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Remote

Moses Lake, Washington, United States

Seattle, Washington, United States

◆ Hired just months after graduation to join the Coding Dojo team. A testament to the skills and impact I delivered as a student.◆ Guided students through virtual environment setup, troubleshooting, and complex assignments via detailed walkthroughs, live demos, and individualized support.◆ Provided assistance on the at-risk student program via Hubspot, providing assistance on Discord and one-on-one video calls to prevent dropouts.◆ Stepped up to deliver engaging lecture and live demos, enhancing students understanding of upcoming assignments.◆ Compiled comprehensive FAQs for various assignments, empowering students with self-service troubleshooting and knowledge resources.◆ Provided detailed feedback on assignments, guiding students towards improvement and resubmission if needed.

Tonasket, Washington, United States

◆ Spearheaded the overhaul of policy enforcement, enhancing state compliance and ensuring we maintained a clean record with the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB).◆ Cultivated strategic vendor relationships with new vendors, skillfully negotiating favorable pricing for pesticides and fertilizers. Implemented cost-saving measures, resulting in a 20% reduction in expenses.◆ Proficient in seed-to-sale software, demonstrating expertise in overseeing multiple accounts across both locations.◆ Held weekly meetings with site managers, business partners, and potential buyers. Provided data-driven updates on season progress, providing photos and end of week assessment. This proactive communication led to optimizing future tasks and objective.

Moses Lake, Washington, United States

◆ Ensured growing conditions met quality standards by monitoring humidity, moisture, temperature, and adjusting cultivation procedures.◆ Monitored plant development, removing substandard or diseased plants to protect quality and identify potential concerns.◆ Managed staff, assigned tasks, provided comprehensive training in growing techniques.◆ Ensured proper pesticide use and staff training, maintained required records.◆ Obtained state certifications for pesticide handling/application and fertigation application.◆ Maintained the control of drying and curing environments through temperature and humidity monitoring maximizing quality and potency.

Bellevue, Washington, United States

◆ Progressively promoted from garnish prep to head chef and supervised 7 employees.◆ Led a team of cooks/chefs, delegating tasks and ensuring efficient workflow.◆ Implemented and enforced food safety and sanitation protocols.◆ Maintained inventory management systems, controlling budgets and ordering supplies.◆Developed innovative seasonal specials, crafted specialized menus for weekly promotions and catered small to medium-sized events.◆ Oversaw the hiring, training, and development of kitchen staff.

Information Technology

Cyber/Computer Forensics And Counterterrorism, Highest Honors/Triple Black Belt