Experience

Mainstream | Live Video Agency

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  • Implemented system for expense tracking in Quickbooks for easier project reporting and improved financial visibility. • Administered system to track agreements and invoices with vendors. • Established consistency in coding and classifying banking transactions across multiple accounts, banks and lines of credit. • Liaised with accounting and finance team. • Designed and developed company-wide systems for tracking and organizing projects. • Maintained and audited workspaces and access on software platforms. • Audited and managed all spending on platforms, insurance, and business operating expenses.• Tracked and processed payroll and reimbursements for 12 full time employees, and 50+ contractors and vendors. • Onboarded new hires and implemented the first employee handbook. • Established and facilitated annual peer reviews. • Provided administrative and operational support regarding employee benefits and requests. • Led development of company DEIA policy.



Marz Community Brewing Co.

• United States
• Food Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Revenue Officer

  • Feb 2016 - Jun 2021

  • Managed all legal compliance, taxation and licensing requirements• Increased profitability of production and sales through data and cost analysis resulting in massive efficiencies and procurement of lower cost of goods• Oversaw leadership team and all operations across the company• Introduced and implemented payroll system to track and process payroll for 40+ employees, contractors and vendors.• Led procurement of goods and services to reduce costs and improve profitability.• Tracked all money in and out of the company to ensure fiscal health and reduce wasteful spend through COVID and industry-wide downturn• Managed delivery team to schedule and coordinate 150+ weekly deliveries to over 600 active accounts.• Established collaborations and partnerships with individuals and organizations to expand the brand, and foster equitable inclusion and diversity.



PUBLIC MEDIA INSTITUTE

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• WLPN-LP 105.5 FM Lumpen Radio Director

  • 2015 - 2021

  • Managed content development and acquisition, including news, music and talk programs.• Established equitable curation to amplify People of Color and LGBTQ talent and media. • Designed onboarding program for all new producers and volunteers.• Ensured all FCC and other governmental guidelines and procedures are followed• Developed all production standards and practices for broadcast content.• Supervised live FM and online broadcast that operates 24/7.• Maintained remote automation system to ensure optimal uptime and legal compliance.• Developed all production standards and practices for broadcast content.• Managed all public programming, exhibitions, staff, and public events including concerts, film screenings and private rentals.• Lead yearly development initiatives to secure financial support from individuals and organizations.• Supervised and organized yearly fundraising campaigns and volunteers.• Built relationships with community leaders to ensure initiatives align with community needs and interests.



Self-employed

• Artist & Illustrator

  • 1999 - 2020

  • 2010 awarded the apexart franchise grant• 2013 awarded a public art commission from the Rogers Park Business Alliance• Exhibitions in Chicago, New York, Bangkok, Virginia, Indiana and Puerto Rico• Selected past clients include: Thrill Jockey Records, Unknown to the Unknown, LeCool, Jaspal, Preduce Skateboards, BFF Bikes, Mini Cooper, Art Institute of Chicago • 2010 awarded the apexart franchise grant• 2013 awarded a public art commission from the Rogers Park Business Alliance• Exhibitions in Chicago, New York, Bangkok, Virginia, Indiana and Puerto Rico• Selected past clients include: Thrill Jockey Records, Unknown to the Unknown, LeCool, Jaspal, Preduce Skateboards, BFF Bikes, Mini Cooper, Art Institute of Chicago



DJ Logan Bay

• DJ/Promoter

  • 1999 - 2020



Rangsit University International College

• Thailand
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • 2014 - 2015



apexart

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Artist Residency Coordinator

  • 2010 - 2014



Lumpen Media Group

• Contributing Editor and Project Manager

  • 2001 - 2011



Quimby's Bookstore

• General Manager

  • 2003 - 2009

  • Managed accounts payable and receivable; worked directly with independent vendors.• Procured stock, organized inventory and expanded store content.• Launched new strategies in marketing including print ads, store displays and online content to increase foot traffic to storefront. • Composed press releases and managed media contacts resulting in weekly media coverage to build awareness. • Managed accounts payable and receivable; worked directly with independent vendors.• Procured stock, organized inventory and expanded store content.• Launched new strategies in marketing including print ads, store displays and online content to increase foot traffic to storefront. • Composed press releases and managed media contacts resulting in weekly media coverage to build awareness.



Bruner & Bay

• Co-Founder & Creative Director

  • 2000 - 2004



Prairie Avenue Bookshop

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing

• Design Curator, Sales & Shipping Manager

  • 2000 - 2003

  • Expanded the graphic design publication section of the store• Cultivated lasting relationships with customers via email, phone and in store• Directed the logistics of domestic and international shipping• Provided professional recommendations and referrals (I'm a skilled personal shopper) • Expanded the graphic design publication section of the store• Cultivated lasting relationships with customers via email, phone and in store• Directed the logistics of domestic and international shipping• Provided professional recommendations and referrals (I'm a skilled personal shopper)



Millikin University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Senior Resident Life Coordinator

  • 1996 - 1999

  Worked to foster student development and well-being.• Managed staff of six who assisted one hundred and thirty residents• Created budgets, approved spending and program content• Facilitated staff training including team building and workshops Worked to foster student development and well-being.• Managed staff of six who assisted one hundred and thirty residents• Created budgets, approved spending and program content• Facilitated staff training including team building and workshops