Shannon Fields, MBA, MSW, MCIS

Shannon Fields, MBA, MSW, MCIS

Overland Park, Kansas, United States
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  • Camerapixo Press

    Kansas City Metropolitan Area

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    New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

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    Overland Park, Kansas, United States

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    Kansas City Metropolitan Area

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    Kansas City, Missouri, United States

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    Kansas City Metropolitan Area

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    Kansas City, Missouri Area

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    Overland Park, Kansas

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    Overland Park, Kansas

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    Overland Park, Kansas

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    New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

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    Kansas City, Missouri Area

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    Kansas City, Missouri Area

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    Kansas City, Missouri Area

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    Kansas City, Missouri Area

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    Kansas City, Missouri Area

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    Lenexa Kansas

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    Kansas City, Missouri Area

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    Greater New Orleans Area

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    Greater New Orleans Area

Education

  • Johnson County Community College Graphic
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    Activities and Societies:

    Search Engine Optimization
    WEB 243 SEC 350 CRN 10572
    Spring 2020
    This course will cover how to optimize a website to maximize search engine ranking. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to identify and implement effective website designs and strategies for search engine optimization.
    COURSE OBJECTIVES
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
    Explain the importance of search engine visibility.
    Create Web design rules for…

    Search Engine Optimization
    WEB 243 SEC 350 CRN 10572
    Spring 2020
    This course will cover how to optimize a website to maximize search engine ranking. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to identify and implement effective website designs and strategies for search engine optimization.
    COURSE OBJECTIVES
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
    Explain the importance of search engine visibility.
    Create Web design rules for search engine optimization.
    Discuss what can harm search engine visibility.
    Explore best practices for search engine optimization.
    You'll learn the theory behind Google search and other search engine algorithms; you'll also build practical, real-world skills that you can apply to a career in digital marketing or online content development, including on-page and off-page optimization, optimizing for local and international audiences, conducting search-focused website audits.

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    Activities and Societies: This four-hour introductory course is designed to give students knowledge of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) operations. Training includes an overview of the different types of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or Systems, FAA rules and regulations, safety measures and best practices, risk management, roles and responsibilities, operational planning, a basic understanding of flight control and more.

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    Continuing Education Certificate 14 Contact Hours 1.40 CEU credits
    Date of attendance : August 22, 2016- August 30, 2016

    This course will encourages the student to survey usage of social media for marketing purposes. This course studies the relevance and importance of new and emerging marketing processes within social media. Students will analyze basic practical social media as well as learn "best practices" and use different social media throughout the class to create content.

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    In this career-related short course, students will manipulate digital photographs and images using a variety of introductory to intermediate techniques on either the Macintosh or PC computer platform. Students will apply techniques to edit masks and channels, process and enhance multiple image file formats, group and apply adjustments to layers, automate common tasks, create composite images, learn and apply immediate scanning.

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    Desktop Photo Manipulation I: Photoshop

    In this career-related short course, students will manipulate digital photographs and images using a variety of basic techniques on either the Macintosh or PC computer platform. Students will apply techniques to correct, repair, retouch, create selections, and work with layers on a variety of digital photographs and images, including basic scanning techniques. 1 hr. lecture/wk.

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    In this career-related short course, students will manipulate digital photographs and images using a variety of beginning, intermediate and advanced techniques on either the Macintosh or PC computer platform. Students will apply techniques to create and design typographic elements, use vector drawing techniques, prepare images for print, optimize images for web output, and use a digital photo preparation workflow on a variety of digital photographs and images, including scanned images.

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    This program consisted of core curriculum which covers the following areas of business: management, human capital management, business law, organizational leadership, economics, accounting, applied business research & statistics, operations management, corporate finance, marketing, and strategic planning & implementation.

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    The Master of Information Systems (MIS) program provides the knowledge to successfully apply information systems theory and principles to address real world business opportunities and challenges to meet the needs of today's information economy. Under the guidance of practitioner faculty, the graduate student will use innovative digital materials to understand the development and management of business systems within the organization, to understand and apply the principles of systems analysis…

    The Master of Information Systems (MIS) program provides the knowledge to successfully apply information systems theory and principles to address real world business opportunities and challenges to meet the needs of today's information economy. Under the guidance of practitioner faculty, the graduate student will use innovative digital materials to understand the development and management of business systems within the organization, to understand and apply the principles of systems analysis and design, to analyze and evaluate emerging information technologies, and to create project, risk, and information systems strategic plans.

