Fulfilling a dual mission of teaching and creative service, through coding education to youth.

Managing involvement of voice over talent, deciding project involvement, and developing the style and direction of the company.

Management of current accounts and ongoing education to in-house retail baristas, production staff, and wholesale accounts.

Morning production for two locations, Bellano Coffee (Santa Clara) and B2 (Downtown San Jose), serving a full compliment (100+ items) of scones, muffins, croissants, puff pastry, cookies, et cetera. Prepared beverage peripherals: honey, simple, and vanilla syrups, chocolate sauce, ice creams. When it was offered (Jan 2013 to Feb 2014), prepared and served weekend brunch (crepes and french toast). Designed the cocktail recipes offered at the BACC Latte Art Throwdown, hosted by Bellano Coffee.

"Bob" in THE DRUNKEN CITY, dir. Jeffrey Lo

"Evan" in JUST LIKE THAT, a Romantic Comedy short film, written and directed by Tasi Alabastro.JUST LIKE THAT premiered on October 19, 2013 at the San Jose International Short Film Festival (SJISFF).

Barista for the Roll-Up Bar, the roastery's on-site tasting room. Open to the public, it was often thought of as "the shortest distance between a roaster and customer." Acted as point person for special events and wholesale trainings and tastings.

Designed the menu and coffee and tea service protocols for One Star Michelin-rated Alexander's Steakhouse, Silicon Valley. Full compliment of traditional and seasonal espresso beverages and oft-difficult-to-source coffees brewed tableside via French Press and Chemex.Represented the company at the 2012 Specialty Coffee Association of America's annual Southwest Regional Barista Competition, placing 8th out of 40. Went on to compete nationally the same year.

First employee. Shaped the idea of a coffee "bar:" multiple brewing methods and multiple roasters, in the heart of Downtown San Jose, directly across the street from City Hall.

Cultivated the South Bay Area's coffee culture: consistently high customer reviews (4.0-4.5 stars on Yelp, rated Best Coffee Shop in The Metro and Wave Magazine), full array of community outreach classes (cuppings and how-to demonstrations), and a very active Open Mic Night.Baristas from this era always placed in the Top Ten at regional Barista Competition, and the wholesale partners looked to the cafe as the model for how to run their own businesses.When coffee enthusiasts think of "Barefoot Coffee Roasters," they think of this era.

Daily record of rehearsals, act as buffer & go-between for talent and production, execution of public performances over the course of two months.