Spent five great weeks promoting Florida as a premier travel destination among world travelers, working on location in Sydney, Australia at the Florida World Pavilion during the 2000 Summer Olympics.

Recently produced issue #18 of the Vanguard Gold, a company newsletter I founded shortly after beginning work at Vanguard in October 2001. 

Assisted Benedict Engineering Company land their first Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant resulting in approximately $100,000 in federal research and development funds.

Won a sixth place medal in the four mile Daytona Easter Beach Run, finishing in 32 minutes, 30 seconds.

Landed my first freelance web job and now know CSS like a pro: www.floridainsurancespecialists.net

Moved all advertising in-house for Vanguard, resulting in more control over our message and a savings of nearly $10,000 per year.  Most recent ad: HomeFree

Developed a marketing communications plan to help Vanguard respond more effectively to its policyholders during and after a catastrophic storm.  “When You Have A Claim” brochures are now handed out by adjusters with every field visit.

Graduated with honors from Florida State University with a Bachelors of Science in Communication.