REAL ESTATE CONSULTANT — 2022 - PRESENT

Consult on commercial and residential real estate transactions, focusing on strategic, operational and design elements. Designing and developing a private permaculture farm and orchard in the Tahoe National Forest in California and a generational homestead in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Currently focused on site preparation, infrastructure and systems development and prototype design for both projects. Collaborating with local and state agencies, selecting vendors and managing partnerships.

DESIGNER AND OWNER, AXEL STAGING AND DESIGN — 2014-2021

Owned and operated an interior design firm. Directed all functions including client relations, business management and creative decisions. Worked directly with real estate agents, homeowners and other professionals to successfully design, renovate and sell properties. Also designed, renovated and managed several personally owned rentals in the United States and Mexico.

DEAN OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL — 2011-2014

Led several initiatives related to diversity, equity and inclusion and ways to support the community. Developed new programs and enhanced existing efforts while also working with the top administrative team to support the general functions of the school. Active role in hiring staff. Regularly presented program accomplishments to board members, staff and parents. Presented best practices at professional conferences.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR, DECISION EDUCATION FOUNDATION — 2009-2011

Managed educational programs and instructor training. Worked directly with institutions to educate staff in decision science theory and practice. Developed new courses, including an extensive module on advisory and counseling settings in schools.

LITERATURE AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER — 1998-2008

Taught a variety of literature and multi-disciplinary courses at rigorous private high schools. Course topics included creative writing, nonfiction writing, American literature, world literature, African American literature, philosophy, ethics and many others. Presented at industry conferences. Performed duties as a mentor.