Skills & Work Experience

Skills:

• Administration
• Excel
• Leadership and Management
• Training, Supervising, Coaching, and Developing Employees
• System Building, Process Development, & Coordination
• Effective Problem Solving 
• Quick Learning and Methodical
• SOP Creation and Technical Writing
• Social Media and Content Writing
• Inventory & Database
• CO2 Extraction
• Maintenance and Repairs
• Excellent Technician/Operator
• Business Planning and Development
• Strategic Planning
• Sales & Arbitrage
• E-Commerce

Experience:

INTEL Corporation / Industrial Engineering Intern

June 2024 – December 2024

As an intern on the production team at the Aloha, OR fabrication facility I updated excel files weekly, performed incoming / outgoing projections based on historical data and long range planning, documented processes that the team used to create Supply Demand Aggregates, and created an excel calculator that takes in fab process tool data from each module and calculates the number of needed secondary tools. I also presented my work to the company at the end of my tenure. This was my 1st of two MECOP internships.

Ebay / Store Owner

June 2008 – Current, Eugene , OR

Ecommerce & Arbitrage:

• I own and have been running the Black Cat Emporium, a small ebay outlet, intermittently since 2008 to support myself in between working.

Sonic Drive In / Assistant Manager

February 2019 –  October 2019,  Springfield, OR

Management:

• Accountable for the proper operation of the store, assets, and safe contents.
• Successfully adhered to labor goals and KPIs.
• Performed inventory counting and e-booking in Micros interface.
• Ensured food temps and preparation by team members are aligned with food safety requirements.
• Supervised crew of eight and delegated tasks to crew on shift while working with them to accomplish tasks efficiently.
• Trained and supported new crew members by demonstrating proper execution, rewarding correct action, and counseling incorrect action.
• Disciplined employees verbally and took harsher written follow ups if behavior did not improve.

Wild West Growers Inc. / Processing License Administrator

November 2015 –  January 2019,  Eugene, OR

Development:

• Designed and the processing department’s METRC compliance SOPs.
• Designed the processing department’s maintenance SOPs.
• Sourced parts for Haskel pump rebuild operation saving the company 12K$ per year.
• Designed efficient data reporting sheets reducing department paper use by 70%.
• Sourced company’s most used chemicals through reliable and affordable suppliers saving thousands per year.
• Designed an online reporting system for the processing department allowing faster conversion of recorded data into spreadsheets and databases.
• Created physical master and digital master copies of all frequently used documents for both the processing and administration departments.
• Assisted Processing Department Manager in mapping out and setting up the C02 Extraction and Post-Processing Laboratory.

Research:

• Designed and tested an experimental process to remove pesticides from contaminated product with successful results.
• Performed experiments to determine and establish optimal process parameters for maximising terpene and THC-A  yields from cannabis material using Apeks supercritical CO2 extractors.

Repairs and Maintenance:

• Personally monitor each extractor for wear and damage, performing repairs, logging and reporting findings to management.
• Rebuilt and restored three vacuum pumps.
• Performed total valve rebuilds on two Apeks 5 L Supercritical CO2 Extractors preventing the company from having to purchase new valves saving 20K$.
• Performed Haskel pump rebuild operation in-house on Apeks CO2 Extractors saving the company eight weeks of production time and 3,200$ per year.
• Designed equipment maintenance checklists for crew to streamline routine maintenance and critical wear tracking.

Supervisory:

• Scheduled, trained, and supervised team of four extractor technicians to meet production needs and maintain and track over 1,000,000$ in equipment.
• Compiled MSDS sheets for department chemicals, organized and displayed them according to State requirements.
• Designed cheat sheet checklists for the CO2 extractors to prevent employee errors.
• Remain on call to respond in person to extractor technicians and emergencies.
• Secured and transported company funds on multiple occasions- up to 17K$, without incident.
• Covered processing department manager’s shifts and duties when needed.
• Organized employee production lines to maximise efficient labor use on work orders.

C02 Extraction and Data Collection:

• Performed C02 extractions using 5L Apeks Supercritical Botanical Extraction Units.
• Collected data from extractions performed by crew and organized results in spreadsheets for upper management.
• Utilize 5L laboratory Rotary Evaporator for winterization and other processes.
• Created shatter using C02 extracts.

