Experience

Trans-Motion, LLC

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Safety & Compliance Director

  • Mar 2021 - Present

  Within 2 years in this role: • Implemented new safety programs • Successfully worked with drivers and technicians to reduce our CSA maintenance scores to the lowest in company’s history • Achieved 30% cost reduction in cargo/liability/physical damage insurance in year 2, negotiated another 14% in savings in year 3. • 38% reduction in work comp insurance costs • 35% reduction in health insurance costs without reducing benefits One of two team leads who researched and implemented a new TMS program, resulting in efficiencies for dispatch, billing, and driver communication Implemented new diver recruitment strategy which lead to a nearly 50% growth in our driver pool within 6 months. As a result of driver recruitment: • The company purchased an additional 10 power units, increasing company-owned trucks by nearly 90% • Trans-Motion has more company-owned trucks than leased trucks for the first time in its history, allowing for greater profit margins • Increased company drivers by 85% in 6 months • Increased overall driver pool by 35% in 6 months with a waiting list for owner-operators who want to sign on Show less



Midwest Hop Producers

• United States
• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Media Specialist & Office Manager

  • Sep 2019 - Sep 2021

  • Research, write, proofread and edit all media content, implement and manage all media campaigns, and deliver public relations and communications plans to business owner. • Management of web platforms, both Wix and Wordpress sites and maintaining inventory and completing sales via hops sales platforms. • Develop and implement all targeted content for various media platforms including print advertising, media releases, company websites, social media, and newsletter accounts. • Advertise open positions within the company and interview and make hiring recommendations as-needed for sister-companies, The Hop Yard and The Farmacy. • Manage sales leads for both retail and wholesale opportunities in hops and hemp products. • Complete all employee onboarding and relevant HR paperwork • Track all field and greenhouse records • Event planning and promotion including major agricultural conferences hosted with partnering organizations and college departments • Photograph, edit and maintain photo database • Additional duties include: Maintaining payroll, and bookkeeping via Quickbooks Show less



Mojo Enterprises LLC

• Egg Harbor, WI

• Media Manager

  • Apr 2019 - Mar 2021

  •Develop and implement all targeted content for various media platforms including print advertising, media releases, company websites, and social media accounts. •Researches, writes, proofreads and edits all media content, implements and manages all media campaigns, and delivers public relations and communications plans to business owner. •Designs, writes, edits & and places all marketing materials including newspaper and magazine ads, billboard ads, and menu designs. •Consults with web designer and provides copy for web platforms. •Photographs, edits and maintains photo database for 4 restaurants and one catering company within the larger organization. Show less



TheProducer.com

• United States
• Media Production

• Writer & Consultant

  • Mar 2018 - May 2020

  • Conducts research, writes and edits articles, podcasts, website copy and print materials. • Creates and maintains social media content. • Conducts research, writes and edits articles, podcasts, website copy and print materials. • Creates and maintains social media content.



Inclusive Communities

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contract Diversity & Inclusion Facilitator

  • Aug 2017 - Apr 2019

  • Facilitated programs and initiatives which educated and promoted respect and inclusion. • Provided guidance to participants as they worked to understand human relations issues and discovered their role and responsibilities in the classroom, community and workplace. • Provided space where participants could develop a healthy social balance as they learned about themselves and each other while developing strong self-esteem and group worth. • Facilitated programs and initiatives which educated and promoted respect and inclusion. • Provided guidance to participants as they worked to understand human relations issues and discovered their role and responsibilities in the classroom, community and workplace. • Provided space where participants could develop a healthy social balance as they learned about themselves and each other while developing strong self-esteem and group worth.



The Rose Theater

• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contract Teaching Artist, & Company Actor

  • Feb 2013 - Apr 2019

  • Developed experiential, theatre-based learning experiences and curricula for participants from pre K-adult. • Created lesson plans rooted in creative play which promoted self-reflection, dialogue and empowerment. • Encouraged critical thinking and collaboration - asking students to seek their own answers, to experiment and explore many options, and to open themselves up to the diverse perspectives and experiences of their peers. • Experience with WI and NE State Curriculum Standards for K-12th grade, and partnering with public school teachers to develop creativity-based lesson plans in multiple subjects. Show less



My Mojo Photo

• Glenwood, Iowa

• Photographer & Studio Manager

  • Jun 2011 - Apr 2019



JD Vintage Props

• Glenwood, IA

• Digital Media & Branding

  • Dec 2012 - Jun 2018

  • Primary duties included reaching out to customers via media outlets like Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and Newsletters (Constant Contact & MailChimp). • Maintained company website and drove sales of products while keeping customers up-to-date about latest company information and worked to create a brand "personality" that appealed to our target demographic. • Worked as a "catch-all" when owner was out of town. • Replied to all emails pertaining to customer service issues • Tracked and maintained physical inventory in warehouse • Shipped and received product • Monitored Paypal activity. Show less



Bella Blankies

• Glenwood, IA

• Owner

  • Sep 2012 - May 2015

  Hand-crochet items for newborn babies. Marketed and sold to photographers who specialize in newborn portraiture. Hand-crochet items for newborn babies. Marketed and sold to photographers who specialize in newborn portraiture.



