Experience

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  Kilby court

  Oct 2008 - Jun 2010

  Sound technician / volunteer management

  Managed entry, and venue security while operating sound equipment and lighting during night live performances.Processed payroll for employees and musicians nightly; including tax information, hospitality and travel expenses.

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  Cannella's

  Nov 2008 - Dec 2009

  Barista, counter manager and server

  Barista and bar drink service.Took orders and money from lunchtime patrons in a fast paced, locally owned establishment.Assisted in ordering, stocking, cleaning and performed minor maintenance and repairs around restaurant.Developed customer relations in order to sustain business practices.

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  Salt lake city bicycle collective

  Mar 2009 - Jul 2012

  Community bike shop manager

  Taught bicycle mechanics and critical thinking skills to children and adults in the Community Bike Shop.Managed core volunteer group with duties including; monthly training meetings, shift scheduling, development of shop operations and rewarding volunteers for continued service.Operated, taught and managed Park Tools School mechanics classes. A free mechanic school for all ages.Public outreach to local schools and organizations in partnership with The Alliance for Walking and Biking, including travel to conferences within the United States and Canada.Assisted in fitting individuals to appropriate bikes in both retail and Bikes for Goodwill programs in which refugees and given bikes to facilitate transportation within their new communities. Often involved cultural and language barriers. Show less

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  Slc bike co.

  Mar 2010 - Jun 2011

  Mechanic/ retail sales

  Managed tune ups, replacement, repairs and financials for fleet of thirty five bicycles with mobile repair station on the campus of a large military organization as well as within retail storefront.

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  Tsunami restaurant

  Aug 2010 - Oct 2011

  Busser/ host

  Greeted guests and arranged seating in order to accommodate restaurant flow.Bussed, cleaned and reset tables during high traffic time. Assisted servers in food distribution and clearing tables.

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  Salt lake roasting co.

  Oct 2012 - Apr 2014

  Manager

  Responsible for employee relations including hiring, sustained employment, payroll management, food handlers certifications, and maintaining proactive workplace attitude and interactions.Serviced machinery in both cleaning and troubleshooting capacities, including refrigerators, cash registers, coffee grinders, brewers and roasters and minor plumbing issues.Stocked and inventoried products and necessities on a daily basis between locations and from distributors.Maintained relations with building management and attended regular meetings involving surrounding retailers and shops. Show less

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  Salt lake city bicycle collective

  Mar 2013 - Oct 2013

  Trips for kids director

  Organized and implemented group mountain bike rides with various community and educational organizations including public schools and state-run care facilities.CPR and first aid certification and implementation.Outreach and grant writing assistance for development and sustenance of program funding.

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  Slc bike taxi

  May 2014 - Jun 2015

  Pedicab driver and tourguide

  Offered eco-friendly, human powered pedicab tours & rides around downtown Salt Lake City, Utah while also providing unique marketing tools to potential businesses.

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  Salt lake city school district

  Aug 2015 - Nov 2015

  Student teacher

  Developed and implemented student-centered lessons in all subject areas with adaptations and differentiation to meet student needs such as English Language Learners, Gifted Students and Special Education.Participated in grade-level curriculum and team meetings, parent conferences, IEP meetings and field trips.

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  Reynolds school district

  Jan 2016 - May 2016

  Educational assistant

  Assisted all kindergarten teachers with classroom management, individual and small group reading specialization and behavioral interventions.Employed classroom de-escalation strategies when needed, and provided student scaffolding for focus and learning in conjunction with teacher recommendations as preventative measures.

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  Metropolitan family service

  Jan 2016 - May 2016

  Activity leader

  Developed and facilitated extended day enrichment activities for students in 3rd through 6th grade.Supervised student groups, recorded attendance, assisted with student homework, facilitated student access to afterschool meal plans.

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  Williwaw fishing boat

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Fisherman

  Worked with a team of four individuals over a three month seasonal position on a small salmon fishing boat. Duties include operation of large hydraulic drum, gill netting, continuous checks on safety, and maintaining overall cleanliness of the boat during its three months on the Bering Sea.

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  Bike utah

  Aug 2016 - Jul 2021

  Youth education manager

  Created and successfully implemented Bike Utah’s youth Bicycle Education Safety Training (BEST) program from the ground up. The BEST program brings a fleet of bicycles, helmets and trained instruction to elementary schools and youth groups throughout the states of Utah form students in the 4th - 7th grade range, and presents a 5 hours, multi day training for safe vehicular cycling.Presented the youth BEST program to over 4,000 students statewide in the first 18 months of the program, with requests for rebooking from every school approached. Developed program curriculum, and actively revised as program dynamics shifted. Crafted and distributed program materials including curriculum, supplementary teaching materials, community information and surveys in both digital and printed formats.Managed a team of four program coordinators including hiring, training, scheduling, financials, and working alongside staff in order to implement programming. Developed all relevant protocols for the hiring, training, and further human resources for the team and collaborated with staff in continuing to improve these processes.Managed volunteer team to assist in program expansion and implementation, and conducted community outreach and communication with potential partners to generate interest in and exposure of the program (e.g. local bike shops, media, local government, etc.).Maintained program equipment including 37 bicycles, a fleet of thirty foot box trucks, and all accompanying insurance and safety registration requirements.Managed $500,000 yearly program budget, and ensured collection and recording of data metrics in alignment with program grant funding sources. Maintained and wrote program grants in order to sustain program and grow when needed. Show less

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  Vipkids

  Mar 2018 - Oct 2018

  Independent contractor - esl teacher

  Implemented VIPKIDS online English curriculum to students in China aged four to twelve.Independently maintained a personal profile, including regular ELL trainings, provided students feedback for every lesson and used self-implemented digital programming to create a fun and immersive learning environment for students.

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  Granite school district

  Aug 2018 - Apr 2019

  Contact substitute teacher k-6

  Served as a long term substitute for teachers on unexpected medical leave.Worked collaboratively with all possible parties including default teacher, administration and grade level teams to seamlessly implement curriculum while coordinating transitions for returning teachers.Implemented prior curriculum, local and state level testing, grading, parent-teacher contact and upheld student relationships, while also implementing necessary transitional support such as emotional check in with students and mindfulness training. Show less

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  Salt lake bicycle tours

  Aug 2019 - now

  Tour guide

  Guided bicycle, ebike, bus, hiking, and walking tours of Salt Lake City and the surrounding areas.Shared knowledge of Salt Lake City past and present with clients while taking them to popular and lesser-known attractions around the city.Ensured the safety of all participantsCoordinated bookings, unexpected changes and follow up with clients.

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  Free bikes 4 kidz- utah

  Jun 2021 - now

  Lead mechanic

  Working part-time to support the organization's goal of getting donated bikes fixed up and back into the hands of kids and big kids that need them. As a lead mechanic, I open the shop, repair, and organize bikes and help volunteers connect with ways to contribute.

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  Huntsman mental health institute (formerly university neuropsychiatric institute)

  Sept 2021 - Dec 2022

  Certified peer support specialist - hmhi warm line

  Provided crisis intervention services and peer support to patients experiencing distress via phone conversation including guided breathing exercises, a listening ear, supportive affirmation and advice when requested.Provided outreach services to patients in tandem with clinicians in public settings in order to support safety, grounding, and connection to available services in the area.Followed up with patients after release from hospital inpatient services to provide support and resources as appropriate.Facilitate peer support groups to encourage progress toward recovery goals. Show less