OUR TEAM
Rose City Labs is 100% dedicated to putting science first by converting innovative research and analytics into valuable, reliable, and precise accurate reports, available to all. We create, accelerate, and transform environmental and microbiological testing - with a staff that is devoted to the Rose City Laboratories best practices - which allows us all to thrive in today’s moment. We are the areas leading accredited testing lab, thanks to this team. We ignite transformational change on a daily basis. We have a state-of-the-art facility which is equipped with modern cutting edge reporting software, high tech apparatuses, instruments and robotic machinery - and knowledgeable staff that know how to use them. From our top-of-the-line directors, scientists, field techs, researchers, admin and creatives - paired with unmatched technology, our dynamic and talented team sets the bar:
Together, everyone achieves more.
Dan Huson
Dan is a seasoned and respected industry thought leader. His career has been rooted in improving ownership, integrity, and accountability - in all of his endeavors. You won’t meet a more interesting and intuitive leader with a genuine trustworthiness his team greatly admires. Previously a Journeyman Machinist for Boeing (23 years) as well as a pioneer in opening one of the first medicinal cannabis dispensaries in Oregon. His entrepreneurial mind (which does not have an off switch) eventually pivoted towards laboratory testing, analytics, and accountability toward home health and wellness. This has ultimately led to the expansion into environmental test services. He has successfully owned and operated Rose City Labs in PDX since 2012 and now embraces opening a brand new lab in Bend in 2023.
Daniel’s huge capacity for helping others is second nature in many areas of his life. He is a firm believer in the ‘you get what you give’ attitude, so it’s no wonder his successes find him expanding to new locations, all with his ego contentedly managed. Dan loves his big boy toys, the beach & the outdoors at large. He is a long-time advocate for the potential health benefits of medicinal mushrooms - in fact, you can often find him foraging the dense mossy woods of the Pacific Northwest looking for rare & delightful fruiting fungi.
Education
BA | Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
AA | Machine Tool and Technology MHCC
CEO - CONSUMMATE VISIONARY
Do unto others… yada, yada, yada
i n s p i r a t i o n :
My Mom
m o v i e f a v s :
Avatar
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I wanted to grow up to be a Pilot
p e t p e e v e :
People who say: I can’t
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CHRIS GRIFFEY
Chris joined Rose City in October 2017 as a field technician and quickly moved up to chemist before becoming a Quality Assurance Officer in March 2019. In 2021 his position was elevated to Laboratory Director. Chris brings both technical and quality assurance knowledge to the team. With several years of experience as a Laboratory Chemist in addition to multiple years of experience in Quality Control.
Chris keeps the laboratory up to date with all state regulatory requirements, ensures the data produced is of the highest quality, as well as assists with sample analyses. Responsibilities also include the overall operation and administration of the laboratory facility, including the employment of competent personnel, equipment performance and inspections, safety procedures, laboratory policies, quality assurance assistance, all testing procedures (including proficiency testing), and test reports. His bandwidth of skills includes keeping all aspects of the technology we use current and forward in application and programming as well as the previously mentioned categories and operations.
Originally from Florida, Chris is an avid nature enthusiast and enjoys the plethora of outdoor activities the Pacific Northwest has to offer.
Education
BS | Chemistry and Biochemistry | University of West Florida in Pensacola
LABORATORY DIRECTOR
Some beautiful paths can’t be discovered without getting lost.”
-Erol Ozan
i n s p i r a t i o n : My girl
m o v i e f a v s : Star Wars
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I wanted to grow up to be a Professor
p e t p e e v e :
People who milk things
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Natalie is one of our hidden gems. She oversees internal quality systems for compliance with regulatory and laboratory standards and assists our personnel with the implementation of our quality assurance program. Natalie brings us over 20 years of experience working as a scientist in scientific, pharmaceutical, environmental, and mechanical testing laboratories around the world, with a focus on QA. Her ability to ensure compliance with RCL company standards helps us operate efficiently. She elevates the technical side of operations by improving our internally regulated processes as well as overseeing and integrating customer input. Her career growth in the QA field started from QA Chemist to QA Coordinator, regional, and finally national QA Manager. She also brings experience working in GMP, GLP, and Aerospace 5S methodology environments together with great knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025, TNI Standards, and other regulatory rules and requirements. When asked what she loves about her job, Natalie simply replies “Making things better.”
