Recreationally, I dabble in photography as well as music, focusing mainly on the guitar and vocals. In this area, I have written several of my own songs, as well as covering mainstream songs, with my own artistic twist. I strive to learn more about the industry and deepens my knowledge in this personal endeavour. All are original/taken personally.

The mission at Winona's Hemp & Heritage Farm, is to restore agro-biodiversity, through restoring local food systems, hemp, and traditional heritage varieties.I work hands-on, in a full-time position with duties that include playing an integral role in the research and development and coordinating of large-scale projects at Winona's Hemp and Heritage Farm, as well as with our sister organisations, the Anishinaabe Agricultural Institute and Aking. As the project lead on-site for the hemp division, I work to support growing agricultural as well as the artisan industry by researching the material science, process engineering, traditional methodology as well as the development of hemp in a full life-cycle as we bring it to various territories throughout Turtle Island. Our research supports the design of new and traditional products in multiple industries, in groundbreaking markets that utilize hemp-derived materials in a sustainable and eco-friendly way.I also work with AAI’s hemp and food system programs by assisting in the daily completion of farm work, animal care, youth programming, green building projects, and traditional food processing. A large majority of the work is done with horses, and much of it with hand tools and human labor - as we are working to restore traditional methods of farming and food production.

"The Anishinaabe Agricultural Institute will strengthen an intertribal Horse Cultural Cooperative, focused on strengthening our youth, healing our communities, and growing food, with the benefit of the Horse Nation's Power.We do provide support for horse cultural teachings, basic transportation, and horse support needs, and the creation of a horse farming training center at the Anishinaabe Agriculture Institute, to broaden the relationship we have with our horses, and our communities.Dakota, Lakota and western Anishinaabe people have a long relationship with horses. Over the past decades, horse cultures have returned, as a part of our healing."

The mission at Honor The Earth is to, "create awareness and support for Native environmental issues and to develop needed financial and political resources for the survival of sustainable Native communities. Honor the Earth develops these resources by using music, the arts, the media, and Indigenous wisdom to ask people to recognize our joint dependency on the Earth and be a voice for those not heard.As a unique national Native initiative, Honor the Earth works to a) raise public awareness b) raise and direct funds to grassroots Native environmental groups. We are the only Native organization that provides both financial support and organizing support to Native environmental initiatives. This model is based on strategic analysis of what is needed to forge change in Indian country, and it is based deep in our communities, histories, and long-term struggles to protect the earth."

As part of the Real Geeks technical support team, I exhibited a passion for providing excellent customer support and an interest in technology.The work focused on assisting customers in building out their websites, technical troubleshooting, along with day to day problems the clients might have.I worked as a problem-solving enthusiast with outstanding people skills, was able to determine, clarify and correct any issues the clients might have as well as follow-up with them to ensure resolution. I worked with clients to educate them on how Real Geeks features and how the product could help them generate more business.Responsibilities-Worked as part of a team to help clients use company product-Solved problems and documented it thoroughly-Used judgement to sense the client’s mood through empathetic and patient behavior-Monitored the service desk ticket queue and provided answers in order to ensure resolution to the client’s inquiries-Was proactive by picking up the phone and calling the client instead of relying solely on email communication-Contributed for the success of the company as a whole, working well with others

I worked mainly in clearing fields, cleaning and organising a barn as part of a restoration process for a family barn and field. I worked with some machinery however most of the work in clearing the fields was done by hand. The barn work consisted of cleaning old stalls, hauling various loads, checking wood structure for stability and other potential areas for weak spots. From there, I then worked in reaching out to outside resources/contractors for building construction and planning.

Learning landscaping and lawn work for experience as well as doing house cleaning during this time of COVID

I cared for an adult special needs, tending to day-to-day living tasks and needs as directed.

