and performance of applications over time
-Provided feedback on a wide number of mobile oriented features and tasks.
-Completed tasks over the internet
Construction Laborer
CCS Construction Staffing - Boone, NC
December 2020 - Present
Contract
Sanford Hall Renovation - Cleaning Contract
- Reported to an LLC working with CCS to retrieve work materials and tools
- Assigned to clean rooms for client's move in
- Worked diligently to clean finished window frames, doors, and plastic crown molding of dust, paint, glue, and grime with water, soap, microfiber towels, and a paint-chip scraper in finished rooms
- Swept and prepared concrete floors for carpeted flooring installation
- Printed timesheets for other contractors at the jobsite at the discretion of the District Manager
Floor Technician
Cope Services LLC - Newland, NC
December 2020 - March 2021
Contract
I work contractually to clean floors using a
- scraper
- dust mop
- Electric Powered Floor Scrub Machine
- Pioneer Eclipse Propane Powered Floor Waxing Buffer
at retail establishments, such as Food Lion and Roses.
Cashier
Pepper’s Restaurant - Boone, NC
October 2020 to December 2020 - 3 months
Part-time
I served tables here on the weekends and delivered to go orders. I take part as a team player and hospitable host. I stocked food preparation and delivery items. I performed janitorial and cleaning after the shift.
Eat at Peppers! The restaurant makes the best lunch sandwiches in the High Country. We are famous for the "Jean Lawson", our array of baked desserts made in store daily, and the history behind "Peppers". Family owned and operated!
Delivery Driver
Postmates - Charlotte, NC
March 2020 to August 2020 - 6 months
Part-time
I picked up food for customers by using the Post-mates app. I delivered their food as safely and as quickly as I could. The job was as simple as that.
Server/Waiter
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Charlotte, NC
November 2019 to August 2020 - 11 months
Full-time
I was an energetic and focused server that always brought cherished hospitality to our guests at Firebirds. I have done over 1600$ in sales in one day. I have been recognized by the managing partner AJ Miklos, as being one of the top 10 team members currently working at Firebirds in South-park. I learned hospitality and guest service. I was trained well my my managerial staff. I earned my way by taking orders and returning to my guests with great meat, seafood, poultry, soup, salad, and pasta dishes/appetizers/drinks/desserts. I cleaned my section, helped new servers manage their tables, and I also helped the kitchen with their dishes. I made sure the back of house server alley was clean, kempt, and sanitary.
Sales Representative/Customer Service
Advantage Solutions - Matthews, NC
March 2019 to November 2019 - 9 months
Part-time
I provide Walmart patrons with sampling demos of deli foods, frozen foods, trading cards, videogames, beauty products, appliance products, and healthcare products. I set up a cart with products and invite customers to try out whatever I have been requested to provide.
Construction Laborer
S&S Acquisitions - Shelby, NC
August 2019 to November 2019 - 6 months
Full-time
I worked on repairing the interior and exterior on three different acquisition projects as an apprentice to multiple general contractors. I was a apprentice to a carpenter, painter, and interior designer. I helped take out old and install new laminate flooring, drywall, crown molding, and windows/doors on two different projects in Shelby NC and one project in Dallas, NC.
Rental Sales Agent
Appalachian State University Bookstore - Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
August 2018 and January 2019 - 2 months
Temporary
I provided students at Appalachian State University with their rental textbooks. I found textbooks on their lists, cashiered, and cleaned up the service desk/textbook aisles. I also helped to count book copies and mark their locations in the shelving.
Ticket Agent/Customer Service
Holmes Convocation Center - Boone, NC
October 2017/January 2018 - October 2017/ January 2019 - 8 months
Part-time
I sold and printed tickets to various shows and sporting events for customers. I counted dollars and turned in revenue reports at the end of each shift. I returned the next fall and worked in the concessions booth, preparing ice, re-heat-able food, and candy, chips, and soda drinks. I reported revenue in the concessions booth, communicating this information to the manager on duty.
Server/Waiter
Don Julio's Mexican Bar and Grille - Waxhaw, NC
April 2016 / September 2016 - July 2018 / August 2018 - 6 months
Part-time
I worked to ensure our guests were sat, fed, and well taken care of in a comfortable environment. I worked together with the cooks and dishwashers to ensure plates were transferred for use, and I prepared various appetizers/drinks in the restaurant for our guests to enjoy.
