Experience

Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VP - Human Resource Services

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Benefits Specialist

  • Jul 2014 - Present

• Manager - Payroll & Benefits

  • Mar 2015 - Jan 2018

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• HR Partner

  • Mar 2015 - Dec 2017

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Consultation with organizations on performance reviews, disciplinary actions, affirmative action plans, process payroll, worker's compensation claims, open enrollment and renewal for benefits, compliance reporting, etc. Strategize with leadership about hiring practices, reorganizations and other plans.



Farrells eXtreme Bodyshaping Elk River

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Instructor and Head Coach

  • Oct 2016 - Present

  Albertville, MN Level II Strength and Kickboxing Instructor Head Coach for coaches to assist new members through fitness programs. this includes training of new coaches and guiding for new members within the FXB program.



Make-A-Wish America

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Des Moines Co-Chair

  • Oct 2013 - Apr 2014

  Des Moines, Iowa Area I co-Chaired the Des Moines area Committee with monthly meetings, external events and to meet our annual fund-raising goal. I was also led the Volunteer Committee and Events Committee to maintain focus and follow through on upcoming events.

• Volunteer Co-Chair

  • Oct 2012 - Sep 2013

  Des Moines, Iowa Area I was responsible for organizing the database of volunteers. There were several different lists and we needed to combine these to begin using our listing to solicit volunteers for events. I introduced Make-A-Wish Iowa to new volunteers, answered questions about the organization, solicited volunteers for external events and attended events to personally introduce myself to new volunteers.



Qualified Plan Consultants, LLC

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Consultant

  • Apr 2013 - Feb 2014

  West Des Moines, IA My current position is focused on Client Relationship Managing and Project Management. Relationship managing consists of visiting with clients on the phone or in person to review their past compliance test results, consult on business needs or service concerns. Project management has evolved because of a company acquisition. I am assisting with the integration of 2 companies processes and procedures to make 1 efficient system. Lastly, when annual compliance tests are completed, I review… Show more My current position is focused on Client Relationship Managing and Project Management. Relationship managing consists of visiting with clients on the phone or in person to review their past compliance test results, consult on business needs or service concerns. Project management has evolved because of a company acquisition. I am assisting with the integration of 2 companies processes and procedures to make 1 efficient system. Lastly, when annual compliance tests are completed, I review reporting prior to distribution to clients. Show less



Pension Plan Services, Inc.

• Operations Manager

  • Jul 2011 - Mar 2013

  West Des Moines, IA In this position I was able to use my Retirement Plan designations to meet with clients to discuss the design of their retirement plans or past compliance test results. In addition, I managed up to 7 employees, including, but not limited to: review their work, took disciplinary action and conducted employee reviews.



July Business Services

• Financial Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Plan Specialist

  • Apr 2008 - Jun 2011

  Sauk Rapids, Minnesota In this position I maintained client relationships during the acquisition of Employee Benefits of St. Cloud to July Business Services. Reviewed all billing prior to mailing, followed up on Accounts Receivable as needed and audited billing during the transition. I was the liaison between the Corporate office and employees when changes were communicated or needed. Large plan audits also became a responsibility of this position along with escalated communication issues or complex design… Show more In this position I maintained client relationships during the acquisition of Employee Benefits of St. Cloud to July Business Services. Reviewed all billing prior to mailing, followed up on Accounts Receivable as needed and audited billing during the transition. I was the liaison between the Corporate office and employees when changes were communicated or needed. Large plan audits also became a responsibility of this position along with escalated communication issues or complex design questions. Occasional client visits were also requested in order to maintain relationships or discuss complex issues. Show less



Employee Benefits of St. Cloud, Inc.

• Director of Operations

  • Sep 2005 - Apr 2008

  Sauk Rapids, MN In this role I was the right hand of the President of the firm. Additional duties included the direct supervisor of specific team members, semi-annual reviews, recruiting new members, discuss employment opportunities; worked with the Finance Director for proper and timely invoicing of clients and maintaining accounts receivable current within 30 days; active part of senior management. In addition, my main role was to maintain relationships with financial advisors to develop future business.… Show more In this role I was the right hand of the President of the firm. Additional duties included the direct supervisor of specific team members, semi-annual reviews, recruiting new members, discuss employment opportunities; worked with the Finance Director for proper and timely invoicing of clients and maintaining accounts receivable current within 30 days; active part of senior management. In addition, my main role was to maintain relationships with financial advisors to develop future business. I educated them on Retirement Plans and helped solidify new clients. I also oversaw the entire operations of the firm, specifically including the firm’s workflow pipeline to ensure proper flow through established systems from the conversion of files for new clients. Various projects were managed on a day to day, month to month basis as well, this included internal and external maintenance. Show less