Natalie enjoys spending time with her family, especially her bundle of love young grandson as well as holiday dinners, and evening tea socials. Other personal favorites include writing novels, reading, knitting, traveling, and ‘Pisklik’, the cat she adores and who (hard to believe) loves to outsmart her.
Education
MS Biology | Teaching of Biology and Chemistry
PhD Courses | Plant Physiology | Biochemistry | Belarusian State University
QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER
Joya Menashe
NATALIE MCKORNEY
Treat others as you would like to be treated.
i n s p i r a t i o n :
Talented hard-working people
m o v i e f a v s :
• What On Earth? • A Haunting • Dead Files
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I wanted to grow up to be a Ballerina
(until I became to tall to think about it)
p e t p e e v e :
when stuff is borrowed and never returned
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Joya is a driven and innovative designer with over 25 years of experience and an agency background emphasizing brand management, advertising, marketing, color palettes, and design decks. As a skilled creative, she thrives in our ever-changing environment. She is one of those people who can easily navigate through many projects - taking great pride in seeing them through to completion no matter what challenges are thrown at her. She’s detail-oriented with exceptional senior-level skills and experience in various mediums such as illustrations, digital design, collateral deliverables, and web development. She’s an idea person with talents that transfer to multiple marketing channels, platforms, and presentations- all of which elevate our brand. “One of the things I love about my job is traversing projects with Dan and his sandbox of ideas”, Joya says about working at RCL.
To keep her creative cup full… Joya loves to travel - has been to 29 Countries and has attended 7 Olympics. She’s an artist and enjoys all facets of decorating, up-cycling, and repurposing old furniture and cultural cooking. Fun fact: she has an impressive 300+ piece collection of Wonder Woman memorabilia! On weekends you’ll find her outdoors and unplugged - fishing, crafting, and doing projects at their cabin on Eagle Creek.
Education
BA | Art Education Smith College | Oregon College of Education
AA | Graphic and Commercial Art | PNCA
MA | NCIDQ | Interior Design & Color Theory | Heritage School of Design
MARKETING DIRECTOR
I’m a very strong believer in listening and learning from others."
-Ruth Bader Ginsburg
i n s p i r a t i o n :
Frida Kahlo
m o v i e f a v s :
Out of Africa
Like water for Chocolate
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When I was a kid, I wanted to be an olympic swimmer
p e t p e e v e :
Ikea furniture assembly
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JOEL NOBLE
Joel’s work in the Rose City Laboratories Microbiology department primarily includes working with pathogen and gender identification using PCR and qPCR technology, and the testing of all our analytes for microbial contamination. As a director, he has greatly elevated our drinking water program - which truly is his baby. He joined RCL to help develop the environmental microbiology department and further expand the analytes able to be offered to our clients. Joel strives to be as meticulous as possible when handling our data and our samples saying, “Extra care is given to ensure each sample is treated appropriately.” In addition, he contributes oversight to our Psilocybin/Cubensis testing program, our environmental mold testing, and the new upcoming cannabis microbiology testing program. Plus… (wait for it) a boom in asbestos testing.
When asked what he loves about his job Joel answers: “Getting to make new tests work! It’s always satisfying to make a breakthrough on a testing issue and move forward to the next inevitable issue”. He adds, “Every test, every analyte, and every sample I handle is backed by the research I have invested into our testing best practices.”
He’s an avid player of all board game-related activities. Joel loves hiking in the gorge whenever he gets the chance. He can’t taste anything so he enjoys making strange food combinations just to upset the rest of the world. His other loves include one very tame sweetheart cat named Monster and one very-not-tame cat named Frank.
