Current SnapShot: I'm a GenX Seattleite ~ inventor and material scientist and parent, currently navigating the seas of gig-based work while yearning for something more consistent. Over the past three years, I've been self-employed, specializing in custom laser-cut and product design work. I have begun the patenting process on two of my creations; one being a wrist worn phone holder called a WristRay as well as the most accurate Argon gas piston vaporizer for high temperature medicine which I designed, built and brought to production and sold to professionals in the US and Europe. So I have experience in all areas of bringing a product from conception to a finished product. People are always asking me to make amazing things and I do.

My skills encompass 2D and 3D modeling, as well as a diverse range of fabrication tools. Although I enjoy crafting magical creations in my workshop, I miss the camaraderie of working with people. I'm eager to find a local, part-time opportunity that aligns with my passion for engaging with others, with potential for increased hours as I pursue my creative and professional endeavors, all in the dance of a harmonious work-life balance.

Examples of my creative curiosities are on my websites listed below. Everything from signs and displays, to belts, body harnesses and horned headdresses. Amulet key wizard books, cell phone wrist holsters and more.

Www.ArKiTechnology.com : Creative crafts and imagery


Work History: Before the pandemic, I invested five years working at a sensory deprivation float pool spa in South Lake Union, excelling in customer service, pool, and pump maintenance due to my knack for repair. It was a wonderful balance of meeting and greeting people while easing them into a deeply relaxing space, and getting my hands into the pump mechanics of the pools. 

Unfortunately, a scooter accident in March 2019 led to a year of recovery, and I returned to work just before the pandemic forced the business to close its doors. Thankfully, I've made a full recovery and now enjoy mountain hikes on occasion.

Facilitator Role:  I've also had the privilege of leading a blindfolded dance workshop on and off over the past 15 years, hosted at yoga and dance studios along the West Coast. This unique workshop focuses on creating a safe and therapeutic movement space through freeform dance. In the coming spring, I'll be taking a three-month course on holding trauma-informed sacred space ~ in service to those whose space I feel responsible for as a facilitator of a meaningful movement practice.

You can learn more about my blindfold dance workshop here: Www.BlindfoldDance.com 

Though I can often be seen as a gypsy-pirate-wizard flitting about my magic workshop getting things done and innovating new ideas, I’m often told I have a calming personable presence with a unique style in dress and a good color palette.

 

Historical LongShot:  From a young age, my fascination with technology and creativity led me to develop a "making a better mousetrap" mindset (over fixing what’s not broken), an inclination for hands-on solutions that also made me good at repair. 

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This ingenuity became evident when I repaired a microchip in my digital address book using nothing more than a needle attached to a soldering iron and a magnifying glass. 

My journey took an adventurous turn when I embarked on a global motorcycle expedition at 28, traversing Eastern Europe and partaking in camel treks across the Sahara Desert. These experiences inspired me to obtain a TEFL certification in Thailand, where my passion for teaching English ignited. This newfound expertise led me to a fulfilling year teaching at a trilingual school in Taiwan while also immersing myself in Tai Chi. 

After two years abroad and upon my return to Seattle, I ventured into freelance video and web work while continuing to teach and work with children. Got married and had a beautiful daughter, then went to school for NanoEngineering.

Material Science and Nanotechnology Interest

My fascination with Nanotechnology was kindled by my appreciation for ancient glass and glaze craftsmanship, which achieved astonishing light manipulation and color innovation through techniques passed along ancient trade routes over millennia. This interest bridges the realms of Nanotechnology and Archeology, two fields that captivate me.

This passion for Material Science led me to North Seattle College's Nanotech program, where I delved into fabrication processes and deepened my understanding of materials. Notably, I created a cost-effective Lithography System at NSC to empower students in circuitry and microfluidics. I also mastered their laser cutting and 3D printing tools, skills I continue to employ in crafting captivating works and clockwork curiosities.

I worked as a chemical engineer for a product improvement solutions company doing detailed material analysis of aerospace parts and designing a new laboratory setup and experimental protocols for electrochemical fabrication. 

While I enjoyed working in the lab, it was a bit of a commute while I was also raising a child and going to school. After I graduated I had the opportunity to work closer to home, consolidate and streamline life into a more sustainable rhythm. 

And the balance of life continues ~ I look forward to what’s next ✨