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SUMMARY
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Leadership-oriented
professional who thrives in a fast paced and dynamic environment. A
strong problem solver with excellent communication skills with a variety of
audiences, who enjoys managing and improving processes. Through
personal, educational, and professional experiences have developed the
ability and skills needed to approach and mediate difficult situations to
achieve overall goals.
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EDUCATION
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Concordia
University - Master of Arts in Leadership and Management
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St. Paul, MN
Class of 2012
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University of
Minnesota - Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education
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Crookston, MN
Class of 2002
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University of
Minnesota - Associate of Science in Dairy Science
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EXPERIENCE
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State of
Minnesota
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St. Paul, MN
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Senior Planner
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2013-Present
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Coordinate, with
state agencies, updates of the state Emergency Operations Plan
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Develop and
implement state agency emergency operations audit procedures
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Actively
participate with the Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Department
during meetings, drills, and exercises
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Review the FEMA
audit of the REP program for inaccuracies and areas for improvement in our
plans
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Washington County
Sheriff’s Office
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Stillwater, MN
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Emergency
Communications and Response Coordinator
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2008-2013
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Worked with a team to develop training tools and programs
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Developed initial
on-boarding process for new employees
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Managed
priorities in a dynamic, fast paced, and highly stressful environment
Coordinated
response efforts with multiple agencies and jurisdictions
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American Family
Life Assurance Company, AFLAC
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Ronan, MT
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Coordinator in
Training
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2006-2007
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Earned national
recognition for new agent sales
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Identified,
recruited, and developed team members to drive sales effort
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Supported
accounts and individuals to ensure their service expectations were met
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Independent
School District 30
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Ronan, MT
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Agriculture
Education Teacher
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2004-2006
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Identified
community needs and developed curriculum to support those needs
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Managed
department and budget for multiple shops and greenhouse
Developed
relationships with key community members to gain program support
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Mountain Lake
School District
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Mountain Lake, MN
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Agriculture
Education Teacher
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2003-2004
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Monitored and
mentored a student teacher as a first year teacher
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Reagan Outdoor
Advertising
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Salt Lake City, UT
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Lease
Administrator
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2003-2003
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Managed and
maintained leases and permits
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Consulted with IT to develop more effective procedures
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Various training
courses including Pandemic Preparedness and Weapons of Mass Destruction
Response
Minnesota
Emergency Management Director Certification (almost complete)
Proficient in
Microsoft Office Suite
Cottage Grove
Safety Camp Presenter– 911 Education
Wildlife Science
Center - Volunteer
Certified in
National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100, 200, 700
Recipient of the
“True Grit” Award from the University of Minnesota
Recipient of the
APCO, “Excellence in Dispatching” Award
APCO Certified
Trainer
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