I currently work in the business technology department with Trove Brands, the company behind BlenderBottle, Owala, Avana, Whiskware, and most recently Oath Nutrition (https://trovebrands.com/, https://oathnutrition.com). I oversee IT security, day-to-day IT operations, software project management, business intelligence & analytics, infrastructure and other "big picture" initiatives. I work closely with an operations team responsible for system and network administration for over 270+ worldwide employees, contribute to security initiatives like PCI-DSS compliance, and research programs and hardware to improve processes across various departments. I help to set the technical vision and strategy, evaluate and implement new technologies, manage the IT budget, and ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. Recently, I have been deeply involved with an ERP, Data Warehouse, and AI chatbot creation and implementations.

I wear a few different hats at Trove- I oversee IT security, day-to-day IT operations, software project management, and focus on infrastructure and other "big picture" initiatives. I currently have a management role, but I still get to contribute to some amazing projects, including but not limited to: • Implement and maintain PCI-DSS compliance and other security initiatives, including performing security scans, initiating phishing training, network monitoring, and white-hat hacking for system hardening purposes• Research programs and hardware that innovate and improve the day-to-day processes in finance, sales, marketing, purchasing, and shipping departments• Bridge communication gaps between departments and oversee internal programming projects• Monitor and troubleshoot servers and ERP programs, such as Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains, SalesPad, TrueCommerce, Shipworks, and WorldShip; currently completing extensive research towards a new cloud ERP system• Manage the operations team, responsible for all system and network administration and day-to-day technology solutions for an organization of 230+• Measure SLAs for system, network, and individual user up time with a focus on improving momentum• Contribute to major Trove construction projects, including designing A/V systems, network expansions, wireless maps, and server room infrastructure

I was the first official IT hire of Trove! This role started as an IT Specialist, then evolved into the Technology Operations Manager

• Completed 100+ hours of training for a driver instructor license in Washington and surrounding states• Taught teens and adults traffic laws and regulations in an engaging manner that resulted in a 98 percent passing rate on State Written Exams

• Participated in planning and teaching Portuguese language-learning curriculum • Taught two to twelve college-age students valuable life skills that prepared them to live and teach in another nation

Used Portuguese language skills weekly at the Teaching and Resource CenterHelped to spiritually and mentally prepare missionaries to go out and preach the gospel Two-Year Mission- Proselyting Missionary: 2007-2009Preached of Christ in Lisbon, Portugal in the Portuguese languageFine-tuned leadership skills through service to fellow missionaries and members in training conferences and one-on-one opportunities

Drove buses and led tours in Alaska, divulging interesting and relevant facts to all Maintained a clean driving record and a class-B CDL

Managed a crew of 3 in cleaning, maintaining, upgrading, and building PC's and notebooksFixed computers in homes which boosted business and prestigeCompleted formative courses to better serve those at work and in the community