Creating everyday aesthetic experiences through aural environments

- Consultant for O-1 visas for artists - Petitioned USCIS for 7 O-1B visas on behalf of 3 artists. - MC, Public Speaking and EntertainmentFounder, manager, and organizer and librarian for 18 piece big band, 7-piece postmodern orchestra, and 4 piece Gypsy Jazz quartet - managing personnel - Organizing rehearsals, musical books, and 1099 payments - Website design - Arranging, and production for all concerts and recordings - Arranging and managing national and international toursAssistant for Joscho Stephan - Assisted internationally renowned German performer on American tours - Secured 3 O-1B visas including, two itinerary-based visas for three years each (the maximum allowed by law) - Arranged flights, itinerary and hotels - Assisted in securing instruments - Assisted in booking showsColorado Gypsy Jazz Festival Founder and Organizer - Founded the Colorado Gypsy Jazz Festival - Arranged for national and international artists to perform in Denver, Colorado - Handled every detail from venue to hotels to promotions to day-of event organizing - Festival just completed its third cycle and has included internationally renowned artists from Holland, Germany, Finland, and all over the StatesProfessional Gypsy Jazz Guitarist - Featured performer for numerous groups - Create strategies for high level efficiency in practice, and performance in stressful conditions - Sideman for Joscho Stephan, Olli Soikkeli, Robin Nolan, Gonzalo Bergara - Performed or recorded with Jason Anick, Tim Kliphuis, Bjorn Thoroddsen, Gregory Koch, Dave Beegle, and Greta SalomeTeacher and Clinician - Teach music theory and composition for ap exam - Teach guitar at DMI and Credo Academy - Clinician at Colorado Gypsy Jazz festival - Clinician while touring including at the music school at HOF in Akureyri, Iceland

USCG Reservist- Machinery Technician- Petty Officer