Owner, Raleigh Cheesy at Raleigh Cheesy

Founded and scaled a profitable café & retail business from the ground up, generating $615K+ annual revenue, overseeing day-to-day operations including budgeting, payroll, vendor relations, and inventory management. Built a loyal customer base through exceptional service, creative product offerings, and consistent brand storytelling. Developed and implemented marketing strategy across Instagram, TikTok, and email, growing social media audience to 35K+ followers and achieving 8.2M+ views on viral videos. Created and launched new product lines, seasonal campaigns, and promotional events; hired, trained, and led a high-performing team. Oversaw financial planning, P&L statements, tax filings, and compliance; maintained profitability and sustainable growth. Managed partnerships with local businesses, event planners, and media outlets to expand reach and brand visibility. Navigated COVID-19 and shifting economic conditions with agility and resilience. Cultivated a distinctive brand identity

Latin Language & Roman Culture Teacher at Trinity School of Durham

Designed and delivered engaging Latin language and Roman culture lessons aligned with national standards for middle school learners. Developed original curriculum, assessments, and classroom activities to support diverse learning styles and promote student success. Fostered a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that encouraged curiosity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Integrated technology, games, and historical content to make ancient languages accessible and fun for students. Maintained consistent communication with parents, colleagues, and administrators to support academic progress and social-emotional development. Managed classroom behavior and logistics for 60+ students annually, balancing structure and creativity. Contributed to school-wide initiatives, including curriculum planning committees and interdisciplinary teaching projects.

Middle School Teacher at Trinity School of Durham

Designed and delivered engaging Latin language and Roman culture lessons aligned with national standards for middle school learners. Developed original curriculum, assessments, and classroom activities to support diverse learning styles and promote student success. Fostered a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that encouraged curiosity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Integrated technology, games, and historical content to make ancient languages accessible and fun for students. Maintained consistent communication with parents, colleagues, and administrators to support academic progress and social-emotional development. Managed classroom behavior and logistics for 60+ students annually, balancing structure and creativity. Contributed to school-wide initiatives, including curriculum planning committees and interdisciplinary teaching projects.