Director of the intake house and full-time in-house guardian/caretaker for troubled teens. Working 15 hour days, 5 days a week.Oversee residential staff and ensure residents are well taken care of. Provide safe and clean environment for residents in accordance with State Standards.Responsible for supervising residents in a residential setting: this includes but is not limited to the following: direct supervision of kids, ensure their health, safety, care and well-being.Making sure residents are fed, have appropriate hygiene and are on time to weekly events.Oversee and participate in work projects each week, ensuring the completion of them and the safety of the residents.Attend scheduled events with residents, such as: school, therapeutic groups, doctor’s appointments, program activities, etc.

In-house full-time guardian and caretaker for troubled teens. Working 15 hour days, 5 days a week.Provide safe and clean environment for residents in accordance with State Standards.Responsible for supervising residents in a residential setting: this includes but is not limited to the following: direct supervision of kids, ensure their health, safety, care and well-being.Making sure residents are fed, have appropriate hygiene and are on time to weekly events.Oversee and participate in work projects each week, ensuring the completion of them and the safety of the residents.Attend scheduled events with residents, such as: school, therapeutic groups, doctor’s appointments, program activities, etc.

Trip Leader for Camp Thunderbird's Pacific North West expedition program. Carrying out the care of several youths during an extended off-site front and backcountry expedition. Includes budgeting, preparation, and other skills required to provide for a group of young men taking part in an extended trip. Took part in 3, 5, and 7 day wilderness hiking trips, as well as a glacial hike to Mt. Rainier's Muir Basecamp.

Jr. High English, Bible, and Literature teacher at Southwestern Christian School. In addition, I also teach life skills to the Jr. High boys each Friday.

Department Lead for the Base Camp (10-18 y.o) department of Forest Home's Family Camp. Duties include oversight and team building of five other trail guides and decision-making regarding camp activities. I simultaneously perform the duties of a 15-18 y.o trail guide. Duties include counseling and ensurement of safety for 30+ campers on a weekly basis.

High school (15-18) Trail Guide/counselor. Duties included interpersonal faith-based counseling of high school students as well as facilitation of camp-related activities. This job required extensive and ongoing training in interpersonal and youth communication, including mental health sensitivity and interaction with Child Protective Services.

Resident Assistant for the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school years at Grand Canyon University. Included having meaningful interactions and forming bonds with residents as well as the development of campus culture through facilitation of resident-centric activities. Other responsibilities include; rule enforcement, conflict resolution, mediation, and mentorship.

Seafood Processing of sustainable sockeye salmon in Bristol Bay, Alaska. Cleaning, gutting, filleting, and grading of 5 species of salmon. Workweeks included 16 hour days, 7 days a week.

Position specializing in the polishing and finishing of concrete floorings. Included grinding, hardening, and sealing of concrete floors as well as epoxy finishings and concrete staining. Use and maintenance of specialized tools such as triple-disc propane floor grinders and angle grinders using metal, ceramic, and resin blades. Training and overseeing of newly hired employees. Workdays 10-14 hours up to 7 days a week.

Recreation activities coordinator at Forest Home Camp. Included the facilitation of recreation-related activities as well as safety management. This position required extensive and ongoing safety training as well as advanced knowledge of recreation and safety equipment. Major operational equipment included a Zip line, Giant swing, and Skytrail.

Exotic animal handler for 'Kid's Reptile Parties'. Included the handling, care, and transportation of various small and large reptiles, as well as facilitation of shows at various events.

Self-employed handyman. Work included but is not limited to, plumbing work, yard work, light electric work, painting, woodwork, framing, and masonry.