Experience

Indiana Department of Workforce Development

• United States
• Government Administration
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Director of Youth Initiatives & Field Support

  • Jan 2014 - Present

  Assist in program design and implementation of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funded dropout prevention and recovery programs. Programs funded by our services continuously achieve results for at-risk youth across Indiana in graduating high school, continuing education at post-secondary institutions and securing employment in in-demand industries. Assist in program design and implementation of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funded dropout prevention and recovery programs. Programs funded by our services continuously achieve results for at-risk youth across Indiana in graduating high school, continuing education at post-secondary institutions and securing employment in in-demand industries.



Zionsville Community High School

• Zionsville, IN

• Color Guard Director

  • May 2013 - Nov 2015

  Teach choreography, drill and equipment work for high school students at state finalist marching band and winter guard organization. For nearly 6 years, I have also served as an At-Large Executive Board Member for the Indiana High School Color Guard Association. Teach choreography, drill and equipment work for high school students at state finalist marching band and winter guard organization. For nearly 6 years, I have also served as an At-Large Executive Board Member for the Indiana High School Color Guard Association.



IN Commission for Higher Education

• Southeast Indiana

• 21st Century Scholars Outreach Coordinator

  • Sep 2012 - Jan 2014

  Serve as a Regional Outreach Coordinator (for 15 southeast Indiana counties) charged with facilitating support for students enrolled in the 21st Century Scholars Program, a statewide scholarship and intervention support initiative designed to increase college access and success for income eligible Hoosier students. Serve as a Regional Outreach Coordinator (for 15 southeast Indiana counties) charged with facilitating support for students enrolled in the 21st Century Scholars Program, a statewide scholarship and intervention support initiative designed to increase college access and success for income eligible Hoosier students.



Columbus East High School

• Columbus, IN

• Color Guard Director

  • Jun 2006 - Jun 2013

  Write and teach choreography, drill, and equipment work for high school and middle school students with State Finalist Marching Band and Winter Guard programs. Write and teach choreography, drill, and equipment work for high school and middle school students with State Finalist Marching Band and Winter Guard programs.



REACH, Inc.

• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Youth Services Director

  • May 2010 - Sep 2012

  Create, manage and oversee all youth specific programs for local workforce investment board, including local summer youth employment programs and training opportunities. Create, manage and oversee all youth specific programs for local workforce investment board, including local summer youth employment programs and training opportunities.



Indiana Department of Workforce Development

• United States
• Government Administration
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Strategic Initiatives Program Manager

  • Feb 2008 - May 2010

  Developed and oversaw Governor Daniels’ statewide summer youth employment program, the Young Hoosiers Conservation Corps; Trained regional coordinators and workforce development staff on all aspects of summer youth program, including, but not limited to orientation, worksite monitoring, on-the-job counseling and program evaluation; Administered Federal grants to local Workforce Development regional coordinators in the areas of incumbent worker training and disability focused services; Planned and participated in Disability and Economic Development Summit educating employers and community professional on Disability Benefits; Managed and trained regional staff on www.indianacareerconnect.com, the State of Indiana's internet job matching system; Coordinated bi-weekly staff meeting featuring agency contacts to facilitate team building and learning; Oversaw distribution, training, and reporting of e-learning licenses to regional workforce development areas and clients. Show less

• Commissioner Office Executive Assistant

  • Aug 2007 - Feb 2008

  Analyzed and created weekly reports for Unemployment Claims Processors for review by supervisor; Catalog and update listing for local WorkOne office sites, Regional Operators and Service Providers; Planned 80 WorkOne office site visits for Deputy Commissioner’s statewide travel; Conceptualized and implemented tracking system for Integrated Model of WorkOne offices; Served as clerk for monthly Unemployment Insurance Board meeting.



ANN INC (Ann Taylor | LOFT | Lou & Grey)

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Manager

  • Jul 2006 - Jul 2007

  Achieved 110% to sales goal in March 2007 and 100% sales goal in April 2007; Motivated sales associates to increase individual and store sales goals and create meaningful client interactions; Trained new associates to model Ann Taylor sales associates core values system to increase sales to meet monthly sales and credit card goals; Promoted from sales associate in November 2006 to Manager in Training; Promoted from Manager in Training in March 2007 to Assistant Store Manager in charge of bi-weekly visual presentations, loss prevention operations, recruiting, and daily business capture updates. Show less



Helping Hands Hawaii

• Honolulu, HI

• Bilingual Access Line Program Manager

  • Jul 2005 - Jun 2006

  Coordinated daily appointments between non-English speakers and over 90 bilingual interpreters for State of Hawaii court system and Kaiser Hospital system as well as other local medical vendors; Processed daily payroll for interpreters as well as invoicing to all local vendors for interpreter services rendered; Organized and created billing system to Medicaid Organization for provision of interpreters during 2002-2006; Sourced written translation documents to certified interpreters; Assisted in development of Bilingual Access Line for expansion to outer Islands as well as setting standards of interpretation for all employed interpreters. Show less