Experience

Kraus, USA

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Creative Director

  • Apr 2019 - Present



Schessl Construction and Remodeling

• Waterloo, New York

• Crew Supervisor

  • Nov 2017 - Mar 2019

  -Managed crew of five workers, providing direction and oversight on daily tasks. -Monitored quality and timeliness of project completion to company standards. -Trained new employees in use of required techniques and equipment. -Managed crew of five workers, providing direction and oversight on daily tasks. -Monitored quality and timeliness of project completion to company standards. -Trained new employees in use of required techniques and equipment.



Pan-Am Overland Expeditions

• Central America

• Expedition Leader

  • Jan 2017 - Nov 2017

  -Coordinated all logistics for a six-month vehicle-supported expedition through eight countries -Researched, planned and booked itinerary, including lodging, meals, and points of interest -Handled all border crossing documents and applications (passports, visas, vehicle import permits, insurance, etc.) -Monitored a comprehensive expedition budget -Solicited trip sponsorship through social media advertising and branding -Coordinated all logistics for a six-month vehicle-supported expedition through eight countries -Researched, planned and booked itinerary, including lodging, meals, and points of interest -Handled all border crossing documents and applications (passports, visas, vehicle import permits, insurance, etc.) -Monitored a comprehensive expedition budget -Solicited trip sponsorship through social media advertising and branding



Levy Restaurants

• United States
• Food & Beverages
• 700 & Above Employee

• Supervisor/Server at 53 Kitchen and Cocktails

  • 2015 - 2017

  -Assisted and trained employees in delivering high standards of quality personalized service. -Increased revenue by consistently out-performing daily server sales goals (average $2500/day). -Worked with management to improve brand recognition by implementing system of visual and verbal recall tools to be used by staff in customer interactions. -Assisted and trained employees in delivering high standards of quality personalized service. -Increased revenue by consistently out-performing daily server sales goals (average $2500/day). -Worked with management to improve brand recognition by implementing system of visual and verbal recall tools to be used by staff in customer interactions.



Waterloo Community Open Mic.

• Waterloo NY

• Event Creator and Producer

  • Aug 2014 - Nov 2014

  -Designed a monthly open mic that promoted community and self-expression through performance art. -Fostered involvement of local schools, youth groups, and culture centers through community outreach campaigns. -Promoted growth from a small community gathering to a standing-room-only event attended by 200+. -Designed a monthly open mic that promoted community and self-expression through performance art. -Fostered involvement of local schools, youth groups, and culture centers through community outreach campaigns. -Promoted growth from a small community gathering to a standing-room-only event attended by 200+.



St. Lawrence University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Event Founder/Producer/Promoter North Country Folk Festival

  • Jan 2012 - May 2014

  -Developed vision and brand for a multi-day music and arts festival that emphasized local culture and sustainable living practices. -Organized all event logistics, including talent buying, marketing and promotion, site layout, plan development, security, hospitality, volunteer management, event operations, etc. -Established system of sub-committees, recruiting, training and overseeing staff of ten organizers. -Raised and allocated funds from multiple on-campus sources totaling $36,000. -Grew the event attendance from 300 to 1,000 over a three-year period, while consistently meeting budget goals. Show less