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Edina, Minnesota, United States

I Utilize my design expertise to assist residential and trade clients in one on one consultations in the store and in-home regarding the design of their living spaces to inspire and collaborate with their vision, and drive store sales. I measure and assess the client's living space, create and present professional design plans based on their needs, style, and preferences. I also demonstrate superior product knowledge, and maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions in order to achieve and exceed established sales and productivity goals. In the second quarter of 2024, I far exceeded my sales goals, bringing in $500,000.00 worth of sales in my first 12 months earning the top spot in our Presidents Club Associate Productivity Rewards Program.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

I designed, project managed, and assisted in the construction of a full kitchen remodel in my 1936 Minneapolis bungalow. I implemented the full design process by collaborating with multiple build partners, creating mood boards, visual guides, floorplans, and a 3D rendering with the UCreate software, sourcing and procuring all products, assisting with cabinet building and installation, staging and photographing the completed project, and coming in under our $20,000.00 budget by $721.00.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

I designed, managed, and assisted in the construction of a landscape and exterior home remodel on my 1936 Minneapolis bungalow. I utilized Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel to create, track, and budget a comprehensive design and project management process to the completion of this one-year project. The remodel consisted of 4 phases which included a combination of hiring professional contractors and doing some of the construction and installation work ourselves. The project included painting the exterior of the house, replacing the roof, removing a section of the lower deck to repurpose that space for raised garden beds, building a retaining wall, and installing arborvitae trees and a hydrangea shrub for privacy at the back of the property, replacing the existing grass lawn with a white clover bee lawn, installing new native plant species in a new flower garden, and adding a vinyl privacy fence and gate across the driveway.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

I designed, project managed, and assisted in the construction of a full front, side, and back yard landscape remodel. My design included creative solutions to reduce the cost of replacing a 100' long x 8' tall railroad tie retaining wall that was deteriorating due to the heavy shade from the sloped, wooded backyard. My idea was to bury the retaining wall with clay soil and at the same time, create a level yard space that did not previously exist. The goal was to create a usable yard that would add resale value to the home we planned to sell upon completion of the work. I found a landscape company and engineer who were able to help bring my vision to life. Completing the remaining construction between myself and my partner Neil, and tracking all sourcing and procurement with Excel, I stayed within our $45,000.00 budget and within the 1.5-year timeline before listing the home for sale.

Eagan, Mn

I led a 6-member citizen action team to research, study and make recommendations to the Eagan Parks and Recreation Department, the Mayor, and the City Council, about how we can collectively plan, cost and implement initiatives to improve the quality of life for children and families in Eagan. I initiated collaborative relationships with the Eagan director of Parks and Recreation and the Community Education Department, as partners and stakeholders to bring our team vision to life. Our final initiatives for improvements to recreation opportunities included a new nature playground at Patrick Eagan Park, built in 2017, a splash pad at Central Park, built in 2018, and increased hours at two local indoor swimming pools during the winter months with the addition of a large, removable, interactive water play station that could be utilized by children aged 0-12, implemented in autumn of 2017. All of our initiatives were approved while remaining within the city of Eagan's budget constraints.

Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States

I assisted customers with sourcing and purchasing furnishings to create their ideal home spaces. I utilized skills in product knowledge, space planning, color, pattern, and texture harmony, visual weight and balance, budgetary restrictions, customer engagement and follow-up, and meeting sales targets.

Bellevue, Washington, United States

I provided individual, child, adolescent, and family therapy in an elementary and high school setting, 20 hours per week. I operated from a family systems counseling framework and utilized a wide variety of play therapy techniques. I collaborated with parents, teachers, school personnel, and community service organizations as primary resources for children. In addition, I taught parenting classes incorporating S.T.E.P. Best Practices, The Nurturing Heart Program for Difficult Children, and Emotional Intelligence, to parents of children aged 6-12 years. I also supervised and planned the monthly parent education drop-in special topics courses.