Education
BA | Biology Multnomah University | Portland, OR
MICROBIOLOGY DIRECTOR
That thing some call failure, I call living. Breakfast. And I’m not leaving until I’ve cleared out the buffet. -Pierce Hawthorne
i n s p i r a t i o n :
My wife Zoey! Creativity is not my thing and she has it in spades.
s t r e a m i n g f a v : Community
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When I grew up I wanted to be a doctor / mad scientist
p e t p e e v e :
Being late to places
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BJORN FRITZSCHE
Bjorn is our senior chemist and go-to expert in research and development with nearly 20 years of experience helping our environmental and cannabis customers with their unique product testing challenges. Specializing in analytical and extraction chemistry, Bjorn uses his experience and critical thinking to streamline the many challenges of developing new testing protocols for custom test requests - all the while upholding industry standards.
By focusing on Rose City Lab’s Science First philosophy, he puts his many years of professional experience to good use. It would be an enormous docket to list the voluminous successes of his custom-developed tests and polymorphic programs.
Over the years, Bjorn’s strengths at Rose City Labs have garnered some high-level recognition for his first-to-market accomplishments.
Bjorn’s attire proudly and haughtily includes his comedic T-shirt collection of ‘Science Cats’ garnering unsuspecting and delayed grins from co-workers and visitors alike. He has also given homage to most of the labs’ robotic apparatuses by naming them after famous historical scientists. He is an avid outdoor hobbyist and loves spending time in the Pacific Northwest.
Education
BA | Chemical Engineering | Dortmund University
SENIOR CHEMIST | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
I was completely astonished by the beauty of nature. Our eyes see just a small fraction of the light in the world. It is a trick to make a colored world, which does not exist outside of human beings.” -Albert Hofmann
i n s p i r a t i o n :
Dr. Alexander “Sasha” Shulgin
m o v i e f a v :
Back to the Future
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When I was a kid, I had no idea what I wanted to be. I still don’t.
p e t p e e v e :
frisbee golf
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ORIN HOLLAND
Orin has been with Rose City Laboratories for over 6 years. He’s our night shift lab monkey, loading up the instruments with samples to run overnight, so there is data to look at in the morning. He performs potency analysis for cannabis and cannabis products and runs qPCR to detect various pathogens that can infect cannabis. Previously, he worked for a company that manufactured custom DNA and RNA oligonucleotides. Before Orin’s pivot to science, he shipped books all over the world for powells.com, the online arm of Powell’s Books.
His experience in scientific research as well as his proficiency with computers, ultra-honed instruments, and equipment is well suited at RCL. Critical thinking is his mantra and his knowledge base shines with his strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
When asked what he likes about his job, Orin quips: “I love having late-night solo dance parties in the lab after everyone else goes home.”
Outside of the Lab, Orin favors playing tabletop games, painting miniature figurines for games, and doting on his 2 black cats: Archer and Babou. His favorite accomplishments include: Going to Hollywood to see himself on the silver screen, and he also contributed to scientific research in Yellowstone National Park.
Education
BS | Biochemistry | Portland State University
AA | Drama | Columbia Junior College
CHEMIST & LAB TECHNICIAN
Just say know” -Timothy Leary
i n s p i r a t i o n :
many
s t r e a m i n g f a v s :
As a lifelong comic book geek,
I’m a big fan of the MCU
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I wanted to grow up to be an Astrophysicist or a cartoon character
p e t p e e v e :
People who take themselves to serious
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BEAU GRIFFING
Beau is one of the most diversely skilled members of the Laboratory team, with many years of experience at RCL in all aspects of analytical testing. He has helped set the bar over his many years at Rose City Labs for excellence and accountability in the industry. As a lab tech, Beau primarily handles asbestos analysis and cannabinoid compliance (pesticide, terpene, and solvent) analysis testing. This allows him to work with a number of interesting samples, troubleshooting and problem-solving every step of the way.
As the Safety Officer, also known as an occupational health and safety officer, Beau is in charge of making sure RCL is OSHA-compliant and that the lab is a safe work environment for all. He provides Safety safety management, advice, monitoring, and reporting on safety issues and engages staff in programs that ensure safe practice in the workplace.
“The lab has grown/changed a lot over the years, providing an ever-learning environment. My fellow employees are a delight to be around and work cooperatively,” says Beau.
During his free time, Beau likes to play pool and music & take care of his corn snakes.
