Experience

Sempervirens Fund

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

• Manager of Philanthropic Engagement

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  San Mateo, California, United States I continue and support the Sempervirens Fund's mission to protect and permanently preserve redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) forests, wildlife habitat, watersheds, and other important natural features in California's Santa Cruz Mountains. With the changing climate (biological and political), Sempervirens Fund's vision is to protect and care for critical lands, advance stewardship and forest restoration in the Santa Cruz Mountains, promote enjoyment and understanding of Redwoods while building a… Show more I continue and support the Sempervirens Fund's mission to protect and permanently preserve redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) forests, wildlife habitat, watersheds, and other important natural features in California's Santa Cruz Mountains. With the changing climate (biological and political), Sempervirens Fund's vision is to protect and care for critical lands, advance stewardship and forest restoration in the Santa Cruz Mountains, promote enjoyment and understanding of Redwoods while building a sustainable, inclusive and more diverse organization. Show less



Bay Area Wilderness Training (BAWT)

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Instructor

  • Apr 2012 - Present

  Oakland, CA Bay Area Wilderness Training envisions a generation of social and environmental leaders, inspired by positive and meaningful experiences in nature, who reflect the diversity of our local community values. The three values that guide BAWT’s work: Social Justice, Environmental Stewardship and Community Empowerment. In alignment with our Value of Social Justice, Bay Area Wilderness Training is an environmental and social justice organization committed to dismantling racism, sexism… Show more Bay Area Wilderness Training envisions a generation of social and environmental leaders, inspired by positive and meaningful experiences in nature, who reflect the diversity of our local community values. The three values that guide BAWT’s work: Social Justice, Environmental Stewardship and Community Empowerment. In alignment with our Value of Social Justice, Bay Area Wilderness Training is an environmental and social justice organization committed to dismantling racism, sexism, classism, and other forms of oppression that stand in the way of all people fully participating in outdoor activities. We believe that people visiting the outdoors should be represented by the full diversity of races, genders, income levels, and other identities that exist in the San Francisco Bay Area. To create more equity and increase access to the outdoors for traditionally underrepresented communities, we prioritize services for low income youth and youth of color. We work to ensure that our programs, organizational practices, and partnerships are inclusive and support these ideals and priorities. I am so proud to be a part of this community!!!!

• Program Associate and Gear Library Manager

  • Apr 2012 - Jun 2013

  I manage an outdoors gear lending library that supports youth workers and teachers in taking their kids camping and backpacking. I support the Program Director with logistics for trainings and also lead the trainings and volunteer nights. Apart from regular office work and upkeep, I also assist with outreach, fundraising events, committee meetings and community projects. Loved this position but needed to work with youth directly.

• Internship

  • Mar 2012 - Dec 2012

  Co-managed a small gear lending library 20 hours a week. Assisted with customer pick-ups and drop-offs, outreach, fundraising events, organized office and library, fixed gear and fundraised $3200.



Microsoft

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Client Trainer

  • Feb 2022 - Dec 2022

  Mountain View, California, United States I supported all clients (very small to enterprise gov. and business) in remote Microsoft training and learning courses. I enjoyed building customer relationships through excellent account management practices, engaging outreach and direct and inclusive communication in order to create tailored and customized courses. I presented over 200 courses in just my final quarter with a 9.0/10 rating covering over 29 different subjects on a team of 12 trainers. The pace was consistent, the demand for… Show more I supported all clients (very small to enterprise gov. and business) in remote Microsoft training and learning courses. I enjoyed building customer relationships through excellent account management practices, engaging outreach and direct and inclusive communication in order to create tailored and customized courses. I presented over 200 courses in just my final quarter with a 9.0/10 rating covering over 29 different subjects on a team of 12 trainers. The pace was consistent, the demand for metrics always increasing and the need to continue learning curriculum while adapting to new feature rollout kept me on my toes. This was an amazing experience and empowering time at the company during the pandemic with economic change. Show less



REI

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Outdoor Instructor

  • Sep 2019 - Feb 2022

  Greater Bay Area, CA Instructing currently in the South Bay, led many courses in the North Bay. Courses included: MTB, Road Cycling tours, Bike tech nights, Kayaking (all levels), kayak tours, SUP, camp-outs, backpacking, map and compass, wilderness survival and more! Love this job!



West Marine

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager of Special Order's and Order Management

  • Jun 2021 - Dec 2021

  United States Oversees remote team that processes PO's for individual customers directly with vendor.

• Manager of Order Management Department

  • Nov 2017 - Jun 2021

  Watsonville, CA Oversees an in-house and remote team that manages operational processes related to all customer orders. Team focuses on fraud, customer service, service levels and operational reports.

• Inventory Manager

  • Jun 2016 - Nov 2017

  Sausalito, CA Responsible for stores inventory, shipping and receiving operations and customer service issues. Started the job to get the discount, but found plenty of opportunities up the ladder.



REI

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Gear Administrator and Outdoor Instructor

  • Jul 2016 - Oct 2017

  Richmond, California, United States Managed gear library for weekly courses, developed processes for efficient organization, cleanliness and repair for multiple users. Gear included kayaks, SUPs, camping gear, backpacking gear, bicycles and special event



REI

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Bike and Ski technician

  • Oct 2015 - Jan 2016

  Corte Madera, California, United States Was a bike and snowboard/ski technician during winter season. Occasionally assisted with sales floor and customer service as needed.



San Francisco Recreation and Parks

• Leader II for Leisure Activities

  • Oct 2013 - Oct 2015

  Richmond District, San Francisco, CA Lead youth on adventure trips and familiarized them with outdoor parks close to home. Activities included were canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, surfing, paddle boarding, slacklining and sailing!



Youth Empowerment Institute

• Founder and Program Director

  • Jun 2013 - Oct 2015

  Sausalito, CA YEI is a non-profit that works with other non profits, sports teams and schools to empower youth. Curriculum focuses on leadership skills, goal building strategies, outdoor/activity hard skill training and personal meditative practices. After sailing, camping, backpacking, slacklining, rock climbing and/or skateboarding your youth will be empowered in their world!



Sports Basement

• United States
• Retail
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Outdoor Instructor

  • Oct 2014 - Sep 2015

  Presidio San Francisco, CA Sports Basement allowed me to guide on the weekends their Half Dome Trips to Yosemite, Backpacking in Pt. Reyes and their rock climbing courses throughout the Bay. They also fronted my AMGA Rock Guide Course in Joshua Tree!

• Bike and Ski technician AND Rentals Department Lead

  • Sep 2013 - Oct 2014

  Presidio San Francisco, CA Was in charge of managing all customers that rented gear (ski, snowboard, bikes, GoPro's and camping gear) as well as servicing customers personal bike and ski gear.



Trader Joe's

• United States
• Retail
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Sign artist and Crew member

  • 2007 - Jun 2013

  Coleman Ave and Rockridge, CA Register, customer service, stocking and sign art work.



Fry Works

• Muralist

  • Dec 2011 - Dec 2012

  Oakland, CA I am a muralist and local artist that shows in the Greater Bay Area. I do a lot of large indoor and outdoor murals as well as private 2D work, focused on landscape and instilling a sense of place in more abstracted work.