Server/Waiter
Mama's Pizza & Pasta - Fort Mill, SC
May 2018 to July 2018 - 4 months
Full-time
In the mornings, I prepared salad bars, setup tables with condiments, prepared soda and tea, and swept floors. I greeted customers and took their drink and meal orders. I used a POS system to input these requests for the cooks and delivered food items to consumers.
Server Assistant
Ilios Noche; Xenia Hospitality Group - Charlotte, NC
April 2017 to August 2017 - 5 months
Part-time
I took drinks to customers, expedited food service, prepared tables, removed dirty plates and silverware, dried silverware and glassware, and took out garbage for kitchen, bar, and service areas.
Foodrunner/Barback
Lure Oyster Bar - Charlotte, NC
August 2016 to April 2017 - 8 months
Part-time
I worked here serving guests, cleaning tables, and getting to know our extensive seafood menu. I shucked oysters, bar-backed, ran drinks, and coordinated with the cooks to make sure the back of house was clean and tidy at the end of the night. I greeted and sat customers, delivered food and drink orders, expedited food from the cooks, took out garbage, prepared appetizers, and cleaned kitchen/expediting areas. I cleaned the bar. I also brought old oil and garbage to the dumpsters in the parking lot. I worked on keeping the restaurant clean and ready for the nightclub dances, private events, and catering parties.
Cashier
Bojangles' Restaurants, Inc - Waxhaw, NC
January 2016 to April 2016 - 5 months
Part-time
I worked as a customer service representative serving food and taking orders! I learned how to expedite food, pack food, clean, sanitize, sweep, and manage the front end of the restaurant late into the night. I always cherished the customers, and learned to treat my co-workers with respect. I packaged food, stocked condiments and other cleaning items, and I provided food to customers through the drive through window and front of store cash register. I cleaned dining rooms and front service area at night.
Landscaper
Groundhog Landscaping - Waxhaw, NC
May 2015 to January 2016 - 6 months
Part-time
I mowed lawns, trimmed lawn edges, removed bramble and brushes, planted trees, dug flowerbeds, and trimmed shrubbery. I performed lawn care, shrub planting, brush removal and follow ups with customers to ensure their lawn was as they wanted it to be on-site. I took pride on representing a local business startup that ended up growing to take on more clients in the Charlotte area after I left the company. Proud to say I worked here.
Cashier/Server 1 Yr Experience Required — Expert
October 2019
Measures a candidate's tendency to be rule-abiding, well-organized, hard-working, confident, and think before acting.
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Personality: Customer Service Fit — Familiar
August 2019
Assesses personality traits that result in high-quality customer service.
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Work Style: Reliability — Completed
June 2019
Tendency to be dependable and come to work.
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Teamwork: Interpersonal Skills — Highly Proficient
March 2020
Resolving disputes, solving team problems, and understanding nonverbal cues.
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Acquired Extracurricular Experience
Rhetoric and Composition (10+ years)
Research
Inventory
Non-profit management
SaaS
Training
Communications
Marketing
Public Relations
Customer Support
CSR
Logic X Pro (1 year)
Photoshop (2 years)
Adobe Premiere Pro (4 years)
Server (4 years)
Customer Care
Microsoft Office
Team Building
Time Management
Excel
Cakewalk Digital Audio Workstation (Less than 1 year)
Ableton Live Suite 10 (1 year)
Audio Editing (3 years)
Audio Mastering (2 years)
Arts and Entertainment (5 years)
Technology Support (2 years)
Graphic Communications (3 years)
Sales Experience (5 years)
Manufacturing Experience (Less than 1 year)
Construction Experience (1 year)
Pre and Post Video Production
Interior Design
Landscape Maintenance
Interpersonal Skills
Customer Service
Presentations
Other Skills
MIDI
Audio Mastering
Merchandise
Maintaining a High Level Of Accuracy
Grammar
Cisco Networking
Food & Beverage
3D Modeling
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Excel
After Effects
Dreamweaver
Adobe XD
Adobe Acrobat
Logic Pro X
SPSS Statistics (Less than 1 year)
Izotope RX
Ableton Live
Maya Dynamics
The Akai “Professional” Production Script
Self Employment
Production Induction Sound Design Studio
I currently contract out my intellectual services of my equipment, both hardware and software, to artists and clients who need vocal recording, sound design, or audio restoration. I also teach lessons on the electric guitar, bass guitar, and Arturia synthesizers. I also license my content for listening on streaming platforms. Music Producer and DJ.