Overture Center for the Arts

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Educator Resource Guide Writer

  • May 2011 - Feb 2013

  Wrote resource guides that provided information and activities that helped educators connect the K-12 "OnStage" performance series to their curriculum and to the Wisconsin Academic Standards. Wrote resource guides that provided information and activities that helped educators connect the K-12 "OnStage" performance series to their curriculum and to the Wisconsin Academic Standards.



University of Wisconsin-Madison

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

  Taught discussion section of Theatre for Social and Cultural Awareness at UW-Madison. Responsible for grading weekly papers as well as midterm projects. Responsible for helping students to discuss weekly readings of articles and plays that deal with issues of social injustice. Lead students through the process of devising their own short plays which address issues of social injustice that are relevant to their lives on campus. These plays were then performed in public spaces around campus (dormitories) with a short talk-back facilitation presented after each of their three pieces. Show less



Door Shakespeare

• Baileys Harbor, WI

• Actor & Educator

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Performed as Phoebe & Le Beau in As You Like It. Educator for 7-12 age group for Doorways, Door Shakespeare's education and outreach program. Performed as Phoebe & Le Beau in As You Like It. Educator for 7-12 age group for Doorways, Door Shakespeare's education and outreach program.



Waunakee Parks and Recreation

• Waunakee, Wisconsin

• Teaching Artist

  • Jan 2010 - May 2012

  Taught a rotation of classes to preschool - middle school students. Past classes included: Creative Storytelling, Improvisation, Fairy Tales with a Twist, Poetry Performance, and Musical Theatre. Classes were process-focused, but most included a short presentation on the last day of classes where students could demonstrate the skills they learned. Taught a rotation of classes to preschool - middle school students. Past classes included: Creative Storytelling, Improvisation, Fairy Tales with a Twist, Poetry Performance, and Musical Theatre. Classes were process-focused, but most included a short presentation on the last day of classes where students could demonstrate the skills they learned.



International School of Asia, Karuizawa

• Karuizawa, Japan

• Teaching Assistant, Summer Program

  • 2011 - 2011

  Assistant teacher for Theatre for Cultural and Social Awareness classes at the school's summer camp. Assistant teacher for Theatre for Cultural and Social Awareness classes at the school's summer camp.



University of Wisconsin-Madison

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Peer Mentor

  • 2011 - 2011

  Fall semester peer mentor for a first-year interest group in Russian Studies. Fall semester peer mentor for a first-year interest group in Russian Studies.



Boys & Girls Clubs of America

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Theatre Educator

  • May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Taught both the Drama Matters curriculum as well as two additional classes that I developed: Actor's Academy (grades 5-7) and Creative Drama (grades 1-4). All summer club members cycled through the Drama Matters classes while the other two were optional activities. Those who participated in Actor's Academy and Creative Drama classes presented short plays for their community at the end of the summer. Taught both the Drama Matters curriculum as well as two additional classes that I developed: Actor's Academy (grades 5-7) and Creative Drama (grades 1-4). All summer club members cycled through the Drama Matters classes while the other two were optional activities. Those who participated in Actor's Academy and Creative Drama classes presented short plays for their community at the end of the summer.



Children's Theater of Madis

• Madison, Wisconsin Area

• Teaching Artisit

  • 2009 - 2010

  Taught after-school theatre class to children grades K-2 Taught after-school theatre class to children grades K-2



Various Restaurants

• Minneapolis, St. Louis, Omaha, New York City (Manhattan)

• Server/Bartender

  • 2002 - 2009

  Seven years experience working as server and bartender in fast-paced venues in downtown areas of major US cities. Software knowledge includes: Aloha, Micros, & Open Table. Two years experience as lead server - additional duties include training new employees, running server "check-outs" at the end of the shift and making bi-weekly schedules for servers. Seven years experience working as server and bartender in fast-paced venues in downtown areas of major US cities. Software knowledge includes: Aloha, Micros, & Open Table. Two years experience as lead server - additional duties include training new employees, running server "check-outs" at the end of the shift and making bi-weekly schedules for servers.