Experience

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  Kiddleton Kiosk

  • Technical Contractor

    • Apr 2023 - Present

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  Nashville Software School

  • Nashville Metropolitan Area

  • Python/Django Fullstack Student--Cohort 56

    • Apr 2022 - Apr 2023
    • Nashville Metropolitan Area

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  Mazda Toyota Manufacturing

  • Japanese Translator

    • Dec 2020 - Dec 2021

    Provided full-service translation (written and verbal) for Japanese advisors from Body Weld, Logistics, and Maintenance departments. Translated live management training sessions, technical manuals, and various special projects as needed. Created Python-based programs to assist with repetitive translation tasks in Excel.

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  Lady M Confections Co., Ltd.

  • United States
  • Restaurants
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Event Producer

    • May 2018 - Mar 2020

    Created high-revenue ($100k+ per event) pop-up sales events across America for Lady M Confections. Handled everything from conceptualization to on-site event execution. Specific duties included:Site visits, venue planningOnline ticket portal/web page managementLogistics and shipping (cold storage/perishable products)On-site staff allocation/training, event setup and management

  • Special Projects

    • Jan 2017 - Mar 2020

    Worked side by side with the CEO and executive team to create and implement new business systems for Lady M as it expanded its presence across the world.

  • Director Of Technology

    • Jul 2017 - May 2018

    Sourced and set up all all new technology-related systems across Lady M Confections, including:Video security systems/door monitorsNew/upgraded internet networks for each warehouseInventory/asset monitoring systemsTicketing and marketing platforms for pop-up eventsVideo conferencing installationsIn addition:Assisted our external software development firm in custom-building a new internal order+inventory management platform. Managed the launch of west-coast online order distribution center.Handled new tech purchasing, setup, and troubleshooting.

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  Lillie's Victorian Establishment

  • Hell's Kitchen, NYC

  • Bartender/Multitool

    • Aug 2015 - Dec 2016
    • Hell's Kitchen, NYC

    Mixed gourmet cocktails in a high-speed, high-volume bar next to the Eugene O'Neil Theater. Handled several other special projects such as weekly inventory and usage analysis, web site repairs/updates, new systems creation for daily cash-out/tip-out sheets, and video tutorials for new cocktail recipes.

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  Yuki

  • Owner/Potions Master

    • May 2012 - Sep 2016

    Created Yuki from scratch: a gourmet shaved ice stand with flavors created from actual produce. Sourced new and fun ingredients from the farmers market every week and created all of our flavors by hand. Wore all hats as an owner-operator: customer service, marketing, facilities, maintenance, design, accounting, and more.

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  ROYCE' Chocolates

  • Manhattan

  • Operations Manager

    • Dec 2013 - Jul 2015
    • Manhattan

    Worked to spread ROYCE' joy to the New York Metropolitan area and beyond. Together with the Managing Director I helped manage all aspects of the company, and was the primary person responsible for all communication with Japan. Launched a new retail store in New Jersey. Steadily grew sales to unprecedented levels by forging a partnership with an NYC ad agency and helping to grow our marketing team.

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  Satton Marketing

  • Orem, UT

  • Executive Assistant

    • Jan 2011 - May 2012
    • Orem, UT

    Handled office and facilities management, created new reports, and assisted the three executives with all aspects of their work. Booked all travel for executives and sales force. Handled company apartments across the country. Occasionally hosted game shows as required.

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  Pizzeria 712

  • Intern/Multitool

    • 2011 - 2011

    Interned at P712 for three months as part of my stage for the culinary arts program at UVU. Mainly acted as prep cook but also worked the line making pizzas in a woodburning oven. Also helped with maintain their website, updating menus etc.

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  OrangeSoda

  • QA Engineer

    • Aug 2008 - Aug 2009

    Worked together with Web Development and Product Management through all phases of development, running test cases and estimating potential risks. Participated in the transition from Waterfall to Agile methodology. Contributed in live QA signoffs immediately after every deployment. Tested both customer-facing and internal platforms.

  • HR Specialist

    • Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

    Worked together with the Director of HR (People Services) to facilitate recruiting, hiring, and training of new employees, together with all the forms and processes involved therewith. Kept running reports on employee numbers and payroll.

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  CEDO (Commission for Economic Development of Orem)

  • Secretary/Admin Assistant

    • Aug 2006 - May 2008

    Worked as Secretary of the CEDO Incubator Board and provided administrative and office support. Worked congruently with UVEF (Utah Valley Entrepreneurial Forum) as the Secretary to the Board and web content manager.

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  Commission for Economic Development in Orem

  • Secretary to the Board

    • 2006 - 2008

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  Nu Skin Enterprises

  • Customer Service Rep, Digital Imaging Specialist

    • Nov 2005 - Dec 2007

    Worked for one year as a Japanese speaking Customer Service Representative for NuSkin/Pharmanex, and then transferred to the Photomax division to work in Data Entry, Photo Scanning, and Fulfillment.