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From Tsadra Foundation Advanced Contemplative Scholarships
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2003-2013 / 2018 Designer and clothing confectionist
2018 Acupressure therapist, masseuse
2018 Carer of old people with dementia +
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Colegio Filii Futuri, Music Teacher
February 2019 - July 2020
Colegio Los Príncipes, Music Teacher
March 2021 - February 2022
Freelancing and substituting, Music and Piano Teacher, Tarot Reading, Reiki Healing
March 2022 - January 2023 +
Professional Experience
ER Tech UT southwest Medical center, Dallas Texas 12/2017-pressent Patient care of EMS patients splinting phlebotomy. Assist nurse/Dr.with procedures in room
ER Tech Baylor Medical center, Dallas , 05/2010 -07-2016 Patient care of EMS patients splinting phlebotomy . Assist nurse/Dr. within room procedures
Patient Care Technician 2005-2010 UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER, Dallas, Texas Collecting blood, urine and other samples. Assisted in procedures +
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RESIDENT LAMA, RANGJUNG YESHE GOMDE CALIFORNIA — 2013-2020
Taught introductory Buddhist philosophy, and ritual practice focusing on Buddhist
preliminary practices and sadhānā practice; Led sadhānā retreats ranging in time from
one weekend to a full month. Also led daily practice sessions in the Buddha Hall.
VISITING LAMA, RANGJUNG YESHE DHARMA HOUSE MEXICO CITY — 2014-2019
Taught introductory Buddhist philosophy, and ritual practice focusing on Buddhist
preliminary practices and sadhānā practice; Led week-long sadhānā retreats in
Tepoztlán.
HOUSE PAINTER/PLASTERER, LEVEL 5 DESIGN, OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA — 2011-2013
Interior and exterior house painting, and decorative fine wall finishing in the San
Francisco Bay Area. +
13/02/2013–21/11/2015 Volunteer
Romanian Red Cross Desaster Department, Bucharest (Romania)
06/08/2016–31/08/2017 Sales Manager
SC MEIGORAS SRL, Bucharest (Romania)
14/07/2014–05/08/2016 Account Manager
SC MEIGORAS SRL, Bucharest (Romania) +
2013-2019 – HPL Engineering (France – 73): Project Engineer within the engineering department (6 years)
2009-2013 – 2EI — Veolia subsidiary (France – Paris): Project Engineer within the Consulting Division (4 years)
2008-2009 – Dalkia International (Republic of Ireland – Dublin): Volontaire international en entreprise (VIE) within the Energy Department (1 year) +
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2021-07-31 07_52_35 Heidrun Koppl
Since 2010 Editor in chief and founder of Tara's Triple Excellence meditation program +
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Assistant of Editorial Director of the Music TV Channel VIVA now Viacom in Cologne
Editorial Writer and Junior Producer in Cologne
Writer for an Online Pharmacy in Hong Kong +
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Professional Experience
Spirit Rock Mediation Center — WoodAcre, California
Facilities/Operations Specialist
March 2025 – Present
• HVAC/ Heating maintenance and repair. Carpentry, electrical and mechanical repairs and
maintenance. Vehicle, tractor, and ground equipment repair and maintenance.
Esalen Institute — Big Sur, California
Property Manager / Head of Facilities
May 2022 – June 2024
• Managing director of maintenance, IT, and grounds/landscaping departments, managing a
team of 15 onsite staff and departments.
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring effective scheduling and completion of daily
maintenance calls with guest experience as top priority.
• Plan and execute large infrastructure and Capital improvement protects in collaboration
with outside contractors and vendors.
• Manage and track departmental budgets for maintenance, grounds, and IT operations.
• Develop and manage preventative maintenance programs for HVAC, Refrigeration,
hydronic heating systems, company vehicles and general upkeep of property.
• Certified potable water plant operator / Septic system maintenance and operator
• Implementing documentation of planned maintenance, property and mechanical
operations handbook
• Mechanical operations and maintenance of pool systems, potable water system, hot
springs supply systems and multiple septic system to integrate with PLC controls and
data collection.
• Maintain and service 7 onsite propane generators.
