• Acquire book proposals- Review proposals and comment, reply to authors- Research writers, subjects, and competing books- Work with ambassadors, friends of the company, and random contacts to generate book proposals- Research and outline book topics and find writers to write them• Edit Patagonia Books- Work with authors on refining first draft, and meeting deadlines, (creative edit first draft, line edit second draft)(this has involved interviewing the author, transcribing the interviews, and working them into a manuscript)- Schedule and manage the copy editing and proofing process to deliver a finished manuscript to design- Schedule and manage the formatted proof- Provide marketing materials for book distributor and in house Patagonia promotions- Work with book designer, illustrator, photo editor, and map makers to make a cohesive book• Promote Patagonia Books- Work with author to prepare presentations for book signings and other events- Work with Director of Books, Retail Events Coordinator, PR and others to promote book titles

In Geography Department

Program management, development and instruction of multi-day rock climbing, sea kayaking, personal growth and at-risk youth courses in California and Baja out of the San Diego office.

Taught sea kayaking and sailing classes.

Guiding and staff supervision on wilderness river trips in California and Idaho.