Bear Cole.
Technology, business & music.

Technology, people,
and creative systems.

Based in Tucson, I own and operate Free the Line with Deidra Cole. 1st Drop Music operates out of both Tucson and Flagstaff.

The intersection of technology, people, and creativity is where I thrive. The strength of my skill set lies in understanding the reality of a situation rapidly; identifying structure within the chaos; and converting that knowledge into actionable decisions for clients, teams, and technical experts alike.

My experience encompasses managing customer support and hosting organizations; handling escalations and building partnerships; developing training programs; administering essential workplace systems; managing web projects; coordinating event professionals/DJs; and leading an audio department for major corporate events/concerts.

Whether creating strategic plans or executing them—creating a project definition; documenting a process; troubleshooting web infrastructure; coaching a colleague; designing a customer experience; editing media content; or verifying the final result—I adapt easily. Although my work varies daily; my obligation to ensure clarity and reliability remains constant.

My educational background consists of two degrees—a degree in Web & Graphic Design and a degree in Audio Engineering & Studio Recording. A common thread throughout my career path has been my entrepreneurial spirit; wide-ranging technical curiosity; and continuous pursuit of knowledge.

Web work.
Music work. Same Bear.

I own and operate Free the Line with Deidra Cole. I also write and release music as Bear Cole and perform as DJ Bear Cole. Bear Cole and Bear Gallagher-Cole are both names I use; these sites cover different parts of my work.