Work Experience

Director of Content, Azuma Media Solutions

San Angelo, TX  May 2019 - March 2020

I produced commercial media for a startup marketing agency's business clients on both traditional and digital platforms in a variety of mediums including still photography, videography, audio for radio and copywriting.

Secondary to my role as lead content creator, I did outside sales, including prospecting/cold calling and presentations to large groups.

While at Azuma Media, I was the company's consistent revenue leader.

Owner/Operator, Lord & Hooks Photography

San Angelo, TX  May 2017 - May 2019

I ran a portrait and commercial photography studio in West Texas until I was scouted and recruited away from my private studio by a local marketing agency.

Associate Pastor, Angelo Bible Church

San Angelo, TX  May 2013 - Jan 2019

I served as the associate pastor at a small Bible Church in West Texas.

After volunteering as the Youth Program Director for 5 years, I was hired full time to do so. I grew both the youth and young adult ministries several fold.

I also managed the church's media operations, including:
• Designing and maintaining a custom website
• Growing the church's social media following by an order of magnitude
• Training a media team to record and live stream videos of the service
• Rebuilding and maintaining the sanctuary sound system
• Playing drums, guitar or bass on the praise team as needed
• Maintaining the church's computer systems

Pastoral Care Assistant, Shannon Medical Center

San Angelo, TX  May 2012 - Feb 2017

I provided PRN pastoral care coverage to the hospital's lead chaplain 2 nights a week and 2 weekends a month.

I served, cared for and counseled with families, patients and staff struggling with severe injuries, life-threatening illness, end-of-life scenarios and death.

Weekly Columnist, San Angelo Standard-Times

San Angelo, TX  April, 2012 - October, 2017

I wrote a weekly column in the Faith section of the Standard-Times called "Looking Up."

IT Systems Administrator, San Angelo Standard-Times

San Angelo, TX  May 2009 - May 2013

Support Technician/Technical Sales Support, OPESNET

San Angelo, TX  Oct 2007 - May 2009

Education

Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary

Lynchburg, VA  2011-2014

Master of Divinity, Pastoral Ministry

Angelo State University

San Angelo, TX  2005-2009

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Relevant Skills

Photography & Videography

I have been telling stories with a camera for over 15 years.

  • • Extensive portfolio
  • • Zillow Certified Photographer
  • • Adept in Photoshop & Lightroom
  • • Skilled Videographer
  • • Experienced in Premiere, Audition & After Effects
Communication

I also posess several important soft communication skills

  • • Effective & comfortable with public speaking
  • • Strong written and spoken verbal skills
  • • Above average ability to learn new information quickly
  • • Experienced at teaching & training others
  • • Comfortable speaking on camera
Web, Social Media & Marketing

I understand how to distribute content as well as create it.

  • • Google Analytics & SEO
  • • PHP, HTML, CSS & Javascript
  • • Experienced at Hootsuite management platform
  • • Moderate at graphic design
  • • Familiar w/ all Adobe CC Tools
Technical & Other

I have extensive experience administering Windows, Linux & Mac OS

  • • 10 years of IT experience
  • • G Suite Administrator (including as a reseller)
  • • Extensive hosting experience
  • • Network Administration
  • • Typing: 70 WPM