Work History:

• September 2006 - Aerialist
• Annual performances in the Imperial Flyers circus 2007-2010, numerous aerial fabric performances for corporate events (Blogpaws 2010, CWA Annual Meeting 2008, etc.), shows (Latination 2010, The Visitor 2010, Don't Kill Bill - coming in 2011, etc.), and private parties.

 

• September 2010 - Present, President, Up For Pups
• Lead a performing arts company in the development and execution of creative performances that serve the role of humane education.

 

• Summer 2010, Adjunct Professor, University of Colorado
• Develop curriculum and teach sales management to undergraduate students at the Leeds School of Business.

 

• April 2009 - Present, Editor, Happy Tails Books
• Collect, edit and publish compilations of breed-specific and region-specific rescue stories in order to raise money for dog rescue organizations and raise awareness about pet adoption. 

 

• September 2007-April 2009, National Sales Manager, Eldorado Wall Company
  • Sales and customer service for one of the nation's leading rock climbing wall manufacturer
  • Company Description: Eldorado Wall Company designs, manufactures, and sells custom rock climbing walls of the highest quality to rock climbing gyms, YMCA's, rec centers, amusement parks and individuals who desire aesthetic and functional rock climbing surfaces.

• July 2006-September 2007, Director, Action Advising, LLC
• Sales and marketing development for small businesses
• Job Description: Advising entrepreneurs, small business owners, and practicioners. Tasks include financial and business planning, marketing/sales strategy, entrepreneurial coaching, products/service development, and network building
  • Clients: SBA's Boulder Division of the Small Business Development Center, Celia's Gourmet sugarfree snack food, Bits, Bytes & Bots children's technology education franchises, The Organic Dish organic meal preparation service, On The Run Fitness corporate wellness management

   

• Oct 2003 to July 2006 CEO, Spring Foods Inc.
  • Organic, Gluten Free Snack Food Company
  • Job Description: Product development, market research, marketing, accounting, HR, management, advertising design, graphic and website design, public relations, purchasing, sales, staff training and recruiting

   

• 1994-2002 Professional Snowboarder
  • Sponsors: Airwalk, Dragon, Northwave, Nixon, 686, The Big Hit, Drake
  • Job Description: Compete in international competitions, appear in national and international publications, attend trade shows, product development meetings, dinners, and other events to create and substantiate the image and quality of the products represented

 

• 1991-1993 Basement Skates, Owner
  • Store selling skateboard equipment and apparel
  • Job Description: Buy and sell skateboards and skateboard accessories, design, stock, and organize store, create accounts with wholesalers, perform many customer service duties, keep ledgers, attend trade shows