Civil affairs specialists identify critical requirements needed by local citizens in combat or crisis situations. Civil affairs specialists are primarily responsible for researching, coordinating, conducting and participating in the planning and production of civil affairs related documents, while enabling the civil-military operations of the supported commander. I maintain Active Clearance. I am trained in negotiations, from tribal/city level to foreign/domestic government level as well as coordinating between various military branches (US, allies and foreign). I am also the company's interim Unit Administrator, where I am in charge of roughly 20 soldier's, and co-ordinate between their needs and acting as the main point of contact for pushing their needs to my higher command. I am also trained on high level communication systems and processes, often times dealing with top secret (and above) paperwork, agendas and other priorities. I am both tech savvy and people oriented with outstanding customer-client skills, strong knowledge in Office programs and other military and civilian systems. My performance in the military is well documented with multiple positive counseling statements and commendations from my higher command. I stand ready to deploy, defend and engage the enemies of the United States of America, foreign and domestic and place the Constitution, the rights, freedoms and liberties of her people above my own. Having successfully completing my BLC I am E4 promotable, and currently stand in the NCO trainer slot within my Unit's command structure. I take my responsibilities seriously and I am proud and honoured to wear the uniform. My personal motto is, "I wear these boots, so others don't have too". My service to my country is a proud piece of my core identity.

I was the (interim) unit administrator at company level, where I was in charge of maintaining, updating and assisting in the administrative/human resources side of the Civil Affairs outfit.

The AH-64 Armament/Electrical/Avionic Systems Repairer is primarily responsible for the maintenance of AH-64 helicopters, twin-engine attack aircraft. With hundreds of Army missions depending on these helicopters, they must ensure that all of them are safe and ready to fly. While in this industry, I learned to arm Apaches under "hot load" situations, as well as learning both back shop and field line responsibilities. I am highly skilled at technical and mechanical processes and I am able learn quickly and efficiently under the correct supervision. During my time in this MOS, I trained as a Crew chief, directing soldiers under me while actively giving aid and direction to the pilots who flew my birds. None of my Apaches experienced any combat failures while I was in this MOS/unit. I was also able to participate in multiple competitions, to include the German Proficiency test, Best Warrior competition and other Army related training. My military record is clean with no Article 15's, no demotions and no negative statements. Despite having moved on to a different MOS, I maintain professional relations with my command and have strong references available upon request.

I work in a fast-paced environment taking back-to-back inbound customer calls, selling UHaul products, making reservations, utilising remote servers, ticketing systems and conducting other UHaul services as needed. This position is set in a virtual environment, as a remote job.

Under the supervision of the Program Manger I worked in conjunction with the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); I was responsible for protection of a Federally owned facility. At this posting, I operated the C-CURE 9000 Monitoring Station, Launch Pad, XPS Viewer, and Administrative Workstation. In addition to these, I also maintained control of the building's OmniCast Video Control System, Video REC Controls, Hydraulic Barrier Control System, internal Intercoms, and external radio transmissions. Under the supervision of my SGT, my job was to provide Lead direction and control to the officers on-site; I was the main liaison between external contractors and internal building personnel, and I assisted in coordinating events as security lead. I am also trained and experienced in operating various security formatted CT/X-ray (luggage) scanners, full body metal detectors and hand-held metal detectors. I have trained and qualified on the range with 9mm, and .45mm sidearm systems, attained Texas Level 2 and 3 security certifications/licenses, trained in Texas Level 4/PPO, attained Baton and OC certifications, American Heart Association (adult/pediatric) CPR, AED and First Aid, American Red Cross (adult/pediatric) CPR/AED and First Aid. I have been trained to react to active shooter situations, I have been in situations in which bomb threats were an active part of my job description. I have been in circumstances where I took the lead in providing direction for local Police Departments, as well as my own officers, in pursuing suspicious persons, packages & other questionable scenarios. My role in leadership has been tested & I have been commended by my SGTs on performing well under high pressure, high stress incidents. I am also familiar with interacting with diplomats, foreign/domestic, as well as celebrities & other high ranking officials. I have held positions in both the command tower as well as the field environment, acting as both leader & follower.

