Skills and Hobbies
Skills
list of lab and computer skills coming soonHobbies
Martial Arts
I have trained in various styles of martial arts for over ten years. I am ranked 2nd degree black belt in Tetsu Shin Ryu Kempo Karate, blue in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Advanced Red in Kempo-Jitsu, and purple in American Arnise (stick, knife and sword).
I gained many skills through my training which will be beneficial to my career
- Teaching skills: I taught classes for approximately 5 yrs
- Paying attention to detail
- Perseverance and determination
- Web Design Skills: I designed and maintained numerous sites for various instructors
- Promotional & Marketing Skills: I promoted many fight events, made brochures and posters, managed PR, interviewd & photographed fighters for digital publication, organized events, maintained email contact list of over 500 fighters/schools
- Organizational Skills
- Multi-tasking
SCUBA
I am a certified SCUBA diver. I have open water, advanced water, rescue certifications. I am also certified with the SC Archeology and Anthropology Association as a specialty diver.
I helped teach classes for approximately two years and have logged 100's of dives. I have gained skills in dealing with people, paying attention to details, planning & organization, and patience.
Horseback Riding
I love riding and caring for horses even though I currently do not have a horse. I showed hunter/jumper for several years and this hobby taught me patience, control and perseverance. I learned to be in tune with subtle changes in my emotions as well as the signals the horse gives and gave me new insight into the skill of observation
Other Hobbies
- Reading
- Learning new computer skills
- Photography (35mm, digital, video)
- Enjoying the outdoors
- Cooking
- and most important: Playing with my dogs