resume
avalara 2011 - 2023
I joined Avalara in August of 2011 as a technical product specialist, installing Avalara’s product on various networks for different accounting platforms. I spent time as a technical writer, program manager, and product manager. I left in May 2023 to go back to school and do a few things for me after spending twelve years working for others.
Production deliveries (numbers as of April 2023):
Avalara for Hospitality ($5.5 million in new sales)
Avalara Managed Returns for Accountants ($3.5 million in new sales)
Avalara Returns for Accountants
Treasury Management System ($3+ million in bottom line savings)
Quantifiable return on employment: $11 - 12 million
starbucks 2004 - 2010
I joined Starbucks in the winter of 2004 and worked as a barista, a call center representative, and a data specialist in real estate development. I was laid off during the financial crisis in September, 2010.
education
Oregon State University, BS Political Science
Focus in political thought and international relations