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Douglas A. Karson

Douglas A. Karson

Head Bartender

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Artist | Facilitator | Presenter Polymath for hire

  • Education

    • Yogi Ashokananda Yoga

      2013 - 2014
      Himalayan Hatha and Prana Kriya Certificates Yoga Senior Instructor

      Activities and Societies: Himalayan Hatha, Prana Kriya, and Meditation I have now completed 500 hours teacher training courses with my Guru, Yogi Ashokanada. 200 in Prana Kriyga, 200 in Himalayan Hatha and 100 in meditation. This qualifies me as a senior instructor and I continue my work and studies with him whenever possible.

    • University of New Hampshire

      2002 - 2006
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Political Science and Government With Honours

    • French Culinary Institute

      2008 - 2009
      Pastry Sugar, Chocolate, etc...

    • University of New Hampshire

      2002 - 2006
      BA Political Science, Philosophy, Italian A

      Activities and Societies: I was an active member of the Rugby team and selected to be an All-American alternate in 2002. I also did some acting and improvisational comedy work. Political science and philosophy are pre-law fields and during this time my ambition was to go to law school and become a judge. I very much value my time spent at UNH and learned a lot there.

  • Experience

    • Eatery

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2007
      Head Bartender

      I was responsible for preparing and creating new drinks along with managing schedules for myself and other bartenders.

    • DAKartist

      May 2007 - Apr 2020
      Founder

    • Waterworks restaurant

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2010
      Sous Pastry Chef

      Create new dishes and supervise, prepare, and teach.

    • Ottolenghi

      Jan 2011 - May 2011
      Pastry Chef

      I was responsible for making and displaying all the wonderful desserts Ottolenghi has to offer! It was a blast.

    • Sketch

      Jul 2011 - Apr 2012
      Demi Chef de Partie

      Croissants from scratch, french macaroons, pies, custards, breads, I MADE THEM ALL!!!!

    • Triyoga

      Jan 2013 - Nov 2014

      I assisted with the management and running of the centre as well as representing Triyoga with clients, therapists, teachers and clients. Restorative Training with Anna Ashby

      • Shift Supervisor and Assistant Manager Triyoga

        Jul 2012 - Nov 2014

      • Teacher Training

        Jan 2013 - Jan 2013

    • Interac

      Mar 2015 - Mar 2016
      English Teacher

      After a long planning period, I was able to spend a year in Japan studying, learning, and traveling. This experience was truly incredible to learn about a culture and a new profession as a school teacher.

    • Diversity of Unit

      Sept 2016 - Jun 2017
      Founder and Event Coordinator ONE2 festival

      Over the course of 6 months, along with 2 others, I co-founded and coordinated over 150 artists to execute an ambitious new arts festival in Hackney called the ONE2 festival.

    • Bristol Yoga Centre

      Jun 2017 - Jul 2020
      Yoga Instructor

      I teach a regular classes at Bristol Yoga Centre:Himalayan Hatha Yoga - Tuesday 7:15-8:15Yoga - Mixed style with restorative tint - Wednesday 19:30-20:45Yoga - Mixed style with restorative tint - Friday 17:30-18:45

    • Art Battle Bristol

      Mar 2018 - Apr 2020
      Producer

    • Art Battle UK

      Jan 2019 - Apr 2020
      Head Of Operations

      I'm coordinating growing Art Battles across the UK.

    • Keep Art It

      Apr 2020 - now
      Founder/Director

      I set up Keep Art It with the core belief that supporting creativity makes the world a better place. To do that Keep Art It has the mission to share Art with as many people as possible. We do this with a mix of live events, media production, artist support and community engagement. Art is an inherent good and we see creative makers are the key drivers of the future high streets regeneration and engagement.

    • ART100 Gallery CIC

      Jan 2024 - now
      Co-Founder

      I co-founded ART100 as a not for profit gallery in the heart of Bristol.ART100 Gallery's CIC Objectives1. To provide a free platform for artists to exhibit and sell artwork.2. To foster appreciation for the arts among the public, with an affordable and approachable environment.3. To support a community that inspires, eases loneliness, and enables collaboration with a welcoming space and inclusive workshops.

    • Science Dome

      Aug 2024 - now
      Presenter

      Exciting the imagination delivering mobile planetarium shows around the country. Booking for schools, events, museums, universities and businesses.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Himalayan Hatha 200 hours RYT Instructor

      Ashokananda Yoga School

    • Meditation 100 hours RYT training

      Ashokananda School of Yoga

    • Prana Kriya 200 hours RYT Instructor

      Ashokananda School of Yoga

    • Restorative Yoga Insturctor

      Anna Ashby

    • Chef de Partie

      The French Culinary Institute

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Douglas A. Karson
      Employee of the Month Sketch Nov 2011 Awarded employee of the month at the busy, Michelin Starred pastry kitchen from the entire staff at Sketch.
    • Awarded to Douglas A. Karson
      Senior Instructor Ashokananda School of Yoga -

  • Volunteer Experience

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