Resumes
Experience
Missouri State University
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR
2023- PRESENT
Missouri State University is a wonderful university with a great deal of offerings in the area of playwriting, as well as writing for television and film. There I teach the Writing for Television class to all levels: undergraduate, graduate as well as students working on their certificates.
ALWAYS WRITING 4 U
OWNER/ WRITER/ PUBLISHER
2013- PRESENT
Always Writing 4 U is my brain child. I wanted competitive acting students from all over the country to have access to tell the stories that were on their heart to tell in the moment that they wanted to tell them. My consultants and I pride ourselves on telling dynamic stories that connect with the audience and with the heart.
Please visit my website to see our success as well as watch videos of students performing our stories.
#justtellingstories
Ad Astra Media
ASSISTANT WRITER
October 2021- PRESENT
Ad Astra Media is a Latino owned media company, focusing on creating diverse S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) educational content for students from K to Career. As an assistant writer I work to create content with a diverse representation. This content could be for: television, book, short stories, comics, and other content.
THOMAS DEI CONSULTING LLC
OWNER/ CONSULTANT/ EDUCATOR
2019- PRESENT
As a lifelong educator I wanted to continue making a difference and working with businesses, non profit organizations and educational institutions in the area of DEI. Working with schools, students, organizations large and small in this work is necessary and challenging. Facilitating courageous conversations in safe spaces is a skill that I enjoy sharing with others.
Please visit my website for more information about the work I do and watch some of my speaking engagements, or read some of my published articles.
#beintentional
Education
2023
ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY
Ed.D. HIGHER EDUCATION (*anticipated May 2024 graduation)
2020
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
CERTIFICATE
2015
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES
WRITERS EXTENSION PROGRAM (classes)
2010
LETOURNEAU UNIVERSITY
MASTERS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION:
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP W/ PRINCIPAL CERTIFICATION
2004
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI KANSAS CITY
MASTERS OF FINE ARTS: ACTING & DIRECTING
2000
MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY
BACHELORS IN SECONDARY THEATRE & SPEECH COMMUNICATIONS
Professional skillset
Highly Organized
Strong communication skills: verbal as well as through correspondence
Teamwork & Collaboration
Deadline & detail oriented
Positive attitude
Proficient in Final Draft
Self & goal motivated
Proficient in Microsoft Office & Google