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I am uniquely qualified to lecture on every aspect of body piercing. Publishing my educational book on the subject was made possible, in part, because I am renowned as one of the world’s most respected and experienced professional body piercers. I’m extremely well versed in my area of expertise and comfortable discussing it in front of any audience. My extensive background in educating diverse individuals and groups about body piercing through public speaking engagements and appearances on radio and television has prepared me for virtually any encounter.

ACHIEVEMENTS
May 2009           Publication of my book: The Piercing Bible—The Definitive Guide to Safe Body Piercing
May 2006     President’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Association of Professional Piercers
May 2005     Fastest Piercer Award and Best Forceps Piercer Award, Association of Professional Piercers
2002    Angel wings tattoo becomes the first body art (and human feature) to receive registration by the US Patent and Trademark Office; wings are Service Marked in relation to piercing services
1999    Assisted in Promulgation of Legislation on Commercial Body Art Regulations for Louisiana

EMPLOYMENT
2005-Present     Writer, Pain Magazine: Guide for Body Modification Professionals
Write articles about body piercing safety, techniques, tips, ethics, and other topics related to piercing,
including the “Ask Angel” question-and-answer column
2004-Present    Expert Witness—Body Piercing, TASA-Technical Advisory Service for Attorneys
    One of three expert witnesses listed worldwide for body piercing
1993-2006    President and Founder, Rings of Desire, Inc. New Orleans, LA
Professional body piercing; managed staff, and all retail and Internet operations
1986-1992    Vice President of Southern California Operations, Gauntlet, Inc., Los Angeles, CA
Professional body piercing; managed staff and all retail operations
1985-1987    Supervising Editor, Chatsworth Canoga Medical Group, Canoga Park, CA
    Supervised and trained editing/proofreading staff; Drafted Medico-Legal reports

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
       Association of Professional Piercers    
2008-Present    Board of Directors, Medical Liaison
2008-Present    Newsletter Co-Editor, The Point
2002-2004    Board of Directors, Medical Liaison
1999-2001    Board of Directors, Outreach Coordinator
2001-2004    Newsletter Editor, The Point

PUBLIC SPEAKING/LECTURING HIGHLIGHTS
1999-present    Association of Professional Piercers Annual Conference—Numerous courses and seminars
2005    Association of periOperative Registereed Nurses (AORN), World Congress; Safe Care of Patients with Body Piercings
2003     Louisiana Organ Procurement Association (LOPA), Assessment of Body Art Risk Factors in Organ     Donors
2002    Louisiana State HIV/STD Educational Meeting: Body Art and HIV/STD Prevention
1999    Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO), Body Art Safety