Dossier
Background, convictions, and context.
I was raised in Jacksonville, Florida and spent fourteen years in the U.S. Army as an intelligence analyst, including a deployment to Afghanistan attached to 1st Special Forces Group. During that time I earned an A.A.S. in Intelligence Operations from Cochise College and a B.A. in Intelligence Studies from American Military University. That work trained me to think in systems—gathering information, mapping patterns, and making decisions under pressure.
After the military, I turned that same discipline toward the arts, earning a B.S. in Audio Production and an M.S. in Entertainment Business from Full Sail University. Since then I’ve produced multiple songs, two EPs, and engineered a range of projects for other artists, blending structure, strategy, and sound in everything I touch.
I’m a Christian first. My main goal is to finish the race well and point people to the good news of Jesus Christ. I try to live that out through what I call the Way of the Divine Flow—a monk-like lifestyle that ties together disciplined thinking, creative work, and everyday obedience.
The dossier below is the formal version of my background. This section exists to give you the “why” behind the story, convictions, and frameworks that sit underneath the systems, stories, and sound across this site.
Here am I; send me.
~Isaiah 6:8
Studies
2025
Master's of Science
Entertainment Business
Full Sail University
In this program I studied how the entertainment industry actually works from the inside—business models, contracts, marketing, branding, and project management. I learned to build budgets, evaluate deals, design go-to-market plans, and manage long-term creative projects from concept through release. A lot of this work directly shaped how I now run my own music and media ventures.
2024
Bachelor's of Art
Audio Production
Full Sail University
My audio production degree focused on the full studio pipeline: recording, editing, mixing, and post-production for music and media. I trained on industry-standard DAWs and consoles, worked on multi-track sessions, and learned how to deliver clean, commercial-ready mixes and sound design under deadlines. It strengthened both my technical ear and my ability to collaborate with artists in the studio.
2021
Bachelor's of Art
Intelligence Studies (General)
Minor: International Relations
American Military University
This degree trained me to think critically about global systems, history, and policy while writing clearly and persuasively. The International Relations minor sharpened my research and analysis skills—working with primary sources, building arguments, and understanding how decisions play out over time. Graduating magna cum laude reflects consistent academic discipline and high performance across demanding, writing-heavy coursework.
2013
Associate's of Applied Science
Intelligence Operations
Cochise College
In this program I studied the fundamentals of intelligence work: gathering information, analyzing patterns, and turning raw data into usable assessments. I gained experience in briefing, report writing, and structured problem-solving—skills that now transfer directly into how I approach market research, artist development, and strategic planning in my creative work.
2007
Certificate
Business Supervision
Allegany College of Mary
This certificate focused on the practical side of leading people and small teams—supervision, communication, conflict resolution, and basic HR and operations. It gave me a grounded understanding of how to manage day-to-day workflows, support staff or collaborators, and keep projects moving while maintaining clear expectations and accountability.