What I am currently working on
As the Director of Corpora​te Facilities and Logistics for Meow Wolf INC, I oversee10 buildings including our 54K sqft production facility where we create the show elements of our immersive environments and exhibitions. It also includes a 7000 sqft film studio for all of our in-house content creation needs. Totaling over 87,000 sqft in Santa Fe alone I ensure the repairs, preventative maintenance and inspection of every facility. I also manage the internal upgrades, tenant improvements and CAPEX projects for each location. We work hard to be responsible in the sourcing of green products and have helped build a DEI matrix for vendors and other suppliers for our Purchasing team to pull from, focusing on businesses from low income neighborhoods, women owned businesses and other B-Corps. I work in collaboration with City and State officials in New Mexico in addition to Nevada, Texas and Colorado. The Facilities Team consists of 5 people from manager to custodians and they deliver a high level of customer service for all INC employees and a high standard of cleanliness for all of our buildings.
The Logistics Team supports all facets of the company from Merchandise to new projects in construction and drives all shipping processes throughout. Logistics handles anything the company can throw at us, from planning and executing the crane work for the load-in of 23 shipping containers of large scale artwork through the 5th story roof of one of our new buildings, to ensuring that high value tech components from collaborating artists in Mexico arrive safe and sound to a project in Nevada, to driving extremely fragile artwork for museum display to it's next show location. Comprised of 4 employees, this department is small but mighty. The Logistics Team consistently delivers high quality work, never misses deadlines or and strive to be as fiscally responsible in our materials purchasing, striving to reuse and repurpose as much packing and crating as possible resulting in a significant cost savings for our production budgets. We use as many local carriers as possible and have built a network of reliable drivers and vendors to help support our efforts.
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In my role as Director I also identify and acquire new real estate that supports INC functions which includes offices, production facilities, warehouses and other distribution facilities. These are sometimes short term agreements that support the construction of our new projects. And other times this is a multi year process to help grow our facilities with a campus expansion via land acquisition and new construction.
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Efforts I have spearheaded in my time and various roles at Meow Wolf include the streamlining of purchasing processes for our production teams, provided detailed tracking of Logistics costs for projects, implemented tracking and reporting of consumables inventory to Accounting, implemented company wide shipping and receiving SOPs, created hiring plans for Logistics hires for new projects and onboarded all new Shipping and Receiving Coordinators for INC and all new exhibitions, developed and implemented several facilities management processes and protocols, drove employee growth space strategy and implemented a new CMMS to track all maintenance and inspection for better reporting, procurement, budget projecting and company accountability.
What I excel at
Facilities Management
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Facility management including maintenance and inspection tracking via CMMS systems
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Budget and project reporting to Finance and Accounting
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Fixed Asset Management
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Fleet and heavy equipment management
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Can work closely and collaboratively with other departments and divisions of corporate organizations
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CAPEX Projects, Tenant Improvements and internal upgrade project management
Workplace
Saftey
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Strong implementation history of high safety standards in the workplace
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Safety and Hazard Mitigation
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Overhead Rigging Inspection Certified
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Familiar with OSHA, ANSI, NPFA laws and regulations
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Experience in implementing surveillance systems and badge access control
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Health and Safety Programs
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Incident Reporting Systems
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Development and implementation of company wide process and policy with experience in drafting company wide internal communications
Production & Operations
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Knowledge of different production modalities, processes and equipment
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Experienced trainer for a variety of worksite skillsets
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Comfortable working with City and State Government Officials
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Advise and consult in design phases of large elements for install considerations to long term maintenance
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Production shop and studio management with a critical eye on safety and efficiency
Logistics
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Strong transportation network of brokers and drivers
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Knowledge of all transpo modalities from dedicated shipments, LTL and small packages with an emphasis on large loads
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Packing and crating design for high value assets
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Short and long term storage solutions
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Art handling and transportation
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Heavy equipment operator with clean record and heavy emphasis on safety and compliance
Festival & Event Production
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Asset and Materials Tracking
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Crew and Volunteer Management
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Radio, Boneyard & Machinery Management
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Site Operations & Safety
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Procurement
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General Build Support including Repair and Maintenance
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Site, Survey & Placement of Festival or Event Grounds
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Vendor Coordination
Art Installation, Building & Transpo
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Art Installation Support
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Bamboo Construction and Natural Building Techniques
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Fabric Design and Installation
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Knowledge of Rigging and comfortable working at Height
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Temporary Structure Construction
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Comfortable Transporting Large Loads as well as coordinating with Transportation Brokers
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Packing, Storage
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Clean Driving Record
Immersive Environments
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Offering Themed Fully Curated Art Galleries for Your Festvial or Event
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Tailored Fully Immersive Environment Design and Implementation
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Visual Arts curation
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Live Painting Coordination
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Received Permaculture Design Certificate: Occidental Arts and Ecology Center in 2013
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Here you'll find examples of previous works I've collaborated on or helped create, as well as, projects and teams I've led.