Bothell, Washington, United States

I provided individual, child, and family therapy, and facilitated three therapy groups for children in grades 1-5, in different elementary school settings, 20 hours per week. I operated from a family systems theory framework, and utilized play and cognitive behavioral therapy. I built trusting relationships with children and their families to improve self-awareness, a growth mindset, collaborative problem-solving, emotional intelligence, and communication skills. I also created a play-based therapeutic curriculum in my therapy groups, focusing on a few social and emotional skills for them to learn and practice with each other in a fun and safe environment.

Bothell, Washington, United States

I provided individual, marriage and family therapy to a diverse population within a mental health clinical setting. I used a family systems approach, incorporating Structural, Bowen, Solution-Focused, Brief MRI, and Narrative Therapies. My work with clients included conducting diagnostic intake interviews, and working collaboratively with affiliated psychiatrists, medical doctors, school personnel, judicial advocates, and other family resource practitioners. Additionally, I co-facilitated an aggression management group for adolescents, a parenting class for teen parents, and a drug and alcohol awareness group for adolescents and their parents.

Seattle, Washington, United States

I operated the in-school advocacy and specialized remedial tutoring program for foster children aged 15-18 at Garfield High School. I worked in collaboration with adolescents, their caregivers, social workers, school counselors, teachers, and administrators, to deliver targeted academic improvements and advocate for effective accommodations within the classroom. I worked with students through 1:1 in class, pull-out, and small group academic support. I also connected students to school and community extra-curricular activities and provided funding for their participation through Treehouse.

Seattle, Washington, United States

I created and taught an after-school drama program for children k-8 in a private Catholic school setting. The program integrated skill development in improvisation, movement, vocal techniques, character development, mask-making, and performance. I incorporated training and mentorship to the middle school students working on our productions as stage managers, light and soundboard operators, and backstage support for the elementary school performers. I also supervised and collaborated with over 20 parent volunteers who assisted with technical production work involving costumes, sets, and publicity.

Wheeling, Illinois, United States

I taught L.A. 9, L.A. 10, American Literature, Honors Advanced Writing, and stage acting courses to students in grades 9-12, in a large public school setting. In addition to my classroom work, I was invited to present an original language arts curriculum I developed on censorship, language, and multicultural literature to 150 educators at the 2002 National Council for Teachers of English in Atlanta, GA. I also performed as a department representative on the NCA leadership committee, improving school-wide teaching strategies in reading and writing. I also launched Wheeling High School's first Individual Events Speech Team, becoming the second-largest team in the district in its second year and winning over 20 medals at state tournaments.

Wilmette, Illinois, United States

I taught drama classes to 7th and 8th graders in a public school setting. I created an original drama curriculum that included improvisation, movement, vocal technique, character development, student-written scene work, and commedia dell'arte physical comedy, mask making, technical theatre, and performance. I directed two student productions per semester.

Buffalo, Mn

I taught contemporary literature and stage-acting courses to 9-12th graders in a public school setting. I created and launched their first drama program, including a collaborative multi-school play production for elementary, middle, and high school students. I trained and supervised high school-level students in leadership roles in playwriting, play directing, dance choreography, stage management, and technical design and direction for a major production.

Ridqc Certification, Interior Design

Certified Color Expert, Interior Design

This certification course covers color concepts, the rules of color, interpreting color in a space, creating the client color palette.

Interior Design

Interior Design Masterclass, Bedroom Design, Livingroom Design, Fireplaces, Built-Ins, Media Walls, Interior Design Start to Finish.

Online Courses, Interior Design

Current Coursework: 1. How to Design a Room in 10 Easy Steps by Erikka Fogleman 2. How to Work with Interior Design Styles Like a Pro.

Seminar For Ceu, Interior Design

I attended the seminar "Evolution of Modern Design" by Philip Miller of Thayer Coggin, hosted by Francis King Ltd. The seminar was.

M.A. Applied Behavioral Science, Mental Health Counseling

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Language Arts And Drama Secondary Education Licensure