University of California, Davis – B.A. in Studio Arts (Painting and Sculpture), 1993–1995
Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CA – A.A. in Hotel & Restaurant Management, 1984–1992
SKH family Law and estate planning-Portland, Oregon
Private Chef 2025- Present
- create menus,shop and cook for 50 daily, manage delivery to offsite location
- plan and prepare take home gourmet dinners for shareholders
- coordinate and cater special events for firm
- Respond attentively to food preference, allergy, style and diversity with creative menus and service style
Art of Catering – Portland, OR
Event manager, Server, Captain, 2023 – 2025
- • Provide professional catering services for events, including directing teams for high end guest service
- •Event manager, ensuring seamless guest experience, through staff direction for events serving up to 500 guests at galas and dinners.
Cracked Pots Inc. – Portland, OR
Events Manager | 2020
- • Managed Edgefield Annual Art Show. curated artwork, managed staff and over 200 artists
- • Directed and facilitated for this ground breaking Oregon non profit and It’s environmentally focused community events
EverGreene Architectural Arts – New York, NY
Decorative Painter / Artist | 2018 – 2020
- • Restored architectural art in historic buildings across the U.S. with highly skilled artisans
- • Applied murals and fine decorative details with precision and historical accuracy
Atkinson Elementary School – Portland, OR
Afterschool Art Instructor | 2014 – 2017
- • Designed program for afterschool classes for grades 1–5
Franciscan Montessori Earth School
Culinary Arts Instructor (Summer Program) | 2017
- •Built summer program, Taught middle schoolers basic kitchen skills and healthy food appreciation in a hands-on setting
Experienced Materials – Portland, OR
Owner / Artist | 2003 – 2017
- • Founded and operated an independent metal art business
- • Created, marketed, and sold work to private, corporate, and public clients
- special focus on creative listening with clients, attaining satisfaction
Certifications
• Oregon Alcohol Service Permit – Permit #137ME1 (Issued by OLCC)
- Oregon Food Handler Card – Multnomah County Health Department