 Meow Wolf GrapevineThe upcoming Meow Wolf exhibition opening in Grapevine TX 2023 |  Meow Wolf Islands at SXSWSignage at the Meow Wolf SXSW Activation with Spatial Audio. Photo by Roger Ho |  Meow Wolf DenverThe Cathedral in Convergence Station, the Mow Wolf Exhibition in Denver CO |
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 Meow Wolf Las VegasOmega Mart Store Front in Area 15.Omega Mart is the second Meow Wolf Exhibition to be completed |  RED BULL RAMPAGE 2017Managed Base Operations and over saw Box Office and Ticketing for annual Red Bull downhill mountain biking event for TV. |  LIGHTINING IN A BOTTLE MUSIC FESTIVALSite and Survey Dept. Manager. Executed all site fencing, roads and campsite layout. Oversaw repair and maintenance of all road and walk ways during show. Removal, packing and storage of all site and fencing materials at event's end. Worked in coordination with State park officials and well as interdepartmentally within the event operations. |
 ETHYL THE BIG BLUE WHALE ACQUISITION 2019Acquisition of Ethl the Big Blue Whale from Monterrey Bay Aquarium. Inspected Art piece and documented de-install, coordinated shipping and delivery from San Francisco CA to Santa Fe NM on behalf of Meow Wolf. |  MAZU TEMPLE BURNING MAN 2015Inspired by the Goddess Mazu from the Taiwanese culture. Built in collaboration with Taiwanese artists and American builders and pyrotechnic artists. |  PILGRIMAGE MUSIC AND CULTURAL FESTIVAL 2016Quartermaster. Heavy equipment and rented asset management, including repair and maintenance, radio distribution. Supported all site services and infrastructure. Coordinated with local government officials including Health and Safety Inspectors and Fire Marshalls. Managed repair and maintenance of all City Park damages and upgrades during event duration. ~Approx. 14,000 attendees |
 PILGRIMAGE MUSIC AND CULTURAL FESTIVAL 2017Quartermaster. Heavy equipment and rented asset management, including repair and maintenance, radio distribution. Supported all site services and infrastructure. Coordinated with local government officials including Health and Safety Inspectors and Fire Marshalls. Managed repair and maintenance of all City Park damages and upgrades during event duration. ~Approx. 35,000 attendees |  LUCIDITY FESTIVAL 2014-2017Mindful Feeding Commissary Operations and Decor Manager 2014-2017. Created an immersive environment for the Mindful Feeding Commissary & ensured undisrupted operations during event duration. |  TREASURE ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL 2016Installation of the Helianthus Enorme by Chad "Fezzo" Gaetz and Alchemy Arts Collective at Treasure Island Music Fest 2016 |
 HELIANTHUS ENORMEThe psychedelic LED sunflower head of "Helianthus Enorme" measures 8' across and is suspended 20' above viewers. |  PICKATHON MUSIC FESTIVAL 2015Rigger and Fabric Installer on the Sky Team with Guildworks for Pickathon Music Festival. |  ENVISION ART GALLERY 2017Festival guests peruse 30+ international artists and an exhibition of the Bourca Tribe's ceremonial costumes and masks. |
 PICKATHON MUSIC FESTIVAL 2015Rigger and Fabric Installer on Sky Team with Guildworks for Pickathon Festival. |  ENVISION FESTIVAL 2016Visual Arts Curator and Gallery Manager. Managed 30+ international artists and a 3500 sq ft gallery space. Live Artist: Benedigital |  ENVISION FESTIVAL 2016Curated all visual artists and live painters. This mural live painted by Oakland CA street artist Ernest Doty |
 ENVISION ART GALLERY 2017Ceremonial Mask & Robe by the Boruca Tribe of Costa Rica. On loan through coordination with Tribal Elders for display during show. |  ENVISION FESTIVAL 2017Live painter and gallery artist Ursula Young of Grass Valley CA completes her second mural of the weekend, a collaboration between her and street artist Kazilla from Miami FL |  ENVISION FESTIVAL LIVE PAINTERS GROVE 2017Curated over 30 artists to live paint opposite of the the main stage during the 4 day event. |
