Bio
Credentials
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Think Like a Lawyer to Make Decisions and Solve Problems
LinkedInMay, 2023- Apr, 2026 -
Banish Your Inner Critic to Unleash Creativity
LinkedInMar, 2023- Apr, 2026 -
Consulting Foundations
Lynda.comSep, 2018- Apr, 2026 -
Human Resources: Understanding HR Systems Features and Benefits
Lynda.comJul, 2018- Apr, 2026 -
Stepping Up to Leadership
Lynda.comMar, 2018- Apr, 2026 -
Learning Captivate 8
Lynda.comFeb, 2018- Apr, 2026 -
Sketch: UX for Instructional Design
Lynda.comFeb, 2018- Apr, 2026 -
Agile Instructional Design
Lynda.comNov, 2017- Apr, 2026 -
Instructional Design: Adult Learners
Lynda.comNov, 2017- Apr, 2026 -
Instructional Design: Models of ID
Lynda.comNov, 2017- Apr, 2026 -
Instructional Design: Needs Analysis
Lynda.comNov, 2017- Apr, 2026 -
Instructional Design: Working with SMEs
Lynda.comNov, 2017- Apr, 2026 -
Learning to Run Webinars
Lynda.comNov, 2017- Apr, 2026 -
Project Management Foundations: Budgets
Lynda.comNov, 2017- Apr, 2026 -
Project Management Foundations: Teams
Lynda.comNov, 2017- Apr, 2026 -
Teaching Techniques: Writing Effective Learning Objectives
Lynda.comNov, 2017- Apr, 2026 -
The Neuroscience of Learning
Lynda.comNov, 2017- Apr, 2026
Experience
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Minnesota State Bar Association
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Lawyer Referral Counselor
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May 2023 - Present
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
- Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Lawyer Referral and Information Service (MNLRIS)- First point of contact for callers seeking help. - Provide callers with referrals to/information for legal service providers, governmental agencies, and social service agencies as their case requires.- Track and administer referral progress to closure.- Assist in coordinating special legal service programs of the MNLRIS including the Legal Access Point (LAP), Misdemeanor Defense Panel (MDP), and the Reduced Fee Project
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Motivational Insights
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Burnsville, MN
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Owner
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2007 - Present
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Burnsville, MN
I am a leader in counseling, employee development, organizational consulting, and training. I tackle topics in the areas of leadership, communication, team-building, and personal development, as well as general training and coaching needs. Through my consulting efforts, organizations have benefited from my help in re-visioning their missions, brands, organizational practices, and future direction.As a professional speaker and trainer, I have infused insight and motivation into businesses, schools, hospitals, church groups, non-profits, and professional organizations, as well as countless individuals. Past clients include Lean In, the Univ. of MN, Executive Women International (EWI), Volunteers of America, Savage Area Arts Community, 125 Live (Rochester Senior Center), Rochester Public Schools, Riverland Community College, Child Care Resource and Referral, and others.
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City of Burnsville
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Burnsville, MN
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Election Chair Judge
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Jul 2010 - Present
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Burnsville, MN
Responsible for the set-up and administration of the polling precinct including training and supervisionof judges, forms, ballot, and ballot counter security and integrity, knowledge of and legal compliancewith MN election statutes, ballot tabulation and reporting, new voter registration, electronic roster set-upand troubleshooting, and absentee ballot processing at the city level.
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Elemental Knits
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Burnsville, MN
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Designer / Owner
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2021 - Present
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Burnsville, MN
Design, publish, and market handknitting patterns. Responsible for branding, accounting, social mediapromotion, community building, vendor relations, pattern test coordination, pattern support, peerrelationships, teaching workshops, and professional development.
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Consultant, Board Member, Secretary, Membership Director
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May 2016 - Oct 2017
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Savage, MN
SAAC is a non-profit arts organization serving the south metro area. As a board member and organizational consultant, I led the effort to set a new mission and image for the Savage Arts Council. This effort included leading board retreats, crafting a new mission statement and organizational name, re-branding, creating a social media presence and plan, promoting relationships with community businesses, organizations, city council and other arts organizations, grant writing, improving business tools and practices, and assessment of community demographics and programming needs. I helped coordinate and promote signature events including the annual Juried Art Show and Scott County Art Crawl. I also established a student board position to include youth needs and perspectives in organizational planning and programming.
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125Live (Rochester Senior Center)
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Rochester, Minnesota
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Associate Director
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2014 - 2015
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Rochester, Minnesota
Responsible for development and management of $800,000 annual budget and management of 1,300 members, including development and delivery of member services, monitoring and quality control, and service evaluation. Other duties include grant writing, HR (including payroll, staff hiring, management, and training), HRIS management, media relations, donor relations, city council and other organizational relations, volunteer coordination and supervision, fundraising, capital campaign management, staff and resource scheduling, vendor/contractor relations, rentals, charitable gambling, special events and fundraising coordination, supporting a 29 member board, social media, marketing, and newsletter publication. Responsible for the annual report and 990 filing, and many duties related to the annual audit and reporting cycle. Direct daily director support and acting on her behalf as needed. Extensive involvement in $22 million new facility building project.
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Adjunct Professor
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2006 - 2010
Departments of Psychology and EducationProfessor / Instructor for undergraduate courses including Intro. to Statistics, Methods of Counseling, General Psychology, and Personality Theories, and Infants - Primary Curriculum and Methods (incl. supervision of student teachers). Responsible for course content development, selection of texts, syllabi creation, compliance and continuity, test construction and statistical analysis, development of other course materials and forms, progress reporting, and student supervision and evaluation.
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Life Coach / Speaker / Writer
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2008 - 2009
Office location for Motivational Insights.Responsible for all business operations, individual client sessions, case management protocol, form and material development, community networking, marketing, psychological and educational research and program development tailored to client needs, financial accounting and reporting, and state and local compliance. Designed and maintain corporate website, newsletter & blog. Member of American Psychological Association.
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Adjunct Professor
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2006 - 2007
Professor / Instructor for undergraduate courses including Contemporary Youth Issues, Teaching Special Needs, and Infant-Primary Curriculum & Development. Responsible for course content development, selection of texts, syllabi creation, compliance and continuity, test construction and statistical analysis, development of other course materials and forms, progress reporting, and student supervision and evaluation. (One year limited term position)
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Various
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Rochester, MN
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Teacher, K-12
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1994 - 2007
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Rochester, MN
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Owner / Trainer
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1990 - 1994
Designed and implemented continuing education seminars and courses on educational and psychological topics. Managed all financial aspects of business as well as marketing, publications, and research. Past clients include the U of MN, area day cares, Riverland Technical College, and local community education and social service agencies.
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Education
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Winona State University
M.S., Counseling Psychology -
St. Cloud State University
B.S., Elementary Education -
Mayo School of Health Sciences
Clinical Research Coordination -
St. Catherine University
Master's Level Continuing Education, Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented -
Regina High School
Honors, College Preparatory -
St. Cloud State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Elementary Education and Teaching
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