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    SUNO School of Social Work is to prepare competent and effective social workers committed to address the strengths and challenges of a diverse population in a changing and evolving global community. Quality educational experiences, undergirded by the School’s themes of advocacy, empowerment and transformation, prepare master students for agency based advanced social work practice. Such practice is further guided by the School’s dedication to critical practice knowledge and skills and the…

    SUNO School of Social Work is to prepare competent and effective social workers committed to address the strengths and challenges of a diverse population in a changing and evolving global community. Quality educational experiences, undergirded by the School’s themes of advocacy, empowerment and transformation, prepare master students for agency based advanced social work practice. Such practice is further guided by the School’s dedication to critical practice knowledge and skills and the essential values of the profession: service, social and economic justice, the dignity and worth of the individual, and the importance of human relationships.

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    The Psychology Program strives to provide its students with a thorough foundation in the methodology of contemporary psychology. Students successfully completing the program are awarded the degree of Bachelor of Science and are prepared both for graduate study in psychology and related fields, and for career opportunities in psychology and other areas at the bachelor's degree level. The Program offers two tracks—General Psychology, for students pursuing graduate school or careers applying their…

    The Psychology Program strives to provide its students with a thorough foundation in the methodology of contemporary psychology. Students successfully completing the program are awarded the degree of Bachelor of Science and are prepared both for graduate study in psychology and related fields, and for career opportunities in psychology and other areas at the bachelor's degree level. The Program offers two tracks—General Psychology, for students pursuing graduate school or careers applying their degree, and Premedical Psychology, for students pursuing medical school or graduate training in health and neuroscience fields, or careers in related areas at the bachelor’s level.

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    Activities and Societies: Chorus

    St. Augustine High School is the training ground for leadership through academic excellence, moral values, Christian responsibility and reasonable, consistent discipline. St. Augustine High School embraces the following goals:
    To provide students educational opportunities and experiences related to their cultural heritage, their American citizenship, their responsibilities to family, community and society-at-large
    To enable students to acquire basic skills, especially in the art of…

    St. Augustine High School is the training ground for leadership through academic excellence, moral values, Christian responsibility and reasonable, consistent discipline. St. Augustine High School embraces the following goals:
    To provide students educational opportunities and experiences related to their cultural heritage, their American citizenship, their responsibilities to family, community and society-at-large
    To enable students to acquire basic skills, especially in the art of communication, in quantitative thinking, and in the sciences;
    To help students develop the power to think constructively, to solve problems, to reason independently, to accept responsibility for self-evaluation and self-instruction;
    To see that students have available experiences to develop a sense of wonder and an appreciation of beauty and culture;
    To help students to develop and foster physical and mental health, and to deal constructively with psychological tensions inherent in change and adaptation;

  • Activities and Societies: Currently in Class. Started 01/24/2017. Introductory class that exposes students to the concepts, tools and technology of digital imaging needed by photographers. student will develop competence in the use of digital photographic equipment, software, storage devices and printers to produce digital photographic images satisfying the requirements & develop specific skill competencies.

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • Young Latino Professionals of Greater Kansas City Graphic

    Executive Vice President of Membership

    Young Latino Professionals of Greater Kansas City

    - 2 years

    Civil Rights and Social Action

    Primary responsibility to provide the vision and leadership necessary to support the business core strategy and mission of the Young Latino Professionals of GKC to significantly grow and maintain membership. These actions were achieved through the development of local membership campaigns to meet the diverse needs and also analyze, disseminate, and motivate current members. Other action taken during the execution of this position is listed below:
    •Created membership payment structure for the…

    Primary responsibility to provide the vision and leadership necessary to support the business core strategy and mission of the Young Latino Professionals of GKC to significantly grow and maintain membership. These actions were achieved through the development of local membership campaigns to meet the diverse needs and also analyze, disseminate, and motivate current members. Other action taken during the execution of this position is listed below:
    •Created membership payment structure for the organization.
    •Oversee all the YLP committees in terms of their monthly activities and meetings.
    •Designed the YLP lapel pins.
    •Worked on Social media campaigns, scheduled postings to Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Google .
    •Took photos for event and published to the social media outlets.
    •Created marketing products for the organization such as pamphlets, table runners, step & repeat.

