Since age 15 I've worked in kitchens and in Music, studying the anthropology of various cultures through the lenses of the food cultures eat, and the music they dance to.My experiences in kitchens placed me in managerial positions, where I oversaw small teams of Line Cooks as we safely prepared food to both our own standards and regulatory standards listed within Health Codes. With heightened responsibility comes a greater degree of enforcement of rules, not only in food preparation, but in safety using the array of dangerous equipment and tools within a Kitchen. The high speed, high volume, and loud environment solidified my ability to work under pressure, maintain good morale amidst my team, and heightened my work ethic overall. I had the opportunity to work in numerous kitchens with coworkers from various parts of the world - with English as a second, or sometimes, fourth language.I have always been musically inclined. This was my main mode of study throughout school and it resulted in more appearances on stages than I can truly count. This fascination led me to self-teach Audio engineering - a skill I have since used to help others produce their own music as well as producing my own. Next, I taught myself how to DJ using Vinyl Turntables, and have amassed a large and diverse collection of music in addition to the skills required to perform for large audiences. While these skills are certainly niche, I have gained and unshakable confidence in my ability to present in front of others, as well as in my ability to teach myself new skills and stay committed to them long enough to achieve a professional standard.Lastly, my Experience as a Retail specialist has exposed me to ins and outs of Retail, E-commerce and Niche marketplaces/skills. At Love Garden Sounds, a Record/CD Store, I have learned to do appraisals and manage an online inventory space. Costumers purchase items from us, and I facilitate the process from beginning (appraisal, listing it online) to the end (Shipping and handling, costumer communication).Compliance stood out to me as I searched for a new career. My skills of management and self teach-ability, as well as my experience complying with health codes and teaching/enforcing said codes translates directly into the field. As I start this journey, I look forward to applying what I already know to a high stakes and detail oriented work environment.