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I am a self-motivated photography professional with strong communication and visual and listening skills. I have a background in the musical performing arts and am an artist. I am disciplined, with a strong military (Marine Corps) background and am comfortable giving and taking direction. I am a problem solver and a firm believer in collaboration and win-win situations.
Military Experiences
Jan 1990 - Jan 1991
Marine Musician, Tuba/Electric Bass
Marine musician playing tuba, sousaphone, and electric bass. Provided musical support for all Marine units within the 29 Palms command its various tenants. Also performed various concerts and parades throughout local community the western United States. Ensembles included marching band, concert band, jazz band, brass quintet, Marine Birthday Ball ensemble.
Other duties included tuba section leader and Platoon Sgt.
Dec 1988 - Dec 1989
Marine Musician, Tuba/Electric Bass
Marine musician playing tuba, sousaphone, and electric bass. Provided musical support for all Marine units within the III MEF, 3rd Marine Division, local community, mainland Japan, including Mt. Fuji, Iwakuni, Sasebo, Osaka, Yokosuka, South Pacific in Guam and Saipan. Ensembles included marching band, concert band, jazz band, brass quintet, Marine Birthday Ball ensemble.
Other duties included tuba section leader and Asst. Platoon Sgt.
Oct 1986 - Dec 1988
Marine Musician, Tuba/Electric Bass
Marine musician playing tuba, sousaphone, and electric bass. Provided musical support for all Marine units within the 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton and its various tenants. Also performed various concerts and parades throughout local community the western United States. Ensembles included marching band, concert band, jazz band, brass quintet, Marine Birthday Ball ensemble.
Other duties included tuba section leader, asst. drum major, asst. enlisted conductor, squad leader, transportation NCO, Police Sgt.
Participated in combat training as machine gun platoon, battalion training events, essential subjects testing, physical fitness tests, and annual rifle and pistol re-qualification.
Apr 1986 - Oct 1986
Student, Tuba/Electric Bass
Continued study of tuba, electric bass, music theory, ear training, military marching band, jazz band, concert band techniques, drum major techniques, enlisted conducting techniques.
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Apr 1986 - Oct 1986
Navy School of Music (formerly U.S. Armed Forces School of Music
Oct 1980 - Dec 1982
Marine Music Field (Lateral move, OJT) 1st Marine Division Band
Individual & Special Skill Schools
May 1980 - Jun 1980
Rifle Range Coach School, Camp Pendleton, CA
Additional Specialization(s)
Security Clearance
None / Expired
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees
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