Experience

Forest Lake Senior High School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Industrial Technology Teacher

  • Sep 2002 - Present

  Influencing others through critical thinking and a leadership role, accelerating post secondary options through real world application, conquering the skills gap through teaching timeless hands on skills that industry is seeking, highly collaborative, outspoken, forward thinking, problem solving, experienced, growth mindset, putting theory into practice, developing best practices to gain optimal results, well versed in learning and communication.Teacher of Industrial Technology grades 10-12. Teach over 300 students annually on small engines, drafting, CADD, basic automotive, carpentry, welding, cold metals, forging and machine shop. Serve as mentor to new teachers and onboarding new department members.Key Achievements: • Provide coaching and hands on problem solving on small engines and power sports projects each year.• Manage a capital budget of $3500.00 each year including procuring vendors, establishing relationships, buying, negotiating and invoicing.• Evaluate 200+ student projects annually for quality deliverables based on a standard list of skill objectives.• Manage production schedules for 16 classes annually, to ensure curriculum content, project completion and learning objectives are achieved in a timely fashion. • Challenged myself to teach new courses in my teaching career, continuous learning and development to not become stagnant in my career.• Increased course numbers by 20% through showcasing end products, educating students on future job needs and creating a reputation for relevant course work.• Selected as Education Professional to develop "Green" curriculum for the Minnesota Department of Education 2007Challenge: Reduced emphasis on hands-on learning through continuous budget cuts and increased core curriculum classes Results: Increase knowledge and awareness of CTE careers.



ITW Brands

• Regional Manager

  • Jul 2001 - Aug 2002



Northstar Associates

• United States
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manufacture Sales Representative

  • Jun 1998 - Jul 2001



Area Mechanical

• Project Manager

  • Jul 1996 - May 1998