"ERTs respond to disasters within the conference, as well as to help other areas facing disasters. The mission of an Early Response Team is to provide a caring presence in the aftermath of a disaster, under very specific guidelines that enables a team to be productive and caring while causing no further harm or being a burden to the affected community." -http://www.ctcumc.org/ERTtrainingsDuring my time here, I assisted with the tornado crisis in Van, TX and was able to be amongst the first civilian deployed teams to go help assist the people of Van. I was the lead photographer as well as an assistant public relations personal, helping to co-ordinate the teams and areas that needed to be covered. I was an active participant in clearing away the debris, as well as helping to rebuild the structures that were deemed safe for habitation. I was also one of the lead presenters when the team returned to Dallas, and was able to present our work to the governing church officials that were present at the time. I helped to provided accurate statistics of what needed to be done, what had been done and what needed continued aid for future missions.

I was a part-time community volunteer under Tyler Street United Methodist Church, in Oakcliff, Dallas, TX. I was also a back-up guitarist between 2009-2011. In addition to being a member of the praise and worship band and the youth's prayer team, I also assisted in mission trips, summer vacation Bible school as well as providing insight to, "What it means to be an MK (missionary kid)/TCK (Third Culture Kid)". I did this via PowerPoint Presentation, hands on demonstrations and general lectures, to all age groups, ranging from young children to the congregation as a whole and adult Bible study groups. During this time I was a strong, contributing member of the church and I continue to maintain friendships, with references upon request.

I was trained to determine the appropriate conveyor system by scanning packages, reading labels and charts, verifying numbers and memorizing information and sorts packages accordingly. I loaded and unloaded packages onto or from delivery vehicles, trailers, pallets, conveyor system carts and load gratings, utilizing "hand-to-surface" methods for all package handling. I was assigned to/trained on various areas and positions including Loader, Unloader, Scan Weigh and Key (SWAK), and Quality Assurance. While I was employed with FedEx, I not only met and maintained the expected quota of boxtrucks filled, but I also went above and beyond by exceeding the standard criteria. I also pulled multiple overtime shifts and crosstrained into other areas of operation in order to help the company meet its demands.

I was responsible for locating underground utilities including: telecommunications, electric power, and cable/TV systems. Under minimal supervision, my job included reading various maps (topographical, multi-company telecommunications/electrical/cable/TV grids) to locate the appropriate systems. I also coordinated between local contractors, company business personnel, city personnel and local home-owners for the systems involved. I worked above and below ground to locate the utility systems and underwent company training to meet all state/Federal certification requirements. During my time with this company, I worked extensively with city and independent contractors in order to meet goals and deadlines. I was given a company truck and appropriate equipment and had the freedom to choose when to begin my work day. I was able to organise my tasks in such a way that all tasks were completed on time without issues. While I was employed with USIC, I received no damages, no faults and there were no negative incidents related to any of my locates. I maintained a clean record for the duration of my employment with USIC.

I began as a standing unarmed officer (Texas Level 2) and was promoted to armed patrol officer (Texas Level 3). My job included helping to decrease crime in highly populated, high crime areas as a visible deterrent, and enforcer within company/client guidelines. I worked closely with local Police Departments, EMS/Firefighting Departments, as well maintaining strong, professional relationships with company clientele. I also assisted as an on-site trainer for new security guards. I also gathered intell on the properties that were at risk with high crime and I compiled efficient reports for both the Police Department as well as my company, so as to help clear out some of the illegal trafficking that was occuring in the areas I was assigned too. I was able to build a strong repertoire with the clients, maintained a strong presence as an official security officer and I was able to garner information that local PD would have had a difficult time in obtaining. My time with Lackland taught me many skills, to include, but not limited to, negotiation, surveillance, documentation, paperwork, liaison work between company-client-city officials etc.

I operated as an unarmed guard (Texas Level 2) and was trained under various hand-to-hand, self-protective techniques, baton, OC, handcuffing techniques, CCTV, and telecommunications. I operated to maintain company/client relationships as well as state/Federal regulations. While employed with this company, I was able to hone my customer service skills as I was interacting with a higher level of clientele.

