Experience

South Dakota Mines

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Marketing Specialist

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  Develop marketing pieces based on evaluation of the technology and potential licensees. Research and analyze possible industry partners and possible uses for all new technologies. Create non-confidential marketing pieces to distribute to industry or other contacts in the fields of use for the technology. Organize and participate in strategic planning meetings and events for inventors, industry partners and Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIRs). Act as a liaison for outside partners to facilitate meetings, marketing materials, conference calls and other activities as needed. Participate in strategic planning with the AVP in analyzing the potential value of disclosed IP and developing strategies to protect this IP and position it for commercialization. Participate in development and implementation of commercialization plans for each disclosed technology. Develop programs to ensure faculty and staff are educated about disclosure requirements, IP, commercialization and other functions of technology transfer. Compile and analyze intellectual property data including disclosures, agreements, industry partners, patent applications and issued patents, start-up companies, etc. Maintain confidential files on all disclosures. Investigate and track export control requests from AVP for research. Act as a liaison with contacts within appropriate government agencies to send requests for information regarding ITAR/EAR related research. Participate in the training and education of faculty and staff with regards to export control compliance. Organize and facilitate Student Business Plan competition. Coordinate responses to EIR requests, and other outside requests (i.e. community questions submitted through Economic Development website). Act as a liaison to field questions from community regarding economic development activities on campus.



Mortenson | Scull Construction

• Rapid City, South Dakota, United States

• Construction Coordinator

  • Sep 2019 - Jun 2021

  Provide construction management support for the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Arena Project, including management of workforce and supplier diversity programs, review of daily progress reports, and submittals as it pertains to trade partner documentation pursuant to their contract. Help track and coordinate aspects of the construction project including; inventory, equipment, purchasing, LEAN, etc. Assist project leadership with scheduling, trainings, communication, and any necessary documentation while promoting a strong safety culture. Lead project team in community outreach and coordination of volunteer opportunities.



City of Rapid City

• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Administrative Assistant

  • Nov 2011 - Jul 2019

  Administratively support the mayor and members of the city Council by maintaining calendar of events, scheduling, coordinating events, dignitary welcomes, and proclamations on behalf of the city. Duties included meeting coordination, drafting formal correspondence and/or memorandums, researching special projects, staff supporting mayoral appointed committees/task forces, assisting with mayoral appointment process, creating and issuance of city newsletters and progress reports as well as creating and maintaining content for mayoral and city council related web pages. Assist in coordination and planning of annual legislative breakfast, department director retreats, and bi-annual city council working sessions.