 WHAT THE FESTIVAL 2017Quartermaster. Operations yard and heavy equipment management. Rented asset distribution and tracking. Logistics support and support of Site Services and Infrastructure. |  ENVISION ART GALLERY 2017Curated 35+ Artists with a focus of Central American artists showcased in an elegant jungle gallery spanning across 3500 sq ft and opposite of the main stage. |  ENIVSION FESTIVAL 2017Logistics and Site Operations Manager in charge of Procurement, Allocations, Logistics and Asset Tracking as well as repair and maintenance of onsite buildings, employee housing and tertiary structures. |
 BRANCHES MOBILE GALLERY 2014Branches Mobile Gallery at Lucidity Festival 2014. Gallery Manager and Themed Environment Designer. 25+ Artists. |  LUNA STAGE AT ENVISION FESTIVALStage Artists: Hoodie Salinas and Tigre Bailando. Supported Artist's build needs and materials purchasing. |  DANCE TEMPLE ARCHWAY AT BOOM FESTIVAL 2014Boom Festival 2014 Dance Temple Artists: Carey Thompson, Gerard Minakawa, Francois Baudson, Daniel Popper and Carin Dickson Supported installation artist build, materials purchasing, workshop management and machinery operator as well as oversaw Art and Program Workshop space. Dispatched crews for repair and maintenance of infrastructure during Show. |
 LILIUM GIGANTUM BURNING MAN 2012Liliam Gigantum Artist: "Fezzo" Chad Gaetz of Alchemy Arts Collective Burning Man 2012 Provided transportation and was on install team |  HELIANTHUS ENORME at PHASES OF THE MOONHelianthus Enorme Artist: "Fezzo" Chad Gaetz of Alchemy Arts Collective at Phases of the Moon Music Festival 2014 Provided cross country transportation and installation. |  SPIDER SHADE at SYMBIOSIS FESTIVAL 2012Spider Shade Artist: Gerard Minakwa of Bamboo DNA at Symbiosis festival 2012. Part of the installation team. |
 BAMBOO LONG HOUSE at SYMBIOSIS FESTIVAL 2012Bamboo Long House Artist: Gerard Minakwa of Bamboo DNA at Symbiosis Festival 2012. Installation Team |  I AM LIFE STAGE at AWAKEN GATHERING 2011Artists: I Am Life, Branches Mobile Gallery, Alchemy Arts Collective, Shay Butta, Raquel Rainwater and Art is Mobilus at Awaken Gathering 2013. Build Lead and Gallery Designer |  Branches Mobile Gallery 2013Enjoy tea service inside of the themed gallery environment at Lucidity 2013. Project Manager and gallery designer. |
 BAMBOO STAGE at LIGHTNING IN A BOTTLE 2012Bamboo Stage Artist: Gerard Minakwa of Bamboo DNA atLightning in a Bottle 2012 Installation team. |  ORB WEAVER BUGABOO at UC RIVERSIDE's THE HEAT EVENTBugaboo Artist: Gerard Minakawa of Bamboo DNA at UC Riverside's event The HEAT. Transportation and installation team. |  HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR at BOOM FESTIVAL 2014Operating heavy equipment for 100+ International Artists over 3+ months in Portugal. Heavy emphasis on safety. |
 ART TRANSPORTATION of LILIUM GIGANTUMLilium Gigantum Artist: "Fezzo" Chad Gaetz of Alchemy Arts Collective transportation to Burning Man 2013 |  PALLET TEA DOME at MOVEMENT PLAY FESTIVAL 2012Pallet Dome Artist: "Fezzo" Chad Gaetz of Alchemy Arts Collective at Movement Play Festival 2012. Installation team. |  BRANCHES MOBILE GALLERY at LUCIDITY FESTIVAL 2014"Le Petitie Prince" themed environment and gallery show at Lucidity Festival 2014. |
 KALEIDOSCOPE SOCIAL FURNITURE for BERKELEY ART MEUSEUM 2013Design by Rebar in SF and fabrication by Joona Creates and Curved and Darted in Oakland for Berkeley Art Museum 2013. Fabrication for Curved n Darted and Joona Creates |  BRANCHES MOBILE GALLERY at SUNSET CAMPOUT 2013Themed gallery show at Sunset Campout 2013 |  NATURAL BUILDING SHOWERS at ENVISION FESTIVAL 2012Using Natural Building techniques the build team builds and decorates the showers at Envision Festival 2012 |
 GAIA TREE at SUNSET CAMPOUT 2011"Gaia Tree" Artist: Tuffy Luffaguss. Live painted at Sunset Campout Acrylic on Cement Board 2011 |  WHO OR WHAT?"Who or What?" Artist Tuffy Luffaguss. Acrylic on Plywood 2013 |  CALM IN THE EYE OF THE STORM 2012"Calm in the eye of the storm" Artist Tuffy Luffaguss. Watercolor and Acrylic on Archival Paper 2012 |
