Experience

University of Minnesota-Rochester

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Internships & Strategic Partnerships

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  * Develop and support student internships and other work-based learning experiences with strategic partners.* Collaborate across the University and with strategic partners.* Oversee the UMR student internship process.* Take a lead role on employer relations efforts. * Work to manage career events, career fairs, career exploration panels and networking events, with a focus on opportunities in the Business and Leadership of Health Care pathway. * Hold teaching responsibilities to support internships and career development.



University of Minnesota

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Director, One Stop Student Services & University Veterans Services

  • Jan 2017 - Apr 2022

  Provide leadership in the cross-functional service areas of diversity, equity and inclusion, enrollment, student records, financial aid, billing and payments, and veteran services. Responsible for developing internal and external relationships relating to student veteran services. Provide compliance oversight of veteran educational benefit certification process and other veterans services initiatives. Primary responsibilities include:• Chair One Stop Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) committee.• Co-Chair of U of M Diversity Community of Practice Assessment Committee.• Advise the Director of One Stop Student Services on veterans and military issues.• Hiring, coaching, supervising and evaluating staff.• Represent U of M and University Veterans Services on various committees, boards, and councils.• Develop partnerships between University Veterans Services and external stakeholders.



Dakota County Technical College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Veterans Coordinator & Enrollment Advisor

  • 2015 - 2017

  Provide leadership and oversight for the planning and designing of programs, services and initiatives that support student access and success. Serve as School Certifying Official for current and former military students. Certify classes for veterans per system and Veterans Administration guidelines. Provided compliance oversight of veteran educational benefit certification process and other veteran services initiatives.Major accomplishments:•Advised college leadership on veteran and military issues.•Facilitated presentations on college and registration policies and procedures for incoming DCTC students.•Hiring, coaching, supervising and evaluating VA work-study staff.•Extensive project management responsibilities to include the following: DCTC Veterans Club, Credit for Prior Learning initiatives, Advising Best Practices, and In-service planning. •Responsible for tracking veteran success and retention rates. •Coordinated TuitionMatch-MN program to include enrollment, database maintenance and staff training.



Lakeville Area Public Schools ISD 194

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• School Success Liaison

  • 2013 - 2015

  Work to eliminate racial achievement disparities and expand access and opportunities for students to learn.Identify and address systemic barriers that may impede academic success for protected class students.Collaborate with partner district ISD 191 on joint educational equity professional development opportunities.Facilitate relationships with community agencies to create a network of support for students and their families.Perform data analysis and produce reports outlining student enrollment, racial and ethnic breakdowns, and statistical analysis related to grading and test scores.Establish mentoring and tutoring groups to augment student learning and success.Facilitate culturally-relevant presentations to students, staff, administrators and community members relating to diversity issues.



Farmington Area Public Schools

• Special Needs Instructor

  • 2011 - 2015

  Assist with lesson plans and education of students. Supervise and counsel students in a classroom setting. Provide supervision consistent with student goals and district policies. Enter survey information into statewide database for program certification. Assist with lesson plans and education of students. Supervise and counsel students in a classroom setting. Provide supervision consistent with student goals and district policies. Enter survey information into statewide database for program certification.



City of Minneapolis

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Police Officer

  • Sep 1996 - Mar 2010

  Provided 911 emergency response to citizens of Minneapolis. Engaged with government officials and community members around crime prevention and community relations initiatives. Provided 911 emergency response to citizens of Minneapolis. Engaged with government officials and community members around crime prevention and community relations initiatives.