I broadcast live on YouTube. Stop by to listen!
I create sound design using
-Granular, Subtractive, Additive Synthesis
-Modular Matrix Patching
-Polychromatic Microtonality
-Algorithmic Sequencing
-Step Sequenced After-Touch & Velocity
-Quantized and Unquantized Timecoding
-Clip Looping & Track Solo, Mute, Pan
-Note Repeat, Program, Bank, Control Channel/MIDI Control
-Amplitude and Frequency Filtering
-Analog to Digital & Digital to Digital Sampling
-Auxiliary, Insert, Return, & Bus Effect Automation
-Delay/Reverb, Dynamics, EQ/Filter, Harmonics, Modulation, Vintage Effects
-Pulse Code Modulation
Synthesizers- Arturia's MiniBrute 2S & Microfreak
Guitars- Electric & Bass
Sampler and Sequencer- Akai's MPC One
My most recent sequencing stream from the studio!
Education
Major; Bachelor's of Science in Electronic Media Broadcasting | Production (BS)
Thinking Through Communication
Course number; COM 1200An introduction to reading, writing, and thinking critically about communication through a collaborative examination of primary sources concerning communication theory and history.
Audio Production 1
Course number; COM 2316Audio Production I is a lecture/laboratory course designed to introduce the electronic media/broadcast student to the basic science of sound and audio along with terminology and audio production procedures used in radio, television, and other forms of converged media. Students are instructed in the use of professional state-of-the-art audio production equipment for producing commercials and various types of electronic media programming. Other forms of audio production techniques are also presented, such as preparing audio tracks for video production and general techniques of producing remote broadcasts.
Fundamentals of Electronic Media
Course number; COM 1600This course provides an in-depth look at the industries in electronic media and gives a framework on which the BS in
Communication, Electronic/Media Broadcasting major can build. Projects included my 5 Year Plan paper and Reflections on Mass Mediums paper.
Internet Communication
Course number; COM 3200Practical and theoretical introduction to the Internet as a communication medium. Training in effective online communication, including human-computer interaction and web production. Discussion of social, political, and personal impact of online interactions via networks from a variety of theoretical, historical, and critical perspectives.
Video Production 1
Course number; COM 2416The course introduces the student to the basic techniques of producing single camera, non-fiction programs. Students will produce programs that fall within a variety of genres, including news, public affairs, documentary, essay/commentary, PSAs and promotion. The course examines both the technical and analytical aspects of the production process. Areas covered include concept and storyline development, treatments, scripting, planning, camera techniques, lighting, editing, and exposure to non-fiction styles and genres.
Professional Video Production 2
Course number; COM 3540
Mass Communication ACT
Course number; COM 2315Professional Ethics in Electronic Media
Course number; COM 3313Study methods of applying logical concepts and techniques as well as theories, principles and techniques relating to electronic media. The course will also demonstrate the importance of ethics and of social responsibility to the student’s personal and professional life. It will scrutinize and evaluate fundamental issues and problems relating to electronic media and examine the social responsibility for electronic media communicators.
Electronic Media Regulation
Course number; COM 4317Governmental regulation of broadcasting and electronic media, detailing the FCC and other agencies’ relationships; emphasizing early broadcast legal history, administrative rulemaking, programming, licensing, renewals, content controls, ownership, fairness, political advertising, copyright and emerging media.
Prerequisite: senior standing or consent of instructor.Electronic Media Management; Capstone
Course number; COM 4580This capstone course provides students the opportunity to draw connections between their major coursework and their professional careers through discussions, guest speakers, practical applications, and research. Students will consider the major changes in the electronic media/broadcasting industries, while working to prepare themselves for current as well as future careers.
Electronic Media Performance Technique
Course number; COM 4302A study and application of specific performance techniques (i.e., voice, body, manuscript usage, personality) related to the broadcast industry. Students will experience a variety of radio and television performance and announcing situations directed towards improving their broadcasting performance skills.
