Owner and General Manager of a Brick and Mortar Outdoor Retail Store. Specializing in lightweight Camping, Backpacking & Hiking. I handle all the Social Media Marketing, Inventory Management, Events, Popups, Promotion, Website, Strategic Planning, part time Sales, Design of Store, Renovations of Store and Design of Displays. Instagram: @fortgregoryoutdoorcoWebsite: www.fortgregory.com

Have worked in Race Production and put on 50 plus races in that time. Duties have included Director of Registration, Group Registration, Registration Events, PR, contacting groups and agencies to participate in races. I have also handled food the day of the race, medals, coordination with timing companies, set-up, break down, course mapping, handling and running volunteers, etc.Some races include: Miles for Melanoma (Universal Studios Backlot), Michael J. Fox 5K, KIIS FM, 5ks & 10ks at the LA Convention Center, SRLA Runs, Clippers Sci-Fest, etc.Locations include: Universal Studios Backlot, Culver Studios, Hansen Dam, Griffith Park, LA Convention Center, Dockwiler Beach, City of Calabasas, City if Burbank, etc.Have also worked on Nike Races & Coaching Events around Los Angeles.

Plan, coordinate, originate and oversee execution of Events put on at Lake Gregory. Events include community events, events originated by Lake Gregory and charity events. Specific events are, Summer Concert Series & Farmer’s Market, Fit Kid Events, 4th of July BBQ, Fishing Derbies, Lake Gregory Car Show, Concerts, Private Events, etc. Coordination of selling Water Park tickets to large private groups who are interested in coming to Lake Gregory. Liaison to Production companies to film at Lake Gregory. Includes, tours, contract negotiation and site representation while filming. Running of Social Media (Instagram, Facebook), includes live videos, marketing, etc. Handling of minor website edits (Wordpress) and customer service of website Jot Form inquires.

Work with clients to design their yards or construction project. I use 3D rendering software to design and present to the clients.Buy dilapidated properties, renovate the property and then sell for profit.

Handled office organization, ordered supplies, managed scheduling, coordinated contractors, coordinated sub-contractors, organized sales packets, wrote up Purchase Orders, etc. Managed communications incoming and outgoing for the company. I would estimate new projects and remodels, this includes using Excel for budgets, getting prices from vendors and subcontractors, compiling the estimates and meeting with clients.Rendering projects in 3D using Pool Studio, VizTerra and Sketch Up. I would measure up locations and design them in 3D. I use my creative skills and training to design the project and then present them to the clients.Designed and coordinated promotion mail-outs for the company.Met with clients on a one on one basis to coordinate and work out what they wanted in their backyard and turning the idea into a reality.I draw up plans using Microsoft Visio and submit them to the Department of Building and Safety at different City Halls around LA County. This includes bringing the plans to the counter and working them through the lines to get the project approved. I am very familiar with getting projects and plans approved through Building & Safety.

Built decks, patio covers, pergolas, gazebos, fences and custom gates. I built myself as well as supervised a crew. I worked on sales and would meet with clients, bid out projects and close the jobs. This would include helping the home owner design their project. My duties included drafting plans and getting permits via City and County offices to build. Company is now names Decks LA (www.decksla.com)

Worked with the CEO on purchasing properties around the US. Included travel and travel logistics. Would travel for 5-10 days at a time while researching the area of purchase the CEO was interested in.Handled organizational matters for the CEO (put together the organization charts, wrote programs).Coordinated contractors to work on various properties owned by the company.Ran the office staff based on the CEOs orders.Screened phone calls, set appointments, travel arrangements, entertained guests, for the CEO.Set up events for the CEO and the medical building we managed. This included hiring caterers, event companies, setting up stages, drapes, etc.

Built custom wood and composite decks, patio covers, pergolas, fences, gates, hillside decks, railing, minor electrical and plumbing. Some of the structures I built are on the website: www.exteriorspecialtyconstruction.com.Supervised a crew and built the above structures.Liaising with homeowner’s on their projects to ensure satisfaction of each project.