Resume
Experience
2024 - present
VP of Acquisitions & Sales
Popeco Land Development
Remote in Belton, TX
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Lead land acquisition strategy by evaluating opportunities, conducting due diligence, negotiating terms, and managing risk across multiple projects
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Drive business development efforts by partnering with brokers, landowners, and internal teams to align deal strategy, pipeline management, and execution
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Design and implement repeatable acquisition and sales processes, creating clear systems and reference materials that improve consistency, efficiency, and deal flow
2011 - 2024
Technical Instructor
Belton New Tech
Belton, TX
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12+ years of instructional design experience, developing learning content, and producing over 150 instructional videos
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Spearheaded 2 new technology learning pathways; designed curriculum and guides for 7 new courses
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Created, authored, and edited 3 iBooks, recognized by Apple and featured on Apple Education site
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Mentored 4 staff members; collaborated to align content, activities, and assessments with learning objectives
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Skilled communicator; build strong rapport with learners of all levels to drive engagement and adoption
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Recipient of district-level academic instructor award for excellence in teaching and learning
2010 - 2012
Owner | Product Designer
Innovative Entrepreneurship
Temple, TX
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Invented the silicone bracelet that holds earbud wires - from concept to market
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Developed all technical documentation to secure patent and trademark
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Coordinated injection molding manufacturing process and design iterations under tight deadlines
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Generated all sales and marketing efforts; featured in SkyMall magazine, Wired, and Gizmodo
2008 - 2011
Instructional Technology
Killeen ISD
Killeen, TX
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Provided hands-on training and support to 75+ staff across 2 campuses
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Directed training and support for an LMS transition, ensuring staff were comfortable and effective with the new system
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Managed hardware, software, and network setup to support teaching and learning across multiple campuses
2005 - 2008
Web Designer | Production Specialist
Coyote Glass Design
Salado, TX
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Front-end developer, graphic designer, and photographer; created online interactive catalog using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and produced all print collateral including product catalog and brochures
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Managed operations of pre-production and CAD design layout for glass design manufacturing
Education
2004
UNIVERSITY OF MARY HARDIN-BAYLOR
I received my undergrad from UMHB and later earned my Texas Teaching Certificate with certifications in Technology Education, Technology Applications, and Art/Design.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Information Technology and Graphic Design
Belton, TX