Areas of Proficiency
Professional Experience
Independent Transportation Contractor
Extra Comfort Driver (2015 - On-Going)Operated as a sole proprietor managing all aspects of a high-volume transportation business, including complex financial planning, budgeting, tax compliance, and proactive vehicle maintenance scheduling. Delivered exceptional customer service across 6,000+ completed trips, maintaining a perfect 5.0-star rating through consistent professionalism, safety adherence, and conflict de-escalation. Demonstrated unwavering reliability and operational efficiency in a fast-paced, independent environment, ensuring passenger satisfaction and asset longevity while navigating dynamic urban logistics.
TL Photography
Founder & Photographer (2005 - On-Going)Established a specialized photography practice focused on the intersection of landscape, nature, and culinary arts, leveraging a unique background in both gastronomy and visual storytelling. While operating primarily as a passion-driven venture in an era dominated by smartphone automation, I provide high-fidelity, intentional imagery that captures the nuanced beauty of Portland's waterfront, urban architecture, and food culture. Committed to continuous skill refinement and artistic integrity, I offer accessible, low-cost photography services that prioritize authentic composition and emotional resonance over mass production, delivering a personalized touch that automated devices simply cannot replicate.
HALO Cannabis
Statewide Cannabis Logistics & Compliance Driver ( 2022 - 2023 )Executed secure, time-critical cannabis deliveries across the entire state of Oregon, serving as the primary custodian for high-value, regulated goods. Maintained strict adherence to Oregon OLCC transport regulations and METRC chain-of-custody protocols, ensuring 100% inventory accuracy and real-time tracking from dispatch to final handoff. Optimized routing strategies to guarantee on-time delivery windows while managing complex security procedures, vehicle safety inspections, and detailed manifest documentation. Demonstrated exceptional reliability and situational awareness in navigating diverse geographic regions, ensuring seamless compliance and customer satisfaction in a highly regulated environment.
Americanna RX
Budtender & Inventory Compliance Specialist ( 2018 - 2021 )Served as a dual-role specialist ensuring 100% adherence to rigorous Oregon OLCC cannabis regulations while managing high-volume retail operations. Maintained precise, real-time inventory accuracy using the state-mandated METRC tracking system, conducting regular audits to guarantee seamless compliance and prevent regulatory discrepancies. Expertly guided customers through product selection while strictly enforcing age verification and possession limits, balancing exceptional customer service with uncompromising legal accountability. Successfully navigated complex compliance frameworks to maintain operational integrity and avoid penalties in a highly scrutinized industry.
CCI Inc.
Residential Manager → Program Director (2013 - 2015)Promoted from Residential Manager to Program Director, expanding oversight from a single adolescent facility to three residential homes with an average of 15 residents total. Managed and trained up to 15 staff members, ensuring adherence to federal standards and home policies through regular safety inspections and random compliance checks. Developed and maintained individualized Behavioral Support Plans for all residents, conducting intake assessments to evaluate needs and exit meetings to coordinate transitions to new housing. Oversaw all incident reports, performing final reviews and implementing corrective actions. Managed resident funds, schedules, and essential needs while ensuring academic and vocational requirements were met. Served as 24/7 on-call emergency contact, demonstrating unwavering reliability and crisis management skills in a high-stakes environment.
CCI Inc. & PMRS
Residential Care Provider (2010 - 2013))Provided comprehensive residential care for diverse populations including elderly individuals, adolescents, and adults with disabilities and behavioral health needs across multiple group home settings. Administered medications at scheduled intervals while maintaining accurate medication records and medical histories. Supported daily living activities including meal preparation, housekeeping, and transportation to appointments and activities. Documented resident progress through detailed medical notes and incident reports, ensuring timely communication with clinical teams. Certified in OIS restraints, CPR, and First Aid, consistently prioritizing resident safety and de-escalation techniques in high-pressure situations.
Training & Qualifications
- 2006 - 2008
Culinary Arts & Gastronomy
Western Culinary Institute, Portland ORUndertook a rigorous two-year immersion in professional culinary arts, driven by a unique vision to merge artistic photography with gastronomic presentation. Mastered advanced cooking techniques, kitchen management, and food styling during a period of intense institutional transition. Despite the abrupt closure of the program and the subsequent loss of degree accreditation due to external administrative failures, I successfully completed the core curriculum and retained a high level of technical proficiency. This experience solidified a distinct perspective on food as visual art, allowing me to bring a photographer's eye to culinary composition and continue providing high-quality, accessible food-related services today.
- 2005 - 2006
Visual Arts & Photography
Art Institute Of PortlandCompleted an intensive year of study in drawing and technology-driven graphic design, rapidly translating theoretical concepts into professional-grade photography. Spearheaded the acclaimed "A Portland Night" series, capturing the atmospheric transition of summer sunsets across downtown, the waterfront, and iconic bridges, a project that garnered significant local praise and remains a featured highlight in my portfolio. Leveraged this academic foundation to launch TL Photography, transitioning immediately into freelance work. Over the years, I have continuously refined these technical and artistic skills, maintaining a dedicated practice that offers high-quality, accessible photography services to the community.
- 2001 - 2005
High School Media Production
Parkrose High School, Portland ORManaged live-to-tape news production and post-production workflows in a pre-digital environment, ensuring broadcast-ready quality with zero margin for error. Recognized by peers and faculty as Producer of the Year and Director of the Year, with a signature segment, "Check My Ride," securing the Best Monthly Production award. This early leadership role established a foundation in narrative storytelling, team coordination, and crisis management under pressure, skills that directly translate to my current professional freelance media work.