Summary: I love working with people who need creative ideas and content, and I’m passionate about media technology. My specialties are website design; photo editing and restoration; audio production; and marketing materials. I have more than 20 years of multimedia experience and several multimedia-related credentials. My continuing quest is to serve my community with my skills and abilities. The Mind is the Key, The Heart is the Door, The Soul is the Corridor, The Universe is the Destination.
Digital media content creator and provider helping bring others’ creative visions to life with my abilities and experience, and expressing myself through art and music.
Experience: 2000-Present: GreySlade Media Owner/Operator and Freelance Digital Media Production | 2010-2015: Grand Cinema – Director of Media Technology | Additional experience: Clear Channel Radio Engineer, College Vision Television Master Control Operator, Museum of Glass Volunteer Audio-Visual Operator
Education: MS from University of Western States in performance psychology (Graduation Date Summer 2022) | BA – The Evergreen State College, emphases in communication and media, and community health. | AA – Pierce College, emphases in entrepreneurial business, IT and digital design | AT – Bates Technical College, communication technologies | Audio and sound technology certificate – Bates Technical College
Credentials: SBE Broadcast Technologist Certification | Audio Institute Certification
Professional Organizations: Society of Broadcast Engineers
Awards: Tacoma Artists Initiative Program 2019-2020 | Tacoma Artists Initiative Program 2007-2008 | Washington Award for Vocational Excellence 2005
Swim coach and competitive open water swimmer seeking to challenge myself with new, adventurous open water swims, and inspire and teach others to do the same.
Next Challenge: English Channel – Swim position No. 3 on the (neap) tide starting Aug. 16, 2021
Experience: 9+ years coaching the Downtown Tacoma YMCA & U.S. Masters Swim Team | Founder of The US Masters swim team Bernardo All Stars | Coach and board member for Ohana Swim Team | Lifetime experience in competitive pool and open water swimming
Education: MS from University of Western States in performance psychology (Graduation Date Summer 2022) | BA – The Evergreen State College with emphases in communication and psychology
Credentials: USMS and ASCA Masters Coach Certification Level 3 | USA Swimming Certified Coach | USMS ALTS Instructor Certification | YMCA Certified Rescue Swimmer with CPR, First Aid, O2 | PADI and Divers Institute of Technology Advanced SCUBA | Divers Institute of Technology Certified Commercial Diver
Professional Organizations: U.S. Masters Swimming | USA Swimming | Northwest Open Water Swimming Association | Association for Applied Sport Psychology
Awards: The Pacific Northwest Association of Masters Swimmers Coach of the Year 2021 | U.S. Masters Swimming National Champ 1 Mile Lake Willoughby 2019 | U.S. Masters Swimming All American 2017, 2018, 2019 | San Diego Sharkfest Overall Champ 2019 | U.S. Masters Swimming All Star Team 2018 | Cascade Lake Swim Series Overall High Point (Short Series) 2018 | Boston Sharkfest Division Champ (Non Wetsuit) 2018 | PNA Open Water Season High Point Winner 2013, 2014, 2016, 2018 | Foster Lake Cable Swim 2-Mile National Champ 2017, 2018 | Swim Defiance Overall Champ 2014, 2018 | Alcatraz Sharkfest Division Champ (Non Wetsuit) 2017 | San Diego Sharkfest Division Champ 2017 | Top 10 in Nation (Pool) 2015, 2016, 2017 | Portland Bridge Swim Solo Finisher 11 miles 2013, Overall Relay Winner 2016, 2nd 2019 Nationals
Substance abuse counselor striving for serenity and mental health, and to counsel others seeking the same thing.
Experience: Lakeside Milam and volunteer programs
Education: MS from University of Western States in performance psychology (Graduation Date Summer 2022) | BA – The Evergreen State College, emphases in communication, media and human services. | Chemical dependency certificate – Tacoma Community College
Credentials: Conflict Resolution | HIV/AIDS, CPR, First Aid | HIPAA | Chemical Dependency Professional T Certification # CO 60742242
Honors: Phi Theta Kappa | Deans List
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