Experience

Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos

• Vice President Operations

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  The Vice President of Operations is a key leadership position that is responsible for the overall smooth operation of the Museum’s human resources, facilities, building systems, IT, security, maintenance and contracted services, including on-site food vendor and retail operations.

• Director of Human Resources

  • Sep 2020 - Sep 2022

  Manage recruitment, orientation, and training of staff and volunteers for the Museum; oversee project management of IT and Payroll with our respective outsourced partners; develop and maintain best practices for Museum policies, performance reviews, health and safety compliance, and benefits; manage staff and volunteer recognition program; collaborate on DEAI initiatives and contribute to overall support of the Museum as a member of the leadership team.

• Human Resources Manager

  • Jan 2020 - Sep 2020

  Managed recruitment, orientation, training of staff and volunteers for the Museum. Supported basic HR functions including but not limited to: benefits, policy management, and COVID-19 preparedness planning.

• Volunteer Manager

  • May 2019 - Dec 2019

  Managed recruitment, orientation, training, and scheduling of volunteers for the Museum.



Gustavus Adolphus College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Administrative Assistant

  • Apr 2016 - Nov 2017

  Provide administrative assistance for Psychological Science, Sociology/Anthropology & History departments; maintain department budgets; coordinate events; supervise and train work study students; provide organizational support for honors societies; conduct the student evaluation of teaching (SETS) process; provide support for faculty searches.

• Temporary Event Planner/Program Manager

  • Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

  Create and present programs and events to support seniors in transition from college to professional life; analyze research from student groups to plan for future programs for next academic year; serve as the fiscal manager of the program budget.

• Interim Employer Relations

  • Oct 2015 - Dec 2015

  Coordinated career development events, on-campus interviews, and employer information sessions; managed events and employer connections on Handshake; supervised and trained 14 student staff members; created marketing and publicity for events through print, digital and social media; advised a diverse population of students on resumes, career development software, January internship and career fair preparation; conducted information sessions for upcoming career fair; analyzed graduate survey data. Show less



Northland College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Professional Development Committee Member

  • Oct 2014 - Apr 2015

  Reviewed professional development proposals for funding; collaborated with the committee to determine who receives funding; compiled survey results on professional development opportunities for staff; researched supervisor training models for staff in supervisory roles.Accomplishments:• Assist in the creation of the first -ever professional development fund process for all staff at the College• Effectively manage a $30,000 staff professional development budget

• Area Coordinator (Residential Life)

  • 2014 - 2015

  Developed a comprehensive training process for student and professional staff; supervised 15 staff members; directed monthly in-service meetings for on-going training; cultivated a selection process for yearly staff hiring and evaluations of staff; adjudicated student conduct cases and coordinated all sanctions; developed a supportive community conducive to learning; organized campus-wide educational programs; served as a campus on-call professional for emergencies; coordinated summer programs and summer housing for a diverse clientele. Accomplishments:• Authored Area Coordinator Position Manual• Oversight of successful staff recruitment process and hires Show less



Wayne State College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Assistant Director of Residence Life

  • Jul 2011 - Jun 2014

  Supervised 17 staff members and created and tracked evaluation assessments for student employees; coordinated staff selection and training for the division; facilitated a group process activity model for first round interviews and conducted individual interviews; compiled all candidate scores for placement meetings; issued contracts to new employees; implemented recruitment meetings and events; designed and implemented a staff leadership workshop, for continued professional development addressing topics such as community building, crisis management, conflict resolution, and social justice issues; maintained a staff recognition model; adjudicated all student conduct cases; taught CHOICES alcohol courses and Certified Peer Educator (CPE) sessions; facilitated summer conferences and associated housing needs managed two residence halls that housed approximately 500 students.Accomplishments:• Effective fiscal management of $9000 Residential Hall budget• Created and implemented effective fall professional training for all staff; implemented guidebook app for mobile devices to improve the organization of training• Successful development and implementation of Resident Assistant Course, Res Life 101, for ongoing staff professional development • Authored article on Emergency Management in UMR-ACHUO Perspectives magazine Show less

• Human Resources Intern

  • Sep 2013 - May 2014

  Reviewed and prepared search materials; organized job search documents for search committees; coordinated phone interviews for first round candidates; processed I-9 verification forms; assisted with payroll tracking; processed monthly leave reports; maintained electronic filing processes; compiled data for e-verify; updated employee wellness program; processed bi-weekly time cardsAccomplishments:• Successfully apprenticed the details needed for a successful job search process including: job postings, application collection, communication with candidates, scheduling interviews, and preparation for the search committees Show less