Seasoned professional with comprehensive expertise in budget management, hiring, marketing, administrative support, and fundraising within the hospitality industry. Recognized for driving results and contributing to the success of the Fritz Knoebel School of Hospitality Management.Key Responsibilities:Budget Oversight: Skillfully manage a $2M budget and endowments, providing meticulous monthly updates and ensuring compliance with donor restrictions. Proficient in journal transfers and adept at strategic spending to optimize resources.Hiring and Supervision: Lead and mentor diverse teams, providing tailored support and motivation to foster growth and productivity. Create a solution-focused, collaborative work environment by implementing clear communication channels and conflict resolution strategies.Marketing and Promotions: Implemented marketing strategies and revenue generation initiatives, for both Beans Coffee Shop and Knoebel Events, driving an increase of sales at Beans coffee shop. Consistently identify new opportunities for business growth and revenue streams through collaborative brainstorming sessions and cross-departmental partnerships. Contribute content for the events website and alumni magazine, showcasing the school's achievements and offerings.Administrative and Academic Support: Provide logistical and administrative support for academic events, including proctoring quizzes, coordinating technical assistance, and managing room reservations. Facilitate student travel arrangements and guest lectures, ensuring smooth execution of educational initiatives.Special Events and Fundraising: Lead coordination efforts for annual fundraising dinners and festivals, managing registration, invoicing, and logistical details. Successfully managed the silent auction at the Public Good Gala, generating significant additional donations. Contribute to the success of Executive Advisory Board meetings by preparing agendas and facilitating productive discussions.

With a rich background in creative writing education, I've led diverse workshops and seminars tailored to various age groups and settings. From speculative fiction courses at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science to horror story workshops in local schools, I'm passionate about nurturing literary talent.My teaching philosophy focuses on fostering a contemporary literary dialogue, encouraging active participation in genre discussions, and exploring diverse narrative structures. I prioritize interactive learning experiences, integrating technology and multimedia presentations to enhance student engagement.While formal testimonials may be lacking, my commitment to innovative teaching is evident through my contributions to seminar presentations and panel discussions, including the Margins Conference and the Denver Fan Expo. With a relentless drive to inspire the next generation of writers, I'm eager to explore new opportunities in creative writing education. Let's connect and collaborate to create a vibrant literary community!

Offering comprehensive freelance writing, editing, and idea consulting services, I specialize in collaboration with independent game developers, small publishers, and writers. Services include screenwriting, ghostwriting, editing, and idea generation consulting, tailored to client needs. Notable projects include contributions to gaming platforms such as Steam and Nexus mods, as well as screenwriting for the horror podcast Redwood Bureau. Prioritizing client needs, I assess strengths, solicit feedback, and align content with genre preferences and artistic inspirations for targeted audience resonance. With an ivy league MFA and a decade of narrative development experience, clients benefit from my intuitive understanding, fast delivery, and ability to craft compelling narratives. Operating within Fiverr, I ensure efficient project management and maintain a personalized approach. My expertise spans literary and genre fiction, particularly horror, mystery, detective, fantasy, and science fiction, reflected in both fiction and game writing. My true passion lies in tackling new challenges and fostering creative partnerships to realize innovative ideas.

I spearheaded various initiatives as Office Manager, overseeing events such as staff retreats, student showcases, and a new conference while managing three budgets, including a $150,000 endowed fund. Implementing process improvements, I introduced a professional development survey and streamlined computer inventory management for faculty. Employing effective time management strategies, I navigated daily challenges with post-it notes and task lists. Actively engaging in university-wide initiatives, I supported faculty with travel arrangements and contributed to strategic planning efforts, ensuring alignment with faculty priorities and fostering transparent communication with the new director. Collaborating with budget offices, I ensured accuracy in financial oversight, proactively addressing discrepancies. Recognized for exceptional dedication, I served as Staff Advisory Council representative and received two "You Rock!" awards. Continuing professional development, I enhanced conflict management and communication skills through university seminars.

