I was hired by the East Texas Research Center (ETRC) at Stephen F. Austin State University during my final semesters of graduate school. In 2008, after completing my Master's degree, I accepted a faculty position at the ETRC, where I worked as an archivist. In February 2010, I received the Assistant Director and Digital Archivist position. My main task was gaining control of the digital repository, now known as the East Texas Digital Archives & Collections. I quickly discovered that completing this task was more challenging than anticipated.

My responsibilities included creating and implementing workflows, guidelines, and policies for digital projects, as well as managing and collecting digital assets and collections for the ETRC. I assisted community members and other institutions with their digital preservation needs and inquiries. 

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In April 2013, I accepted a position at the University of Dayton in Ohio, where I managed university records, special collections, rare books, and memorabilia. This role involved creating policies and procedures and collecting, processing, and evaluating collections. During my tenure, I established a web archiving program and advanced the University Libraries toward a digital preservation initiative. After five years, it was time to return home, so I accepted the position of senior archivist at the Fort Worth History Center in the Fort Worth Public Library.

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I am currently a digital archivist and researcher at The Dallas Morning News. I play a key role in designing, building, and cultivating our digital archive, ensuring the newspaper's legacy. I also provide technical expertise and research support. I leverage technology to deliver timely and accurate historical and current information and collaborate with our journalists to enhance content creation and storytelling. This position has brought me full circle, allowing me to work on preserving the history and telling the story of my hometown.