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    Executive Vice President

    Young Latino Professionals of Greater Kansas City

    - 2 years

    Civil Rights and Social Action

    My main role in this capacity was to serve the president. Also in this capacity I performed major service to the other club officers by assisting them with holding monthly meeting, organizing event specific to the committee role- social, educational, volunteering. As the vice-president of the Young Latino Professionals, I was the right hand of the president. I assisted the president and other officers with their duties, which involved public contact with the general public. I also presided…

    My main role in this capacity was to serve the president. Also in this capacity I performed major service to the other club officers by assisting them with holding monthly meeting, organizing event specific to the committee role- social, educational, volunteering. As the vice-president of the Young Latino Professionals, I was the right hand of the president. I assisted the president and other officers with their duties, which involved public contact with the general public. I also presided over weekly executive meetings in the absence of the president. Other duties that I performed included the following:
    · Gather content material for and help edit YLP ( Young Latino Professionals )newsletter. See that a monthly newsletter was produced and distributed to all members ( paid & associates).
    · Attend all Young Latino Professional committee meetings as often as I could.
    · Make sure that attendance is taken at every meeting.
    · Keep a personal record of each young professional member.
    · Assist the president in every way.
    · Watch over the committee system and assist committee chairs.

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    Social Committee Chair

    Young Latino Professionals of Greater Kansas City

    - 2 years 1 month

    Civil Rights and Social Action

    •Organized monthly and yearly events for the Young Latino Professionals of GKC from start to finish, including but not limited to many private wine tasting events, catered parties, holiday parties, and corporate outings.
    • Created and organized social events for the Young Latino Professionals of GKC. Events included weekly happy hours, annual gala,s and holiday parties. Coordinated large-scale annual events including monthly mixers, large-scale annual parties, and white elephant events that…

    •Organized monthly and yearly events for the Young Latino Professionals of GKC from start to finish, including but not limited to many private wine tasting events, catered parties, holiday parties, and corporate outings.
    • Created and organized social events for the Young Latino Professionals of GKC. Events included weekly happy hours, annual gala,s and holiday parties. Coordinated large-scale annual events including monthly mixers, large-scale annual parties, and white elephant events that doubled as fundraisers for the Young Latino Professionals.
    •Organized and produced the Young Latino Professionals of Greater Kansas City's monthly social events, engaging with more than 400 people in a 1.3-million-dollar event, which included a happy hour mixer with renowned speakers, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.
    Developed and executed strategic plan for all social networking events to promote awareness and growth of the organization, including monthly happy hours, quarterly mixers with prominent speakers, yearly gala events at many 5-star restaurants, and more. Raised awareness and participation in the Young Latino Professionals of Greater Kansas City organization, using creative marketing techniques to generate interest and increase membership.
    •Presented a plan of action to increase attendance and awareness of YLPKC in its overall mission statement through social networking, networking with other groups, and reaching out to the Latin community in general.
    •Raised the YLPKC’s profile in the Kansas City community by creating and maintaining a social networking presence on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Acted as liaison between internal teams and external resources, drafted and published press releases for media distribution.
    •Achieved a membership of more than 100, making YLPKC one of the largest young professional groups in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Went above and beyond my role using creative marketing ideas to spread YLPKC’s social network.

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    Social Media Manager

    Young Latino Professionals of Greater Kansas City

    - 3 years 10 months

    Civil Rights and Social Action

    • Created and managed the social media account for the Young Latino Professionals, curating more than 15,000 followers.
    • Created, developed, and managed the social media accounts for the Young Latino Professionals, which included Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and a blog.
    • • Developed and implemented a social media strategy for the launch of the Young Latino Professionals network on Facebook.
    • Evaluated and analyzed social media performance and customer engagement metrics, including…

