Experience

San Francisco Zen Center

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Content Design and Online Learning Manager

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Collaborates with the Director of Online Content to create and implement an overarching strategic vision for SFZC online content in alignment with SFZC’s mission, values, and goals. Responsible for overseeing the planning and content development, execution, and evaluation of assigned SFZC courses, both live and on-demand, from the initial cultivation and planning phase through budget goals and program evaluation. Maintains learning management system, oversees zoom hosts and creates promotional content for SFZC social media and targeted email outreach. Show less

• Program Manager

  • Sep 2021 - Jan 2023

  Collaborates with the Program Director to create and implement an overarching strategic vision for SFZC public programs in alignment with SFZC’s mission, values, and goals. Responsible for overseeing the planning and content development, execution, and evaluation of assigned SFZC programs, both onsite and online, from the initial cultivation and planning phase through budget goals and program evaluation. For online events, oversees zoom hosts and coordinates work flow accordingly.

• Production Manager

  • Jan 2021 - Sep 2021

  Responsible for production and logistical operations in support of SFZC programs held onsite, offsite, and online via web conferencing and the learning management system. Collaborates with a variety of internal SFZC functional areas including program creation & development, residential and non-residential teachers, and the IT department. Vital in bringing about improvements in the organization and helps scale the organization’s impact

• Programs and Reservations Coordinator

  • Apr 2020 - Jan 2021

  Responsible for providing technical and participant support for workshops, retreats, lectures. Collaborate with a wide variety of guest speakers, workshop presenters, and retreat leaders. Train SFZC staff to support online events via Zoom.

• Tassajara Reservations Coordinator

  • Jan 2020 - Apr 2020

  Booking accommodations and retreats at Tassajara, a Zen Buddhist monastery and retreat center in the Big Sur wilderness. Offering new and returning guests a positive first touch with Tassajara. Responsible for daily operations and decision-making. Training new staff on systems and procedures. Collaborating with a wide variety of internal functional areas. Transportation and rideshare coordinator.

• Reservations Specialist

  • Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

  Booking accommodations at Tassajara, a Zen Buddhist monastery and retreat center in the Big Sur wilderness. Welcome and orient guests, politely answer questions. Offer new and returning guests a positive first touch with Tassajara.



Portland Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• ASPCC Student Senator

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Serving the student body of PCC as an official appointed representative of the ASPCC Senate. Serving the student body of PCC as an official appointed representative of the ASPCC Senate.



DJ Prayer Hands

• DJ

  • Oct 2016 - Present

  Spinning all the funky hooks, horns, backup singers, piano vamps, big beats, synth sounds, and melodic bass lines — repeated ad libitum. Spinning all the funky hooks, horns, backup singers, piano vamps, big beats, synth sounds, and melodic bass lines — repeated ad libitum.



It Takes A Village NW, LLC

• Personal Support Worker

  • Apr 2019 - Mar 2020

  Supporting families with a loved one who has an Intellectual/Developmental Disability as a qualified Direct Support Worker. Working within the Individual Support Plan and striving to increase the quality of life for that individual. Making sure clients are comfortable, safe and enjoy emotional and physical well-being. Supporting families with a loved one who has an Intellectual/Developmental Disability as a qualified Direct Support Worker. Working within the Individual Support Plan and striving to increase the quality of life for that individual. Making sure clients are comfortable, safe and enjoy emotional and physical well-being.



Growing Seeds (North)

• United States
• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Preschool Teacher

  • Sep 2016 - Feb 2019

  Facilitate play in the classroom using developmentally appropriate activities that enhance the cognitive, social, emotional and physical development of children; collaborate with a lead teacher to develop engaging, hands-on activities through an emergent approach to curriculum; regularly communicate extensively with parent community; ongoing documentation of student learning utilizing various technologies; participate in school events such as open houses, fundraisers, and community celebrations. Facilitate play in the classroom using developmentally appropriate activities that enhance the cognitive, social, emotional and physical development of children; collaborate with a lead teacher to develop engaging, hands-on activities through an emergent approach to curriculum; regularly communicate extensively with parent community; ongoing documentation of student learning utilizing various technologies; participate in school events such as open houses, fundraisers, and community celebrations.


