Work with people. Work with systems.

My background brings together hands-on technology, everyday operations, and supporting people.

A practical background.

Community services, publishing, restaurant work, and independent technology each have a place in my story.

Community services & publishing

  1. 2024–present

    MDSCAA

    In Home Services Program Manager

    Joined in reception in 2024; moved into program management in April 2025. I manage personal aides providing services that help seniors remain in their homes.

  2. 2023–2024

    Catholic Social Services

    Intake and reception

    Client communication, intake support, and front desk coordination.

  3. 2021–2023

    Daily Press

    Sports writing, editorial, and business operations

    Sports writing and editorial work alongside classified and inside sales, accounting support, and front desk operations.

Independent technology

  1. 2025–present

    906.sh

    Founder and operator

    A not-for-profit community initiative helping people across the local 906 with technology and tech-related questions.

  2. 2020–present

    Self-employed

    Business IT and SaaS consultation

    Independent work with websites, business tools, hosting, and connected systems.

  3. 2016–2019

    Freelance

    Web development and marketing

    Work with WordPress, Laravel, search optimization, digital marketing, and the customer-facing tools that support a small business.

In the kitchen.
Behind the counter.

Cooking, prep, deliveries, and helping run a restaurant. That work is part of my background too.

  1. May 2019–Mar 2020 · Escanaba, Michigan

    Crispigna’s Italian Restaurant

    Kitchen Helper / Cook

    Kitchen support and cooking in a local Italian restaurant.

  2. Sep 2015–Jun 2016 · Tioga, North Dakota

    Wildcatz Grill

    Cook / Prep

    Cooking and prep, with direct customer interaction and feedback.

  3. Feb–Aug 2015 · Tioga, North Dakota

    42 Grill

    Main Cook

    Maintained the cooking area, back room, and inventory, with front-of-house customer service during quieter hours.

  4. Jul–Oct 2014 · Escanaba, Michigan

    Jade Garden Chinese Restaurant

    Cook and Delivery Driver

    Cooking and delivery work at Jade Garden.

  5. Sep 2011–May 2014 · Escanaba, Michigan

    Ramido’s

    Assistant Manager

    Helped run day-to-day restaurant operations and train new staff.

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