Media Sales
Course number; COM 4300This course is a senior level course that includes a study of the techniques used by the mass media to sell space and time to advertisers. Also included is a study of personal selling; company, product, and audience research; media-audience matches; and media sales presentations. Also examined are the strengths and weaknesses of a variety of print, radio, television and online advertising techniques and strategies
Minor in Digital Media
Development for Graphic Design
Course number; GCM 3512This course provides students with the opportunity to develop basic web sites, manipulate images for web delivery. Additionally, students will create intermediate and advanced web sites that utilize complex interactivity. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
Internet Studies
Course number; IDS 3250This seminar explores the emerging interdisciplinary field of Internet Studies. Topics covered may include the digital divide, virtual communities, race and gender in cyberspace, and topics in cyberculture. These and other issues may be explored for their social, political, psychological, economic, cultural, ethical, and artistic implications. This seminar will also help students develop their critical reading and writing skills in connection with the World Wide Web, explore Internet research methodologies, and introduce students to some of the technical and editorial issues involved in Web page design and publication.
Propaganda, Media, & Society
Course number; SOC 3750This course will focus on the processes and effects of mass media in the United States from a sociological perspective. It will analyze the effect of the media on human groups and behavior and how media interacts with social organizations such as family, education, and government. The historical development of the media as it relates to socialization patterns and racial and sexual diversity will be explored and the media’s function as a means of propaganda in the U.S. will be analyzed.
3D Imaging and Animation
Course number; GCM 3312This course provides an introduction to 3D digital imaging for specific applications. Industry standard computer software will be used to explore fundamentals of modeling and texturing. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
Electronic Communication and Computer Information Systems | Class Reports
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Technological Roles in Enterprise Risk Management
The Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework is advantageous by design because it provides a strategy for managing all kinds of risk inherent in business applications, and performance objectives. It’s use is to make the best of managing all types of risk for the user. Innovative technologies inherently pose…
Predictive Analytics of Computation; Past, Present, Future
The history of computer programmed machine learning (ML) is derived from our study of the human brain’s synergistic biology and electromagnetic reactivity. Neurons were written about and modeled using electrical circuits by Walter Pitts and Warren McCulloch during the second half of World War II (1). Less than twenty years later, Alan Turing proved ….
Cyber Kill Chain Report for APT Group Poison Ivy
Threat actor is APT Group known as PoisonIvy. PoisonIvy has defaced Wayne Enterprises web server. Below are the actions taken during each phase of the Cyber Kill Chain…
Potential Risks and Non-Compliance that OSU Faces with the P-Card
Loaning a p-card to another person-buying others supplies with it, and having them pay you back using cash or another bank transaction
Not Pre-approving transactions that are not in line with university policies and procedures, using the card for unapproved transactions
Appalachian State University - Boone NC
General Education Themed Courses/Electives or Fall-through Courses
Introduction to Scientific Programming
Course number; CS 2435This course provides an introduction to problem solving and computer programming using tools such as MATLAB or Python. The course material is motivated by interdisciplinary applications focusing on computational approaches to solving problems using data.
Audio Fundamentals
Course number; MUS 1426A non-technical course for all students of the University dealing with the basic properties of sound, acoustic principles and basic electrical theory. An introduction to recording and playback components. Lecture two hours.
Audit Analytics
Course number; CIS 3740Topics include, but are not limited to, the IS audit /data analytics processes, IT infrastructure and operations, information protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, business application systems, and project management. Successful students will gain experience where applicable with various software tools and techniques that range from the art of discovering and analyzing patterns in the data to visualization for the purposes of planning or performing an audit or assessment. This course is designed to help students prepare for the Certified Information Systems Audit (CISA) certification.
Beginning French 2
Course number; FRE 1020Business Communications
Course number; CTE 3340Students gain experience in written and spoken business communications. Activities include writing e-mail, memoranda, letters, proposals, and reports. Oral, nonverbal, and intercultural communications are emphasized.
Essential Business Tools and Technology
Course number; CIS 1026This course provides a basic understanding of current information technologies used in business, and enhances the use of the most common computer-based applications for personal, academic, and professional goals. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to use application software such as Microsoft Office to make better decisions and improve their individual skills. Other topics covered include the use of other information technologies including collaboration and communication tools, emerging technologies and digital media, and security. This course is designed for the user with little experience using computer software.
