Education       

       Fort Lewis College (Durango, CO)

            Bachelor of Arts, 2008

            Major:  Economics; Minor:  Political Science

            Study trip to India, 2007

            Tefl Course, Online (Expected Completion Jan 2012)

            Certificates:  Grammar Awareness, Business English, English One-to-One, Limited                   Resources, Teaching Large Classes.

Hava and Adam Ecological Farm, Modi’in, Israel (Sept 2010 – Feb 2011)

Received a grant to study permaculture design and sustainable agriculture.  Learned techniques for systems planning and integration based on efficiency.  Worked on cultivation of plants, irrigation systems, and other farm projects.

           Wilderness Medicine Institute, Lander, WY (May 2009 – June 2009)

            Earned wilderness Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) basic training certification.

Seasonal Work Experience   

       Cook, Dornan’s, Moose, WY (July 2011 - Oct 2011)

            Made pizzas and salads in a high volume restaurant.  Did prep work and cleaning for the     station.

       Sous Chef, Lost Creek Ranch and Spa, Moose , WY (May 2011  - July 2011)

            Responsible for cooking food for lunch and dinner for guests and employees as well as        overseeing members of the kitchen and wait staff.  Collaborated with the Chef to produce     food dishes and prepare the menu.

            Cook, Idaho Rocky Mountain Ranch, Stanley, ID (June 2010 – Sept 2010)

            Worked on a rotational schedule breakfast to order into prep work twice a  week and prep                work into dinner three days a week.  Responsible for prepping, cooking, and serving on a            once a week BBQ night. Assisted with private parties. 

            Line Cook, Deer Valley Resort, Park City, UT (Dec 2009 – April 2010)

            Worked at the Royal Street Café.  Ran the line between lunch and dinner service.  Did       prep work.  Utility person, trained on all stations on the line. 

            Farm Intern, Pond Hill Farm, Harbor Springs, MI (Aug 2009 – Nov 2009)

            Participated in all aspects of growing from germination and propagation through weeding    and harvest.  Worked in a certified canning kitchen, did construction work, and general            farm upkeep.  

            Line Cook, Mutu’s Restaurant, Durango, CO (May 2008 – Jan 2009)

            Worked mostly on broiler and flattop, and was trained on fryer and saute.  Responsible       for prep work, setting up the line and refilling items during service.

            Cook, Valley Lo Country Club, Glenview, IL (April 2006 – Aug 2006)

            Cooked at an outdoor grill for burgers and panini’s.  Assisted with dinner prep and private                    parties. 

            Line Cook, Steamworks Brewing Company, Durango, CO (May 2005 – Feb 2006)

            Work on salads, pizzas, fryer, saute, and flattop.