State of Arizona, Chandler, AZ/Remote                                                                                              February 2026–Present   Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor                                                                                                                                                                                           

Screen Rant, Remote                                                                                                                     July 2025 — September2025

Music Editor

 Psychedelic Scene Magazine, Remote                                                                                                    April 2021 – Present 

Executive Editor

• Founded and manage an online magazine dedicated to psychedelic music, art, and culture.
• Write, edit, and curate engaging content, including interviews, reviews, and feature articles.
• Develop and implement SEO strategies to boost visibility and audience engagement.
• Grow readership and establish a recognized brand within the psychedelic and music communities.
• Produce high-quality interviews, reviews, and features, such as the Top 100 psychedelic rock artists of all time and the best psychedelic album year by year beginning with 1966.
• Engage audience through social media by creating interesting and informative content such as posting factual information about artists and events with carefully chosen photos.

LPFM Downtown Tucson/ KTDT (Downtown Radio), Tucson, AZ                                March 2013 – December 2019

Founder & Executive Director

• Created and launched a 501(c)(3) community radio station focused on unique music programming.
• Trained, scheduled, and supervised a team of 50+ volunteers.
• Secured startup funding by holding fundraisers, crowdfunding, and large donor events.
• Directed programming, marketing, events, and all aspects of running the station.
• Solicited and sold underwriting support from local businesses.
• Wrote, recorded, and edited copy for sponsors.
• Maintained positive relationships with sponsors, listeners, partners, and volunteers
• Created amusing and informative content for website that garnered over 120,000 monthly visitors.
• Conceptualized and oversaw bi-annual fundraising campaigns.
• Earned “Best New Radio Station” recognition from Tucson Weekly.

Freelance, various locations

Music Writer                                                                                                                                                               1995-Present

• Contributed music reviews, interviews, and cultural commentary to various publications like Phoenix New Times, Dallas Observer, Denver Westworld, Miami New Times, Screen Rant.
• Built relationships with artists and publicists to create compelling and original content.

Multiple High Schools, Tucson, AZ                                                           Aug. 2000—May 2015, Sept. 2022—Dec. 2023  

School Counselor

• Provided individual and group counseling to address personal, academic, and social challenges.
• Supported students in exploring college and career pathways, including application processes and financial aid.
• Mediated conflicts between students or between students and teachers to foster a positive school environment.
• Monitored academic progress and intervened when students faced challenges or risked falling behind.
• Responded to crises such as mental health issues, bullying, or family emergencies, and connected students with appropriate resources.
• Performed various other duties of a high school counselor.