Front of House Employee - Kickstand Coffee and Kitchen - Hood River, OR
(2026-01 - 2026-12)
- Served customers in both counter and table service in a casual dining setting.
- Trained as a barista; prepared all espresso and tea beverages.
- Performed multiple front-of-house roles, including host, busser, server, and cashier.
- Prepared alcoholic beverages including wine, beer, and champagne.
- Maintained customer satisfaction through quality service, cleanliness, and efficient workflow.
Actor and Customer Service Handler - Mt. Hood Railroad Polar Express - Hood River, OR
(2025-01 - 2026-12)
- Performed in a Warner Brothers certified live-train production of The Polar Express.
- Portrayed the role of Train Steward, accompanying and entertaining passengers throughout each production.
- Understudied the role of Hobo, delivering two live monologues per train ride.
- Sang and danced in musical numbers, engaging children and families in the performance experience.
Busser and Room Service Food Runner - Riverside Restaurant / Best Western Hotel - Hood River, OR
(2024-01 - 2025-12)
- Reset and cleaned tables between seatings in a fine dining environment.
- Delivered room service orders throughout the hotel, ensuring timely and professional presentation.
- Collected dishes from guest rooms following room service.
- Maintained customer satisfaction through attentive greetings and check-ins.
Manager / Cashier / Dessert Prep - Benny's Shave Ice - Hood River, OR
(2023-01 - 2025-12)
- Sold Hawaiian-style shave ice to customers in a food truck environment.
- Prepped syrups, add-ons, and ice blocks daily to maintain service readiness.
- Promoted to Manager in 2024, taking on administrative and scheduling responsibilities.
- Collaborated with co-workers in a small space to ensure consistent cleanliness and service standards.
Assistant Instructor - Hood River Martial Arts - Hood River, OR
(2022-01 - 2024-12)
- Promoted from student to Assistant Instructor upon earning a Black Belt in ITF-style Taekwondo.
- Instructed students of all ages, from young children to senior citizens.
- Led independent children's classes, designing class structures and adapting instruction to student needs.
- Modeled and reinforced core tenets of courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit.
