Education 

University of Reno – Nevada (UNR) – 2024 – 2027 Major in Sociology, Minors in Studio Art and Creative Writing – Average GPA 3.8 – Goal: Bachelors – Awards: Dan Lofrese Endowment. Dean’s List (Spring 2025) College of Liberal Arts

2025 – Fall – Present: Assistant Libarian at the Desert Research Institute of Reno, Nevada – Library systems management including reformatting catalog for accessibility, cataloging, and collaboration with UNR and UNLV library systems include Mathewson-IGC and De La Mar Libraries. 

2025 – Spring Internship: Reno Phil Harmonic – Community Engagement Liaison – Play and Sing for a Day 2025 (operator)

Material Sciences – Laney College, Oakland – 2018 – Focus in alloy molecular structure and the history of Alchemy

IGETC – Complete – Laney College, Oakland –  2018 – US standardized requirements for undergrad with a focus in Sociology and Communications

Fine Art – Laney College, Oakland – 2016 – Studio art in oil painting, printing, color theory, fabrication, stone masonry and carpentry

Culinary Arts – Laney College, Oakland – 2013 – Support curriculum in Nutrition, Homeopathy and Economics 

Fine Art – Santa Barbara City College, Santa Barbara, CA -2010 – Bronze and Aluminum Casting, Art History, The art of Critique, Philosophy and Theology 

Welding Certification – Laney College, Oakland – 2018 – SMAW (Stick), GMAW (MIG), FCAW (Flux-Core), GTAW (TIG) welding. CAD – Autocad, MSDS, HAZMAT, Blueprint reading and design. Focus in Aluminum GTAW welding

Writing: Content/ Tech/ Ghostwriter 

Millennial’s Grimoire – 2020 (Self-Published Book – needs rework)

Archipelago Communications – 2019

TechCollective: Tech, long form – informative blog on tech progression in ASEAN

Accunity: Copy, short form – informative blog and copy  on website building

Andovar: Tech, long form – informative blog on web evolution

Lifestyle Collective: Copy, short form, social, informative

Revain – Tech, long form – informative blog on cryptocurrency

Hospitality/ Sales/ Events:

Apex Saw and Tool – Reno, NV 2023 – 2024 – Operations Manager – Hardware store with repair shop and saw blade sharpening services

Liberty Food and Wine Exchange – Reno, NV-  2022 – Farm to table restaurant with bakery and butcher shop

Kermit Lynch Wine Merchants – Berkeley – 2020 – 2022 – Warehouse Supervisor – Wine Importation business focused on national distribution of international product

Chop Bar – Oakland – 2019-2020 – Bartender/ Mixologist – High-End dining with a wide selection of Spirits 

Southside Spirit House – San Francisco – 2017-2019 – Bartender/ Mixologist – High-End Classic Cocktail Bar with a wide selection of Spirits

Tribune Tavern – Oakland – 2017-2017 – Bar Manager/ Bartender – Gastropub with wide Bourbon and Whiskey selection 

SideBar – Oakland – 2017-2017 – Bartender – Mom and Pop fine dining, refined local, organic menu and Spirit selection

Urbano Latino – Oakland 2015-2017 – Bartender – Latin Bistro, family establishment

Bourbon and Beef – Oakland 2015-2015 – Barback / Bartender – High-End Bourbon and Steak Restaurant 

Kettle Krackers LLC – San Francisco – 2014-2015 – Production, HR Manager, Admin – Gluten Free Cracker Production Company ** NDA on composed HR and administration protocol documentation

Allora Catering – Oakland – 2014-2014 – Owner – Small catering company aimed towards BurningMan.Org

DNA Lounge – San Francisco – 2010-2012 – Pizza cook, Security, Bartender – San Francisco’s Oldest Nightclub with adjoining Pizza Shop – homemade

Grace St Catering – Oakland – 2010-2014 – Chef, Team Captain – Bay Area Catering Company – Court House, Exploriturm, Weddings, ect.

