Experience

Blue Note Napa

• United States
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Box Office / Hospo

  • Feb 2022 - Present



Napa Valley Register

• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Music Journalist

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Current Freelance writer covering music, comedy and entertainment news for the Napa Valley region. Current Freelance writer covering music, comedy and entertainment news for the Napa Valley region.



Mostly Harmless Podcast

• Mostly Harmless with Dammit Damian Podcast

  • Jul 2013 - Present

  Mostly Harmless with Dammit Damian is a self-proclaimed “Punk Rock Talk Show,” that grew out of “Dammit” Damian Burford’s former music zine, Mostly Harmless (2002-2005). The podcast ran from 2012-2017 before taking a long sabbatical. It came back in 2021 as a YouTube video show, before devolving back into an audio podcast for 2022. Mostly Harmless with Dammit Damian is a self-proclaimed “Punk Rock Talk Show,” that grew out of “Dammit” Damian Burford’s former music zine, Mostly Harmless (2002-2005). The podcast ran from 2012-2017 before taking a long sabbatical. It came back in 2021 as a YouTube video show, before devolving back into an audio podcast for 2022.



Mill Valley Film Festival

• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production // Events Coordinator // 2022 OAC Lounge Coordinator

  • Sep 2022 - Oct 2022

  MVFF45: Worked for the events team at the Outdoor Art Club events space for Mill Valley Film Festival #45. Job duties included setting up and tear down of events, bartending events when necessary, and ensuring the space was well taken care of for the duration of MVFF45. MVFF45: Worked for the events team at the Outdoor Art Club events space for Mill Valley Film Festival #45. Job duties included setting up and tear down of events, bartending events when necessary, and ensuring the space was well taken care of for the duration of MVFF45.



BottleRock Napa Valley

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Artist Integration / Runner

  • May 2022 - May 2022

  On site support/hospitality for Bottlerock Afterparties in 2022. Worked directly with WEDDING PARTY (Members of Metallica), Iration, Silversun Pickups and Chrvhes. On site support/hospitality for Bottlerock Afterparties in 2022. Worked directly with WEDDING PARTY (Members of Metallica), Iration, Silversun Pickups and Chrvhes.



Illegal Pete's

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Front of House Manager / Team Training Supervisor

  • Jul 2016 - Aug 2020

  ● To direct and supervise the basic operations of the store when GM or AGM is out or occupied.● Training of new team members on the culture, procedures & day-to-day activities of the store.● Ensure the highest possible customer service during shift.● Formulate and communicate ideas about increasing sales or decrease costs.● Tend bar in a fast-paced environment.● Member of the Store opening team. Assisted in opening new locations. ● To direct and supervise the basic operations of the store when GM or AGM is out or occupied.● Training of new team members on the culture, procedures & day-to-day activities of the store.● Ensure the highest possible customer service during shift.● Formulate and communicate ideas about increasing sales or decrease costs.● Tend bar in a fast-paced environment.● Member of the Store opening team. Assisted in opening new locations.



Freelance

• Tour Manager

  • 2006 - 2019

  Tour Manager for hire. Worked with smaller Americana & Punk rock bands. Have worked for Drag The River, Arliss Nancy, Austin Lucas, Michael Dean Damron, I Can Lick Any SOB In The House, Two Cow Garage, NOBODYS and many more. Tour Manager for hire. Worked with smaller Americana & Punk rock bands. Have worked for Drag The River, Arliss Nancy, Austin Lucas, Michael Dean Damron, I Can Lick Any SOB In The House, Two Cow Garage, NOBODYS and many more.



Airwolf PR

• Media Public Relations Manager

  • May 2016 - Sep 2018

  Founder of Airwolf PR, a boutique music PR agency. We worked with clients such as MR T Experience, Samiam, Don't Panic Fest, Say-10 Records. Rad Girlfriend Records and more! Founder of Airwolf PR, a boutique music PR agency. We worked with clients such as MR T Experience, Samiam, Don't Panic Fest, Say-10 Records. Rad Girlfriend Records and more!



Don't Panic Fest Presents...

• Founder / Talent Buyer / Marketing / Event Planner

  • Feb 2017 - Mar 2018

  Founder of Don't Panic Fest, winner of 2017's BEST PUNK MUSIC FESTIVAL from Denver's Alt-Weekly: The Westword. I booked the two day event. I promoted it. I scheduled it. I ran it all. I did it all. Founder of Don't Panic Fest, winner of 2017's BEST PUNK MUSIC FESTIVAL from Denver's Alt-Weekly: The Westword. I booked the two day event. I promoted it. I scheduled it. I ran it all. I did it all.



New Noise Magazine

• Freelance Writer

  • Mar 2013 - 2018

  Freelance writer and festival coverage. Wrote the featured cover story for issues 9 with Me First and The Gimme Gimmees & Issue 10 with Andrew Jackson Jihad (now known as AJJ). Also produced a series of video interviews from Riot Fest Denver! Freelance writer and festival coverage. Wrote the featured cover story for issues 9 with Me First and The Gimme Gimmees & Issue 10 with Andrew Jackson Jihad (now known as AJJ). Also produced a series of video interviews from Riot Fest Denver!



Whole Foods Market

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Front End Supervisor

  • Sep 2013 - Jul 2016

  Front End Supervisor. Maintains awareness of customer flows and needs and directs Team Members as necessary to satisfy and delight customers; responds promptly to customer needs and questions. Front End Supervisor. Maintains awareness of customer flows and needs and directs Team Members as necessary to satisfy and delight customers; responds promptly to customer needs and questions.



SODA JERK PRESENTS, LLC

• United States
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Venue Manager - Black Sheep

  • Jul 2011 - Jul 2013

  Assistant Venue Manager for The Black Sheep in Colorado Springs. Oversaw marketing, running of events and bartending. Assistant Venue Manager for The Black Sheep in Colorado Springs. Oversaw marketing, running of events and bartending.



The Triple Nickel Tavern

• Talent Buyer / Events Coordinator / Sole Venue Manager

  • Jul 2008 - Jun 2011

  Booking and promotions of Events at The Triple Nickel Tavern in Colorado Springs. Responsible for coordinating events with local and national Musicians and other artists. Using media relations to promote and help execute said events. Booking and promotions of Events at The Triple Nickel Tavern in Colorado Springs. Responsible for coordinating events with local and national Musicians and other artists. Using media relations to promote and help execute said events.



Sam's Club / Wal-mart

• Supervisor / Team Leader

  • Sep 2001 - Oct 2006

  Led a team of nine associates in the fast paced environment of Big Box RetailWorked with Management to ensure development, evaluations and scheduling of AssociatesFormulated detailed plans of action and ensured their execution in compliance with company guidelinesMerchandised areas to create excitement to entice impulsive buys for customersKept detailed paperwork on merchandise's trends and movementsCertified in Forklift, Scissor lift, and pallet rider operations Led a team of nine associates in the fast paced environment of Big Box RetailWorked with Management to ensure development, evaluations and scheduling of AssociatesFormulated detailed plans of action and ensured their execution in compliance with company guidelinesMerchandised areas to create excitement to entice impulsive buys for customersKept detailed paperwork on merchandise's trends and movementsCertified in Forklift, Scissor lift, and pallet rider operations