Experience

Orion Associates

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Administrator of Fiscal Services

  • Jun 2017 - Present

  Implements all state and county requirements for participant-directed services in Minneota, develops internal policies and procedures, works in collaboration with the management departments of HR, Payroll, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable. Monitors all licensing requirements for services provided, provides supervision to 13 program coordinators and supports a variety of Medicaid waiver programs for people with developmental disabilities, brain injuries, medically fragile, nursing level of care, and the elderly. Show less

• Fiscal Services Coordinator

  • Jan 2005 - Jun 2017

  Served as the liaison between persons served, case managers, and internal departments such as HR, Payroll, and Accounts Payable, managed, monitored, and analyzed budgets persons served, provided payroll and expense support to persons served.



Full Circle Theater Company

• Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Artistic Associate

  • Oct 2014 - Present



Minnesota Opera

• Vocal Artist

  • 2008 - 2016



Meridian Services

• Direct Support Professional

  • Jun 2004 - Jan 2005

  Provided direct support to individuals through the organization’s Supervised Visitation program in accordance with court ordered written plans, documented visits, and ensured the safety and well-being of the consumers. Provided direct support to individuals through the organization’s Supervised Visitation program in accordance with court ordered written plans, documented visits, and ensured the safety and well-being of the consumers.



Owatonna Public Schools

• Elementary School Teacher

  • Aug 1991 - Jun 2000

  Planned, organized, and implemented engaging curriculum for children ages 5 through 11. Provided leadership, direction, and support for other building staff, teachers, and children. Ensured positive communications with parents, children, and other school staff, and developed positive community relations. Planned, organized, and implemented engaging curriculum for parents and their children ages 0-3 in ECFE courses. Developed, presented and tutored high school students, ages 14-19 in music history, music education and theory, as well as specific instrumental pedagogy. Show less