Elvira Enterprises LLC is bringing a new-concept community-enriching social space to Nashville. Through a variety of offerings that focus on cooperation with other local businesses and vendors, we combine local music, arts, coffee, and bar offerings to build true community "Third Places."

A full-service agency that can ensure business success and growth through the alignment of operations and multimedia marketing.

Leading all day-to-day operations for Desert Underground and affiliated entities. Built and sustained a business in one of the most strictly regulated and dynamic industries in the nation. Created a scalable model and actioned it, growing our company to a size exceeding 150 employees within 4 years of it's creation.

Co-founder, VP Compliance. Creating and implementing the following policies and processes for all of Zenco Capital's affiliated entities DBA Desert Underground, LLC:Entrepreneur Start up.-Multi-million $ Capital raising and structuring-Investor management-Networking & client acquisition-Strategic & Standard Operational Processes-Supply chain: Procurement, logistics, efficiencies-Regulatory Risk Audits, Compliance and Licensing-Project… Show more Co-founder, VP Compliance. Creating and implementing the following policies and processes for all of Zenco Capital's affiliated entities DBA Desert Underground, LLC:Entrepreneur Start up.-Multi-million $ Capital raising and structuring-Investor management-Networking & client acquisition-Strategic & Standard Operational Processes-Supply chain: Procurement, logistics, efficiencies-Regulatory Risk Audits, Compliance and Licensing-Project Management-Organizational Development & Strategy formulation-Employee management processes-Create and implement employee on/off boarding processes-Recruiting; all levels, including executive-Financial analysis and projections (supply chain and operations)-Compose and analyze bid proposals-Vendor and client relationship management-Security processes and management-Business Licensing-Regulatory Compliance and internal risk process auditing-SOP composition and implementation strategy; ideation and implementationZenco Capital, LLC (Desert Underground) combines deep operational thinking with a scaling mindset. With a solid bench of practitioners and a network of experts from the consulting, banking, legal, and financial industries, DU was designed to bring the best team to the table -- every time. DU's affiliated companies have the largest indoor commercial cannabis grow facility in the CA Desert Valley, with a detailed focus on Compliance, Bio Security, Meta Data, and supply chain efficiencies for production, increased growth, volume and high levels of THC with top-tier aesthetic profiles. We deliver on consistency & quality. Show less

Analyzed strengths, weaknesses, and diagnosed gaps in efficiency and business processes. Creation and implementation of flow charts, road maps, and business processes for clients and internal consultant best-practices. Composed procedures and documentation for scalable growth.

Creation and implementation of flow charts, road maps, and business processes for clients and internal consultant best-practices.

Manage DC branch including +2 satellite office expansions

Manage 50 staff members including front and back-of-house staff. Recruit and train new staff, and handle terminations when needed. Uphold high standards of customer service. Responsible for timely employee payroll and all end-of-day financial transactions. Managed procurement and inventory while maintaining a budget and generating efficiencies. Create new business strategies deals for increased sales. Plan and execute promotional events for up to 400 people, ranging from birthday parties… Show more Manage 50 staff members including front and back-of-house staff. Recruit and train new staff, and handle terminations when needed. Uphold high standards of customer service. Responsible for timely employee payroll and all end-of-day financial transactions. Managed procurement and inventory while maintaining a budget and generating efficiencies. Create new business strategies deals for increased sales. Plan and execute promotional events for up to 400 people, ranging from birthday parties to high-profile political fundraisers and networking events. Help to manage reservation efficiency abd logistics to maintain the highest possible capacity. Responsible for all opening and closing duties. Payroll, HR, and other administrative duties. Show less

Provided professional Geoscience consulting services including analysis and interpretation of geological and geophysical data for the purposes of generating oil and gas exploration drilling prospects in Texas. Created list of potential oil/natural gas locations ranked in order of success probability. Also worked to organize and digitize file data to improve future efficiency and productivity.

Worked on transforming the Presidio of San Francisco into an economically and naturally self-sustainable national park. Organized and supervised field volunteers in invasive species removal, native plant restoration and planting, erosion control, and various other habitat restoration duties with volunteers. Worked with professional National Park Service staff with tree removal and more advanced methods of habitat control, including burning, chemical spraying, and working on cliffs, poison oak,… Show more Worked on transforming the Presidio of San Francisco into an economically and naturally self-sustainable national park. Organized and supervised field volunteers in invasive species removal, native plant restoration and planting, erosion control, and various other habitat restoration duties with volunteers. Worked with professional National Park Service staff with tree removal and more advanced methods of habitat control, including burning, chemical spraying, and working on cliffs, poison oak, or other more hazardous conditions. Participated in landfill remediation and contamination control. Also worked in plant nursery growing multiple species in a controlled environment. Conducted research, field monitoring and surveys, record and entered field data, and produce reports. Provided volunteer and public customer service. Organized special events, both public and private. Maintained continued volunteer support through advertising, networking, and creating a monthly newsletter. Work with community to enhance and expand native habitat on the Presidio National Park. Personally responsible for preserving the endangered San Francisco Lessingia. Show less

Provided customer service to students and Faculty. Trained in software use supported by Hamilton College, including, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and various other multimedia and digital arts software including InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, illustrator, and Final Cut Pro, among many others.

Lab Assistant to Dr. James Farquhar (Univ. of Maryland Department of Geochemistry). Processed rock samples from various locations around the globe for chemical reductions in preparation for isotope analysis using a mass spectrometer. Assembled chemistry reduction stations and responsible for precise results by maintaining a sterile environment.