Assistant Program Manager

• Apr 2022 - Present

Budget Analyst

• Apr 2019 - Mar 2022

Maintain budget information and invoice processing.

Business Operations Manager

• Apr 2010 - Present

Full Service Auto & Marine Upholstery Shop*Business Operations Full Service Auto & Marine Upholstery Shop*Business Operations

Owner & Operator

• Jun 2017 - Dec 2021

SeneGence products independent distributor. Long lasting cosmetics and natural based Skincare line. SeneGence products independent distributor. Long lasting cosmetics and natural based Skincare line.

Owner & Operator

• Jan 2015 - Dec 2021

Property Management & Rentals Property Management & Rentals

Career Readiness Counselor

• Apr 2020 - Jun 2020

 Assisted Texas Team of Career Readiness Counselors with career and readiness efforts for Service Members during the final phases of the CSFL program which ended in June of 2020.  Assisted Texas Team of Career Readiness Counselors with career and readiness efforts for Service Members during the final phases of the CSFL program which ended in June of 2020.

State Career Readiness Counselor

• Nov 2017 - May 2019

 Lead coordination of Missouri team efforts to ensure adequate program supplies, resources, budget execution, compliance and an overall unified program direction.  Develop program materials, templates and training presentations.  Built a Case Management Database for Counselors to utilize in the interim of the master system, to enhance case management abilities, productivity and streamline processes. Connect Service Members of all branches, Veterans, Retirees and their Families with resources to promote positive career and financial readiness. Coordinate with state resources, community partners and area employers to build relationships, network and connect Service Members with employment opportunities.  Conduct mandated and support trainings to Service Members.  From APR 2018 to MAY 2018, my position was expanded to include the duties of Acting Regional Coordinator in which I successfully guided, managed, and collated reports and travel documents for 34 Career Readiness Counselors spread across 8 states.

eWIC Program Manager

• Jan 2017 - Nov 2017

Project Management for the implementation of State WIC program EBT conversion. Researched and built policy guidance for the transition from WIC Checks to the eWIC EBT Card.  Worked on two different contracts, totaling upwards of $4 million dollars, in preparation for project approval and execution.  Developed scope of project, timelines, staffing, milestones, eWIC website, training and implementation plans for statewide rollout in approximately 200 local agencies and 700 retail locations.

Missouri Air National Guard Yellow Ribbon Program Manager

• Nov 2010 - Mar 2017

 Developed the Missouri Air National Guard Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program into a fully operational program that has been sustained by countless meetings and presentations I conducted to high ranking military personnel demonstrating its importance and value, with the result being tremendous leadership support and client buy-in. Acquired a variety of data and used results for improvement of the program and to streamline processes of execution.  Processed initial Travel Authorization and Travel Vouchers for Service Members and Family Members in the Defense Travel System (DTS).  Developed event curriculum, developed Youth curriculum for 2-35 youth, built childcare and venue contracts, worked with resource vendors, hotels, logistical preparation and more to support Guardsmen, their Families, and my Yellow Ribbon training events.  Successfully planned budgets for events that coincided within budget cuts while maintaining the integrity of the mission. Strategic planning resulted in saving tens of thousands of dollars in contracts, travel reimbursements and supply orders.  Built and executed training for up to 40 full time/volunteer/paid event staff on topics from technical/software related to executing Childcare/Youth curriculum.  Developed state program guidance to provide consistency, clarification and standards.  Managed the Family Warrior Support’s SharePoint database and permissions and provided general IT support.  Conducted 4Lenses trainings and workshops; taught understanding of temperament and implementation techniques for effective communication.  In SEP14, I was assigned additional military programs to support and manage. Those programs were Strong Bonds, TAP and CAF.  In NOV16, my duties expanded to assisting the YRRP PM, operating the YRRP in OK, training new YRRP State PMs and reviewing and processing travel reimbursement for approximately 61 YRRP Staff across all 54 states and territories. I also built an SOP.

Missouri Army National Guard Yellow Ribbon Coordinator

• Dec 2008 - Nov 2010

 Developed the Missouri Air National Guard Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program into a fully operational program that has been sustained by countless meetings and presentations I conducted to high ranking military personnel demonstrating its importance and value, with the result being tremendous leadership support and client buy-in. Acquired a variety of data and used results for improvement of the program and to streamline processes of execution.  Monitored compliance data and brought appropriate attention when necessary.  Processed initial Travel Authorization and Travel Vouchers for Service Members and Family Members in the Defense Travel System (DTS).  Developed event curriculum, developed Youth curriculum for 2-35 youth, built childcare and venue contracts, worked with resource vendors, hotels, logistical preparation and more to support Guardsmen, their Families, and my Yellow Ribbon training events.  Successfully planned budgets for events that coincided within budget cuts while maintaining the integrity of the mission. Strategic planning resulted in saving tens of thousands of dollars in contracts, travel reimbursements and supply orders.  Built and executed training for up to 40 full time/volunteer/paid event staff on topics from technical/software related to executing Childcare/Youth curriculum.  Developed state program guidance to provide consistency, clarification and standards.  Managed the Family Warrior Support’s SharePoint database and permissions and provided general IT support.  Conducted 4Lenses trainings and workshops; taught understanding of temperament and implementation techniques for effective communication.

Administrative Assistant

• Jun 2007 - Dec 2008

 Operated within an Oracle database to monitor Soldiers’ records to verify accuracy and identify discrepancies. This included running numerous reports, decoding supporting documentation and determining missing record items. I also managed the internal office fund which supported events and tangible items to boost office morale for 22 staff.  Operated within an Oracle database to monitor Soldiers’ records to verify accuracy and identify discrepancies. This included running numerous reports, decoding supporting documentation and determining missing record items. I also managed the internal office fund which supported events and tangible items to boost office morale for 22 staff.

Office Manager II

• Oct 2006 - Jun 2007

 Managed the lot administratively and financially by executing general office functions; paid bills, processed inventory, collections, loan applications, repossessed vehicles, title work, managed lot staff. I answered prospective buyers’ questions on vehicles, loan terms and payments. I worked with buyers to find a vehicle that met their needs within a payment range the lot’s revenue withstanding could support. I organized inventory purchases/pick-ups and reported financial statistical data to the General and Regional Managers.

Assistant Manager

• Jul 2004 - Jul 2006

 Managed the store administratively and financially by executing general retail functions; ran reports, hiring procedures, ordered and processed inventory, internal marketing layouts, managed a staff of four, deterred and reported thefts, made schedules and managed financial responsibilities to include reporting revenue statistics to the Store and Regional Managers.  Managed the store administratively and financially by executing general retail functions; ran reports, hiring procedures, ordered and processed inventory, internal marketing layouts, managed a staff of four, deterred and reported thefts, made schedules and managed financial responsibilities to include reporting revenue statistics to the Store and Regional Managers.