Planning Officer

• May 2023 - Present

Volunteer

• Sep 2022 - May 2023

Volunteer

• Aug 2021 - May 2023

Firefighter

• Nov 2020 - May 2023

Hired as a firefighter EMT during the 2020 COVID pandemic. In conjunction to 911 ambulance response I also staffed COVID vaccine clinics in coordination with Lee County Heath Department and Amboy Fire Department weekly throughout the year 2021. In addition to emergency response I have created and accuracy retain a detailed inventory of all radios and pagers for the department. I am also responsible for managing the department's drone team, issuing severe weather alerts, and overseeing all aspects of wildland firefighting vehicles, equipment, and training. The final large task I manage is all data transfer into Emergency Reporting software. With Emergency Reporting I have been working on recreating over 10 truck checks, tag out systems, inventory management, personal training records entry, and yearly station equipment inspection paperwork. Show less

Firefighter EMT

• Nov 2020 - May 2023

Firefighter

• May 2015 - Nov 2021

Volunteer/Paid on call firefighter for Ogle Lee FPD and Rochelle Fire. I worked as an emergency responded as well as participated in weekly training and station maintenance. I also served on the Hillcrest Fire association board for 2 years as the Board Secretary. Volunteer/Paid on call firefighter for Ogle Lee FPD and Rochelle Fire. I worked as an emergency responded as well as participated in weekly training and station maintenance. I also served on the Hillcrest Fire association board for 2 years as the Board Secretary.

Forestry Firefighter

• Nov 2020 - Nov 2020

Deployed as a Forestry Firefighter to the Shawnee National Forest to help combat drought conditions with the local Forestry Technicians and volunteer fire departments.

Forestry Firefighter

• Aug 2020 - Oct 2020

I was deployed with TGF as a contract crew to the "W5 Cold Springs Fire" (Type 2 Incident) and "August Complex" (Type 1 Incident) in California. On both fires I worked under a daily IAP's, attended daily shift briefings, and after action reviews with my task force. I also completed daily truck and tool maintenance.

Commercial Project Accountant

• Jul 2019 - Aug 2020

I began my career at Starved Rock Wood Products as a mill worker, where I quickly took on the responsibility of setting up and tearing down our molder machine. My role also included measuring and inspecting wood to ensure high quality standards were met before use.In recognition of my hard work and dedication, I was promoted to an office position in July 2019. In this new role, I took charge of billing for the commercial department, which involved managing accounts worth over a million dollars. I skillfully coordinated pay schedules and invoices, utilizing my growing proficiency in Excel to streamline processes and improve efficiency.In addition to my financial responsibilities, I also contributed to office operations, communicating regularly with the public and other businesses via phone and email. This gave me valuable experience in customer service and further enhanced my skill set. Show less

Mill Employee

• Oct 2018 - Jun 2019

Delivery Driver

• Jun 2016 - Oct 2018

Forestry Firefighter

• Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

I was deployed with TGF as a contract crew to the Carr Fire (Type 1 Incident) and Hirz Fire (Type 2 Incident) in Northern California. On both fires I worked under a daily IAP's, attended daily shift briefings, and after action reviews with my task force. I also completed daily truck and tool maintenance. I was deployed with TGF as a contract crew to the Carr Fire (Type 1 Incident) and Hirz Fire (Type 2 Incident) in Northern California. On both fires I worked under a daily IAP's, attended daily shift briefings, and after action reviews with my task force. I also completed daily truck and tool maintenance.

Water Tester/ Village Maintenance

• May 2015 - Jul 2018

I was hired to test water and assist the full time village maintenance man with projects around village. Water testing included doing daily tests throughout the village to test for chlorine and PH levels. Fix manageable leaks inside the pump house and chemical room, and assist with water main breaks within the village. Other duties consisted of water meter readings, snow removal, minor road repairs, and maintaining village grounds and parks. I was hired to test water and assist the full time village maintenance man with projects around village. Water testing included doing daily tests throughout the village to test for chlorine and PH levels. Fix manageable leaks inside the pump house and chemical room, and assist with water main breaks within the village. Other duties consisted of water meter readings, snow removal, minor road repairs, and maintaining village grounds and parks.

Forestry Firefighter

• Sep 2017 - Sep 2017

I was deployed with TGF as a contract agency to the Rice Ridge Fire where I acted as a Wildland Firefighter. I was deployed with TGF as a contract agency to the Rice Ridge Fire where I acted as a Wildland Firefighter.

Custodian

• Sep 2015 - May 2016

As a night time custodian, my primary responsibility was to maintain the cleanliness and organization of various facilities in the school, including gyms, locker rooms, and classrooms. In addition to routine cleaning tasks, I also took charge of troubleshooting cleaning issues and addressing minor repair work. As a night time custodian, my primary responsibility was to maintain the cleanliness and organization of various facilities in the school, including gyms, locker rooms, and classrooms. In addition to routine cleaning tasks, I also took charge of troubleshooting cleaning issues and addressing minor repair work.

Assistant Manager

• Jan 2015 - Sep 2015

Promoted to Assistant Manager from a general store employee. Position tasks included management of shift employees, stocking, asset protection, drawer and safe money counting, inventory management, managing receivables.

Store Associate

• May 2014 - Dec 2014