Biographical Sketch:
After a career in banking, marketing and consulting I moved to Key Largo in August 2009 to pursue my passion for underwater photography. I have the priviledge of being mentored by one of the most widely published underwater photographers in the world, Stephen Frink. I am dedicated to developing photography as a new career. As a resident of the Florida Keys, I am aware of the fragility of the reef ecosystem and have the opportunity to work with the Coral Restoration Foundation (CRF) as a volunteer photographer. CRF is in a critical growth phase and has the objective of expanding its operations internationally. My skill set fits the tasks and aligns with the staffing needs of CRF. To this end, I am prepared to commit the appropriate time to support the CRF cause. In January 2011 I started writing the scuba diving column, 'DIVE TIME' for the local weekly newspaper.
Background:
Certified diver since 1986
1989 Nikon School of Underwater Photography (with Stephen Frink)
2009 Digital Immersion (with Stephen Frink)
2010 Digital Masters (with Stephen Frink)
Winner, 1989 Beneath the Seas photo contest (Macro category)
Winner, 2010 John Pennekamp 50th Anniversary Photo Contest
Volunteer work:
Coral Restoration Foundation
Reef Ministries
Marine Mammal Conservancy
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
Virginia Marine Science Museum
Publications:
Rodale's Scuba Diving
Scuba Talk; A Guide to Underwater Communication
Diver Magazine (Canada)
Athletix Magazine
Nautilus Journal
Underwater USA
Other credits:
National Aquarium, Washington, DC
Virginia Marine Science Museum
Nauticus, the National Maritime Center
Ocean Encounters
SEAS Scuba Conference
Travel experience:
Africa/Botswana & Zambia
Bahamas
Bonaire, N.A.
Belize
Cape Hatteras/NC wrecks
Catalina Island
Chub Cay
Cocos Island
Cozumel
Crystal River/ Florida Springs
Dominica
Fiji
Florida Keys
Grand Cayman
Roatan, Honduras
Indonesia/Paradise Dancer
Philippines
Saba, N.A.
St. Lucia
St. Kitts
Tortola, BVI
Vanuatu
Education:
Certificate of Achievement in Nonprofit Management
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, 2006
International Business Certification Program
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, 2003
Master of Arts Degree, Economics
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, 1982
Bachelor of Science Degree, Business Administration
High Point University, High Point, North Carolina, 1977