Education
AAS | Bio Science and Technology | Portland Community College
Licenses & Certificates
Certified AHERA Building Inspector
NRSB Certified Radon Measurement Specialist
LAB TECHNICIAN & SAFETY OFFICER
Get to da choppa!”
i n s p i r a t i o n :
My Family
s t r e a m i n g f a v :
The Last of Us
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“
When I grew up I wanted to be
a Scientist.
p e t p e e v e :
Wind.
TYLER BRYNE
Tyler is the primary technician trained to perform most all RCL testing services. He has quickly moved into a leadership role and we rely on his experience to assist and mentor other technicians. Tyler runs various samples through analytical instruments and assists the chemists in developing test case methodologies. He makes sure the instruments are running properly and verifies that we have enough standards and chemicals to analyze our samples on time. He has a long history of working with quality assurance and always takes the time to ensure that his data is accurate. Tyler is a measure twice, cut once kind of worker when it comes to providing precise results. He isn't afraid to ask for the opinion of a fellow technician if anything seems off about the results of an analysis. A passion for science and curiosity about the ever-growing cannabis industry made RCL a perfect fit for pursuing his career development. Tyler observed that “Rose City Labs is an exciting and fast-paced environment that does not shy away from pushing the envelope to provide the best possible results. The personnel manage to do this without damaging the integrity of their data, of course.” When asked what he likes about his job Tyler says, “I enjoy that no two days in the lab look the same, the needs of our clients shape our operation on a regular basis. There are endless interesting experiments and entrepreneurial ventures to take part in.”
Tyler loves the natural world and will take any opportunity to hike and bike around the beautiful forests of Oregon. As an avid nature lover, he’s a natural caretaker of plants and animals of all kinds. He also is a committed rockhound and mushroom forager. His pets include frogs, fish, chickens, and isopods; anything low-maintenance is his cup of tea.
Education
BS Biological Science | Denison University
SENIOR LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow
i n s p i r a t i o n :
Bill Nye has inspired me to make science more palatable and interesting to those less scientifically inclined
m o v i e f a v :
Annihilation
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As a child I wanted to grow up to be a scientist.
p e t p e e v e :
I’m generally annoyed by faulty lab products
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STEve glutting-flowers
LAB TECHNICIAN
Steven is one of our nightshift laboratory technicians. He regularly performs metal analysis in water and cannabis. In addition, he tests for residual solvents, pesticides, and mycotoxins on cannabis and cannabis products at Rose City Laboratories. He brings a high level of cannabis testing experience. previously working in a cannabis testing lab, where duties included Hemp extraction to isolate CBD plus purifying solvents for reuse. Steven is often behind the scenes preparing test solutions, compounds, and agents for conducting tests, advising and coordinating procedures, and determining chemical and physical properties, compositions, and structures for various Lab services. When asked what he enjoys about his role at Rose City Laboratories, Steven says: “I really like the work environment and finding out what is going on with samples.”
Wildlife biology is also an area in which Steven has work experience and remains high on his personal interest list. He volunteers for prescottbluebird.com - which makes him a State Park volunteer at Champoeg Park. He follows his passion by helping study the bluebird species, interacting up close, and writing evaluations based on findings when needed. He also assists other Wildlife Biologists with research providing valuable information about bluebird preservation within the park's ecosystem and the northern Willamette Valley.
Other hobbies include computers, foraging mushrooms, hiking, & snowboarding the NW.
Education
BS | Biology & Environmental Science | Washington State University
A person who never made a
mistake never tried anything new.”
i n s p i r a t i o n :
Albert Einstein
m o v i e f a v :
Lost in Space
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I wanted to be a scientist when I grew up
p e t p e e v e :
un truths
ANAND CARPENTER SHRESTHA
MICRO-BIO CHEMIST | LAB TECH
Anand is one of our rising stars at Rose City Labs.
