Experience

Texas Commission on the Arts

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Administrator

  • Dec 2019 - Present

  Manage, coordinate, & evaluate grant funded organizations in Music, Public Safety & Criminal Justice, and Presenting fields.

• Program Assistant

  • Nov 2018 - Dec 2019

  Administrative and program support for state arts commission awarding grants, promoting the arts and providing specialized services to the arts and cultural industries.



The Sun Machine

• United Kingdom
• Music

• Percussionist

  • Jan 2011 - Present

  Bringing the latin feel and orchestral noise to psychedelic disco soul party. Formerly The Soul Pilots. Bringing the latin feel and orchestral noise to psychedelic disco soul party. Formerly The Soul Pilots.



Target

• Mexico
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Electronics Team Lead

  • Sep 2017 - Oct 2018

  Coach and review team member performanceCalmly and respectfully approach guests and team membersInspired team to grow and developConflict resolutionImplemented plans to modernize electronics departmentLed team to increase sales and attachment rate in low volume-high basket size store

• Electronics TM, Perishables Assistant, Bike Builder

  • Oct 2012 - Oct 2018

  Drive sales and retain customer loyalty through knowledge of electronics and entertainment products. Consistently leading district in attachment rates and sales. Co-managed grocery department maintaining freshness and in-stocks. Worked with vendors to achieve top sales in beverage and snacks. Achieved an 8% comp in FY2016.



SXSW

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 200 - 300 Employee

• SXSW Stage Manager (Mohawk)

  • Feb 2008 - Mar 2018

  Primary contact/liason for advancement of artists performing at Mohawk. Primary contact/liason for advancement of artists performing at Mohawk.



Migrant Kids

• Percussionist

  • Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

  Latin, world and orchestral percussion for studio and tour projects Latin, world and orchestral percussion for studio and tour projects



Tesoros

• Spain
• Retail

• Sales Associate

  • Jun 2011 - Mar 2012

  Trading company representing product from 32 countries in the heart of Austin's SoCo District.Sales associate, assets protection, warehouse staff and runner. Trading company representing product from 32 countries in the heart of Austin's SoCo District.Sales associate, assets protection, warehouse staff and runner.



Del Valle High School

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Percussion Consultant

  • May 2006 - Jun 2007

  Consulted percussion program by implementing lesson plans, writing and editing music, and leading and organizing rehearsals. Consulted percussion program by implementing lesson plans, writing and editing music, and leading and organizing rehearsals.