Projects

The Lazy Tiger Hostel

A vibrant traveler's hostel in the heart of Asheville, NC, building community through shared experiences.

Patchwork

A platform connecting part-time workers with flexible job opportunities, making employment more accessible and adaptable.

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HeadsUp

A private, invite-only network where verified hostels share work trader experiences and recommendations to help operators make better-informed decisions.

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Side Projects

Smaller projects I've worked on, mainly to help me automate things in the business I didn't want to repeatedly do. If you'd like help automating something for your small business, let me know, I may be able to help.

Personal Workout Tracker – A minimalist workout tracker I built to log only what I need, with no fluff or bloat.
Personal Website - This site! Built with HTML, Tailwind CSS, and deployed on GitHub Pages.
Web Scraper - A Python-based web scraper for collecting and analyzing data.
Simple POS App - A straightforward point-of-sale application built with modern web technologies.
Hostel Daily Board - A replacement for the handwritten daily board in the lobby. Automated to pull in updated weather and daily events.
Hostel Website - A complete rebuild of The Lazy Tiger Hostel website from scratch, focusing on modern design and user experience.
The Take Vault - An app designed to hold your dumb best friends accountable for their worst takes.
Hostel Dashboard - An internal dashboard that quickly shows me the current state of the business operationally and financially.
Booking Automation - Automatically add new bookings to our email marketing lists and internal database.
Daily and Weekly Reports - Daily reports to help staff understand who's checking in and checking out, and weekly reports about occupancy with pricing suggestions.

Community Involvement

Local and industry groups I'm involved with across Asheville's business, remote work, hospitality, and tourism communities.

Founding member

AYPros

A local young professionals group creating more ways for people building careers in Asheville to connect, lead, and get involved.

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Strategy team member

AVL Digital Nomads

A social and professional community for remote workers in Asheville, focused on connection, collaboration, and local impact.

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Committee member

LIFT Fund

A Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority fund supporting tourism-related capital projects that also benefit the broader community.

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Member

Woodfin Business Association

A local business association connecting Woodfin businesses and supporting smart growth just north of Asheville.

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Member

North American Hostel Association

An industry association connecting hostel operators across North America through education, advocacy, and peer support.

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