I began Stave Designs in October 2009 with a couple of tea light candle holder designs for the holiday season. With recommendations and ideas from friends and former customers I began creating some of the pieces you see on my website. Half of the time I have a picture in my head of what I want the final piece to look like, and along the way the end products turn out much differently than I had first envisioned.As an artisan I am constantly striving to create new items that incorporate… Show more I began Stave Designs in October 2009 with a couple of tea light candle holder designs for the holiday season. With recommendations and ideas from friends and former customers I began creating some of the pieces you see on my website. Half of the time I have a picture in my head of what I want the final piece to look like, and along the way the end products turn out much differently than I had first envisioned.As an artisan I am constantly striving to create new items that incorporate every piece of the barrel into the end product. Very rarely do I use wood products that are not from a wine barrel so as to maintain the uniqueness and one of a kind feel that you get with each piece created.You may see similar products in the market place however I am confident that my affordable pricing and attention to detail is unmatched. I stand by every piece that I create and know that you will too. All items I create are handmade using nothing more than a few different sanding tools, a drill and stain products. No two creations will ever be the same due to the unique shape of each barrel stave, so attention to detail and open minded thinking play a big roll in the design and creation process. Show less

I began GSD in January of 2006 and took a hiatus from 4/2008-8/2009 and 6/2010-3/2011 only to come back and re-organize the company and services that I can offer.GSD is a contracting company that caters to the residential properties in the Columbia Gorge. Services include but are not limited to:Interrior/exterior painting.Landscape design, implementation and maintenance.Custom Deck and fence design and build.Hardscape landscaping.Lawn Maintenance.Rough… Show more I began GSD in January of 2006 and took a hiatus from 4/2008-8/2009 and 6/2010-3/2011 only to come back and re-organize the company and services that I can offer.GSD is a contracting company that caters to the residential properties in the Columbia Gorge. Services include but are not limited to:Interrior/exterior painting.Landscape design, implementation and maintenance.Custom Deck and fence design and build.Hardscape landscaping.Lawn Maintenance.Rough carpentry.I manage the day-to-day operations of the business including accounting, payroll, marketing and staffing (when needed) Show less

Oversee all aspects of Simons Cliffhouse lounge and restaurant. Responsible for the scheduling, tip reconciliation and banquet commissions for 35+ employees.Assist in the continuous changing and updating of the lunch and dinner menus including an extensive wine menu.Since A1 Hospitality purchased the historic hotel in September 2009 we have undergone several stages of remodeling. I am assuming the responsibility for the next remodel project will consist of creating and presenting a… Show more Oversee all aspects of Simons Cliffhouse lounge and restaurant. Responsible for the scheduling, tip reconciliation and banquet commissions for 35+ employees.Assist in the continuous changing and updating of the lunch and dinner menus including an extensive wine menu.Since A1 Hospitality purchased the historic hotel in September 2009 we have undergone several stages of remodeling. I am assuming the responsibility for the next remodel project will consist of creating and presenting a proposal to the investors. This project would completely relocate the bar and create a revenue generating lounge and bar which is absent due to the size and lack of usable space. Show less

Oversee all aspects of the day-to-day operations for the lounge and bar.Responsible for the revitalization of an antiquated business model creating a profitable operation.Updates include: implementation of a Point of Sale (P.O.S.) system, creating accountability and inventory accuracy which, in turn, led to a more accurate and efficient cash handling protocol. Assesed, analyized and re-vamped the operating hours, wine and liquor menu, Spearheaded and project managed a remodel of… Show more Oversee all aspects of the day-to-day operations for the lounge and bar.Responsible for the revitalization of an antiquated business model creating a profitable operation.Updates include: implementation of a Point of Sale (P.O.S.) system, creating accountability and inventory accuracy which, in turn, led to a more accurate and efficient cash handling protocol. Assesed, analyized and re-vamped the operating hours, wine and liquor menu, Spearheaded and project managed a remodel of the entire upper floor (approx 8000 sq ft) by installing all new light fixtures, new bar stools, paint and fumugation of 60 years of cigarette smoke. And logged 150+ hours to re-finish a circa 1950’s cherry wood bartop back to its original luster.Responsible for the recruitment of new members and the persuasion of existing members to support the lodge financially by becoming regular patrons in a warm, new and inviting atmosphere.During my tenure there have been more than 140 members (700 members to date)that are new to the Elks, transferred in from other lodges or reinstated their memberships solely based on my efforts.Single handedly raised more than $8,000 to fund the renovation I facilitated January 4th-6th, 2009 to comply with the no smoking laws acting as the project manager.I also was able to raise in excess of $3000 to fund the complete painting of the exterrior of the facility. 82+ gallons covering 15,000 sq ft of surface area were applied and over 375+ volunteer hours were logged by me in 38 days to complete the project Show less

Review insurance policies to verify they are in compliance with proposed coverage.Generate new business through various prospecting methods.Responsible for the maintenance of the insurance program.Provided analysis and reports as requested by the client.Licensed agent; Property & Casualty Insurance.

Responsible for managing and training several loan officers in all facets of the lending industry. Built my own base of clients through mass marketing.Pro-active in marketing my name and company in an extremely competitive industry.Successfully closed over 150 loans totaling over $37 million in total volume since employment.

Generated over $75,000,000 in new assets during my employment with Schwab.Responsible for tracking of operational and trade issues on client accounts. (Our team oversaw $1.6 billion in assets)Successfully maintained customers’ margin accounts.Subject matter expert for Schwab’s market data software and active trader platform.Responsible for keeping up with changes in the industry regulated by the NASD.Obtained series 7 and 63 licenses.Responsible… Show more Generated over $75,000,000 in new assets during my employment with Schwab.Responsible for tracking of operational and trade issues on client accounts. (Our team oversaw $1.6 billion in assets)Successfully maintained customers’ margin accounts.Subject matter expert for Schwab’s market data software and active trader platform.Responsible for keeping up with changes in the industry regulated by the NASD.Obtained series 7 and 63 licenses.Responsible for answering client questions pertaining to their accounts, rules and regulations of Schwab. Show less