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Allow me to (re)introduce myself...

I am a naturally creative, instinctive problem solver with an innate disposition for learning and discovering new opportunities. Currently I am improving my web design skills and honing my GIS skill set.

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My primary career interest areas are; urban design, real estate development and economic advancement. My overall goal is to create sustainable communities.

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  • Native of New Orleans, LA

    • Born and raised in the Lower 9th Ward

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  • Hurricane Katrina (2005)

    • evacuated to Houston, TX then to St. Louis, MO

    • returned to New Orleans in Jan. 2006

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  • Employment

    • Worked full-time in the hospitality industry both in New Orleans and San Diego.

    • Also freelanced in rec sports industries in both cities, including stat-keeping and league administration

    • Recent full time experience in economic development research in Phoenix.

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  • Music industry

    • Former ASCAP-certified songwriter and hip-hop recording artist.

    • Recorded over 100 songs along with featured verses on multiple projects

    • Created 3 total projects: 1 group mixtape, 1 group album, 1 solo album

    • Created graphic design artwork for various projects during this time

    • Active from 2004 - 2009

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  • Football experience

    • Played semi pro football for 2 seasons

      • 2002: Louisiana Bayou Vipers (TE)

      • 2003: New Orleans Bayou Raiders (SS/OLB)

    • Involved with Flag Football since 1999

      • Played on 8 different flag football teams between 1999 - 2014

        • won a championship on an undefeated team (Renegadez: 2007)

        • Founded and captained 2 teams:

          • Bienville Hall Titans (2001 - 02)

          • Mile High Club (2012 - 2015)

        • Played significant time at every position

      • Worked 2 NIRSA Colliegate National Championships at the University of New Orleans (1999, 2001)

      • Youth football referee (2017 - 2022)

        • Appointed as Commissioner of ROCKIT Football (2021 - 2022)

      • Field Supervisor at Under Armour Friday PM league (2022-present)

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  • Current workings

    • Google Project Management professional certificate.

    • Wordpress website creation.

    • Mobile application creation.

    • Researching potential business opportunities.

Academic History

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  • Gifted student throughout primary and secondary school

    • Attended Thomas Alva Edison Elementary (1988 - 1995)

    • Thurgood Marshall Middle Magnet (1994, 1995)

    • McDonogh #35 Senior High (1995 - 1999)

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  • Attended the University of New Orleans (1998 - 2004)

    • Resident Assistant: Bienville Hall
    • Major: General Studies and Marketing

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  • Relocated to San Diego, CA in 2009.

    • Attended Southwestern College (2011 - 2014)

      • A.S. - Architecture

      • A.S. - Architecture Technology

      • Certificate of Proficiency - Geographic Information Science

      • Certificate of Achievement - Architecture

      • Certificate of Achievement - Architecture Technology

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  • Relocated to Tempe, AZ in January 2015.

    • Attended Arizona State University from (2015 - 2016)

      • B.S. - Urban Planning

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  • Currently considering Master's degree options in Real Estate Development and various professional degree options.

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