Event Brand Ambassador at Ouai Haircare / Sephora (2026-06 – 2026-06)
- Served as a primary face of the brand during the high-end 'Ouai-cation' experiential marketing campaign and retail studio takeover.
- Educated consumers on detailed fragrance profiles, body care, and hair care lines, driving product discovery and direct on-site retail sales.
- Managed on-site visual merchandising elements, executing floor decal installations, strategic product placement, and interactive space setups.
Event Brand Ambassador / Sampler at Truly Hard Seltzer / Killarney's Irish Pub & Grill (2026-06 – 2026-06)
- Represented Truly Hard Seltzer as an on-site brand ambassador during a high-energy World Cup broadcast event.
- Engaged with sports fans and patrons, educating them on flavor profiles and boosting venue product orders in a fast-paced environment.
- Managed the responsible distribution of product samples, strictly adhering to age verification and alcohol service compliance regulations.
- Distributed promotional branded merchandise to maximize brand visibility and consumer goodwill.
Session Scanner (Atlassian Team '26) at ATN Event Staffing / Anaheim Convention Center (2026-05 – 2026-05)
- Facilitated orderly attendee entry for high-capacity technical breakout sessions at a global corporate conference.
- Managed real-time session scanning and data collection while optimizing the flow of traffic for thousands of daily participants.
- Maintained a professional, corporate-ready environment, providing clear directional assistance and venue information to attendees.
Event Brand Ambassador / Staff at Maruchan Ramen Pop-Up (2026-04 – 2026-04)
- Engaged with high volumes of festival-bound travelers during an immersive, multi-weekend brand activation.
- Distributed product samples, managed limited-edition merchandise retail sales, and supported interactive 'Ramen Bar' visitor experiences.
- Thrived in a fast-paced, high-foot-traffic outdoor setting, keeping energy high and maintaining clean, attractive display spaces.
Merchandise Sales Associate at McCallum Theatre (2026-03 – 2026-03)
- Executed retail and souvenir operations for the national touring production of Beetlejuice The Musical during its local run.
- Managed high-speed point-of-sale (POS) transactions flawlessly during intensive pre-show, intermission, and post-show rushes.
- Maintained precise inventory control and curated visually appealing displays for official show memorabilia.
Design Associate at Tri Pointe Homes (2024-08 – 2025-02)
- Consulted directly with premium homebuyers to guide the selection of high-end interior finishes, structural options, and architectural materials.
- Balanced client aesthetic goals with strict budget requirements, maximizing design center revenue through product and material education.
- Utilized comprehensive knowledge of design trends, material specifications, and architectural textures to ensure a flawless customer journey.
- Accurately recorded product selections using established departmental procedures and systems while coordinating between buyers and subcontractors.
Interior Designer at Bassett Home Furnishings (2021-03 – 2024-07)
- Provided complimentary in-home design consultations to gather ideas, map out floor plans, and promote tailored design services.
- Expertly sourced fabrics, accessories, furniture, and carpets to create unique, inviting spaces consistent with customer preferences and budgets.
- Utilized specialized 3D software to allow customers to clearly visualize completed projects, generating high-volume custom sales.
- Created detailed custom design and material boards for visual representation, tracking current industry aesthetic trends.
Interior Designer at La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries (2020-03 – 2021-03)
- Collaborated closely with clients to assess home sites, design custom floor plans, elevations, and 3D perspective views.
- Created professional presentations to creatively communicate design intent, direction, project costs, and adherence to schedules.
Owner & Creative Artist at Mesmerize (2019-02 – Present)
- Direct all brand identity, social media promotion, and business operations for an independent, active creative arts startup.
- Produce custom contemporary artwork, managing the brand voice, visual aesthetics, and individual client commissions.
Store Manager at Pier 1 Imports (1999-09 – 2019-02)
- Oversaw daily operations, sales performance, administrative tasks, and fiscal scheduling for a high-volume retail storefront staffing 16 employees.
- Interviewed, hired, onboarded, and mentored top talent, conducting team performance evaluations and training sessions to boost productivity metrics.
- Enforced storewide merchandising benchmarks and visual displays to maintain operational excellence and drive profitability.
- Managed inventory tracking, physical stock counts, daily paperwork, register balancing, and bank deposits while successfully minimizing shrinkage.
Sales Associate at Savon Drugs (1997-09 – 1999-08)
- Managed cash wrap checkout and sales departments, ensuring a fast, exceptional customer experience during returns, exchanges, and product lookups.
- Audited, organized, and restocked the entire store sales floor to keep inventory clean, accurate, and orderly.