Elements – Santa Barbara – 2008-2010 – Line cook, prep-cook – Catering Company/ Restaurant, 4 stars

Via Maestra 42 – Santa Barbara – 2006-2008 – Server/ inventory – Bistro/ Market serving italian imports 

Mondial – Santa Barbara – 2004-2006 – Dishwasher – Prep-cook – Catering Company serving local area

General Construction: Fabrication/ Welding 

Sheet Metal Alchemist – Oakland – 2016-2017 – Shop Manager – Maintain cleanliness and organization of the shop and materials. Ordering, time management, safety certifications, project oversight. Wood, fiberglass, patinas, metal fabrication. 

Department of Spontaneous Combustion – Oakland – 2017-present – Teacher/ Fabricator – Teaching introductory welding and safety to students through Ace Monster Toys. Welding and fabrication by contract – team projects – management and oversight. Personal projects. 

TaskRabbit – Bay Area – 2012-2018 – Contract based odd jobs – Framing, Foundation Laying, Window Installation, Plumbing, Floor Refinishing (Cement and Wood), Carpet Removal and Installation, Wall Painting and Wallpapering, Cabinet Installation, Tiling, Gardening and Landscaping, Exterior Waterproofing, Car Maintenance and Refinishing/ Painting, Basic Mechanic, Studio Organization, Cleaning and Clearing, House Cleaner, Boat Maintenance.

Burning Man – Nevada 2015-present – Fence Building, Container Construction and Maintenance, RV Repair and Maintenance, Towing, Structure and Dome Construction, Plumbing, ect. 

Arts: Custom Assembly in Leather and Millinery

Kraken Whip – Oakland – Assembly Private Company creating Leather Products

Mealias Garden – Oakland – Owner/ Designer/ Milliner, Hat Company

Security: Bouncer/ Festival Security

DNA Lounge – San Francisco – 2010-2012 – Bouncer – check ID’s, maintain the safety of clientele

Highrock Security – Bay Area Based – California – Nevada – 2013-2015 – Security – Festival Security Company – non-violent de-escalation practices [Federal certified guard card]

Gate, Perimeter and Exodus – Burning Man – Nevada – 2012 – 2014 – Security / Flagger – Burning Man’s security focused on ensuring no stowaways, no illegal substances or firearms and no trespassers. Radio protocol and multiple fleet vehicles.  

Occupational Services:

Burning Man – Occupational Services – Nevada – 2015-present – Occupational Services, Code Name: Fluffer, provides physical, mental and emotional support for a construction staff of 200 for a two month period contract. Training includes OSHA, Ranger (de-escalation practices) and Greendot (specialized psychiatry) certifications. 

Circus: 2010 – 2013 – Bay Area

Candy Mountain Circus, Circle Academy, Vespertine Circus, Tietro and Zinzani. 

Performer: Fire Dancer, Sword Dancer, Mime, Chorus, Kickline, Solo Dancer. 

Back of House: Stagehand, Design, Production, Costuming, Makeup, Building and Teardown, Fabrication, Set Design, Promotion, Networking, Choreography. 

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Misc.

Certifications:

Drivers License – NV – valid (4×4 capable/ motorbikes, ATVS, Jeskis, ect)

OSHA 10 – expired

Food and Safety – Safeserv – valid through 2024

Guard Card  – BSIS – expired

AATV – 22030425 – valid

ForkLift Cert – 2024

Programs:

Intuit, AutoCAD, Quickbooks, Microsoft Office, Paylocity, Aloha, Square, WordPress, Adobe Pro

Extra-circular hobbies:

Compostela Camino de Santiago (complete), Archery – Compound bow Olympic style – Recurve, Axe and Knife Throwing, Makeup, Costumery and General Character Development, Herbal Medicine and other Arcane Arts, Skydiving, Branding, Distillation.

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