I worked as an unarmed roaming officer, on-call 24/7, meeting all Texas requirements for Texas Level 2 guard. I conducted internal investigations under the direction of the company security Director, was an on-site trainer for new employees and worked multiple locations under Federal regulation. I was a security subject matter expert for all Dallas-Fort Worth based UPS (https://www.ups.com/us/en/Home.page) and USPS (https://www.usps.com/), maintaining current records/logs and staying up-to-date on all State/Federal regulations. I was trained and operated various metal detectors and CCTV systems, as well as various radio/telecommunication systems.

I worked under Dr. Brenda Boerger, on contract translation projects, to translate from English to Solomon Islands Pijin. As a native speaker of SI Pijin, I helped translate, refine and proof documents about tsunamis and multiple health issues for two separate translation services.

I worked under Dr. Brenda Boerger, on contract translation projects, to translate from English to Solomon Islands Pijin. As a native speaker of SI Pijin, I helped provide accurate research for the projects Dr. Boerger had contracted. I was able to utilize in-country personnel to coordinate research so as to provide accurate wording during the translation project and heavily coordinated with Dr. Boerger during all phases of the projects.

A TCK is an individual who, having spent a significant part of the developmental years in a culture other than that of their parents, develops a sense of relationship to both.The individual blend will vary, depending on such factors as the intensity of exposure to a second or third culture, at what age a child comes into contact with a culture other than that of the parents, and the amount of time a young person spends within a second or third culture. The TCK's roots are not embedded in a place, but in people, with a sense of belonging growing out of relationships to others of similar experience.Because of frequent changes in geographic locations, a TCK tends to be a very independent person, often a loner. That self-reliance can be turned into an asset as the young person matures, contributing to the TCK's ability to make decisions and to exercise leadership. However, self-reliance is but one step away from isolation. If a TCK does not need or trust anyone, he or she cannot function in society in a healthy way.A TCK can never change back into a monocultural person. Parents of TCKs can return "home" to their country of origin, but the children, enriched by having shared life in their formative years with another people, will find characteristics of both cultures in their very being. Acceptance of this fact frees TCKs to be uniquely themselves. In fact, TCKs have tools to be the cultural brokers of the future.Adapted from: Gordon, Alma Daugherty. (1993). Don't Pig Out on Junk Food: The MK's Guide to Surviving in the U.S.; Wheaton, Ill., Evangelical Missions Information Service, pg.8. Printed by permission of EMIS, P. O. Box 794, Wheaton, IL 60189.Why is "coming home" so tough? Why is it so hard to "fit in?" The Story of Mr. Roundhead is a brief presentation which illustrates the dynamics of how TCKs are "made" and why we have difficulties "coming home."

During my time at Duncanville High School, I enrolled in the, "Ready, Set, Teach" Program. The Ready, Set, Teach (RST) is a field-based internship which provides students a background knowledge of child and adolescent development principles as well as principles of effective teaching practices. While I was in RST, I worked under the joint direction and supervision of consumer sciences teacher and exemplary educators in direct instructional roles with elementary, and middle school principles, educators, students and student-family members. During the course of each week, I was involved in learning and giving instruction to/from my teacher at Duncanville High School as well as the principles, educator-teachers and students at the schools I was assigned to conduct my student-teacher internship at. I was also heavily involved in supervised field-based observations and applications of current Texas principles and practices applicable in Duncanvillle ISD regulations. During this time, I was involved in the Texas Association of Future Educators or TAFE (created in 1984) which is a co-curricular statewide non-profit (501 c3) student organization created to allow young men and women an opportunity to explore the teaching profession. While a in TAFE, I participated in several district, regional and state competitions.I was also a competitor and member of FCCLA for district, regional and state competitions. (Founded in 1945, the "Family, Career and Community Leaders of America", FCCLA, is a nonprofit national career and technical student organization for young men and women in Family and Consumer Sciences education in public and private school through grade 12).