    • Created and managed the social media account for the Young Latino Professionals, curating more than 15,000 followers.
    • Created, developed, and managed the social media accounts for the Young Latino Professionals, which included Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and a blog.
    • • Developed and implemented a social media strategy for the launch of the Young Latino Professionals network on Facebook.
    • Evaluated and analyzed social media performance and customer engagement metrics, including click-through rates, customer acquisition rates, customer lifetime value, customer referrals, and customer satisfaction scores.
    • Responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of social media campaigns and initiatives aimed at increasing unique visitors to the website.
    • Developed and published content for the Young Latino Professionals Facebook page, including videos, photos, events, and links to related articles, generating more than 500 monthly likes.
    • Developed and implemented an editorial calendar for the social media team, which included developing a daily posting schedule for individual team members, in addition to overseeing the creation of content for social media channels.
    Compiled and presented performance reports, working cross-functionally with Business Analytics and Business Insights to gather reporting data for all digital campaigns, encompassing metrics including click rates, streams, customer engagement, and site heat maps to build performance reports and executive-level presentations for business partners and senior leadership.

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    Membership Chair - Johnson County Branch

    NAACP

    - 1 year 1 month

    Civil Rights and Social Action

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    Social Media Coordinator- Johnson County Branch

    NAACP

    - 4 years 1 month

    Civil Rights and Social Action

    • Created and managed the Social Media account for the Johnson County NAACP branch and the State of Kansas Facebook business page.
    • Curated followers includes content strategy, develop brand awareness, generate inbound traffic and cultivate leads, campaigns, and graphics.
    • Listen, respond, ask questions and engage with followers.
    • Convert fans/followers into customers.
    • Create, curate, and manage all published content design for social media accounts in use.
    • Moderate…

    • Created and managed the Social Media account for the Johnson County NAACP branch and the State of Kansas Facebook business page.
    • Curated followers includes content strategy, develop brand awareness, generate inbound traffic and cultivate leads, campaigns, and graphics.
    • Listen, respond, ask questions and engage with followers.
    • Convert fans/followers into customers.
    • Create, curate, and manage all published content design for social media accounts in use.
    • Moderate and manage promotions and social ad campaigns.
    • Monitor the impact of Social Media campaigns.
    • Analyze, review, and report the effectiveness of campaigns.

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    Founder/ Committee Chair- Saint Monica Catholic Church - Mardi Gras Event / Fundraiser

    Diocese Of Kansas City

    - 8 years 1 month

    Social Services

    I and a group of St. Monica's parishioners thought of a fun way to host a "FUNdraiser" was to host a Mardi Gras type event in Kansas City. Therefore, in 2009, the St. Monica Mardi Gras Committee was formed and hosted our first "FUNdraiser" for the St. Monica Parish. We have been putting this event on for 9 years. I personally handle the marketing ,promotion, and cooking of the event. It was a pleasure to work on this project.

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    Member Board of Directors

    Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

    - 5 years 11 months

    Economic Empowerment

    I serves as a member of the elected policy body of the Hispanic Chamber of
    Commerce. I am responsible for approving the annual Program of Work and supporting budget,
    receiving and acting on committee reports and recommendations, and for directing the general
    activities of the organization. I am further responsible for assuring that policy determinations,
    once-made, are acted upon. The Board is responsible for approving the appointment of all
    committee, council, and task force…

    I serves as a member of the elected policy body of the Hispanic Chamber of
    Commerce. I am responsible for approving the annual Program of Work and supporting budget,
    receiving and acting on committee reports and recommendations, and for directing the general
    activities of the organization. I am further responsible for assuring that policy determinations,
    once-made, are acted upon. The Board is responsible for approving the appointment of all
    committee, council, and task force chairmen and for assisting in the appointment of committee,
    council, and task force personnel.

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    Social Media Manager- Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

    Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

    - 5 years 1 month

    Civil Rights and Social Action

    I attract and interact with targeted fans and users Social media network sites such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn groups. My role in this position build and execute social media strategy through competitive research, platform determination, benchmarking, messaging and audience identification for activities that occur during the Fiesta KC event and the annual event that occur with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - Gala, Golf, Lunch and Learns,business-after hour networkers.
    I generate,…

    I attract and interact with targeted fans and users Social media network sites such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn groups. My role in this position build and execute social media strategy through competitive research, platform determination, benchmarking, messaging and audience identification for activities that occur during the Fiesta KC event and the annual event that occur with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - Gala, Golf, Lunch and Learns,business-after hour networkers.
    I generate, publish and share daily content (original text, images, video or HTML) that builds meaningful connections and encourages community members to take action to attend the FiestaKC.
    Continuously improve content by capturing and analyzing the appropriate social data/metrics, insights and best practices, and then acting on the information to generate attendance during the festival.

