I. OWNER/FOUNDER/CREATOR/DESIGNER (2018)

• HAND MADE HOME AND FASHION GOODS
  
  • … Throws
  • … Wreaths
  • … Runners/Stockings/Etc.
  • … Stuffed Animals and Plush Toys
  • … Pouches, Cases, Holders
  • … Custom Pin Cushions
  • … Pillows
  • … Boho Bags/Purses/Etc.
  • … Baby/Toddler Clothing

Uniquely created one-of-a-kind items made from repurposed materials to create home goods and fashion pieces for customers.

I. EDUCATION DIRECTOR (2017-2018)

• PRIVATE ACT TUTOR
  
  • … English
  • … Reading
  • … Science
  • … Math

One-on-one sessions with high school students to either prepare for the ACT or to advance their scores. Sessions geared specifically toward each student’s individual learning and areas of understanding and deficiency.

• GROUP SESSION ACT INSTRUCTOR
  
  • … English
  • … Reading
  • … Science
  • … Math

Group sessions with high school students to either prepare for the ACT or to advance their scores. Sessions house students with varying ranges of understanding and previous ACT scores and are designed to cover content area broadly, while also trying to meet specific student’s areas of understanding and deficiency.

I. VOCAL COACH (2000-2018)

• PRIVATE VOICE TEACHER/COACH/INSTRUCTOR
  
  • … Ages 14+
  • … Male and Female
  • … Novice to Experienced
  • … Classical, Musical Theatre, Choral

One-on-one vocal sessions with high school and college students ranging from 30 to 60 minutes that focus on proper and sound vocal technique in the classical style and how to use those foundational understandings to approach varying other vocal styles healthily.

I. CHORAL DIRECTOR (2010-2016)

• BUILD CHORAL PROGRAM FROM GROUND UP
  
  • … 2010-11: Men’s Chorus
  • … 2011-12: Men’s Chorus
  • … 2012-13: Men’s Chorus, Honors Chorus
  • … 2013-14, Men’s Chorus, Honors Chorus
  • … 2014-15, Men’s Chorus, Honors Chorus, Chamber Choir
  • … 2015-16, Men’s Chorus, Honors Chorus, Chamber Choir
• INTRODUCE COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITIES 
  
  • … Fall 2013, 3 All West participants
  • … Spring 2014, 1 All State participant
  • … Fall 2014, 6 All West participants
  • … Spring 2015, 3 All State participants
  • … Fall 2015, 7 All West participants
  • … Fall 2015, 2 All National participants
  • … Spring 2016, 3 All State participants
  • … Spring 2016, 6 Students accepted into Governor’s School, all receiving scholarships to attend
  • … Spring 2016, 13 participants in Solo and Ensemble
• WEST TN CHORAL FESTIVAL
  
  • … Spring 2015 Men’s Chorus Excellent Rating
  • … Spring 2015 Honors Chorus Superior Rating and Sweepstakes
  • … Spring 2015 Chamber Choir Superior Rating and Sweepstakes
  • … Spring 2016 Men’s Chorus Superior Rating and Sweepstakes
  • … Spring 2016 Honors Chorus Superior Rating
  • … Spring 2016 Chamber Choir Superior Rating and Sweepstakes
• TN STATE CHORAL FESTIVAL
• … Honors Chorus Superior Rating
• … Chamber Choir Superior Rating
• STUDENT COMPOSITIONS
• … Luctus – S. Germany
• … Echo – S. Germany
• … Dark Days Will Come – Trevor Brown
• … There Will Come Soft Rain – Daniel Ward
• … A Gaelic Blessing – Daniel Ward
• TOURS & RECRUITMENT
  
  • … Actively toured and recruited 2012-2014
• MICHAEL S. WILLIAMS CHORAL WORK YOUTUBE CHANNEL CLICK HERE

II. THEATRE DIRECTOR (2009-2015)

• REBUILD PROGRAM
  
  • … Increased quality exponentially
  • … Increased audience attendance
  • … Increased number of students involved
  • … Expanded program outreach
• REVAMP ACTING CLASSES, RAISE NUMBERS OF STUDENTS ENROLLED
  
  • … Spring of 2009 roughly 35-45 students tried to enroll in Acting I
  • … Spring 0f 2014 roughly 200 students tried to enroll in Acting I
• EXECUTIVE/ARTISTIC THEATRE DIRECTOR
  
  • … Set designs, construction, dressing, decor
  • … Hair, Makeup, Costume designs, construction, procurement
  • … Lighting and Sound design
  • … Graphic design (posters, programs, head shots, etc.)
  • … Rehearsals, blocking, choreography, scheduling, musical direction
  • … Budgetary control and delineation
• HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE AWARD NOMINATIONS
  
