Steer the operations and aesthetic direction of 9 Rooms Hawaii, enhancing the vacation experience through innovative property management and design.● Elevate property aesthetics and functionality to maximize guest satisfaction and increase booking rates.● Implement effective marketing strategies that highlight unique property features, significantly boosting online visibility and engagement.● Innovate operational processes to streamline guest check-ins and maintenance… Show more Steer the operations and aesthetic direction of 9 Rooms Hawaii, enhancing the vacation experience through innovative property management and design.● Elevate property aesthetics and functionality to maximize guest satisfaction and increase booking rates.● Implement effective marketing strategies that highlight unique property features, significantly boosting online visibility and engagement.● Innovate operational processes to streamline guest check-ins and maintenance, ensuring seamless experiences that lead to high repeat guest ratios. Show less

Manage and expand Vera Hawaii’s vacation rental portfolio, focusing on sustainability and premium guest experiences.● Develop and oversee a portfolio of 11 high-end vacation rentals, maintaining a consistent 95% occupancy rate through strategic pricing and guest engagement tactics.● Implement sustainable practices in property management, reducing operational costs and enhancing the brand's appeal to eco-conscious travelers.● Cultivate lasting relationships with guests… Show more Manage and expand Vera Hawaii’s vacation rental portfolio, focusing on sustainability and premium guest experiences.● Develop and oversee a portfolio of 11 high-end vacation rentals, maintaining a consistent 95% occupancy rate through strategic pricing and guest engagement tactics.● Implement sustainable practices in property management, reducing operational costs and enhancing the brand's appeal to eco-conscious travelers.● Cultivate lasting relationships with guests and stakeholders to secure investments and partnerships that fuel expansion and innovation. Show less

Lead Sattya Media Arts Collective, a pivotal platform for nurturing media arts and community activism in Nepal.●Direct a diverse team to deliver community-based projects that enhance media literacy and encourage artistic expression across both emerging and underserved populations.●Secure funding through grants and donations, increasing the collective's budget by 70% over the past five years to support new and ongoing programs.●Establish partnerships with local and… Show more Lead Sattya Media Arts Collective, a pivotal platform for nurturing media arts and community activism in Nepal.●Direct a diverse team to deliver community-based projects that enhance media literacy and encourage artistic expression across both emerging and underserved populations.●Secure funding through grants and donations, increasing the collective's budget by 70% over the past five years to support new and ongoing programs.●Establish partnerships with local and international artists to create workshops and exhibitions that promote cultural exchange and local media and arts. Show less

Edit wedding, corporate, family portrait and lifestyle images for a busy photographer on a regular basis, often working with high volumes under tight deadlines. Workflow includes image selection, color correction, sequencing, and more in Adobe Lightroom, as per client needs.

Taught Introduction to Lightroom and Introduction to dSLR Photography courses through the College of Continuing Education.

Researched, designed and taught workshops in photography, journalism, blogging and arts to a wide range of students, from youth to young professionals.

Designed and executred media training programs at organizations such as Alliance for Social Dialogue, Peace Brigades International, Advocacy Forum/ActionAid Denmark.

Produced photo stories, videos, and multimedia projects for organizations and businesses. Clients included the Bronx Museum of Art, International Legal Foundation, Arniko Skateboards, ICIMOD, and Himalayan Healers. Had work featured in Vice Media, Impose, Pology, ECS and the Toronto Nepali Film Festival.

Served on the selection committee of Nepal's premier documentary film festival.

Completed intensive training on intercultural interaction and helping refugees adjust to new living situations and volunteered with Bhutanese and Burmese refugees.

Journalism and Democracy (Fall 2009)Designed and led discussion sections, graded writing assignments,and planned activities for an Interdisciplinary course with a focus on critical thinking for first-year students.Media Law and Ethics (Fall-Spring 2009)Worked one-on-one with students to guide them through writing assignments and class concerns, as well as graded papers and exams.

Served as one of four human rights observers in the community of Olga Isabel with an organization that works to defend and promote the human rights of Indigenous peoples in the state of Chiapas, Mexico.

Tutored small groups of college students from the Kathmandu University Arts College in composition and grammar in preparation for national exams.