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American Preparatory Academy Charter SchoolSecondary Economics Teacher
Mar. 2025 - Jun. 2025West Valley City, Utah, United StatesCreated engaging economics curriculum adapted to mixed learning levels and language proficiencies Developed real-world projects to teach core economic concepts and data literacy Integrated current events and policy into classroom discussion to develop civic and economic awareness
Taubman Center for State & Local GovernmentEconomic Development Program Manager
Oct. 2023 - Dec. 2024Cambridge, Massachusetts, United StatesAs part of the Taubman Center team, managed content for the State and Local Economic Development Seminar and develop new program components to illuminate and promote domestic place-based, public economic development best practices shared by practitioners, scholars and HKS students and alumni.
National Association of Development Organizations (NADO)Regional Development Researcher
Mar. 2023 - Sep. 2023Provided technical assistance, research, and writing to support and strengthen the national network of Regional Development Organizations (RDOs) as a member of the NADO Research Foundation team.
Office of the Director of the Independent Directorate of Local GovernmentConsultant
Aug. 2021 - Sep. 2021Kabul Province, AfghanistanServed as international advisor to the Director General and his staff, August 9-15, 2021. I concurrently worked remotely in other roles in the US, with full employer support. By way of explanation for bothering to go there the week that I did - We were optimistic that the Ghani administration would be successful against the Taliban coup when we started the visa process in May that year, and until Thursday of the week when they arrived in Kabul.
Bear River Association of GovernmentsRegional Growth Planning Specialist
Jul. 2021 - Mar. 2023Logan, Utah, United States•Assisted local governments in three counties to write and manage project work plans and budgets, comply with state statutory requirements, and develop economic and land use policy •Wrote grant proposals, managed procurement and ensured grant requirements were met •Prepared and presented technical reports for business and government leaders and the public •Conducted outreach events including seminars, conferences and focus groups •Collaborated with federal, state and regional agency representatives on regionwide initiatives
Conservation Economics InstituteResearch Assistant
May. 2021 - Aug. 2022Assisted with survey design and execution, data analysis and writing report on economic contributions of Bear Lake to Idaho and Utah counties. Managed communication campaign upon release of final report. Assisted with organizing inconsistent longitudinal data for study of Federal agency budgets.
Utah State UniversityProgram Coordinator
Mar. 2021 - Jun. 2022Assisted UDAF and USU Extension to provide training and resources to Utah farmers to maintain a culture of food safety that ensures compliance with the Produce Safety element of the Food Safety Modernization Act. Collaborated with faculty to design and complete small food processing industry research.
Better Food FarmFarmer
May. 2020 - Oct. 2020Managed propagation for succession planting and weekly farmer's market booth, and assisted with general field duties
BEAR RIVER ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTRegional Planner
Dec. 2019 - Jul. 2021Provided technical assistance for land use and economic development planning to local government officials and staff in 3-county region in northern Utah
Utah State UniversityResearch Assistant
Aug. 2019 - Jul. 2020Reported on the contribution of the Green Industry (nursery and landscaping) to Utah's economy for the Utah Nursery and Landscape Association and the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, using IMPLAN input/output modeling. This report served as my final project for my MS in Applied Economics.
Utah Community Development OfficePlanning Fellow
Oct. 2018 - Dec. 2019
Utah State UniversityStudent Organic Farm Manager
Apr. 2018 - Oct. 2018Managed certified 1 acre organic vegetable farm, a 37-member CSA and on-campus farmer's market booth. Trained and managed team of 3 Americorps interns
Various CompaniesFreelance Local News Writer
Sep. 2015 - Jan. 2022Utah, United StatesWrote news articles about local natural resource, economic and infrastructure development and human-interest topics for various regional newspapers.
Moab Sun NewsNews Writer
Sep. 2015 - Oct. 2017Moab, UTWrote news articles about local natural resource, economic and infrastructure development and human-interest topics for weekly regional newspaper circulated to the local community and more than 2 million visitors annually.
Nelli FarmsChief Egg Officer
Sep. 2014 - Sep. 2015Duvall, WAOversaw and executed business growth for small, sustainable farm. Grew 300-layer poultry operation to 500-layer poultry operation in four months. Established 4 new egg accounts, including PCC Redmond, two Seattle farmers markets and Puget Sound Food Hub Cooperative. Won $80,000 King County grant to start a regional pasture-raised poultry cooperative.
