Profile: A technical illustrator and visualization designer with nearly 30 years of experience in the aerospace and defense industry, currently a Technical Artist Senior Staff at Lockheed Martin.

Career progression:

• Lockheed Martin (2016–Present) - Technical Artist Senior Staff, leading program strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and training technology initiatives (including VR/AR training tech).

• Standard Aero / Associated Air Center (2015–2016) - Technical Illustrator producing camera-ready 2D/3D illustrations for Boeing and Airbus aircraft manuals to industry standards (ATA2200, S1000D).

• Bell Helicopter (2007–2014) - Technical Illustrator Lead, working on high-profile proposal teams (Presidential HMX V-22, Korean Cobra, Saudi Cobra) and leading interactive technical manual programs for military helicopters.

• Gulfstream Aerospace (2005–2007) - Visualization Design Engineer III, designing 3D interior/exterior concepts for G-450 and G-550 business jets.

• Harrah’s Casino New Orleans (2000-2005) - Information Technology (Level 3) and Marketing Analyst.

• Digimation Inc. (1995-2000) - Software Research and Development Associate Manager, Software Technical Writer, Animator, and Tech Support.

• Interactive Systems International (1990-1995) Graphic Artist, Animator, Video Editor, Script Writer.

• U.S. Army Reserves (1990–1998) — Veteran with logistics, equipment maintenance, and Desert Storm service.

Education:

• BFA, Business Communications concentration — University of Texas Arlington (2012–2014)

• Mass Communications/Marketing/PR studies — Xavier University of Louisiana (1988–1992)

Key strengths: Technical illustration (2D/3D), interactive electronic technical manuals (IETMs), program strategy development, cross-functional leadership, and VR/AR training implementation — all within major aerospace/defense programs.