Department Lead, Massage Therapy

• Jan 2023 - Present

Licensed Massage Therapist

• Oct 2021 - Apr 2023

Licensed Massage Therapist

• Sep 2014 - Present

Provides massage therapy services to private clients and as an independent contractor. Various contracting clients include the Ritz Carlton at Bacara Spa, the Ritz Carlton Denver, Carpinteria Wellness Center, Elements of Touch Wellness Spa, and Devil’s Thumb Ranch and spa. Modalities studied for improved client mobility include Muscle Activation Technique (MAT), Spinal Mobilization Technique (SMT), neurostructural bodywork and Nutritious MovementTM. Modalities studied for current relaxation include Lomi Lomi, Swedish and Barefoot Ashiatsu massage techniques. Show less

Lead Therapist

• Aug 2018 - May 2020

Lab Assistant III

• Apr 2015 - Aug 2017

Provide administrative and technical support to the Technical Director and Facilities Manager for the operation of the Materials Research Lab and TEMPO facility. General lab management, interfacing and training internal and external users, running external samples, and supporting the implementation of laboratory safety. Provide administrative and technical support to the Technical Director and Facilities Manager for the operation of the Materials Research Lab and TEMPO facility. General lab management, interfacing and training internal and external users, running external samples, and supporting the implementation of laboratory safety.

Technical Communications Specialist

• Jan 2013 - Oct 2014

Under the Commercial Director, manages the marketing and communication strategy for the development of CoolTerra™ Biochar, the sustainable, bio-based soil amendment that improves crop production efficiency and lessens the environmental impacts of farming. Performs network and marketing research, develops marketing content, and oversees organizational network building and outreach. Contributes to logistical planning and strategy for both the CoolTerra™ technical and business development teams while providing group content management and administrative support. Show less

R&D Coordinator & Laboratory Technician - Biochar

• Sep 2012 - Jan 2013

Support R&D efforts for the development of biochar, a natural, carbon sequestering soil amendment, by providing group organization, scheduling and research input for plant growth, microbiology, and materials analysis research. Act as a liaison for the technical R&D and business development teams. Provide lab support in materials analyses, including porosity, surface area, and thermogravimetric analysis.

Undergraduate Research Assistant, UROP Grant Funded

• Aug 2010 - May 2011

Michl Lab: Synthesis of Supramolecular Organometallic Structures Duties: Aid in the investigation of supramolecular structures using organometallic synthesis procedures. Follow synthesis sequence, performing chemical reactions and all purification processes. Analyze products using NMR and prepare a final report of findings. Michl Lab: Synthesis of Supramolecular Organometallic Structures Duties: Aid in the investigation of supramolecular structures using organometallic synthesis procedures. Follow synthesis sequence, performing chemical reactions and all purification processes. Analyze products using NMR and prepare a final report of findings.

Guest Student

• Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

Mincer Lab: Discovery of Evolutionarily and Medically Significant Marine Microbial Toxins Duties: Provide lab support to prepare media, inoculate and care for microbial cultures, and extract emitted toxins. Run biotoxicity assays on gathered toxins and analyze data. Mincer Lab: Discovery of Evolutionarily and Medically Significant Marine Microbial Toxins Duties: Provide lab support to prepare media, inoculate and care for microbial cultures, and extract emitted toxins. Run biotoxicity assays on gathered toxins and analyze data.