Expository Writing
Course number; RC-1000An introduction to the various types of expository essays.
Field Surveying Methods
Course number; TEC 3544French 1
Course number; FRE 1010Geographic Diversity and Globalization
Course number; GHY 1020The study of our contemporary world through an examination of many of its regions. Examination of global issues, including population, technology and culture change, rural versus urban development, the environment and climate, international trade, political identity, and international conflict.
Intro to Writing Across the Curriculum
Course number; RC 2001This course introduces students to writing across the curriculum. Students write in different genres for different academic communities, read a variety of academic texts rhetorically, and analyze the writing conventions of various academic communities.
Kung Fu/Judo/Jiujitsu
Course number; PE-1780Legal Environment of Business
Course number; LAW 2150An introduction to the legal environment in which business must operate. Selected areas of the law are investigated as well as the historical, political, cultural, ethical and technical context in which law exists and operates. Ethical issues are integrated throughout the course. Current legal topics that impact business are analyzed and discussed.
Logic 1
Course number; PHL 1100This course is an introduction to logical reasoning. It will include the study of truth-functions, translations of English sentences into logical notation, truth-tables, deductions, and some fallacy identification. The concepts of validity, consistency, tautology, contradiction, and logical equivalence are introduced. Additional topics, such as category syllogisms, inductive reasoning, and quantification may be included at the discretion of the instructor.
Marx's Capital
Course number; IDS 3650This course provides an introduction to Karl Marx as well as an in-depth study of his major theoretical work, Capital, Volume I. The transdisciplinary uses of Marxian theory in illuminating a wide variety of issues across disciplinary boundaries will be explored. Students will be asked to make connections between Marx’s writings and their own areas of study.
Developmental Math
Course Number; MAT 0010This course is intended for those persons who have had previous exposure to Algebra but who still have deficiencies and are not prepared for MAT 1010 or MAT 1020. It is mandatory for students whose scores on the mathematics placement test indicate a deficiency. The course content is elementary algebra. Self-development and study skills are emphasized.
Mass Media and Society
Course number; COM 3300A survey of the social impact of mass media. Analysis of issues such as mass media and individual behavior, violence and TV, media and consumers, and mass media and popular culture.
Nature & Visual Response
Course number; UCO 1200First Year Seminar introduces first year Appalachian students (freshmen and transfers*) to rigorous academic study at the University level through interdisciplinary engagement with a broad topic or question. Experienced faculty engage FYS students in a shared process of inquiry in small seminar-style classes. (The average class size is 22.) The faculty also help students make the transition to academic life at Appalachian by introducing students to a variety of library research tools, making connections with faculty and other students, introducing the wide range of resources Appalachian provides its students, and involving the university and local community.
Old Testament; Jewish Script
Course number; REL 2010An analysis of Old Testament literature as the product of the life of the Israelite people. Students will have the opportunity to examine selected documents in terms of their literary structure, historical context, and religious perspective.
Philosophy, Society, Ethics
Course number; PHL 2000An introduction to ethical reasoning and an examination of moral problems in contemporary social issues.
Precalculus
Course number; MAT 1025This course covers linear, exponential, and power functions, right triangle trigonometry, and units and measurement -- skills needed in the technical fields. Knowledge of high school algebra is assumed (with a brief review for students who haven't had those subjects in a while).
Principles of Microeconomics
Course number; ECO 2030Revolution and Social Change; World History
Course number; HIS 1501Rumble Fitness Training
Course number; PE 1542Theatre for Social Change
Course number; THR 2017
August 2017 to Future Graduation in May 2022
Activities and Societies: The Appalachian Student Newspaper & the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP)| WASU Radio Class
I've taking liberal arts classes as undergraduate courses. I have a multitude of free electives that I took outside of my major pathway. I’ve performed well in writing classes, philosophy classes, religion classes, history classes, science classes, geography classes, physics classes, mathematics classes, and communications classes.
I helped to bring in IT sales professionals to AITP meetings and also hosted presentations on volunteering activities that my club members could participate in, such as providing coding resources to others, and other information security and privacy clubs that our members could earn certifications from, such as ISACA and IAPP.
I bring in stories to the Arts and Culture Desk at The Appalachian Student Newspaper, my first publication being on Legends.
