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I’m an illustrator and writer with decades of experience creating artwork, children’s stories, and community-focused materials. I enjoy turning ideas into clear visuals and engaging narratives for schools, small businesses, and online audiences.
I also bring strong customer-facing and operational skills from years in hospitality and retail, plus hands-on expertise in gardening and school-based garden programs—coordinating meetings, supporting community partnerships, and bringing projects to life from concept through delivery.
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Work Experience
Janitor (Special Crew Cleaner / Odd Jobs) at Gibson, ServiceMaster
April 1, 2001 - May 1, 2003Performed cleaning and maintenance tasks across multiple sites, including juvenile hall and other properties. Duties included mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, cleaning windows, waxing and polishing floors, and completing odd-job cleaning tasks as assigned to maintain safe, tidy facilities.
Janitor / Service Technician (Special Crew Cleaner, Odd Jobs) at Gibson, ServiceMaster (Stockton, California) / Oberlin, Ohio
April 1, 2001 - May 1, 2003Performed cleaning and maintenance tasks on call for institutions and properties, including mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, cleaning windows, waxing and polishing floors, and handling special-event or situational cleaning needs for juvenile hall, fire homes, and larger residences.
Cleaner / Janitor (Special crew cleaner, odd jobs on call) at Gibson, ServiceMaster (Stockton, CA) / Odd jobs including Juvenile Hall and fire homes/mansions (including Oberlin, OH references)
April 1, 2001 - May 31, 2003Performed custodial and cleaning tasks on call, including mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, window cleaning, waxing and polishing floors. Completed work across juvenile facilities and residential properties as needed, ensuring spaces were cleaned and maintained to standard.
Janitor / Special Crew Cleaner (Odd Jobs) at Gibson / ServiceMaster
April 1, 2001 - May 1, 2003Provided cleaning and maintenance support across varied facilities, including juvenile hall and residential properties. Completed routine tasks such as mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, window cleaning, waxing, polishing floors, and on-call odd jobs as assigned.
Janitor / Special Crew Cleaner (Odd Jobs on Call) at Gibson, ServiceMaster
April 1, 2001 - May 31, 2003Performed on-call cleaning and maintenance tasks for facilities, including juvenile hall, fire homes, and larger properties. Duties included mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, window cleaning, floor care, waxing, and polishing to maintain cleanliness and presentation standards.
Janitor (Special Crew Cleaner / Odd Jobs on Call) at Gibson, ServiceMaster
April 1, 2001 - May 31, 2003Provided cleaning and custodial services and performed odd jobs on call, including work for facilities such as juvenile hall and fire-related cleanup at homes and large properties. Tasks included mopping, sweeping, cleaning windows, vacuuming, and waxing/polishing floors.
Janitor / Cleaner (Odd jobs, on call) at Gibson, ServiceMaster
April 1, 2001 - May 31, 2003Provided cleaning and special-crew services for facilities including juvenile hall and residential/commercial properties as needed. Duties included mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, window cleaning, floor waxing and polishing, and general sanitation/maintenance.
Janitor (Special Crew Cleaner, Odd Jobs on Call) at Gibson / ServiceMaster
April 1, 2001 - May 1, 2003Performed janitorial and cleaning services including mopping, sweeping, window cleaning, vacuuming, waxing, and polishing floors. Completed on-call odd jobs for facilities including juvenile hall and residential properties as needed.
Program Director at San Francisco School District (Whitney Day Young School and related transfers)
June 1, 2000 - December 1, 2000Directed school-based programming and coordinated transfers among schools including a Muslim school and San Francisco Baptist School, as well as Layette Elementary and Saint Morres De Porres. Developed and supported school garden initiatives (Oakland-based urban gardens in schools / Putting Gardens in Schools). Illustrated brochures, arranged council meetings, gathered community input with parents, and conducted cold outreach for meeting attendance and gardening donations.
Program Director at San Francisco School District (Whitney Day Young School and additional transferred schools)
June 1, 2000 - December 1, 2000Directed school-based programs and supported gardening initiatives in schools. Coordinated outreach to community members and parents, including cold-calling for meeting attendance and donation asks for school gardening. Prepared meeting notes and advised boards through in-person and Zoom attendance; supported administrative communication and follow-up.