He is a quality-focused lab tech with excellent skills gained through hands-on training. After college, he chose to intern with the Alzheimer's Association, one of the largest non-profits in the country. His time there expanded his experience with an organization steeped in ground-breaking science, discovery, research, and development. Ultimately, this broadened his laboratory and technical skills. His background also includes varying types of analytical lab practices and research from veterinary to clinical-based data, leading him to Rose City Laboratories, where he is constantly honing his skills. Currently, he performs laboratory procedural tests with attention to detail and a nod to analytical chemistry, biochemistry, and microbiology… all with optimum quality. In addition, at RCL, he extracts, tests, and analyzes cannabis products, cannabis strains, psilocybin products, and organic pharmaceuticals brought in by our clients.
When asked: What do you love about your job? Anand responded: “I like how my job applies analytical chemistry, a science I believe is the future of human health and progression, to a plethora of industry-specific and everyday demands ranging not just from business ventures, but home improvement projects, community safety measures, and general curiosity.”
Outside of work, he likes to read, write, cook, and watch movies. When he’s not at home he likes to explore both locally and abroad. A real adventurer, he finds time to try new foods and get involved with outdoor activities common to the Pacific Northwest.
Education
BS | Biochemistry | University of Washington
Never memorize something you can look up" - Unknown
i n s p i r a t i o n :
My Hamu
m o v i e f a v :
The Lord of the Rings of course!
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When I was a kid, I always wanted to be a Soccer Player - Turned Inventor
p e t p e e v e :
That weird fermented smell you get from bananas when they oxidize too much.
BRYTNEY YOUNG
Something weird might just be something familiar viewed from a different angle, and that’s not scary.”
i n s p i r a t i o n :
My mom – she is the most giving, patient, loving person I’ve ever met and I aspire to be like her one day
m o v i e f a v :
Twilight
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When I was a kid, I wanted to be a math teacher
p e t p e e v e :
Phone Calls
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ZACHARY HUSON
Brytney is one of our newest Lab Technicians focusing on heavy metals. She is currently cross-training on potency and terpenes. She contributes a background in cannabis potency and terpene testing. She assists with operating the facility’s extraction equipment, utilizing processing protocols, strategies, and day-to-day production.
Brytney joins us just as the State of Oregon brings into effect new testing requirements for heavy metals and microbiological contaminants in 2023. She’s a perfect fit with her curious and methodical mind. “I love that I have the opportunity to take on as many interests as I want. I get to learn about instruments from my brilliant coworkers and there is really no end to the things I can learn”, Brytney says about working in the labs at Rose City.
She spends most of her weekends with her best friend going to estate sales and thrifting. “We own so many old mugs...”, she shares with great ownership! She also loves to read and has never hated a book she’s read. Her favorite genre is Crime and Punishment. Brytney also loves to paint and absorb the contentment it brings to her creative self.
Education
BS | Chemistry | University of Portland
AA | Mathematics | UP
LAB TECHNICIAN
SALES MANAGER
Our Sales Manager, Zach, dedicates his time to building relationships with our clients, making sure they are getting the service they deserve. He has been in the cannabis industry for over 10 years and has experienced all the regulation changes while always striving to think outside the proverbial box and provide the highest level of service. This requires listening and absorbing all kinds of industry fodder. Hands down, he has become our go-to Cannabis expert. “We are open and transparent about the whole process and willing to break anything down and make sure clients understand our methodology,” he says when asked what he takes pride in. Zach has been part of the family business since the beginning. While attending school he jumped on the opportunity to join Rose City Labs where he has had the chance to pursue many fields and grow. Zachary is also a certified AHERA field technician and has a genuine aptitude in expanding his skills and furthering his education in all aspects of testing. “Working at RCL has taught me so much about business and helped me in attaining my goals”,
In real life, Zach co-owns and operates an event venue business supporting local artists and small businesses. His sidekick “Nana”, the official office dog at Rose City Labs never strays far from her best friend.
Education
Mt Hood Community College | Business
Licenses & Certificates
Certified AHERA Building Inspector
NRSB Certified Radon Measurement Specialist
It’s all good"
i n s p i r a t i o n :
Willie Nelson
m o v i e f a v :
Shawshank Redemption & Bambi
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“
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a tattoo artist
p e t p e e v e :
Getting into a dirty car
LUCAS HUSON
FIELD TECHNICIAN
Hang Tight… Lucas’s bio will arrive soon!
