Garland Creates - A 501 (c) (3)
Co-founder, Board Chairman                                                                  March 2024 - Current

• Develop and lead instructional workshops, sharing my expertise in my creative disciplines and art with diverse audiences to foster creativity and skill development.
• Lead initiatives to promote art education and engagement within local schools and communities.
• Collaborate on strategic planning, including the creation of a comprehensive mission statement.
• Currently overseeing the IRS 501(c)(3) EZ application process for nonprofit status.
• Spearheaded projects that utilize art to connect and inspire individuals, fostering a supportive, creative environment.

RealPage, Inc.
Multimedia Video Producer – Marketing Dept.                                           May 2022 - Current

• Designs motion graphics for diverse use cases.
• Collaborates with RealPage internal brands to gather and define requirements, establish scopes, and manage project milestones for editing projects.
• Event and BTS photography.
• Studio generalist for webcasts and other video production needs.

Rent-A-Center
Video Editor/Motion Graphics Designer – Marketing Dept.         Jan 2021 - May 2022

• Work with Rent-A-Center internal brands to define requirements, establish scopes and manage project milestones.
• Write and produce original video content by working collaboratively across the marketing department to reach content targets.

Harman International
Technology Videographer – Training Dept.                                      Oct 2019 – June 2020

• Collaborated closely with product managers to create impactful video assets, including "Getting to Know Products" and product demos, for the training portal.
• Led the production team for large-scale training video shoots.
• Wrote and produced original video content in collaboration with product managers to facilitate multimedia production and training initiatives.

DonorDirect.com
Digital Media Specialist – Marketing Dept. & Training                   Aug 2012 – Jan 2019

• Transformed contributed assets into compelling content, including product demos and "Getting to Know" product videos, utilizing expert video editing skills to enhance production quality and engage audiences.
• Applied design fundamentals in motion design work, including typography, composition, layout, and color selection.
• Played a pivotal role in creating videos for both training and implementations teams, providing valuable visual resources to enhance learning and onboarding processes.
• Collaborated closely with the marketing team, producing impactful video content aligned with marketing strategies and objectives.