Arts Alliance Executive Director

Middle Tennessee State University · Murfreesboro, TN
BS, Liberal Studies (Completed Fall 2014)
Relevant coursework: Copyright Law, Journalism, Marketing, Music Business, Publishing

Finger Lakes Community College · Canandaigua, NY
AA, Audio Recording · GPA: 3.65
Relevant coursework: Audio Recording, Music Theory, Music Business, Applied Music

Executive Director
Rutherford Arts Alliance · Murfreesboro, TN · June 2024 – Present

• Lead creative, promotional, and organizational initiatives for local arts events and community engagement.
• Oversee branding, visual design, press releases, and social media content for performances, fundraisers, and cultural programs.
• Manage event logistics, supporter outreach, and strategic partnerships with tourism, education, and civic organizations.
• Spearhead scholarship programs, including application review, board reporting, and certificate design.
• Champion authentic representation and high standards across all public-facing materials.

Artist Manager / Managing Member
Big Show Music Co. · Nashville, TN · Sept 2007 – Present

• Provide career oversight and personal management for artists including Joe Diffie, Lorrie Morgan, Restless Heart, Raul Malo, Mickie James, and others.
• Manage estate operations for the late Joe Diffie, including licensing, branding, and legacy preservation.
• Coordinate touring, media, and promotional efforts across multiple entertainment platforms.

Disaster Response Coordinator
Lutheran Disaster Response SES · Murfreesboro, TN · Mar 2021 – Present

• Recruit and coordinate volunteer teams for long-term disaster recovery across Middle Tennessee.
• Facilitate emotional/spiritual care services and manage fund allocation through multi-agency recovery tables.
• Collaborate with FEMA, TEMA, SBA, Red Cross, United Way, Team Rubicon, and other partners.

Consultant
Warrior Rounds (501c3) · Murfreesboro, TN · Sept 2021 – Sept 2023

• Directed marketing and promotional efforts for veteran/songwriter retreats and live events.
• Secured television broadcast deals and supported ongoing business development.

Adjunct Professor
Belmont University · Nashville, TN · Aug 2015 – Dec 2019

• Taught courses in Survey of the Music Business.
• Mentored students pursuing careers in the creative industries.

• – Proven experience in arts administration, event planning, or nonprofit leadership.
• – Strong skills in branding and creative project management.
• – Exceptional communication, organization, and collaborative leadership abilities.
• – Passion for community engagement and the transformative power of the arts.

Community Relations, Program Development, Public Speaking, Strategic Partnerships

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