MultipleBarista
Jul. 2014 - Jul. 2016MultipleBohemian soul searching era flex
Pyramid Network ServicesProject Manager
Apr. 2012 - Mar. 2014St. Louis and St. Charles Counties, MissouriManaged site selection, environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance, site design, civil engineering, permitting and construction for 52 telecommunications antenna and communications equipment installations, including raw-land, rooftop and co-location sites, for a federally-funded Motorola Services project in greater St. Louis, MO
Garbett HomesEnergy Coordinator
Jul. 2011 - Apr. 2012Coordinated with internal construction and sales management and staff and external contractors to facilitate administration of Garbett Homes' energy rebates. Ensured all construction meeting eligibility standards received Energy Star 3.0 qualification and local utility rebates.
Salt Lake CityEditor
Feb. 2011 - Jul. 2011Completed project with management from Salt Lake City public utilities, transportation, engineering, building services and planning divisions to identify and articulate processes. Compiled and edited Design and Administrative Processes guide for construction within Salt Lake City, facilitating more effective customer and inter-divisional and departmental communication.
Challenger SchoolsQuality Assurance Specialist
Aug. 2008 - Dec. 2008Utah, United StatesVisited classrooms and provided reports to central administration related to teaching techniques and correspondence with standard curriculum for private elementary school system in the greater Salt Lake City area.
Entheos AcademyTeaching Assistant
Aug. 2007 - Jun. 2008Kearns, Utah, United StatesAssisted 5th Grade class teacher at an Outward Bound Charter School and taught 8th grade algebra. Led small group reading, math and literature sessions and assisted with implementing the lead teacher’s curriculum programming. This was a career-track position toward Alternative Route to Licensure as an elementary school teacher, however I chose not to pursue that career.
United States Army ReserveCivil Affairs Sergeant
Jan. 2007 - Jan. 2013Pleasant Grove, UT; Bermel, Afghanistan; Houston, TXDeployed to Paktika Province, Afghanistan, Civil Affairs Team Sergeant, July 2009 - April 2010 Enlisted leader of 3-member team. Provided oversight and management of civilian development projects for an Army infantry company responsible for two Afghan districts bordering Pakistan. Worked directly with Afghan government and traditional leaders, and coordinated projects with US civilian and military actors, including USACE, USAID, USDA, DoS, and international nongovernmental organizations. Managed several $5,000-$100,000 projects. Home Station - Team Sergeant, responsible for professional development and general welfare of four lower-enlisted Soldiers.
Boys & Girls Clubs of AmericaBoys and Girls Club Class Leader/Site Leader
Oct. 2004 - Dec. 2005Murray, Utah, United StatesFor 200+-member after school program, created and led small group activities and offered tutoring for small groups of 5th and 6th grade students. Promoted to site leader after three months and managed three staff, programming, grant reporting and school administration relations.
Various CompaniesYouth Wilderness Guide
Jul. 2003 - Aug. 2004Colorado, United StatesTeam member, leader, Alternative Youth Adventures - participated on a team then led 2 staff in guiding 8-day rotations for adjudicated girls age 12-18 attending a 90-120 day fully remote wilderness experience on BLM land in southern Colorado and Utah. Co-leader, Adventures Cross Country - co-led multi-activity, 4-week wilderness recreation experience for high school students in Colorado.
US Air Force ReservePublic Affairs Specialist
Jan. 1999 - Dec. 2006419th Fighter Wing, Hill AFB, UTDeployed to Manas AB, Kyrgyzstan, NCOIC of public affairs office, Jan - June 2006 Ran community relations program including base tour program, community visits and US/Krgyz military relations. Wrote press releases and news articles, photographed for international and US military and commercial media. Coordinated and edited article submissions from subject matter experts and key leadership. Compiled, designed, edited and published weekly base newspaper. Home Station - Non-commissioned officer in charge (NCOIC) of Reserve Public Affairs Office. Wrote and distributed press releases, wrote and provided photography for news and feature articles and led community relations activities such as community leader tours for a 1,500-member fighter wing.
Olan Mills PhotographySales Manager
Feb. 1997 - Feb. 1998Holladay, Utah, United StatesElder millennial high school job worth bragging about: My older sister was the studio manager and photographer at age 18, and when I turned 16, she hired me to manage sales part time after school, and full time over the summer. We had the highest sales in the region the quarter I was there full time. She’s an awesome photographer, and I’m an awesome manager and salesperson for products I believe in ;)
Self-employedBabysitter
Feb. 1991 - Feb. 1997Utah, United StatesIn the grand 80s and 90s tradition of youth entrepreneurship, I watched my neighbors’ infants, toddlers and anyone at least a year younger than me until I was old enough to get a real job.
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