While in college he signed to Reflections Modeling Agency in Memphis, Tennessee; under the tutelage of Leonard Peagues. Through his guidance Cornelius developed and excelled in promotional modeling, runway and acting. Upon completing his Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Industrial Technology, he was recruited by a Fortune 500 Aircraft company to work as an Electrical Engineer in Wichita Kansas. His passion for modeling and acting never dissipated. After entering a local model contest, he returned to his craft and was signed to Models and Images Agency. While there he worked in television commercials, promotional advertising, runway shows and photo shoots with the country’s top photographers. Also Cornelius worked under an Acting Coach who educated him on the Sanford Meisner technique. In which he would use to be a part of AIA Studio Intensive weekend in Burbank CA to further explore and hone his acting skills. As Cornelius has learned and grow, he realized that he had a lot to give to the world especially through modeling and acting.