Karme Choling Meditation Center — Barnet, Vermont
Property Manager / Director of Operations
May 2016 – April 2022
• Director of property operations, including maintenance, groundskeeping, event set up and
IT departments.
• Designed, fundraised, coordinated and implemented large remodeling and infrastructure
projects with local contractors and onsite maintenance staff
• Managed departmental budgets and collaborated on long-term planning for facility
upgrades.
• Organized summer volunteer crew for large retreats and events. Coordinated camp
ground set up and take down
• Day to day maintenance and upkeep of property with on site staff
• Implementing documentation of planned maintenance, property design and mechanical
operations handbook for HVAC, Hydronic heating systems, potable water and septic
systems and vehicle maintenance
ZaZen Remodeling — Vermont
Sole Proprietor, Remodeling Contractor
2020 – 2022
• Specialized in residential remodeling, including framing, finish carpentry, plumbing, and
electrical work.
• Managed all aspects of client projects, from initial consultation and design to completion.
• Ensured timely project delivery within budget constraints while maintaining high-quality
workmanship.
Risk Management Analyst, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago 2011-2017
Economic Capital Analyst, AIG 2008-2010
Rating Analyst, Moody's 2006-2007 +
Art Director, professional trade publications, 1995 - 2015
No profession before 1995, mostly working in construction trades. +
Culture Care Landscaping-2018 to present
Self Employed-1986-2018. Cariboo Irrigation and Landscaping +
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Retired music teacher and professional musician. +
Bennington College Creative Writing MFA Program, Audio/Visual Assistant Bennington, VT – January 2016 - Supported audio/visual needs for the Creative Writing MFA program at Bennington College, with opportunity to attend all lectures and workshops in this three week program.
Camp Hill Hudson, Direct Support Provider Hudson, NY - October 2015 – January 2016 - Worked one-on-one with individual with Downs Syndrome, supporting her individual goals and projects through Camp Hill’s integrative spiritual approach.
Bennington College, Video Monitor Bennington, VT - February-present 2015 - Facilitated transactions in Bennington College’s library of video gear. Gave advice on appropriate use of equipment in various student projects. Assisted students with video and editing software. +
2016- Content Creation and Customer Service
Tibetan Spirit
2015- Regional Residential Coordinator
GPHomestay International Exchange Student Program
2013 -2016: Preschool Teacher
Bilingual Teacher (Spanish) (Toddlers, Two’s, PreK)
Lesson planning, curriculum planning
2013-: Florida International University
Course Coordinator and Grader for: “World Religions” and
“Religious Analysis and Interpretation” +
International Rescue Committee (IRC), New York, NY September 2010-May 2011, Intern - Served as a caseworker to incoming refugees by providing resettlement services.
Postgraduate Center for Mental Health- Project Path to Recovery, New York, NY September 2009-April 2010, Intern - Provided individual psychotherapy to women recently released from incarceration. Facilitated various Groups, administered intakes as well as drug toxicologies, and provided concrete services by coordinating with internal and external agencies.
Arbor House, Brewster, NY January 2009-September 2009, Youth Counsellor - Assisted children with behavioral and psychological difficulties by providing them with alternative behavioral skills through role modeling.
Working Families Party, Brooklyn, NY April 2007- February 2008, October 2008-January 2009, Community Organizer - Worked on several non-profit grassroots campaigns to promote economic and social equality. Duties included recruitment and mobilization of communities, in addition to management tasks such as monitoring the budget and supervising staff. Started and oversaw the opening of new campaign offices in Albany as well as Rochester, NY. Developed skills for consensus decision making, and was able to work effectively under pressure in order to met tight campaign deadlines. +
Publishing manager; Director of English Language school in Japan; Adventure travel guide in Egypt and Middle East; founded and ran Sacred Spiritual Journeys for several years. +
I have worked as a professional freelance translator since I graduated in 2023 until 2025. +
Epic Mountain Express Driver December 2018-April 2019
Vail Resorts Mountain Operations Brush Crew August 2018-November 2018
Garchen Institute Maintenance Employee June 2014-December 2014 +
Crestone Mountain Zen Center 2018-2019
Vail Resorts 2018-2019
Garchen Institute 2013 +
