Experience

City of New Ulm/New Ulm Public Utilities

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• City Council President

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Serve the citizens and business owners as New Ulm Councilor at Large. Chair council meetings and serve on additional boards and commissions as a representative of the City of New Ulm. All powers of the City, both administrative and legislative, are exercised by the City Council. Work with other councilors to approve the annual tax rate, city budget, and advance the visions and priorities of the City of New Ulm. Provide leadership to the city by identifying issues, and working with others to develop goals and strategies. Exercise good judgement in the enforcement of ordinances and management of the City’s financial affairs. Represent the City and serve as a point of contact for City’s intergovernmental affairs. Other responsibilities extend to researching and voting on issues related to use development, comprehensive planning, capital improvement projects, capital financing and strategic planning. - New Ulm EDA - Commissioner - Personnel Committee - Chair - Region 9 Development Corp - Board Member - Climate Smart Municipalities - Member - MN Cities Climate Caucus - Member - Board of Equalization and Appeals - Chair - Blandin Group - Organizational Representative Show less


New Ulm Turner Hall
• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Executive Director

  • Aug 2018 - Present


Arbonne International LLC

• Independent Consultant

  • Aug 2012 - Present

  Founded in 1980 in Switzerland by scientist Petter Morck, Arbonne products are pure, safe and beneficial. They are formulated without animal products or bi-products, artificial colors and flavors and parabens. Arbonne offers skincare, sun care, baby care, make-up, hair care and nutritional products. If you have questions or would like to learn more about Arbonne's amazing products, contact me today. Founded in 1980 in Switzerland by scientist Petter Morck, Arbonne products are pure, safe and beneficial. They are formulated without animal products or bi-products, artificial colors and flavors and parabens. Arbonne offers skincare, sun care, baby care, make-up, hair care and nutritional products. If you have questions or would like to learn more about Arbonne's amazing products, contact me today.



The Women's Forum

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Founding Member

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  The Women’s Forum is a network for the intentional professional seeking a greater purpose. The Women's Forum is a non-profit organization that promotes growth and connections between women in Southern Minnesota. We serve as a source for women to leverage their collective power by serving as a catalyst for personal and professional growth, strengthening the community and empowering women to achieve greater success. The Women’s Forum is a network for the intentional professional seeking a greater purpose. The Women's Forum is a non-profit organization that promotes growth and connections between women in Southern Minnesota. We serve as a source for women to leverage their collective power by serving as a catalyst for personal and professional growth, strengthening the community and empowering women to achieve greater success.



Ideation Consulting, LLP

• United States
• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Operations

  • Aug 2017 - Aug 2018

  Director of Operations and Event Promotions. - Develop and implement Brand Messaging across multiple social media outlets - Source locations and plan seminars and events throughout the United States - Schedule speaking engagements and training consultations - Manage group attendance plans Director of Operations and Event Promotions. - Develop and implement Brand Messaging across multiple social media outlets - Source locations and plan seminars and events throughout the United States - Schedule speaking engagements and training consultations - Manage group attendance plans

• Assistant General Manager

  • Oct 2010 - Dec 2016

  Turner Hall has been at the heart of New Ulm since 1856. As the oldest bar and oldest gym in Minnesota, this historic building is drenched in history and character. Leadership and Management • Conduct and manage day-to-day operations for 20,000 square foot building with over $850k in annual sales. Duties include managing all AP/AR for two business comprised of seven accounts, maintaining accurate sales records and bank deposits via Quickbooks, processing payroll hours and event gratuities, staff scheduling for restaurant and banquet facility, maintaining accurate fundraising and membership records for over 500 supporters and donors. • Assist closely with all aspects of two large fundraisers netting ~$100K in donations annually. Major aspects include securing sponsorships, entertainment, live & silent auction items, & props. Track ticket sales, promote in print and on social media, approve décor and verify event set-up & menu selections. Monitor, track and approve all associated expenses to maximize income. • Manage restaurant & banquet staff of 25 Human Resources & Operations • Human Resources Manager for over 55 employees. Interview, hire and train new employees and managers. Oversee payroll hours and process wage changes. Conduct employee onboarding and file development, verify and respond to information requests. Receive and respond to employee concerns and feedback. Knowledge of state and federal employment regulations. • Prepare operational reports for restaurant and banquet facility monthly. Maintain calendar of events and reservations for building. Work with event planners, brides and families on start to finish needs of events including all food, beverage and décor needs. • Develop and proof marketing materials for multiple advertising channels including brochures, e-mail, menus, print ads and billboards • Committee chair for annual fundraiser attended by 275+ donors and supporters • Create and promote contests to motivate staff and increase sales Show less



SouthPoint Federal Credit Union

• United States
• Banking

• Loan Servicing Representative

  • Sep 2012 - Jul 2014

  Personal and Business Mortgage & Loan Processor - Processed applications and verified information for mortgage, agricultural and business loans including ratio calculations, & title work. Identified possible barriers to closings discovered on title work and through application information verification. Processed maturing balloon loans for credit union members. - Prepared settlement statements, mortgage and business loan documents and completed post-closing funding and fee disbursals. - Maintained in-house tax payment database via CoreLogic, set up escrow on appropriate loans, processed business and agricultural loans and created loan presentations via WebEquity and FinPack. Show less



OpenClose Mortgage Software

• Account Executive

  • Mar 2012 - Sep 2012

  There is a lot of theory on best practices in social media. We show our clients how to practically apply that theory to create a measurable return on their efforts. OpenClose Social is a social media marketing management tool that allows a single person to effectively listen, talk to, and engage a large audience with minimal effort. Monitor your competitors, measure consumer sentiment, one-click publish updates to your favorite Social Media sites, and get tools to turn consumers into leads with a real ROI. I assist our clients in finding their audiences, understanding how they are perceived, and how to get recommended by them to their friends. Show less



Wells Fargo

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Personal Banker

  • Apr 2011 - Mar 2012

  - Assisted customers with account openings and closings, lending and credit needs and everyday transactions. - Balanced vault daily as needed, verified teller drawer balances through random required counts - Scheduled and conducted financial reviews with customers, offered appropriate solutions and courses of action when relevant - Assisted customers with account openings and closings, lending and credit needs and everyday transactions. - Balanced vault daily as needed, verified teller drawer balances through random required counts - Scheduled and conducted financial reviews with customers, offered appropriate solutions and courses of action when relevant



Dun & Bradstreet

• United States
• Information Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Relationship Manager

  • Oct 2005 - Jul 2010

  Responsible for new customer acquisition and growth of existing customers. Managed $1MM portfolio of ~1600 existing business ranging up to employee size of 20,000. Assisted on multiple projects related to the improvent of channel performance and culturing of stronger talent within the organization. Responsible for new customer acquisition and growth of existing customers. Managed $1MM portfolio of ~1600 existing business ranging up to employee size of 20,000. Assisted on multiple projects related to the improvent of channel performance and culturing of stronger talent within the organization.