I'm currently involved in broadcasting high-fidelity audio from home. I'm currently taking my minor classes at the moment. Looking forward to learning more about broadcast solutions and procedures for videography. I have an understanding of coding languages such as HTML and CSS as well as how to effectively operate audio and video applications such as Premiere, MPC 2.8, Audition, and Logic Pro X.
Associate in Art
Central Piedmont Community College - Charlotte, NC
May 2018/August 2018 - August 2019/May 2020
I took online classes over the summer at CPCC as well as a few courses on campus during the gap year that I took from ASU. I was able to get my general education finished up here and transfer these credits to ASU.
General Education Themed Courses;
Conceptual Physics Lab
Course number; PHY 1101Intro to Astronomy
Course number; AST 1002Public Speaking in Disciplines
Course number; COM 2105Reasoning with Statistics
Course number; STT 2820
High school degree diploma
Cuthbertson High School - Waxhaw, NC
September 2014 to June 2017 - 4 years
I took general education classes and learned as much as I could in the public classes offered at my high school. I learned how to be outgoing, intelligent, and the importance of learning daily. This is one of the top high schools in the area that I lived. I'm proud to say I was able attend this school.
Licenses and Certifications
IP Audio Codec Certification
Issuing authority; Synthax, Inc.
Issued Aug 2020 ; No Expiration Date Applicable
IBM Certified Specialist - SPSS Statistics Level 1 v2
Issuing authority; Central Piedmont Community College
Issued Apr 2020 ; No Expiration Date Applicable
Certified Survey Technician - Field Track Level I (CST-FTL-I)
Issuing authority; Appalachian State University
Issued Jul 2019 ; No Expiration Date ApplicableCPR/AED/First Aid
Issuing authority; United States National Whitewater Center
Issued Jun 2019 ; No Expiration Date Applicable
Credential Identifier ; Credential ID (G-2015)-DC
Microsoft Excel 2016 Advanced
Issuing authority ; MyITLab
Issued Nov 2018 ; No Expiration Date Applicable
Issuing authority ; ServSafe Food Protection Manager Instructor
Issued Mar 2017 ; No Expiration Date Applicable
Video Communication with Adobe Premiere Pro CS6
Issuing authority ; Cuthbertson High School
Issued Jan 2017 ; No Expiration Date Applicable
Honors & Awards
Best Website; Student Gallery Award
Dec 2020 ; Honor issuer ; Art Department-Appalachian State University / GCM Class Instructor Kay Bishop
I created a professional website with a group of two others. The site experience was based on a travel agency for Fjordland, New Zealand. I designed the site in HTML and CSS, using Dreamweaver by Adobe.
"Excellent professional site with well-designed and unified page layout throughout! The reset button on the contact form does not work, but you had over 5 pages on your site. The content is extensive and informative — I'm ready to sign up! Your group had a great team dynamic and clear communication." - Kay Bishop - Graphic Content Management for Web Design Teacher
Best Graphic Design
Oct 2020 ; Honor issuer; Association of Information Technology Professionals
The Club members all entered a contest to design the best pumpkin using a software program. My pumpkin was the club's favorite, so I won a 25$ Amazon Gift card and the respect as a graphic artist of my fellow peers, officers, and executives.
Best Stop Motion Film Award
April 2016 ; Honor issuer; Thomas Kohlbrennar, Host of the Cuthbertson High School Film Competition
Photograph by photograph. I created a stop motion animation film using Star Wars characters and broke the fourth wall by stopping the action and having the stop motion characters perform the scene again.
Best Lip Sync Video
April 2016 ;Honor issuer; Thomas Kohlbrennar, Host of the Cuthbertson High School Film Competition
Jamming forever in 'September'. I created with my group of classmates a lip sync to the song "September” by Earth Wind and Fire.
Top 10 Team Member
February 2019
I was told by my manager AJ Miklos that I was mentioned as one of the top 10 servers in South Park during December, January, and February. I was emphatic about it when he told me.
Skills and Endorsements
Industry Knowledge
Science
Research
Design
Music
Data Entry
Advertising
Online Research
Statistics
Wireframing
Audio Editing
Music Composition
Auditing
COBIT
Customer Service
Graphic Design (2 years)
Sales