License Administration: 

• Perform weekly and monthly inventory audits for the processing department.
• Ensure department compliance with State requirements. 
• Correcting, reporting and following up on errors with Oregon Liquor Control Commission.
• Receive and Manifest METRC shipments for the processing department.
• Sit on the safety board and attend all safety meetings.
• Perform a weekly audit to ensure department is consistently in-compliance.
• Remain on after hours to provide METRC assistance to anyone in the company.
• Recorded received material from other departments, organized and stored it for future work orders.
• Prepare data presentations and attend weekly department meetings with upper management.
• Designed protocols for sales team to ensure accuracy between company sales actions and the State’s METRC Cannabis Tracking System.

Select Accomplishments:

• Recovered 80% of product lost in an accidental spill– worth 40K$.
• Performed personal research in response to a company problem: Designed an experimental process to remove pesticide compounds from oleoresin solutions, confirmed it with lab testing, and successfully used it to treat a contaminated batch of product- allowing it to pass retests and go to market “unlocking” a potential  26K$ in sales; The process is patentable and potentially valuable.
• Taught kitchen manager to perform precision dosage calculations; Served as a double check to verify her calculations- saving time and capital by lowering the rate of retesting and remade batches (1K per extra test- more if the batch is unsalvageable).
• The Processing Department never received a fine or other action for errors or compliancy issues in the two years I was accountable for the license.
• Temporarily oversaw the Returns Department to establish a compliant, efficient system to prevent backlogs from occurring.
• Worked with company accountant to create a smooth balance reporting system for the sales team allowing quick and accurate reporting of client accounts.

Pirate Pretzels LLC / Chief Executive Officer

January 2016 – December  2018,  Eugene, OR

Leadership and Business Development:

• Provided visionary leadership for small cannabis edibles company offering a variety of unique and high quality edible CBD products under the flagship brand Pirate Pretzels.
• Sourced equipment needed to produce products.
• Built relationships with local business leaders to develop a sales pipeline, increasing sales fivefold.
• Built a strong sales team to handle the sales pipeline. 
• Recruited independently contracted resellers to further expand sales potential.
• Recruited and built a team of technicians to manufacture company products.
• Recruited an artist to work with the design team to create eye-catching and industry compliant packaging.
• Sourced packaging saving the company $5,000 per year.
• Worked directly with CTO and the head technician to develop process and SOPs– I can say with pride that Pirate Pretzels LLC’s products have never had a batch of product fail testing.
• Developed intensive, ambitious business strategies, short-term goals, and long-term objectives with a record of successes– bringing the company out of conceptual infancy into a functioning unit.
• Sought out professional chocolatier to educate head technician and CTO on chocolate production.
• Sourced cannabis and hemp extracts by developing a relationship with the CEO of local extraction company.

Superior Steel  / EM Laser Cutting Technician

July 2015 – November 2015,  Eugene, OR

Fabrication: 

• Operate a CNC electromagnetic laser cutting machine to produce sheets of parts.
• Checking parts with measuring tools to ensure quality over multiple runs, 
• Using a grinder to remove edges from parts. 
• Observe safety protocols.
• Maintain a clean and productive work area.
• Edit part schematics on CNC consoles.

Social Security and Disability Services / Caregiver 

June  2014 – June 2015, Eugene, OR

Support: 

• Develop a positive and professional working relationship with care recipient through listening and positive feedback. 
• Perform assistance tasks, teach life skills, assist recipient in operating as normally as possible.

Addictive Behaviors  / Tournament Organizer and Social Media Strategist

June 2011 – June 2014,  Eugene , OR

Organization and Cash Handling: 

• Organized and officiated tournament events. 
• Operated cash register.
• Sorted and priced new inventory.
• Audited and reconciled inventory. 
• Operated storefront alone.
• Crafted entertaining and industry related posts on a daily basis to grow the online presence.
• Created a forum for the customer community to drive excitement in our customer base. 
• Won our employee pre-order contest by building strong relationships with customers. 

