Operations Administrative Assistant

• Oct 2022 - Present

Market Team Member

• Jun 2022 - Sep 2022

Small market and cafe connected to public park focused on community building, local products. It is a sister project to the Green Garage and El Moore, all equally committed to the caring and nurturing of a sustainable future for our community and the environment. Small market and cafe connected to public park focused on community building, local products. It is a sister project to the Green Garage and El Moore, all equally committed to the caring and nurturing of a sustainable future for our community and the environment.

Bartender

• Jul 2021 - Sep 2022

Best beer bar and beer retail store in the city of Detroit. Best beer bar and beer retail store in the city of Detroit.

FoodCorps AmeriCorps Service Member

• Aug 2020 - Jul 2021

Condo Caretaker

• Jan 2019 - Jul 2020

General care taking, maintenance and minor renovations to three condo units in downtown Charlevoix. Skilled work includes, interior and exterior painting, drywall repairs and improvements to interior trim and moulding. General care taking, maintenance and minor renovations to three condo units in downtown Charlevoix. Skilled work includes, interior and exterior painting, drywall repairs and improvements to interior trim and moulding.

Tasting Room Associate

• Jan 2020 - Apr 2020

Providing spirits tasting experiences for a Grand Rapids based company dedicated to sourcing MI grown ingredients for their product line. Providing spirits tasting experiences for a Grand Rapids based company dedicated to sourcing MI grown ingredients for their product line.

Bartender / Server

• Nov 2019 - Apr 2020

Freelance Writer

• Jan 2018 - Dec 2019

Digital content, research articles and social media marketing related to Fintech, Investments, Blockchain Technology, ICOs and Cryptocurrency. *Proficient SEO copywriter *Rudimentary photo editing Digital content, research articles and social media marketing related to Fintech, Investments, Blockchain Technology, ICOs and Cryptocurrency. *Proficient SEO copywriter *Rudimentary photo editing

Server & Bartender

• Jun 2019 - Nov 2019

Operations and FOH Management

• Nov 2018 - Mar 2019

Improving customer experience by maximizing FOH efficiency - repurposing existing infrastructure with updates to physical bar layout, increasing product awareness for customers, and elevating staff through novel training. Reducing administrative work hours through new systems for inventory, customer and employee data tracking, expanding POS utilization - most importantly, inspiring staff members to utilize downtime for the benefit of business operations overall. Improving customer experience by maximizing FOH efficiency - repurposing existing infrastructure with updates to physical bar layout, increasing product awareness for customers, and elevating staff through novel training. Reducing administrative work hours through new systems for inventory, customer and employee data tracking, expanding POS utilization - most importantly, inspiring staff members to utilize downtime for the benefit of business operations overall.

Social Media Content Producer

• Jun 2018 - Dec 2018

Writer

• Feb 2018 - Dec 2018

CryptoTicker is a collective of free thinking experts from all corners of the world sharing their knowledge with the community. We report all about cryptography, futurism, AI and blockchain on a daily basis. We bring you news, expert opinions, interviews, documentaries and announcement to get the best of the digital era. CryptoTicker is a collective of free thinking experts from all corners of the world sharing their knowledge with the community. We report all about cryptography, futurism, AI and blockchain on a daily basis. We bring you news, expert opinions, interviews, documentaries and announcement to get the best of the digital era.

Seasonal Employee

• Aug 2018 - Nov 2018

Seasonal employee at family owned farm producing fresh vegetables for direct sale and value added products with on-site vineyard and winery, restaurant, microbrewery and four season trails. Primarily concerned with guest experience in the tasting room as a bartender and ambassador for the farm as a destination, and the 70+ unique packaged products available as grocery, souvenir or gift items. Seasonal employee at family owned farm producing fresh vegetables for direct sale and value added products with on-site vineyard and winery, restaurant, microbrewery and four season trails. Primarily concerned with guest experience in the tasting room as a bartender and ambassador for the farm as a destination, and the 70+ unique packaged products available as grocery, souvenir or gift items.

Content Producer

• Apr 2018 - Sep 2018

TheBit is a community platform to learn, stay updated, and discover everything blockchain and crypto. Built by enthusiasts for enthusiasts. TheBit is a community platform to learn, stay updated, and discover everything blockchain and crypto. Built by enthusiasts for enthusiasts.

