Bar Manager/Bartender at Thrashers | LuLu's Upstairs (2025-06 – Present)
Two separately owned successful music venues in downtown Colorado Springs hosting both musicians and artists, as well as the general public; at maximum capacity
- Ensure structure and system of procedures with a sense of consistency and cohesiveness amongst all tasks and bartenders behind the bar
- Weekly coordination with alcohol representatives and distributors to include data via spreadsheets, liquor ordering, and order fulfillment
- Weekly employee and schedule management. Ensuring shows or special events are properly staffed and coordinated with both sound and booking staff, as well as ownership
- Weekly errands; shopping for greenroom riders, produce, banking, repairs, etc
- Lead Bartender at Thrashers, as well as co-builder. Achieving viral online following within 6 mos of opening. Fill in bartender at Lulu's
Outreach & Network Coordinator | Animal & Grounds Caretaker | Volunteer & Transport Coordinator at Dog Heaven LLC (2024-05 – 2025-05)
33-acre ranch sanctuary housing 19 animals, backed by Pike National Forest
- Spearhead community engagement and fundraising efforts using personal EIN to solicit donations and reduce sanctuary operational costs.
- Initiate and organize events with local artists, musicians, and civic groups to generate community support and funding.
- Manage digital storytelling through curated photo content and social media presence, increasing visibility and support for the sanctuary's mission.
- Serve as primary caretaker for a wolf hybrid and other resident animals, ensuring health, enrichment, and environmental safety; Independently hike sanctuary dogs 20+ miles per week through adjacent Pike National Forest trails
- Maintain sanctuary infrastructure including winterizing buildings, maintaining plumbing and propane systems, and preserving grounds.
- Coordinate volunteer activities and transport logistics for fosters, veterinary visits, and supply runs.
Co-Founder / Vice President at H.O.M.E. (Humans Optimistically Motivating Each-other) (2017-03 – 2025)
Grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving vulnerable populations through direct action and community-centered events.
- Founded and developed a mission-driven nonprofit focused on civic engagement, mutual aid, and support for individuals, organizations, and animals in crisis.
- Plan and execute grassroots events to raise funds, awareness, and material support for underserved communities across the Colorado Front Range.
- Foster partnerships with local businesses, shelters, and advocacy groups to expand impact and resource-sharing.
- Advocate in animal welfare—"both man and beast alike"—through initiatives that integrate human services with pet and animal care.
- Lead strategic planning, nonprofit governance, and community outreach with a focus on sustainable, people-powered change.
Service/Office Manager at Rocky Mountain Climate (2022-01 – 2024-05)
- Working with sales and service to grow departments, day-to-day scheduling and dispatching, workflows, technical assistance, addressing customer concerns, billing, logistics of equipment replacements, and quality assurance of sales and service technicians
- Acting and assisting in holding technicians to a professional, honest, and cost-effective manner while on customer site; Communicating effectively with customers, regardless of their level of technical knowledge and ensuring customers' questions/concerns have been addressed
- Utilize basic equipment troubleshooting and solution skill sets and tools to identify problems in a short period of time to assist customers, service technicians or office via telephone in any issues or concerns that may arise.
- Ensuring office is running effectively and efficiently by working with Pikes Peak Regional Building Department for job site permits, coordinating and maintaining subcontractor and property management relationships; pulling warranties, maintaining all dispatching software, invoicing, and email
Bartender | Community Liaison & Event Collaborator at Triple Nickel Tavern (2017-01 – 2024)
- Worked as bartender, providing excellent service while representing the inclusive, community-focused ethos of the space
- Collaborated on recurring events that merged nightlife with nonprofit fundraising and social causes.
- Helped organize and promote partnerships with local artists, musicians, and advocacy groups.