Assists in providing food and lodging to people recently released from immigrant detention and their families; facilitates and organizes transportation; planned and executed fundraiser at Highland's Church for clothes, toiletries, and snacks in summer of 2019, helping to raise $3,000 in supplies.

Assists in production, updating, and editing of 1,000 page reference guide, and over 150 installation manuals. Creates, edits and maintains the presentation format of documentation for products and production processes of Hunter Douglas; Performs research, conducts hands-on simulation and experimentation with the product to design technical media such as fabrication manuals, installation instructions, maintenance manuals and technical audio and video production, and to obtain and/or verify technical data; Utilizes computer-aided design packages to create drawings for inclusion in manuals and installation instructions, and incorporates photography and graphic design into page layouts; Communicates on a frequent basis with members of the business functions departments and works with representatives of the Purchasing department to ensure documents ordered for print are current and comply with applicable ISO standards; Offers creative approaches and ideas for improvements in product related technical pieces.

Drove sales within Target Mobile retail locations on various wireless products, accessories and services to customers; provides electronic expertise and troubleshooting for wireless customers, side-by-side with Target retail associates; participated and communicated promotions and negotiated best deals for guests.

Instructed English Language and Composition classes at Alacaste Las Fuentes and Agostinas Buen Consejo within the town of Logroño, Spain. Guided English conversation with focus on vocabulary, pronunciation and fluency. Developed lesson plans and presentations related to TOEFL and American culture. Served as private weekly and bi-weekly tutor to individuals and pairs, centered around pre-planned ESL lessons.

Compiled research and data for the professor for use in class materials and/or expert testimony. Organized and facilitated annual securities regulation conference, with over 100 lawyer practitioners & enforcement officials in attendance. Managed and facilitated schedule, press interviews and email correspondence. Budgeted and tracked billing and reimbursements.

Planned and coordinated fifty (50) Apogee events, including open mics, featured readings, staff readings, launch parties, and annual benefit. Arranged venues, a/v setup and catering. Discovered and developed fundraising, events and collaboration opportunities for Apogee. Maintained Twitter, Facebook, and monthly newsletter. Marketed and promoted fundraising events, raising $7,000 through 2015 Apogee Gala for publication costs. Administered listserv of donors and members.

Supervised a team of eight graduate assistants in Columbia Graduate Writing Program Office. Planned and organized over ninety graduate school events, including lectures, conferences, informational sessions, and student readings. Troubleshot IT concerns, and aided professor with administrative and technical concerns. Budgeted and tracked financial reimbursements for catering and office purchases.

Created syllabus on storytelling and mythmaking for Columbia university community class. Lectured on various genre and literary writer techniques and methods of narrative creation; conducted workshops on student work.

Served as the in-house IT specialist for the Columbia Graduate Writing Program, developing an online system for handling IT tickets for the Columbia Graduate Writing Program within the larger university information technology database. Supervised Audio/Visual needs for over 60 Columbia Writing Events; improved broadcast quality and filming techniques in order to create an projected online archive of event footage. Researched and improved multimedia capability within graduate classrooms; created an electronic student facebook for student/professor distribution of over 200 students.

Developed a weekly writing workshop for military veterans centered on narratives of reflection. Improved participant self-editing and brainstorming techniques using talk-back procedures, group exercises, and literature selections focused on personal essay and narrative.

Served as Fulbright Fellow/Scholar within Artvin, Turkey at Artvin Coruh University as an English Lecturer • Designed a curriculum for first-time and continuing english language learners within Artvin Anatolian Teacher Training High School, Artvin Coruh University, and various vocational schools • Conducted one-on-one tutoring and led conversation groups and debate classes • Edited academic papers within Biology, Psychology, Education, and Landscape Architecture Departments • Stirred interest in foreign language learning, cultural diversity, and international study.

Evaluated manuscripts in fantasy, crime thriller, detective mystery, urban horror, and science-fiction genres for representation potential. Drafted daily reader reports offering editing suggestions for internal use, in addition to drafting summaries and pitch letters to potential publishers.