High School Teacher; West Seattle H.S., Seattle, WA 2016-Present and 2002-2010
Automotive Technology, Applied Physics, and Union Representative
· Taught Auto Tech 1, 2, & 3 and Applied Physics (Principles of Technology) to diverse high school population including many IEP students · Served as department head with related responsibilities on the school’s Instructional Council · Built relationships with local automotive businesses and the community college for auto program articulation agreements, program certification, and advisory councils · Served as CTE representative on school district tack force about building a CTE Skills Center · Served as the school’s union representative · Created and advised a student auto club
Knapp Auto Repair Services; Seattle, WA 1996-2002
Auto Mechanic and Small Business Owner
· Repaired cars · Managed customer relations · Developed business plan and marketing strategy · Maintained accounts and business tax filings
Pharmacists Without Borders; France and Bosnia-Herzegovina 1995
Medical Supply Convoy Leader
· Managed convoy team of five drivers and trucks in Bosnia-Herzegovina · Negotiated the passage of medical supplies in a war zone · Detained and held hostage for 2 months in Serbian prison outside of Sarajevo · Managed psychological health of team during stressful incarceration
Travent International/Progressive Travels; Beaune, France 1992-1994
Logistical/Technical Coordinator; Tour Leader
· Managed team of mechanics to maintain fleet of 500 bicycles and equipment · Provided logistical support at French base of operations for bicycle tours · Negotiated rental contracts in French for fleet of vehicles · Purchase supplies and equipment · Led bicycle tours in historic regions of France
Pacific Lutheran University; Tacoma, WA 1989-1990
Professor of French
· Taught French language courses
Greenpeace; Seattle and Olympia, WA 1986-1987
Door-to-door canvass coordinator; canvasser
· Managed team of canvassers · Organized and administered Olympia door-to-door fundraising canvass · Canvassed door-to-door in Seattle and Olympia
Education
The Evergreen State College; Olympia, WA 1988
Bachelor of Arts
· Majored in interdisciplinary French and Spanish language and cultural studies · Significant coursework in U.S. History, Art, the Classics, and Philosophy · Instrumental in process to recast student governance to better reflect student interests
L’Univérsité d’Aix-Marseille III; Aix-en-Provence, France 1984-1985
Diplôme with Honors
· French language mastery at the French Studies Institute for Foreign Students · Independent study project translating works in philosophy and journalism