  • … Outstanding Production Materials
  • … Outstanding Artistic Element
  • … Outstanding Chorus
  • … Outstanding Hair and Makeup
  • … Outstanding Set Design
  • … Outstanding Supporting Actress:
  • … Outstanding Lead Actress:
  • … Outstanding Lead Actor: 
• – EXCERPTS FROM PRODUCTIONS CLICK HERE

III. THEATRE HISTORY ONLINE (2009-2015)

• DESIGN & IMPLEMENTATION
  
  • … Designed course (900+ hours)
  • … Course won the Haiku National Competition in 2013 through Haiku Online Classroom Learning

IV. WEB DESIGN (2009-2015)

• BUILD, DESIGN, MAINTAIN WEBSITE
  
  • … Designed, built, and maintain website
  • … 300+ pages
  • … Over 32,000 hits in the past 4.5 years

V. FINE ARTS CHAIR (2013-2014)

• – Classroom observations
• – Event management
• – Collaborative efforts
• – Curriculum design
• – Academic Council member
• – Leadership Team member

I. CHORAL DIRECTOR

• DESIGN and BUILD CHORAL PROGRAM from GROUND UP
  
  • … Established choral program
  • … Created choir classes
  • … Built program over three years (6 concerts)
  • … Taught choir classes
• CHORAL VIDEOS CLICK HERE

II. THEATRE DIRECTOR

• DESIGN and BUILD THEATRE PROGRAM from GROUND UP
  
  • … Established theatre program
  • … Built program over three years (5 productions)
  • … Created acting classes
  • … Taught acting classes
•  EXECUTIVE/ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
  
  • … Set designs, construction, dressing, decor
  • … Hair, Makeup, Costume designs, construction, procurement
  • … Lighting and Sound design
  • … Graphic design (posters, programs, head shots, etc.)
  • … Rehearsals, blocking, choreography, scheduling, musical direction
  • … Budgetary control and delineation

 III. EDUCATION

• FACULTY IN EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
  

• … Taught Educational Psychology
• … Taught Educational Analytics

I. ONLINE LEARNING SYSTEMS

• – Manager over WebCT
• – Online classroom designer
• – Coordinator with various departments at the College

I. FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE/ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

• – Promotion
• – Recruiting
• – Touring
• – Established 5013C status for Novus

 II. CHORAL DIRECTOR

• – Mixed Chorale of professional voices (9-12th grade)
• – College level, a cappella literature
• – Scheduling and rehearsals
• – Working with local churches and business for both rehearsal space and performance venues
• Video Performance Samples – click HERE

I. CHORAL DIRECTOR

• BUILD CHORAL PROGRAM
  
  • … There was 1 choir my first year, with 60 singers grades 7-8
  • … By my 3rd year, there were four choirs (Concert, Chamber, Men’s, Women’s) with over 225 singers grades 7-8
  • … During fourth year, 28 students made it into All West Jr. High (only 200 students from West TN make it into the group, with about 1200 auditioning)
• ADJUDICATOR/CHAIR
  
  • … Adjudicated JH and HS level choral festivals
  • … Guest conductor for All Region
  • … Chaired All West Jr. High for two years
  • … Memphis City Schools Fine Arts Camp director for two years
• PERFORMANCE VIDEOS CLICK HERE

 II. EDUCATIONAL

• – Taught General Music
• – Designed General Music Curriculum Grades 7-8 for the entire Memphis City School system (15,000 students)
• – Taught Computer
• – Taught Writing Skills
• – Taught Study Skills

OPERATIC TENOR

PROFESSIONAL VOCAL INSTRUCTOR

PROFESSIONAL VOCALIST (RINGER) FOR EVENTS AND GROUPS

I. CHORAL DIRECTOR

• – Concert Choir
• – Men’s Choir
• – Women’s Choir
• – Show Choir
• – Jazz Choir

PROFESSIONAL VOCALIST

I. MUSIC MINISTER

• – Worship
• – Rehearsals
• – Adult choir
• – Weddings, funerals, various events

I. MUSIC MINISTER

• – Worship
• – Rehearsals
• – Adult choir, Youth Choir
• – Weddings, funerals, various events

I. MUSIC MINISTER

• – Worship
• – Rehearsals
• – Adult choir

3.95 GPA

4.0 GPA

I had to leave the University of Mississippi before completing my degree because of financial hardships in my family. I worked for several years, got married, then finished my degree at the University of Memphis once I was able to procure the funds to return to school and finish my degree here in Memphis.