EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

 

• Real Chemistry - Integrated Project Manager (June 2021 - Present)

• W2O Group – Marketing & Communications Project Manager (October 2020 – June 2021)

• Call of the Sea – Matthew Turner Crew & Seaward Summer Camp Counselor (July 2020 – Present)

• Airbnb – Open Homes Ambassador (September 2019 – February 2020)

• First Descents – Field Staff (March 2019 – Present)

• Novica – Professional Writer/Blogger (Nov 2018 – Present)

• Seatrek – Sea Kayak Guide & Trip Leader (Nov 2016 – Present)

• Emotion Studios – Production Coordinator (March 2017 – April 2018)

• Backstay Media – Director & Producer (July 2016 – Present)

• Modern Sailing School & Club – Fleet Staff (February 2017 – August 2018)

• Mountain Travel Sobek, Nat Geo Adventures & NY Times Journeys – Client Services (October 2013 – July 2016)

• O.A.R.S. – Sales & Marketing Coordinator / Adventure Consultant (February 2009 – September 2013)

• Tompkins Conservation – Programs Assistant (March 2007 – February 2009)

 

FOOD & HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY

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• SF Bay Adventures – Deck Hand / Hospitality (April 2018– February 2020)

• Le Garage – Server / Bartender (June 2013 – October 2016)

• Back to Earth Organic Catering – Captain (April 2013 – December 2014)

• Dukes Restaurant, Huntington Beach – Server (September 2005 – October 2006)

• Marin Brewing Company – Server (July 2005 – March 2007)

• The Brewmaster, Leicester Square in London – Bartender (January 2005 – June 2005)

• Water Street Grill – Hostess (May 2004 – September 2004)

• Starbucks – Barista (May 2002 – September 2002)

 

VOLUNTEER WORK

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• Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Leukemia Cup Regatta (October 2019 - Present)

• National Brain Tumor Society – Bay Area Brain Tumor Walk Event Day Volunteer (June 2019 - June 2019)

• Center for Global Entrepreneurship, Peru - Development & Partnerships Consultant (March 2013 - May 2013)

• Global Vision International – Short term volunteer (October 2011 - November 2011)

• Kageno – Short term volunteer (September 2011 - October 2011)

• The Marine Mammal Center – Animal husbandry (March 2007 - February 2009)

 

EDUCATION

 

Whittier College - Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a creative writing emphasis (August 2002 – May 2006)

 

*studied abroad fall semester 2004 at Bond University in Gold Coast, Australia and spring semester 2005 at Goldsmiths College in London, England)

 

CERTIFICATIONS

 

• Wilderness First Responder (NOLS) click here for certificate

• Leave No Trace Master Educator click here for certificate

• ACUMEN's Business Models for Social Impact (April 2019) click here for certificate

• Outdoor Retailer Summer Market (2013 Media Attendee; 2014 Speaker)

• O.A.R.S. Whitewater Guide School (instructional program including swiftwater rescue)

• USCG Captains License (in progress) - 100 ton Masters (February 2020) click here for credential

• American Sailing Association (ASA) 101, 103, 104 & 114 click here for certificate

• US Sailing Basic Keelboat

• PADI Open Water Diver (since 2004)

• California Food Handler certification (active)

• Responsible Beverage Service Training

 

PUBLISHED BY (print/online)

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• Foam Magazine

• Riviera Magazine (Modern Luxury - Orange County)

• Scuba Diving Magazine

• OC Weekly

• California Diver

• Adventure Scientists – Field Notes (microplastic samples taken in Isla Cocos, Galapagos & Zambia)

• Matador Network

• Latitude 38

• O.A.R.S. Blog

• Kageno Blog

• Novica Blog

• Real Chemistry Blog

• Wooden Boat Magazine