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Burnished clay artist collectiveCo-founder
Sep. 2023 - Sep. 2024Bellingham, Washington, United StatesWith my two co-founders, created an organization to support and encourage queer and BIPOC folks through financial means. We operate a small Artist education and professional support agency and donate a portion of our income to the Burnish Clay Studio Grant Fund for BIPOC and queer artists.
FreelanceBusiness Specialist
Jun. 2023
Fruits of Labor HospitalityCo-Founder
Jun. 2021 - Nov. 2022Mount Vernon, Washington, United StatesMy Co-founder, who is also my brother, have a combined 50 years in the hospitality industry. We help small operations develop a competitive edge, and bring kindness and compassion into an industry which has for so long, been devoid of these things.
Spike of all TradesCreative Copywriter
Dec. 2020Bellingham, Washington, United StatesAn expert copywriter in the food/wellness industries. I create blog posts, newsletters, and sales pages for businesses of all sizes. Give me the bare bones, and I will provide a song. Contact me if you want to grow your following, increase sales, and provide additional value for existing clients.
A Love RebellionLeader
Jun. 2017 - Oct. 2017United StatesI am traveling the US handing out love stickers to strangers and talking with them about replacing fear and hate with love and compassion.
Community Food Co-opPrepared Foods Production Manager
Aug. 2013 - Jan. 2016Tweak systems and create channels for effective communication. Oversaw two kitchens and a bakery. Created internal customer service protocols and training. Successfully implemented a seasonal playbook system and created the ingredient sourcing guidelines for the food production areas. Created the catering program and the commissary kitchen protocols and practices.
Sara Young CreativePublic Speaker
Nov. 2012Bellingham, Washington, United StatesI help parents become creative enablers so that they may raise courageous kids. I assist employers by providing the parents who work for them support in these unprecedented and challenging times.
Western Washington UniversityAdministrative Services Manager, Chemistry
Jan. 2012 - Aug. 2013Bellingham, Washington AreaManage grants, payroll and several operating budgets for the Chemistry department. Undertake complex financial analysis and report creation for the chair of the department, as well as schedule planning for each academic year. Oversee coordination of student employment, management and direction. Most importantly, I create a work environment that is collaborative and harmonious.
25 DaysWriter, Project Coordinator, Marketing Agent, Development
Apr. 2011 - Jan. 201225 Days, All over the U.S; Create and undertake a community building project where I travel across the U.S. talking to people in 15 different cities about community and livability and how the two are related. Utilized Facebook, Twitter and several blogs to create buzz about the project. Partnered with many small businesses and secured sponsorship in order to finance the project.
University of Western StatesDirector of Auxiliary Services
Feb. 2007 - Jun. 2011Portland, OROversaw several revenue centers, tracked and analyzed spending, set and hit sales goals, directed employees in high-stress service enterprises, founded sustainability committee, expanded food service center to include espresso kiosk. Created branding strategy including logo, name, events, programs and all designs for kiosk. Reduced risk in all areas, and resolved conflict as it arose in the areas I managed. Handled quarterly inventory process, created specialized financial reports and worked with accounting to resolve reporting issues.
Moonstruck Chocolate Co.Store Manager
Feb. 2005 - Feb. 2007Responsible for day to day operations of the store with a staff of 10 and a budget of $500,000. Work included hiring, training, and managing the business to deliver a profit that met or exceeded sales goals. Developed and implemented a marketing plan, created strategic partnerships, and drove community awareness through public speaking and local events. I established processes, standards and procedures that improved store efficiency by 25%.
Lure Co-op and GalleryCo-Founder and Manager
Feb. 2003 - Mar. 2005Created and oversaw a small gallery and art studio, organized local artists to teach classes to neighborhood kids, directed facilities improvements and created and implemented local marketing initiative to garner neighborhood support.
Portland Rose FestivalEmerging Artist Support
Jul. 2002 - Jul. 2004Provided assistance to teens in area schools through critique and guidance with price structure for festival
Juror 2002 - 2004
Selected artwork to be in festival, judged quality of art and awarded prizes for best in show, etc.
Pacific Northwest College of ArtFacilities Manager, Teaching assistant and Ceramics Technician
Jan. 2001 - Jan. 2003Assisted students in studios, created safety and use standards for sculpture building, managed budget, including labor, dry goods, consumables, large and small tool maintenance and depreciation, tracked spending and created budget forecasts in order to run department efficiently, worked closely with faculty and staff to create protocols and procedures which encouraged students to grow as artists
Instructor
Taught teen portfolio program covering sculpture studies, assisted in portfolio development and preparation for application into art schools, lectured on presentation techniques and marketing to incoming and outgoing students
Spike of All TradesOwner/Artist/Operator/Writer
Sep. 1997http://www.spikeofalltrades.com/index.htmlI help people find their creative genius and express it. I mentor artists, writers and other creative professionals. I consult with business owners and help them get the most creativity out of their teams. I speak at schools, businesses, and festivals. I have revolutionized the way people think about creativity.
Sara's Painting ServiceOwner
Jan. 1997 - Jan. 2001Procured and bid on painting jobs. Managed one employee. Exterior and interior jobs.
oregon college of art and craftsummer camp coordinator
Jan. 1997 - Dec. 2000Created and ran the teen mentor program. Taught classes to children ranging in ages from nine to sixteen. Taught art for at-risk kids. Helped Director oversee daily running of camp.
Swan CafeLine cook, server, host, dishwasher, manager
Jan. 1995 - Jan. 1996Learned how to cook real food under two of the best. One of the best working experiences of my life.
Ron Paul CharcuterieDeli worker
Jan. 1991 - Dec. 1993Learned the fine art of espresso shot pulling on an old but lovely machine.
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