Portland Preschool, LLC
• United States
• Co-Teacher

  • Oct 2014 - Sep 2016
• Program Coordinator

  • Sep 2013 - Sep 2014

  Responsible for daily operations and decision-making: workshops, retreats, lectures. Collaborated with a wide variety of internal functional areas: staff at three practice centers, communications department, reservations department, and finance department. Primary contact for workshop leaders. Reached diversity initiatives through outreach towards diverse Zen and San Francisco communities. • Designed and developed a schedule of retreats, workshops, lectures, and classes that delivered a wide range and variety of fulfilling programs and teachings to the public.• Guided leaders on program content, message, public reach, and logistical support.• Executed all aspects of periodic special events including: confirm speaker, negotiate agreement, secure venue, volunteer recruitment, etc. • Expanded role to complete 150% of expected workload while fielding constant interruptions. • Forecasted event participation and revenue for yearly budget cycle.• Oversaw logistics for producing and publishing yearly brochure of retreats.• Integrated and maintained website: schedule, descriptions, pricing, accommodations.• Corresponded regularly with leaders, consulting on workshop needs, travel, and housing.• Ensured direct and timely payments for guest teachers and speakers. • Centralized event publishing process: developed, tested, integrated, and evaluated first-time use software.• Integrated a mix of electronic and manual record-keeping systems. Show less

• Reservations Specialist

  • Jan 2013 - Sep 2013

  • Mastered the use of multiple software platforms to register students for classes, workshops, memberships, events and teacher training, sell retail items. • Conducted front desk and reservations business of $33,000-$46,000 per week. • Exceeded projected revenue earnings by more than 27% over the previous year’s earnings (estimated $400,000).• Fielded interruptions caused by the need to track down errors in data entry or software bugs.• Resolved issues with student accounts/guest reservations in person, over the phone and via email.• Evaluated options and generated solutions to troublesome situations.• Advised room selection/configuration, retreat packages, and transportation options.• Collected credit card payment for room, retreat, and transportation costs. • Successfully trained reservations office and front desk personnel. Show less



BKS Iyengar Yoga Association of Northern California

• United States
• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Services Coordinator

  • Oct 2013 - Apr 2014

  Supported the Facilities Manager in running a vibrant program by engaging in various administrative and facility-based projects. Acted as a key contact person for day-to-day studio activity. Supported the Facilities Manager in running a vibrant program by engaging in various administrative and facility-based projects. Acted as a key contact person for day-to-day studio activity.

• Front Desk Staff

  • Apr 2012 - Sep 2012

  Welcomed, oriented guests, and politely answered questions, offering new and returning guests a positive first touch with Tassajara. Welcomed, oriented guests, and politely answered questions, offering new and returning guests a positive first touch with Tassajara.

• Head Gardener

  • Aug 2010 - Dec 2011

  Developed and supported ecological plans for Tassajara grounds and gardens. Established and maintained gardens as a place of practice for mindful attention and silence. Crafted work plans and monthly reports. Organized and directed volunteer crews of amateurs and professionals. Managed work areas and maintained predetermined budget. Facilitated individual sharing and check-ins during crew meetings. Developed and supported ecological plans for Tassajara grounds and gardens. Established and maintained gardens as a place of practice for mindful attention and silence. Crafted work plans and monthly reports. Organized and directed volunteer crews of amateurs and professionals. Managed work areas and maintained predetermined budget. Facilitated individual sharing and check-ins during crew meetings.



Fairfax County Public Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Autism/ABA Instructional Assistant for PAC (Preschool Autism Classroom)

  • Oct 2007 - Apr 2009

  Education of children on the autism spectrum who require individual or close attention. Supervised students in community travel settings and instructional activities. Trained in and implemented a program of applied behavioral analysis. Maintained files containing student work and evaluation and assessment data. Education of children on the autism spectrum who require individual or close attention. Supervised students in community travel settings and instructional activities. Trained in and implemented a program of applied behavioral analysis. Maintained files containing student work and evaluation and assessment data.



L'Arche Chicago

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Live-In Assistant; Americorps Service Award Recipient

  • Sep 2005 - Sep 2007

  Created home and supported daily life of four adults with developmental disabilities. Maintained confidentiality while successfully resolving tensions and conflicts amongst diverse personalities. Developed caring and authentic relationships; supported their desires to develop and maintain relationships with others. Encouraged residents to achieve the highest level of independence in personal care and relationships. Americorps site. Created home and supported daily life of four adults with developmental disabilities. Maintained confidentiality while successfully resolving tensions and conflicts amongst diverse personalities. Developed caring and authentic relationships; supported their desires to develop and maintain relationships with others. Encouraged residents to achieve the highest level of independence in personal care and relationships. Americorps site.