experience volunteer, internship, contract/consultant

employment full time (entry level), full time (experienced), full time (management)

region of world north america

words that describe me best Kind, Motivated, Thinker, Determined, Compassionate, Sense of Humor

my definition of success is Enjoying what I do!

currently, you could best describe me as a consultant

awards / recognitions Certified HR Professional by the Institute of Applied Management & Law

about my career I have the pleasure of working with companies that have an interest in recruiting SIFE students for their organizations. It's very fast-paced and fun to meet with new people every day and help them build the strategies and plans needed for sucessful recruitment and retention of SIFE students.

people who've had the biggest impact on me Sam Walton (Culture & Beliefs), Christopher Reeve, my parents & grandparents, my wife, former supervisors

I grew up in Sallisaw, OK

as far as figuring out how my life goes, I am in pretty good shape

I speak the following languages English, small bits of German, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish & Italian

defining moments / milestones The day I met my wife, graduating from college, finding the right mentors to guide me

my travels have included Most of the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Jamaica, Netherlands, Italy, France, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Japan, and Singapore.

the speed my life moves at 24/7

favorite movies Superman: The Movie, Superman II (III and IV weren't that great), any superhero movie (good or bad), Forrest Gump, Hoosiers, Levity, Punch Drunk Love.

favorite TV shows Worst Week, Fringe, Two & a Half Men, America's Funniest Home Videos, Law & Order SVU, Smallville, Jeopardy!, Grey's Anatomy, American Idol, Last Comic Standing, Ugly Betty, Deadliest Catch, House, Friends, Family Guy, Simpsons, American Dad. I really don't have time to actually watch all these (the DVR is my best friend).

favorite music I like all kinds of music: Red Dirt, Alternative Country, Rock, occasional rap, R&B, Jazz, Classical, Bluegrass, Metal, Alternative, Grunge.

favorite sports College Football & occasionally basketball: GO HOGS!

favorite books Book of Lies (Brad Meltzer), Sun Tzu's The Art of War, most of Micheal Crichton's work, James Patterson, Now Discover Your Strengths, Good to Great

favorite magazines TIME magazine, Inc. magazine, Food & Wine, SIFE Career Connections

radio / podcasts / blogs I subscribe to Chelsea Lately podcast, CNN Headine News on XM Radio, XM Comedy 150, RazorVision

indulgences / guilty pleasures Indulgences: Spoiling my wife, Arkansas Razorback football, Guitar Hero III on Wii., Guilty pleasures: Ghost Hunters on SciFi Channel

when I'm not working I enjoy spend time with my wife, family, friends.

other interests Action movies, documentaries, and to lighten up the mood...cartoons