Bar

• Jan 2018 - Feb 2018

Operations Manager & Bartender

• Sep 2017 - Dec 2017

Brewer / Ambassador

• Nov 2016 - Sep 2017

Brewed new recipes weekly on a 1bbl "pilot" system to expand on possibilities of Eastern Market Vendor products as adjuncts, to test Michigan-grown raw materials (Grain, Hops and Yeast - allowing for 100% "Pure Michigan" beers), and to push the boundaries of common brewing practices such as hop usage and new hop varieties.Represented the brand weekly at Eastern Market's Saturday Market to sell merchandise, spread awareness of the business, craft beer, our company culture values, and their collective importance to the Eastern Market District and the city of Detroit as a whole.Attended local non-profit events where the business has made donations to generate deeper relationships through education on craft beer, the business, our company culture values, and their collective importance to that community or group, as well as the city of Detroit as a whole.Worked to plan brew house operations in relation to the needs of FOH to maximize efficiency.Assisted in the creating expected schedules, hiring needs, and ultimately the hiring process. Show less

Bartender / Bar supervisor

• Apr 2017 - Sep 2017

Generic bartending/supervising duties at the most un-generic brewery in Ann Arbor. Managing up to 4 bartenders and 5 floor staff, serving beer, wine spirits and food. "Line-out-the-door" type place at times, but a large "regulars" following makes it feel like the neighborhood pub at others. I strive to uphold company values leading by example whenever possible - coming to work happy and working to spread that feeling everyday, presenting honest feedback in a helpful way when others are afraid to, and constantly honing my skills as a bartender and manager. Show less

Assistant Brewer/Assistant Brewery Manager

• Nov 2015 - Nov 2016

Sharing responsibilities of, and creating repeatable procedures for the daily operations of a new 'nano'-brewery located on a working vegetable farm: Brewing 3 to 4 bbl all-grain batches one to two times per week, managing use of five fermentors through racking to kegging beers, yeast harvesting, and all associated cleaning practices. Helping to manipulate existing beer recipes for improved taste and quality of the finished product, in addition to efficiency during the brewing process. Creating and managing our beer menu and beer descriptions. Brewing an average of more than four experimental 3 to 5 gallon all-grain batches per month. Propagation, maintenance and harvesting of 50+ hops plants. Show less

Canned Goods Department Manager

• Nov 2015 - Nov 2016

Assessing existing Canned Goods department to determine best options for growth and efficiency improvements through hands-on production of 40+ unique canned goods.Creating cost analysis spreadsheets integrated to the variable nature of canning fresh produce on a working vegetable farm, and using the data for improvements to production and sales.Providing monthly assessments of sales data in relation to price changes, fluctuations in foot traffic to the farm, shelf location, and availability of the products themselves in relation to other items available for sale in the store space. Show less

Bartender

• Oct 2015 - Nov 2016

Opening/Closing duties. Providing memorable customer experiences during tastings of our unique wine, beer and cider with engaging information about our business, farm history and personal anecdotes that inspire bottle, case and growler take-home sales. Maintaining proper sanitation practices. Monitoring alcohol consumption levels of guests. Serving tables when needed.

Lead Line Cook

• Oct 2015 - Apr 2016

Responsible for all daily kitchen tasks in off-season.

Culinary Intern

• May 2015 - Oct 2015

Culinary internship - Team member in the daily operations of all kitchen related tasks during the busy summer season at a northern Michigan vacation hot spot serving sandwiches, burgers salads and fresh vegetable sides influenced heavily by the produce available from the farm.Line cook for $2,000+ lunch service.At least one additional day per week spent working hands on in the field or selling produce at a local farmer's market.

Fresh Farm Fellow

• Jul 2014 - Oct 2014

Farm Stand food access program throughout the city of Detroit to promote healthy food choices, and Michigan grown products through the use of the bridge card incentives opportunity of "Double Up Bucks." Purchased produce in bulk from the Eastern Market's midnight - 6am Wholesale market once a week. Reviewed sales history for each particular market location to gage appropriate quantities to bring on each given day. Drove fresh produce from Eastern Market to one of 20+ locations throughout Metro Detroit to set up farmers market stands. Show less

Crew Member

• May 2014 - Jul 2014

Rolled up tasty burritos at a privately owned version of popular chains such as Qdoba or Chipotle. Rolled up tasty burritos at a privately owned version of popular chains such as Qdoba or Chipotle.

Resident Manager

• Aug 2013 - Apr 2014

Report and upkeep of general building/grounds conditions. Report and upkeep of general building/grounds conditions.

Produce Management

• Jun 2013 - Jan 2014

Stocking, inventory, display arrangements, quality inspection. Stocking, inventory, display arrangements, quality inspection.

Assistant

• May 2013 - May 2013

Mobile Craft beer canning Mobile Craft beer canning

Maintenance

• Aug 2010 - May 2013

General apartment maintenance/repair General apartment maintenance/repair

Cook

• Dec 2010 - Mar 2012

All kitchen/prep/customer service positions. All kitchen/prep/customer service positions.

Assistant Coach

• Oct 2007 - Feb 2010

Volunteer CYO middle school boys basketball coach - three seasons. Volunteer CYO middle school boys basketball coach - three seasons.

Ice Cream Man

• Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

Drove ice cream truck within licensed boundaries searching for most profitable places to sell ice cream. Maintained and re-stocked truck inventory before and after each day. Drove ice cream truck within licensed boundaries searching for most profitable places to sell ice cream. Maintained and re-stocked truck inventory before and after each day.

Co Founder

• Mar 2005 - Aug 2008

Initiated and maintained 35+ working client relationships for student operated lawn service. Initiated and maintained 35+ working client relationships for student operated lawn service.