Back before the 21st century, I received a postmarked letter from a friend addressed to 'Dave Of The North'. My friend lived in Southern California and had many friends named Dave, so as the only one due north, he designated my namesake as DaveOTN. 

My background includes over a decade of formal/informal public speaking, intuitive problem solving, hospitality, team relations, project management, and an abundant amount of design and Photoshopping projects. I'm also a knife-weilding culinary enthusiast appreciating the ability to nosh and imbibe in one of the most beautiful and copious regions in the world. Basically, what I don't know I am driven to explore, to disassemble and reassemble in greater means when possible, to demystify, making life approachable.

I've been or still am: 

- wine educator

- Trained personal chef

-teacher/trainer

-Avid sports bike rider !

- Retouching & photo simulation

- landscaper

- ramblin' man

- record store clerk

- barista (pre starbuks)

- a bartender

- ranch hand

- Virtual Geographic League member

- advertising designer 

- Project Manager

- Analytical and troubleshooting jockey

- Alchemist