INGENUITY

Encompasses the ability to think creatively, adapt resourcefully, and develop innovative solutions by combining experimentation, collaboration, and a proactive mindset to tackle challenges in unique and effective ways.

  • Initiative and Proactivity

  • Experimentation and Prototyping

  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration

  • Risk-Taking with Confidence

  • Continuous Learning

  • Improvisation Skills

  • Solution-Oriented Mindset

  • Creative Thinking

  • Adaptive Problem-Solving

  • Idea Generation

  • Resourcefulness

  • Systems Thinking

  • Innovation Development

  • Lateral Thinking

Breaking the rules

Ingenuity shows up when the old ways stop working. It thrives in frustration, where problems pile up and the easy answers have already been used. It’s not just about solving problems—it’s about flipping the script, breaking through limits, and turning obstacles into opportunities. It’s what happens when you stop following the rules and start rewriting them.

Project
The Parlor Presents: The Civil Wars ft. Madi Diaz

Year
2010

Take The Parlor. An empty cotton mill loft, not even mine yet, becoming the stage for an unforgettable experience. Where The Civil Wars and Madi Diaz opened their tour—not in a club, not in a theater, but in a space that didn’t even exist until three months of relentless design and construction made it real. That night wasn’t just a concert. It was a launchpad. Grammy wins, Taylor Swift, Wembley Stadium, Harry Styles—all rippling out from an idea sparked by nothing more than the frustration of driving hours to hear the music I love.

Company
SHED LABS, LLC

Year
2010-2019

After collaborating on branding and identity for The Parlor, a chance to work on more creative projects with friends turned into evidence of my own resilience and ingenuity. Teaching myself 3D modeling and rendering engines wasn’t just about picking up new tools; it was about being able to contribute more in solving problems, visualizing big ideas, and proving what could be done with grit and a bit of imagination. Every project was a step closer to realizing the moment when effort, talent, and opportunity would intersect—and chasing that feeling meant pushing harder, learning faster, and taking bigger risks.

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And at Bailey Heating & Controls, ingenuity got its hands dirty. A company once stuck with carbon-paper invoices and two-way radios became a modern, digital operation. Invoicing, quoting, and bidding went online. Technicians got iPhones. A new website turned heads. And with over 400 glowing Google reviews, Bailey Heating wasn’t just a business anymore—it was a brand. Reinvention wasn’t an option; it was the only way forward.

Company
Bailey Heating & Controls, Inc.

Year
2010-2019

Ingenuity doesn’t wait for permission. It doesn’t ask if the timing is right. It moves, it builds, and it delivers. For me, it meant turning a loft into a venue, a hobby into a career, and a company into something people remember. Ingenuity doesn’t just get the job done—it changes the game.