Shedd Institute / Chef’s Assistant and Event Staff 

March 2011 – June 2011,  Eugene , OR

Dining and Security: 

• Serve as Chef’s assistant during catered fine dining events in the Shedd Institute- prepwork, cooking, and plating for groups of up to and over 100 people.
• Serving diners in accordance with fine dining etiquette. 
• Serve as event staff during concerts and plays.
• Taking and checking tickets. 
• Patrolling, reporting, and performing other security duties.
• Perform daily postering runs to advertise Shedd Institute events.

Venture Data  / Interviewer 

December 2010 – March 2011,  Eugene , OR

Interviewing: 

• Performed telephone interviews.
• Recorded detailed answers to open-ended questions.
• Read verbatim from script when required.  
• Operated a random dialer. 
• Utilized a headset and switchboard to identify, tag, and route calls. 
• Maintained a conversion rate above the 90th percentile for the duration of my employment

Securitas Security / Unarmed Professional-Sacred Heart Hospital

November 2008 – November 2009,  Eugene , OR

Security: 

• Patrol and maintain security presence.
• Record and maintain a record of events.
• Write incident reports.
• Respond to emergencies and supervisor calls.
• Assist personnel in the restraint of patients. 
• Escort personnel. 
• Remove trespassers.
• Write a summarical report after each shift.
• Attend daily security team meetings for briefing and shift handoffs.

Kentucky Fried Chicken  / Trainer and Shift Manager 

September 2005 – December 2010,  Eugene , OR

Management:

• Opening and closing the store.
• Performing inventory audits. 
• Scheduling.
• Certified and served as team trainer.
• Supervised crew of up to ten people.
• Trained as cook, cashier, drive cashier, prep, dish, lobby, and manager duties to solidify my knowledge of each role to enhance my role as trainer. 
• Company flew me to Wyoming store to learn the Long John Silver’s franchise and then flew me to Nevada to train crew members for the grand opening of their 1st KFC-Long John Silver’s Combo store. 
• Trained crews for and implemented Long John Silver’s product into three more KFC stores in Eugene and Springfield OR area.

Vector Marketing  / Independent Salesperson 

June 2005 – June 2006, Eugene , OR

Salesmanship:

• Work independently to sell Cutco brand cutlery for commission.
• Develop lead lists.
• Meet with clients.
• Attend weekly company gatherings.
• Develop sales network.
• Maintain a focus notebook to drive sales by placing energy in the right places/leads.

Education:

Lane Community College / Associate of Arts Transfer
Spring 2020-2022, Eugene, OR
Lane Community College / Associate of Science (IN PROGRESS)
Spring 2020 – Fall 2022, Eugene, OR
Lane Community College / OLCC Advanced Processor METRC Training
March 2017 Eugene, OR
Acquired administrative and advanced use skills.
Lane Community College / OLCC Basic Processor METRC Training
November 2016 Eugene, OR
Acquired basic METRC user skills.
Leung Martial Arts / Chinese Martial Arts
August 2016 – 2020, Eugene, OR
Lane Community College / Extracurricular
September 2005 – January 2006, Eugene, OR
Wilderness First Aid
Red Cross CPR Training and Certification
Lane Community College / GED
June 2005 – June 2005, Eugene, OR
I left high school a year early to obtain my GED.

Honors

Invited to join the Honors College at Oregon State University in Spring of 2022.

Made the President’s List for three consecutive terms at Lane Community College in 2021.

Invited to serve as a Lane Scholarship Ambassador for the year 2021 working to promote the Lane Scholarship Foundation.

Member of Phi Theta Kappa Sigma Zeta Scientific Honor Society since 2021.

Took part in the Yang and Chen Tai Chi group performances for Leung Martial Arts’ presentation at the 2020 Asian Celebration in Eugene, OR.

Performed the Shaolin Snake Broadsword form and took part in the Qi Gong and Tai Chi group performances for Leung Martial Arts’ presentation at the 2018 Asian Celebration in Eugene, OR.

Placed 7th in In the Magic: The Gathering Oregon State Provincial Championships in2009.

Won the 2005 Springfield School District Spelling Bee Championship.

Published as a young poetry writer in 1994 and again in 1998 where I was invited to read my piece “Snow” to the City of Springfield at the “Lighting of the Tree” ceremony.