Do unto others…
i n s p i r a t i o n :
My Dad
s t r e a m i n g f a v :
Out Cold
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“
When I grew up I wanted to be
an Ice Cream Man
p e t p e e v e :
Slow Drivers
TODD ANDERSON
FIELD TECHNICIAN
Hang Tight… Todd’s bio will arrive soon!
What’s going on" - 5 non-blondes
i n s p i r a t i o n :
My Wife & Kids
m o v i e f a v :
John Wick
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When I was a kid, I always wanted to own my own business.
p e t p e e v e :
Negative people
CARLOS GARCIA
FIELD TECHNICIAN
Carlos Bio coming soon…
It’s all good"
i n s p i r a t i o n :
Willie Nelson
m o v i e f a v :
Shawshank Redemption & Bambi
“
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When I was a kid, I wanted to be a tattoo artist
p e t p e e v e :
Getting into a dirty car
kim crawford
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Our hardworking and versatile Administrative Assistant Kim, helps out daily with her amazing organizational skills and thorough knowledge of policies and procedures. She’s responsible for ensuring office operations and tasks are organized, correspondences are controlled, projects reviewed, samples logged, and all clerical intake ordering functions are properly assigned and monitored. Her excellent communication and people skills reassures the rest of us that all things are easily handled no matter what challenges come through the door or over the phone. She is a scheduling unicorn, never missing a beat and multi-tasking with magical ease. With a nursing background, she exemplifies extensive people ‘care’ skills and her capabilities literally include juggling many tasks, all with a never ending smile and contagious charm. Every front office needs a Kim!
Prior to working at Rose City Labs, Kim was in the Healthcare industry wading in the ubiquitous uncharted waters during the height of Covid. This ultimately led to her realization that perhaps there were greener pastures outside the nursing field. Her base experience was an easy shift to the home health hazards and testing services at RCL, and we are so lucky to have her skillset and sensibilities. When asked about what she likes about working at RCL, Kim says: “I love feeling like I’m helping others through preventative services.”
In her free time, Kim loves to go fishing, hunting and camping. She enjoys trips to the beach, sunsets, spending time with her family and her lab, Maggie. She also loves to laugh, and thinks everyone outta try it a bit more!
Education
CNA | Portland Community College
AA | Accounting PCC
Have a good day or not…
it’s your choice"
i n s p i r a t i o n :
Kindness
m o v i e f a v :
League of Their Own
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“
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a nurse
p e t p e e v e :
Grumpy people
LAURA SCHLAHT
PROJECT MANAGER
Laura is constantly performing multiple tasks for the company, handling all the one-off tasks that pop up almost daily. Her responsibilities include ordering merchandise, deciphering work orders, locating & ordering stock, plus packaging and shipping fulfillment for all of our DIY Kits. As project manager, she assists the admin team in the planning and coordination of special projects. She is an independent worker with a knack for tackling a myriad of duties… literally sitting at multiple desks around the office. Her willingness to figure things out makes her the perfect fit for taking on ownership of our online DIY Kits. She also assists with bookkeeping and minor HR duties, whatever office help needs to be done. Laura provides all staff with day-to-day administrative support and serves as the highly skilled personal assistant to the CEO (*wink *wink - they’re together). She helps out by answering phones, client correspondence, scheduling appointments, making travel arrangements, and numerous office supplies and Costco runs! She also organizes office events, when needed.
When asked what she loves about her job, Laura has this to say: “I just love helping out whether it’s a customer or fellow co-worker. I also really love seeing the finished product when it comes to putting together our DIY Kits.”
Outside of work, Laura is an accomplished fine artist, specializing in ultra-realistic graphite portrait drawings. Her mastery of sentimental illustrations not only captures the emotional essence of her subjects, but also fills her creative heart. In the past, she owned and operated an Art Gallery in Pacific City. Family is her first priority and she enjoys spending as much time as possible with them.
Tomorrow is a new day"
i n s p i r a t i o n :
My mom
m o v i e f a v :
1883
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When I was a kid, I wanted to be a artist
p e t p e e v e :
technology