Experience

Albany Park Community Center

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Veterans Affairs Project Coordinator

  • Apr 2014 - Present

  -Currently oversee a veterans program that I grew from 4 to over 50 veterans in search of assistance in employment, VA issues and family/housing support. -Partnered with three major VA hospitals to support veterans on the South, West and far North sides. -By implementing creative approaches, have developed a veterans support resource network to include five hiring agencies, three staffing companies, four non-profit support organizations and five university contacts to assist veterans in their transitional needs. -Responsibilities have been increased to include Urban Weatherization Initiative (UWI) and Workforce Investment Act (WIA) . Show less



Royal-Majestic Dry Cleaners

• United States
• Individual and Family Services

• Operations Consultant

  • Jul 2013 - Sep 2013

  -Designed a continuous care and maintenance program for fleet vehicles and key machinery that reduced service downtime by more than 70% within a three month period. -Organized all OSHA and MSDS issues into a continuously sustaining program. -Created the 5 year business plan that projected market growth, machine and vehicle acquisition and projected business growth. -Instituted the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification process. -Designed a continuous care and maintenance program for fleet vehicles and key machinery that reduced service downtime by more than 70% within a three month period. -Organized all OSHA and MSDS issues into a continuously sustaining program. -Created the 5 year business plan that projected market growth, machine and vehicle acquisition and projected business growth. -Instituted the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification process.



Northwestern Memorial Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager - Human Resources (internship)

  • Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

  -Oversaw a committee of four in the development of a standardized job position network. -Used excel skills in the development of employee vacation bonus program. -Developed and implemented projects in Employee Engagement activities. -Participated in presentations of effective evaluation practices. -Developed, implemented and interpreted employee surveys. -Oversaw a committee of four in the development of a standardized job position network. -Used excel skills in the development of employee vacation bonus program. -Developed and implemented projects in Employee Engagement activities. -Participated in presentations of effective evaluation practices. -Developed, implemented and interpreted employee surveys.



US Army

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Project Director

  • Feb 2009 - Mar 2010

  -Designed and managed operational projects with average budgets in excess of $2.5 million dollars, multi-site locations and 10-20 team members.-Directed a committee of more than ten members from senior Iraqi, Army, State department and Defense Language Institute that created the first operational educational system in Iraq.-Directed an ex-patriot program for senior Iraqi military and government officials for travel throughout SW Asia, Europe and America.-Monitored all overnight operations nation-wide and presented status updates to more than 15 senior executives daily. Show less

• Senior Project Manager (Field)

  • Sep 2002 - Feb 2009

  -Designed process improvement programs for units across the nation preparing to deploy overseas based upon lean manufacturing techniques, Six Sigma methodologies and changes in Armywide procedures.-Partnered with key leadership to address and develop programs improving staff communications, operational procedures and logistical performance.



Weldall Mfg., Inc.

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Sep 1999 - Jun 2001

  Worked with costomers to develop mechanical desgns in metal fabrication. Worked with shop personnel in cutting, brake, lazer and milling operations. Worked with costomers to develop mechanical desgns in metal fabrication. Worked with shop personnel in cutting, brake, lazer and milling operations.