Work History

I am a trained professional.

  • Costume Designer (self employed)

  • Company Wardrobe Mistress for burlesque troupes (Verlaine/McCann Productions, DeLouRue Productions, The Atomic Bombshells)

  • Stage Manager (Bloomington Playwrights Project)

  • Bookstore Event & Marketing Manager (Borders Books & Music, Barnes & Noble)

  • Event Manager for the WNBA (The Seattle Storm)

  • Public Relations Manager for a large regional musical theatre (The 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle)

  • Private Chef for a secret society (long story)

  • Blogger for an independent cosmetics manufacturer (Dr. Jen’s Beauty Lab)

  • The Girl who Sells You Your Docs & Manic Panic at The Punk Rock Store (Future Shock)

  • Retail manager for New Age housewares boutique (Earthly Designs)

  • Bookseller (Borders Books & Music, Galloway Booksellers, Barnes & Noble)

  • Author escort/driver

  • Museum docent

  • Horse-drawn carriage driver (Yellow Rose Carriage Rides)

  • Theatre teacher (Waldron Arts Center)

  • Pastry cook (Tom Douglas Restaurants, Seattle - yes, I made the coconut pies)

  • Prep cook (Taste Cafe & Marketplace)

  • Award-winning barista (Torani Barista Cup, 1996)

  • Art gallery receptionist (Masterpiece Gallery & Framing)

  • Voice over artist

  • Follow spot operator

  • Receptionist for a trucking company

  • Reluctant nanny