Program Director at San Francisco School District (Whitney Day Young School and other transferred schools)
June 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000Directed youth and school programming across multiple schools. Supported gardening-in-schools initiatives by advising staff and parents, helping organize council meetings, and conducting outreach. Took notes and attended advising sessions, including Zoom attendance, to ensure continuity of plans before and after meetings.
Program Director at San Francisco School District (Whitney Day Young School and related schools)
June 1, 2000 - December 1, 2000Directed youth programming and coordinated school transfers between partner schools including Muslim School and San Francisco Baptist School, as well as Layette Elementary School and Saint Morres De Porres. Led garden-based initiatives in schools and supported community engagement through council meeting coordination, advising parents and community stakeholders, note-taking, and Zoom attendance for advising board discussions.
Program Director at San Francisco School District (Whitney Day Young School; later transfers to other schools)
June 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000Directed youth programming across multiple school sites, including transfers to Muslim School, San Francisco Baptist School, Layette Elementary School, and Saint Morres De Porres. Coordinated school-based garden initiatives, including outreach, advising community/parents, and supporting council meeting preparation and notes (including Zoom participation).
Program Director at San Francisco School District (Whitney Day Young School)
June 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000Led program direction for a school-based environment, including transfer support to additional schools (Muslim School, San Francisco Baptist School, Layette Elementary School, and Saint Morres De Porres). Contributed to garden-in-schools programming, supported Oakland-based urban gardens in schools, illustrated brochures, coordinated council meetings with community/parents, and conducted information outreach and donation requests for school gardening initiatives. Served as secretary for Oakland city council notes and meeting follow-ups and attended advising board notes and Zooms.
Program Director at San Francisco School District
June 1, 2000 - December 1, 2000Directed programming at Whitney Day Young School, then supported transfers across partner schools (Muslim School, San Francisco Baptist School, Layette Elementary School, and Saint Morres De Porres). Worked on school-based community garden initiatives and created planning materials and brochures. Coordinated meetings with councils and parents, conducted outreach, and supported governance documentation.
Secretary / Council Notes & Zoom Support (Oakland City Council) at Oakland City Council (community gardening initiatives)
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000Served as secretary for council-related documentation, writing meeting notes and coordinating advice/updates before and after original meetings. Supported community and parent advising through organized records and participation in virtual meetings.
Illustrator and Writer at Shell Productions
December 1, 1999 - PresentCreate illustrations, short stories, and children’s book content. Produce and distribute artwork for digital platforms (e.g., TWINE, LinkedIn, Amazon, Bookemon, Outsource) and support private investor communications (COVID brochure work). Opened and operated Shell Productions as a small business; produced art mixer initiatives such as Huddle Create Art Mixer.
Waitress at Lorenzo’s Pizzeria
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1995Provided customer service and served guests in a pizzeria environment from childhood through early adulthood.
Waitress (Lorenzo’s Pizzeria) at Lorenzo’s Pizzeria
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 2006Provided customer service in a hospitality environment, supporting daily operations and serving guests. Built strong communication skills and reliable hands-on work habits.
Education
Master’s Degree at University of Davis
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001Bachelor’s Degree at California College of arts and crafts
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003Master’s Degree | Horticulture at University of Davis
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001Bachelor’s Degree | Illustration at California College of arts and crafts
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2003Master’s Degree at University of California, Davis
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001Bachelor’s Degree at California College of Arts and Crafts
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003Master’s Degree (Horticulture) at University of Davis
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001Bachelor’s Degree (Illustration) at California College of arts and crafts
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2003Master’s Degree (Horticulture) at University of Davis
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001Bachelor’s Degree (Illustration) at California College of arts and crafts
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003Master’s Degree (Horticulture) at University of Davis
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001Bachelor’s Degree (Illustration) at California College of arts and crafts
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003Master’s Degree - Horticulture at University of California, Davis
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001Bachelor’s Degree - Illustration at California College of Arts and Crafts
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003Master’s Degree (Horticulture) at University of California, Davis
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001Bachelor’s Degree (Illustration) at California College of Arts and Crafts
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003Qualifications
Certificate in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2026Certificate in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2026Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Certificate
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2026Certificate in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2026Certificate in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2026Bakery cake decorating (manager/cashier experience)
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2026Certificate in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2026Bakery cake decorating (training/qualification mentioned)
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2026Certificate (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2026Industry Experience
Education, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Other, Professional Services, Government
A 20 page children book on sounds and reflections of holistic and spiritual ways of living. sold on amazon.com. isbn number.
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