About Me
I'm bringing community and sustainability to long-term business strategy
In this digital age, forging genuine human connection should be at the forefront of brand and business design. This is true both in cultivating community and also in designing your business procedures.
As a business owner and design enthusiast, I strive to blend emerging technology with a human-first approach to create amazing experiences.
My History
Motivated by a curiosity about how we think, I earned my degree in Psychology from Colorado State University. This foundation has led me on a 9+ year journey of merging psychology principles with operational business strategy, growth planning, design, and sustainability.
I've worked in a variety of roles, ranging from Office Manager for a sole proprietor, HR for a national financial institution, and for tech startups leading product design.
My Skills
I've learned to have a diverse skillset as a small business owner. Here are the highlights:
- Business strategy & operations
- Small business management
- User Experience design
- Creativity & innovation
- Brand development
My Vision
As technology continues to advance and its influence grows, I want to bring back the power of real interpersonal connection and sustainably-designed business practices. My dream is to create experiences that bring people together, build communities, and take care of our planet all the while.
I'm committed to designing these touchpoints with creativity, empathy, and focus, ensuring every interaction leaves a lasting, positive impact.
Current Roles
- Total Escape Games - Owner / Chief Operating Officer
- Tabletop Game Association Sustainability Committee - Retail Subcommittee Member
- Broomfield Advisory Committee on Environmental Sustainability - Board Member
Featured In
- Meet Jason Garvin | Small Business Owner - published in Shoutout Colorado
- Meet Jason Garvin - published in Canvas Rebel
- Exploring Life & Business with Jason Garvin of Total Escape Games - published in Voyage Denver
- And I'm an expert for WikiHow
Appearances
- How to Build Trust and Innovation in your Business - appeared on the TrustBuilt Podcast
- Running a Hands Off Game Store with Jason Garvin from Total Escape Games - appeared on the Manaverse Saga Podcast
Guest Writing
I've guest-written for the CardCastle blog, including two parts to a series on inventory management, procedure design, and testing new technologies.