Experience

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  Imajica media, "5 lost at sea"

  Feb 2002 - Aug 2002

  Crew member + film editor + videographer + writer
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  Lee tracy studio

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Studio assistant

  Chicago-based painter, sculptor and installation artist. Assisted the artist in conceptualization, production and installation of 2D and 3D art works in multiple mediums, in myriad spaces. Showed personal installation/painting work alongside Ms. Tracy's in a gallery show.Copywriter and Editor for artist website.Ordering, research and data collection, studio efficiency initiative. Received dictation, data entry.

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  Friends of faux

  Feb 2012 - May 2012

  Faux finish painter apprentice

  Custom decorative painting; from old world Italian to Modern and Contemporary finishes for interiors and furniture.

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  Midwest

  Sept 2012 - now

  Songwriter, singer, guitarist, manager, promoter, producer, and publicist.

  I write, craft, and perform music with MIDWEST, a southern gothic band. On the promotion and management side, I develop and maintain strong working relationships with booking agents in venues locally and across the country. While I have no intention of halting my pursuit in the arts, after years exploring the human condition as a visual and performance artist, I'm currently pursuing a career in the field of psychology with a focus on and passion for research, writing, and counseling. Interpersonal and intergeneration trauma and trauma treatments are the most powerful and interesting components to me, and I believe that this is a route which is an important, crucial path to better understanding the personal and emotional difficulties that humans face. For many of us, healing and understanding the division between one another is a fundamental step towards growth, personal healing, and empowerment. I'm deeply excited about the new research about the impacts of trauma coming to light, which enriches the field of psychology and its body of knowledge daily. Show less

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  Aquanaut brewing company

  Nov 2014 - Sept 2016

  Key account manager / sales representative / event planner

  Built a small, local Chicago brewery from 2 to 250 accounts in 18 months. Worked with multiple Chicago Michelin-rated and Bib Gourmande accounts, including Avec, Perennial Virant and The Publican. Maintained an average of $3,000 in sales per week, with peak weeks (during the release of a new brew or format) grossing almost $5,000.Developed strong relationships with major Chicago restaurant groups, including Boka Group, Lettuce Entertain You, Heisler Hospitality and One Off Hospitality. Brought Aquanaut to Heisler Hospitality, selling Aquanaut to 6 out of their 7 concepts, and securing permanent placement as the only drafts at Queen Mary Tavern. Planning, promoting, and hosting 3-6 special events per month, both on and off-premise, to promote Aquanaut brand and strengthen relationships with accounts. Built internal databases organizing buyers’ preferred days/times to receive sales rep calls, as well as databases for backorders, and weekly sales counts. Developed best practices for sales and account management within Aquanaut, setting company standards. Show less

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  Rpm italian

  Oct 2016 - Mar 2020

  Server

  Ensure that catered experiences are timed properly to move smoothly and enjoyably, provide information to and serve as point person for hosts. Welcome guests with a grounded presence and warm personality, anticipate needs and desires of guests to enrich the entire finer dining experience.Share strong knowledge of menu, wine, and spirits as the seasons and menus change.Connect with guests from all walks of life, making first time and inexperienced diners feel as valued and important as our most high-profile VIPs. Show less