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
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Born and raised in the Lower 9th Ward
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Hurricane Katrina (2005)
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evacuated to Houston, TX then to St. Louis, MO
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returned to New Orleans in Jan. 2006
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Employment
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Worked full-time in the hospitality industry both in New Orleans and San Diego.
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Also freelanced in rec sports industries in both cities, including stat-keeping and league administration
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Recent full time experience in economic development research in Phoenix.
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Music industry
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Former ASCAP-certified songwriter and hip-hop recording artist.
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Recorded over 100 songs along with featured verses on multiple projects
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Created 3 total projects: 1 group mixtape, 1 group album, 1 solo album
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Created graphic design artwork for various projects during this time
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Active from 2004 - 2009
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Football experience
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Played semi pro football for 2 seasons
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2002: Louisiana Bayou Vipers (TE)
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2003: New Orleans Bayou Raiders (SS/OLB)
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Involved with Flag Football since 1999
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Played on 8 different flag football teams between 1999 - 2014
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won a championship on an undefeated team (Renegadez: 2007)
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Founded and captained 2 teams:
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Bienville Hall Titans (2001 - 02)
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Mile High Club (2012 - 2015)
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Played significant time at every position
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Worked 2 NIRSA Colliegate National Championships at the University of New Orleans (1999, 2001)
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Youth football referee (2017 - 2022)
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Appointed as Commissioner of ROCKIT Football (2021 - 2022)
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Field Supervisor at Under Armour Friday PM league (2022-present)
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Current workings
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Google Project Management professional certificate.
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Wordpress website creation.
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Mobile application creation.
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Researching potential business opportunities.
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Academic History
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Gifted student throughout primary and secondary school
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Attended Thomas Alva Edison Elementary (1988 - 1995)
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Thurgood Marshall Middle Magnet (1994, 1995)
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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.
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Attended Southwestern College (2011 - 2014)
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A.S. - Architecture
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A.S. - Architecture Technology
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Certificate of Proficiency - Geographic Information Science
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Certificate of Achievement - Architecture
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Certificate of Achievement - Architecture Technology
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Relocated to Tempe, AZ in January 2015.
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Attended Arizona State University from (2015 - 2016)
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B.S. - Urban Planning
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Currently considering Master's degree options in Real Estate Development and various professional degree options.