For years, I worked in restaurants primarily as a cook but eventually working my way into management and menu development. Meanwhile I continued to train as a professional acrobat and stilt walker, gaining many connections with high profile clients as well as performers from around the world. Additionally, I have worked as an artist liaison for Monqui venues in Portland. In this position, I was in charge of setting up green rooms, transporting artists and communicating between show producers and band managers.