 CONTOUR ANIMAL SERIESContour Animal Series Artist Tuffy Luffaguss. Pen on Archival Paper. Framed Originals. |  CUSTOM DICKEN'S FAIR VICTORIAN COSTUME 2013Costume Artist Tuffy Luffaguss for The Great Charles Dickens Christmas Fair 2013 |  COSTUME DESIGN FOR TV PILOTCostume Artist: Sasha Vermel. Costume fabrication for TV Pilot The Rhinestone Kitties and The Furry Dog |
 "Love, Chaos, Dinner." A DINNER SHOW BY TEATRO ZINZANNICostume Design: Beaver Bauer worn by Kevin Kent. Teatro Zinzanni's production of Love. Chaos. Dinner Costume Shopper and Costume Fabrication |  "On the Air" a DINNER SHOW BY TEATRO ZINZANNITeatro Zinzanni's final San Francisco show "On the Air". Assistant Company Manager |  "Tales of the City" MUSICAL CONSERVATORY THEATERCostume Design by Beaver Bauer. Costume Department Shopper for American Conservatory Theater's Musical showing of Tales of the City by Amistad Maupin |
 SITE AND SURVEY DEPT FOR LIGHTNING IN A BOTTLE 2014Packing up the snow fencing rolls for storage in the off season. Over 2 miles of snow fencing installed and removed every year. |  BONEYARD AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT 2014Co-quartermaster for Envision Festival 2014. |  DJ BOOTH ON LUNACY STAGE at LUNACY FESTIVAL 2012Stage design and artist: Gerard Minakawa of Bamboo DNA for Lunacy Festival 2012. Taking a brief yet playful reprieve from transforming the DJ booth into a branched out natural creation. |
 BAMBOO LONG HOUSE BUILD at SYMBIOSIS 2012Symbiosis 2012. Very dirty and doing repairs after a large and destructive windstorm onsite. |  BRANCHES MOBILE GALLERY BUILDUsing structural bamboo to create Branches Mobile Gallery's archway at Lucidity Festival 2014 |  BRANCHES MOBILE GALLERY FABIC DESIGNOnsite, custom fabric artwork fabrication |
 BRANCHES MOBILE GALLERY BUILDWorking long days and late nights |  TRANSPORTATION OF LILIUM GIGANTUMBy brute strength or truck and trailer!! |  WELL, DO YOU? |
About
Where I Am Now
For many years I enjoyed my time up and down the West Coast as I am originally from the San Francisco Bay Area. In 2012 my work took me abroad where I experienced new sights and sounds. My operations skills took me all over the US, Portugal, Canada and Costa Rica. In June 2018 I put down roots in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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In 2019 I bought my first house and have enjoyed my time since building out my home and garden with my partner Brendan and our very big dog, Ben.
What I Have Done
In my early years, I was a horse trainer and riding instructor teaching children and adults. Burning Man became a huge part of my life in 2006 and launched me into the world of large art installations and event production.
Since then, I have collaborated with artists and event producers all over the world to help bring their creations to life. I've worked on both micro- festivals and festivals with attendance in the 100,000's.
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What Am I Up To?
I am constantly trying to feed my brain with Art of every medium from many different cultures. I enjoy designing spaces and leading teams to create the perfect event, environment or art piece. I love working with heavy machinery and job site safety is of the utmost importance.
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I'm an avid gardener and illustrator and enjoy creating with my hands on paper, with fabric, and natural earthen materials. I also love hiking and camping in New Mexico.
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Technical Skills & Certifications
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Competent in Google Suite, MS Office, Bluebeam, several Asset Management systems, eMaint - a CMMS, Airtable, Slack, Stacker and Zoom.
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Safety Certifications include: Covid-19 Compliance Officer, Hazcom, Blood Borne Pathogens, AED/CPR and First AID, Respirator Fit Test Administrator
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Training Certifications include: IVES Certified Heavy Equipment Trainer for all MEWPs & Front Loading Counter Balanced Forklifts, Overhead Rigging Inspection & Advanced Overhead Rigging Inspection