Experience

Job Service North Dakota

• United States
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Employment Services Team Lead

  • Feb 2020 - Present

  Dedicated to helping individuals ready for a career shift learn how to identify, build up, and transfer their skills into their next career opportunity and to access the resources needed to get them there. The Employment Services Team at the Bismarck Workforce Center assists job seekers with their re-employment needs through a variety of state and federal programs, one-on-one career advisement, work-readiness workshops, and a public resource room. We provide outreach to the community… Show more Dedicated to helping individuals ready for a career shift learn how to identify, build up, and transfer their skills into their next career opportunity and to access the resources needed to get them there. The Employment Services Team at the Bismarck Workforce Center assists job seekers with their re-employment needs through a variety of state and federal programs, one-on-one career advisement, work-readiness workshops, and a public resource room. We provide outreach to the community, especially committed to reaching the justice-involved and individuals on the road to recovery from addiction. My main job duties include supervising the Employment Services team and job seeker programs, coordinating outreach activities, building strategic community partnerships, and developing and implementing career readiness curricula. Show less Dedicated to helping individuals ready for a career shift learn how to identify, build up, and transfer their skills into their next career opportunity and to access the resources needed to get them there. The Employment Services Team at the Bismarck Workforce Center assists job seekers with their re-employment needs through a variety of state and federal programs, one-on-one career advisement, work-readiness workshops, and a public resource room. We provide outreach to the community… Show more Dedicated to helping individuals ready for a career shift learn how to identify, build up, and transfer their skills into their next career opportunity and to access the resources needed to get them there. The Employment Services Team at the Bismarck Workforce Center assists job seekers with their re-employment needs through a variety of state and federal programs, one-on-one career advisement, work-readiness workshops, and a public resource room. We provide outreach to the community, especially committed to reaching the justice-involved and individuals on the road to recovery from addiction. My main job duties include supervising the Employment Services team and job seeker programs, coordinating outreach activities, building strategic community partnerships, and developing and implementing career readiness curricula. Show less



Concordia College

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  Adjunct professor in the Department of Religion. Past courses offered: Women in Religious History, Death and the Afterlife in Pre-Modern Religion, Christianity and Religious Diversity. Adjunct professor in the Department of Religion. Past courses offered: Women in Religious History, Death and the Afterlife in Pre-Modern Religion, Christianity and Religious Diversity.



University of Notre Dame

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• PhD Candidate

  • Aug 2010 - Dec 2018

  Medieval Studies (European Religious History)

• Professor

  • Jan 2016 - Jul 2017

  Instructor of Multimedia Writing and Rhetoric in the University Writing Program; mentored students during regular office hours; utilized a variety of media and digital platforms to create and present student content; participated in intensive curriculum building and professional development workshops prior to and during teaching semesters.



Indiana Wesleyan University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Honors Instructor, Humanities and History

  • Aug 2017 - Sep 2018

  Professor of History and Humanities courses for John Wesley Honors College students; Mentored 16 students on senior research project proposals; Worked with colleagues to develop course curricula and articulate honors program goals. Professor of History and Humanities courses for John Wesley Honors College students; Mentored 16 students on senior research project proposals; Worked with colleagues to develop course curricula and articulate honors program goals.



Youth Job Center

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

• Employment Counselor

  • May 2009 - Apr 2010

  Directed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Internship Program. Provided case management for young adults with multiple employment barriers, advising them on career planning, education, and job placement. Partnered with area business professionals to establish career-path internship opportunities for clients. Directed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Internship Program. Provided case management for young adults with multiple employment barriers, advising them on career planning, education, and job placement. Partnered with area business professionals to establish career-path internship opportunities for clients.



Study Point

• Chicago, IL

• Academic Tutor

  • Dec 2008 - Apr 2010

  Private tutor for Latin and ACT/SAT exam prep. Private tutor for Latin and ACT/SAT exam prep.



Brain Boosters Tutor/Mentor Program

• Chicago, IL

• Assistant Director

  • Sep 2008 - May 2009

  Directed and coordinated Brain Boosters, a non-profit after school Tutor/Mentor Program in Chicago serving Albany Park neighborhood youth. Recruited and trained college volunteers. Supervised tutoring and group activities. Wrote grants. Served as Brain Boosters Program Coordinator from August 2004- August 2006. Partnered with World Relief Chicago to deliver ESL training and academic support to refugee children settled in the Albany Park neighborhood. Directed and coordinated Brain Boosters, a non-profit after school Tutor/Mentor Program in Chicago serving Albany Park neighborhood youth. Recruited and trained college volunteers. Supervised tutoring and group activities. Wrote grants. Served as Brain Boosters Program Coordinator from August 2004- August 2006. Partnered with World Relief Chicago to deliver ESL training and academic support to refugee children settled in the Albany Park neighborhood.