My Volunteering

Supporting the ambitions of others to meet promise and potential.

Some thoughts on my activities

Variety and depth define the list of activities in which I took part; likewise, the results of my efforts in the community were substantial toward (improving)

Economic development.
Others’ businesses.
Individual careers.
Continued academic and professional development.

My Talks

A sought-after speaker throughout the Portland, Oregon-Metropolitan area.

Topics:

Strategy
- Innovation
- Creative Situational Reframing
- Addressing Markets (Entrepreneurs)
Workplace Communication
Career Development
- Informational Interviews
- Networking
- Professional Development

Go to My Talks page

Mentorship

Supporting others in 2021-2023.

For those who exhibit personal ambition and interests in the following topics, I use–and personally recommend!–Notion (https://notion.so) to both establish and share individually-tailored content.

Supporting others with their own continuing education.
A curiosity to better understand what matters in their day-to-day work.
Their career’s progression.

Sampling of topics

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Career Discovery Methodology

Understanding Operations Data

Continuous Improvement Coaching

Knowledge Management (custom) for 20⁺ people

Vancouver (WA) Public Schools

Career & Technical Education Industry Professional for
Business and Marketing

Activities:

Resume reviews and mock interviewing.
Career exploration and advising.
Invited to participate as an industry professional in curriculum development with the Career & Technical Education Advisory Board, Vancouver School District.

Meet the Meetups

Co-Organizer
A Get Hired (Tech and Healthcare) community event.

Free-to-attend expo for local Meetup.com groups.

One of largest events in Vancouver, Washington in 2018!

Featured 18 groups with ~200 attendees.

Event goers could engage and learn more about what’s available to them – and join.

Go to My Events page

Startup Weekend Vancouver 2017

Co-Organizer, Budget Lead
in support of North Bank Innovations.

“Techstars Startup Weekends are 54-hour events designed to provide superior experiential education for technical and non-technical entrepreneurs. Beginning with Friday night pitches and continuing through brainstorming, business plan development, and basic prototype creation, Techstars Startup Weekends culminate in Sunday night demos and presentations. Participants create working startups during the event and are able to collaborate with like-minded individuals outside of their daily networks.”

Barcos, Dave. “Startup Weekend Vancouver, WA 04/18”. Eventbrite, 2018, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-weekend-vancouver-wa-0418-tickets-40042806111#. Accessed 24 Aug 2019.

Global ADE

Grant Writing

Collaborated with and co-wrote grant proposals with Executive Director. Provided research on Foundation Directory Online Professional, draft content, and editing.

Handwritten Envelopes

In partnership with fountain pen maker, Ryan Krusac Studios, I hand-addressed 300+ envelopes to give thanks, and extend Season’s Greetings to past and present benefactors.

“Global ADE is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening education in developing countries. We fund grassroots educational improvements spearheaded by individuals and organizations that live in the communities in which they work.”

“About Us”. Global ADE, 2019, https://globalade.org/globalADE-education-nonprofit-aboutUs.php. Accessed 24 Aug 2019.