Development Director

• Sep 2022 - Present

Development Director for the 5th anniversary NatureTrack Film Festival held in Goleta on October 6th through 8th, 2023. Development Director for the 5th anniversary NatureTrack Film Festival held in Goleta on October 6th through 8th, 2023.

Founder

• Mar 2021 - Present

Producer

• Feb 2018 - Present

Executive Assistant to Andrew Davis

• Feb 2018 - Feb 2018

ANDREW DAVIS (Director/Producer/Writer) is a filmmaker with a reputation for directing intelligent thrillers, most notably the Academy Award® nominated box-office hit, The Fugitive, starring Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones. The film received seven Academy Award® nominations including Best Picture and earned Jones a Best Supporting Actor award. Davis garnered a Golden Globe nomination for Best Director and a Directors Guild of America nomination for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Direction. In reviewing The Fugitive, film critic Roger Ebert commended Davis, noting that he “transcends genre and shows an ability to marry action and artistry that deserves comparison with Hitchcock, David Lean, and Carol Reed. He paints with bold, visual strokes.” Show less

Freelance Writer & photographer

• May 2017 - Present

Freelance Journalist

• Oct 2016 - Present

I am a regular on air contributor to local radio station BBC Radio Cumbria. I provide a fresh perspective on all things political and for life, in general, in the United States. I was born and raised in Cumbria, England and worked at the radio station as a teenager. I am a regular on air contributor to local radio station BBC Radio Cumbria. I provide a fresh perspective on all things political and for life, in general, in the United States. I was born and raised in Cumbria, England and worked at the radio station as a teenager.

Author

• Sep 2016 - Present

San Luis Obispo has been called the ‘Happiest town in America’. Whether you’re a local or a first time visitor this book is jam packed with things to do, places to see and memories to be made all over this county. Zip line through vineyards in Santa Margarita, snap selfies with elephant seals under the gaze of Hearst Castle, take a stroll through bubble gum alley in downtown SLO, eat Pink Champagne cake at the world famous Madonna Inn or ride a beach buggy through sand dunes in Pismo. SLO County has something for all ages, tastes and budgets. Whether looking to recharge, relax or reignite, let this book be your guide to discovering it all. 100 things to do in San Luis Obispo County before you die takes the grunt work out of getting to know this California gem allowing you to become fully immersed in this slice of paradise. Show less

Freelance Writer

• Feb 2016 - Sep 2016

Creative Loafing is the best source for events in Tampa, Restaurants, concerts and shows, Visual Arts reviews, news and opinion. Creative Loafing is the best source for events in Tampa, Restaurants, concerts and shows, Visual Arts reviews, news and opinion.

Freelance Contributor

• May 2016 - Aug 2016

Legal briefs editor. Legal briefs editor.

Freelance Writer

• May 2016 - Aug 2016

Researched and pitched travel story ideas including short briefs. Wrote up activity experiences and provided additional photography for publication on VisitFlorida.com Researched and pitched travel story ideas including short briefs. Wrote up activity experiences and provided additional photography for publication on VisitFlorida.com

Freelance Writer

• Apr 2016 - Aug 2016

A FREE, printed and online monthly Sailing magazine dedicated to Sailing and Cruising in Florida, the Florida Keys, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, The Bahamas and points south. Articles on sailing, resources for sailors, sailboat racing, sailboat reviews, sailboats for sale, cruising destinations, anchoring laws, moorings, marinas, news and information about sailing in Florida and the South. A FREE, printed and online monthly Sailing magazine dedicated to Sailing and Cruising in Florida, the Florida Keys, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, The Bahamas and points south. Articles on sailing, resources for sailors, sailboat racing, sailboat reviews, sailboats for sale, cruising destinations, anchoring laws, moorings, marinas, news and information about sailing in Florida and the South.

Freelance Writer

• Feb 2016 - Aug 2016

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Online Content Contributor

• Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

Contributed to the Define American 'out for' campaign regarding the need for immigration reform. Authored an immigration essay about my story shared on both defineamerican.com and various local news outlets including TV and radio. Contributed to the Define American 'out for' campaign regarding the need for immigration reform. Authored an immigration essay about my story shared on both defineamerican.com and various local news outlets including TV and radio.

Lifestyle & Business feature editor.

• Jan 2014 - Dec 2015

Bi weekly lifestyle and business feature editor. - Researched and presented engaging stories to the editor that fit the paper’s target audience. - Developed working relationships with local businesses, community leaders and other media professionals and grew community engagement both online and in print. - Sourced all interviews, stories, and expanded the variety of articles written and published by the paper. - Shot, edited, and compiled all photographs to accompany columns. - Produced content for other magazines and newspapers owned by Tolosa Press (California). - Current stories can be found at www.tolosapress.com Show less

Online Contributor

• Nov 2015 - Nov 2015

Invited to author an essay on Medium.com for their 'My Time in Line' series, detailing the stories of immigrants to the US. Invited to author an essay on Medium.com for their 'My Time in Line' series, detailing the stories of immigrants to the US.

CEO

• Dec 2006 - Sep 2015

CEO Freshcrete. Grew the business into the third largest concrete company in the area, grossing over one million dollars. Duties included accounting, operating of equipment and all day-to-day operations management. Developed sales leads, marketing campaigns and created a successful online presence for the business. CEO Freshcrete. Grew the business into the third largest concrete company in the area, grossing over one million dollars. Duties included accounting, operating of equipment and all day-to-day operations management. Developed sales leads, marketing campaigns and created a successful online presence for the business.

General Manager

• Dec 2003 - Dec 2006

Dealt with all aspects of day to day operations of the company including employees, advertising & marketing and finance. Dealt with all aspects of day to day operations of the company including employees, advertising & marketing and finance.