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    DEEOAC Committee Member / Chairperson

    Internal Revenue Service

    - 3 years 11 months

    Human Rights

    * Member of the consultative advisory forum created to identify issues, trends, ideas, and to encourage and support an inclusive and diverse work environment.
    * Actively engaging the Kansas City Campus through collaborative means with grass root management to prevent discrimination.
    * Recognize and support outstanding EEO achievement by creating awards events, which nominate managers and employees for EEO and Diversity awards.
    * Expand efforts to attract and retain qualified applicant…

    * Member of the consultative advisory forum created to identify issues, trends, ideas, and to encourage and support an inclusive and diverse work environment.
    * Actively engaging the Kansas City Campus through collaborative means with grass root management to prevent discrimination.
    * Recognize and support outstanding EEO achievement by creating awards events, which nominate managers and employees for EEO and Diversity awards.
    * Expand efforts to attract and retain qualified applicant for on campus affinity groups.
    * Implement and create an action plan to ensure management and employee engagement on topics of diversity, tolerance, and civility.
    * Conduct diversity awareness campaign activities that enhance team-building and value the differences of others within the Internal Revenue Service.
    * Encourage diversity related presentation during work group meetings, continual professional engagement meetings.
    * Establish and maintain training and development programs to provide maximum opportunity for all employees to benefit from.
    * Complete visual reminders on bulletin board and videos for creating awareness about diversity issues on campus.

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    Social Media Marketing Consultant for Comida KC 2017

    Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

    - 4 years 1 month

    Arts and Culture

    • Created and managed the Social Media strategy for promotion of a Latino food and drink event which occurs annually in the Kansas city metropolitan area.
    • Curated followers includes content strategy, develop brand awareness, generate inbound traffic and cultivate leads, campaigns, and graphics.
    • Listen, respond, ask questions and engage with followers.
    • Convert fans/followers into customers.
    • Create, curate, and manage all published content design for social media accounts in…

    • Created and managed the Social Media strategy for promotion of a Latino food and drink event which occurs annually in the Kansas city metropolitan area.
    • Curated followers includes content strategy, develop brand awareness, generate inbound traffic and cultivate leads, campaigns, and graphics.
    • Listen, respond, ask questions and engage with followers.
    • Convert fans/followers into customers.
    • Create, curate, and manage all published content design for social media accounts in use.
    • Moderate and manage promotions and social ad campaigns.
    • Monitor the impact of Social Media campaigns.
    • Analyze, review, and report the effectiveness of campaigns

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    Sprout Social Allstar

    Sprout Social, Inc.

    - Present 7 years 2 months

    I assist in creating attention to the Sprout Social web platform and attract traffic to relevant events that sprout social has in terms of webinar session, web conference, and articles of interest regarding Social Media research and digital marketing. Provide relevant feedback to official community leaders in terms of improvements to current platform services and updates.

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    Freelance Photographer

    Kansas City Fashion Week, LLC

    - Present 8 years 6 months

    Education

Projects

Honors & Awards

  • Hispanic Chamber of Greater Kansas City -Board Chairman Award

    Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City

  • 2017 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta -2nd Place After Glow Firework Winner

    Cannon Images

    I submitted to the 2017 #Canon Albuquerque Balloon Fest photo contest over the Summer. I took 2nd place in their Afterglow category.

  • Shannon Fields Award for Service excellence /YLP member of the Year

    YLP Board / Gabe Munoz- President

    I was the inaugural award recipient and it was presented to me for my dedication to an organization that I love dearly.

Organizations

  • Press Camerapixo

    Member

    - Present
  • Xavier University of Louisiana Alumni Association - New Orleans Chapter

    member

    - Present
  • Kansas City Society for Contemporary Photography

    member

    - Present

    The Kansas City Society for Contemporary Photography is a community of regional photographers and collectors presenting and promoting the photographic arts.

  • New Orleans Photo Alliance

    member

    - Present
  • American Marketing Association

    Member

    - Present
  • American Photogrpahic Artists

    Member

    - Present
  • Professional Photographers of America

    Member

    - Present
  • Social Media Club - National

    Member

    - Present
  • National Press Photographers Association

    member

    - Present
  • Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City

    Board of Directors

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  • American Society of Media Photographers

    member

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