Experience
Mascot Instructor, Universal Cheer Association
May 2018 - March 2023
I taught High Schoolers how to mascot by sharing personal experiences, playing games to reinforce lessons, and evaluating them throughout camp. Here I learned good interpersonal skills, gained experience in leadership and coaching, and helped influence and ignite passions within the next generation of mascots.
Big Mo, The Montgomery Biscuits
June 2018Â - July 2018
I had the opportunity to be Big Mo for the minor league baseball team in Montgomery, AL at a few events and games.
Droptine, Buck Masters
September 2019 - September 2019
I performed as one of the deer mascots, Droptine, for the Buck Master’s Expo held in Montgomery, AL. It was an all-day event where vendors would set up tables and sell their products. I interacted and danced with consumers and families as they browsed the area.
Jammy, JAMFest
March 2019 - December 2021
I would perform as their inflatable mascot, Jammy, at various cheer competitions JAMFest would hold around the country. I was responsible for interacting with fans, handing out awards, and helping set up and tear down before and after the event started and ended.
Kazoo, Epic Entertainment
March 2023Â - Present
For a Summer, I interned with EPIC Entertainment. Here, I traveled and performed as Kazoo the Dragon, Lego Man Eric, and Jiggy the Alien.
Some other responsibilities I had were contributing copies for social media, blog posts, and press releases. As well as assisting in producing videos for social media and event content and as on-camera talent. While also helping with equipment repairs and designing and building new props and set pieces for shows.
Mascot Entertainment Manager, Richmond Flying Squirrels
September 2023-Current
I am the lead mascot performer for the Richmond Flying Squirrels character, Nutzy.
Here, I train and manage a talented team of part-time performers that fulfill events scheduled in and out of season. I help schedule and execute events as well as help develop programing for outside events, between inning skits, contests and promotions. I also collaborate with all departments to help them utilize the mascots to help them reach their goals. I design and manufacture props and costumes, assist with the planning and implementing of our school assembly programming and oversee a trade deal to get our mascots a go cart to use!
T-Roy, Troy University
May 2018 - May 2023
I performed as the school's mascot, T-Roy, at athletic and non-athletic events. I was the head mascot for four of the five years I was there. I also started the mascots Instagram and TikTok and helped re-establish his presence on Twitter. I also started a Blog for the mascot called, "The Voice Unheard" as well as co-founded a weekly Instagram show in the Fall Semesters called, "TSPN." These were both created to better display his character online and help encourage people to engage with him on social platforms.
Awards:
5th place at 2018 UCA Cheer Camp
3rd place at 2019 UCA Cheer Camp
1st place Camp Champ at 2021 UCA Cheer Camp
2021 UCA Leadership Award
1st place Camp Champ at 2022 UCA Cheer Camp
2022 UCA Leadership Award
3rd Place at 2020 UCA Nationals – Gameday Division 1A
8th Place at 2023 UCA Nationals – Gameday Division 1A
2023 Troy Cheer Mascot of The Year
Academic Experience
Broadcast Journalism, Troy University
January 2023 - June 2025
TrojanVision Sports Anchor: I was a midday sports anchor for the student ran News Show.
TrojanVision Reporter: I would shoot packages and interviews to tell stories to viewers of TrojanVision.
Hubspot Social Media Marketing Certified
Hootsuite Social Media Marketing Certified
Leadership Minor