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I am a seasoned Director of Programs with 18 years of diverse experience spanning non-profits, business operations, and sales. I have a strong passion for audiovisual media, sound design, and creative production. I pride myself on my ability to quickly learn and master new software, staying up-to-date with the latest technology trends and tools.
Over the years, I’ve worn many hats including sound designer, program director, and production assistant for numerous organizations and projects. I enjoy applying my creative and leadership skills to developing innovative multimedia and programmatic solutions while fostering meaningful community and organizational growth.
Experience Level
Work Experience
Bartender at Paradise Bar
April 1, 2025 - PresentServing customers and managing bar operations in a hospitality setting in Los Angeles.
Sound Designer at Hj3
February 1, 2024 - PresentCreating and designing sound elements and audio content for a media company.
A/V Media Technician at Clark College, Vancouver, WA
December 31, 2023 - August 14, 2025Providing technical support for audio and visual media equipment during events and productions at Clark College.
Barista at Kona Joe LLC, Kona, HI
December 31, 2024 - August 14, 2025Preparing and serving coffee and beverages in a retail environment.
Package Handler at FedEx, Portland, OR
November 30, 2024 - August 14, 2025Handling and sorting packages for shipment and delivery.
Founder at Chad Kenzie Studios, Los Angeles, CA
September 30, 2023 - August 14, 2025Founded a creative studio offering multimedia services and projects, overseeing operations and creative direction.
Co Founder at LadyButch/ VII - A multi media creative tech company, Los Angeles, CA
October 31, 2021 - August 14, 2025Provided creative insight and marketing strategy, composed, engineered and edited audio/visual content, developed product and sound for in-house brand and e-commerce site functionality UX/UI.
Production Assistant at Disclosure {Netflix Original}: Trans Lives on Screen
January 1, 2018 - PresentAssisted Associate Producer and Director with maintaining schedules, coordinating talent travel and meal times, provided direct assistance to Production Design/Camera & Electrical Department during shoots.
Reception/Installation Host/Barista (Server) at Second Home Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA
August 31, 2020 - August 14, 2025Ensured world class essentials such as internet connectivity and workspace availability, maintained room setups, serviced AV equipment, and provided hospitality support within a creative tech hub.
Program Director/Server at YMCA Los Angeles, CA
August 31, 2019 - August 14, 2025Managed Youth and Teen programs involving 400 students, oversaw grants, budgets, evaluation, and human resource documentation for department operations.
Language Analyst at University of Pennsylvania, Linguistic Data Consortium
April 30, 2018 - August 14, 2025Created language resources for dozens of languages with limited existing technology through data scouting, auditing, semantic annotation and linguistic analysis.
Campaign Fellow at Freedom For All Americans Campaign, Washington, DC
September 30, 2017 - August 14, 2025Worked on bipartisan campaign securing nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ people, skill development in campaign organizing, communication, staff management, voter data, targeting and leadership.
Youth Advocate/Server at Los Angeles LGBT Center
March 31, 2016 - August 14, 2025Advocated for youth programs while providing service support in a community center setting.
Spot Operator at She Loves Me 2014, The American Musical and Dramatic Academy, Los Angeles, CA
December 31, 2014 - August 14, 2025Operated and maintained follow spots during performances and rehearsals, ensuring artistic intentions were fulfilled.
Membership Counselor at 24 Hr. Fitness; Vancouver, WA
October 31, 2011 - August 14, 2025Counseled potential members and managed membership processes.
Member Experience Manager at Anytime Fitness; Vancouver, WA
January 31, 2013 - August 14, 2025Managed member relations and experience for a fitness center.
Recreation Leader/Community Liaison at City of Vancouver; Vancouver, WA
June 30, 2014 - August 14, 2025Led recreation activities and served as community liaison to support public programs.
Bartender at Paradise Bar
April 1, 2025 - PresentSound Designer at Hj3
February 1, 2024 - PresentA/V Media Technician at Clark College
December 1, 2023 - August 14, 2025Barista at Kona Joe LLC
December 1, 2024 - August 14, 2025Package Handler at FedEx
November 1, 2024 - August 14, 2025Founder at Chad Kenzie Studios
September 1, 2023 - August 14, 2025Founded the studio and led creative projects focused on multimedia and production.
Co Founder at LadyButch/ VII
October 1, 2021 - August 14, 2025Provided creative insight and marketing strategy. Composed, engineered and edited audiovisual content. Developed product and sound for in-house brand and e-commerce site functionality with UX/UI focus.
Production Assistant at Disclosure {Netflix Original}: Trans Lives on Screen, Sundance & Tribeca Official Selection Film Festival 2020
January 1, 2018 - August 14, 2025Assisted Associate Producer and Director with maintaining schedules, coordinating talent travel and meal times, and provided direct assistance to production design, camera, and electrical departments during shoot.
Reception/Installation Host/Barista (Server) at Second Home Hollywood
August 1, 2020 - August 14, 2025Ensured that all world class essentials were met including internet connectivity and space provision. Maintained and serviced meeting rooms and supported AV equipment setup in a creative workspace and cultural venue.
Program Director/Server at YMCA Los Angeles
August 1, 2019 - August 14, 2025Managed entire Youth & Teen department including 400 students in programs such as Model Legislature & Court/Model United Nations. Oversaw grants administration, evaluation, budgets, and Human Resources documentation.
Language Analyst at University of Pennsylvania, Linguistic Data Consortium
April 1, 2018 - August 14, 2025Created basic language resources for several dozen languages with limited technology. Conducted data scouting, auditing, and semantic annotation. Performed linguistic analysis on collected data.
Campaign Fellow at Freedom For All Americans Campaign
September 1, 2017 - August 14, 2025Developed skills in campaign organizing, communications, staff management, voter data targeting and leadership development for a bipartisan nondiscrimination campaign.
Youth Advocate/Server at Los Angeles LGBT Center
March 1, 2016 - August 14, 2025Spot Operator at She Loves Me 2014, The American Musical and Dramatic Academy
December 31, 2014 - August 14, 2025Preserved follow spot system integrity and cue sequences during performances and rehearsals, executed original intent of the Artistic Director.
Membership Counselor at 24 Hr. Fitness
October 1, 2011 - August 14, 2025Member Experience Manager at Anytime Fitness
January 1, 2013 - August 14, 2025Recreation Leader/Community Liaison at City of Vancouver
June 1, 2014 - August 14, 2025Education
B.S Audio Production at Los Angeles Film School
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2027Audio Arts Certificate at Full Sail University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Bachelors Degree (completed credits towards) at Clark Community College, Vancouver, WA
January 11, 2030 - August 14, 2025High School Diploma at Fort Vancouver High School, Vancouver, WA
September 1, 2001 - June 1, 2005B.S Audio Production at Los Angeles Film School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2027Audio Arts Certificate at Full Sail University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Completed credits towards Bachelors in Business Administration at Clark Community College, Vancouver, WA
January 11, 2030 - August 14, 2025High School Diploma at Fort Vancouver High School, Vancouver, WA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005Qualifications
Audio Arts Certificate
January 1, 2020 - August 14, 2025B.S Audio Production (in progress)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2027Audio Arts Certificate
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Industry Experience
Non-Profit Organization, Education, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Transportation & Logistics
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