Experience

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  U.S. Department of Homeland Security

  • UNDISCLOSED

  • RETIREE HOMELAND SECURITY

    • Oct 2002 - Present
    • UNDISCLOSED

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  ACTIVIST WATER PROTECTOR

  • FREE THE SNAKE RIVER DAMS

  • ACTIVISM FOR DAM REMOVAL

    • Sep 2017 - Present
    • FREE THE SNAKE RIVER DAMS

    ORCA & SALMON RECOVERY —THROUGH DAM REMOVAL ON THE SNAKE RIVER—

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  US Department of Homeland Security

  • Retired OFFICER (TSO)

    • Oct 2002 - Present

    CURRENT RETIREE STATUS SUBJECT TO RENTRY

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  The Puyallup Tribe of Indians

  • Tacoma, Washington, United States

  • ART Consultant

    • Oct 2021 - May 2022
    • Tacoma, Washington, United States

    Preparing Weaving materials created from Cedar bark. Cutting moccasins and other Cultural items/ packaging kits for mailing. CONTRACT WORK SEASONAL HELP

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  ALUMNI Baumholder Brats & Grads

  • CEO /ADMINISTRATOR ALUMNI NETWORK

    • Aug 2010 - Dec 2020

    TBA

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  YEHAW

  • Tacoma, Washington, United States

  • Art Instructor

    • Sep 2019 - Sep 2019
    • Tacoma, Washington, United States

    RIBBON SKIRTS 🎀 WORKSHOP SEWING

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  NATIVES RISING

  • [CHIEF] WARRIOR/STORYTELLER

    • Sep 2013 - Dec 2016

    AboutNatives Rising exists to inspire indigenous people to believe in themselves and each others so we may rise and thrive.MissionTo get broad agreement among the First People that we do not belong at the bottom of society's pile.To encourage our people to be what the Creator intended for us to be, do what He intended for us to do and have what He intended for us to have.And to promote any activity which encourages our people to rise and thrive

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  Bold Warrior

  • Texas

  • Consultant Business Development/Strategic Planning/Investor

    • Jan 2011 - Dec 2016
    • Texas

    Strategic Planning"Getting Off on the Right Foot"There's no doubt that crystallizing a vision is only the start of creating a solid strategic plan. Another way of saying this, though, is that it's the foundation or, more appropriately, the cornerstone. Everything else you do will be in service of achieving this paramount goal for your organization or enterprise. So just ask yourself this: If there's no substance and fire in your vision for the future, how will you infuse those qualities into the rest of your strategic plan? Or, even more importantly, into your organization as a whole? (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ray-gagnon/post_4357_b_2583120.html)Business Developmentspecialist in the field exhibiting a degree of competence in many different areas (marketing, sales, research & development) in order to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities. One of the foundational aspects of busdev, or business development, is to assess the current assets of the company as they relate to the maintenance and expansion of the business. To this end, a specialist will work closely with sales and marketing professionals to identify the degree of penetration already enjoyed by the company in various sectors of the consumer base. InvestorI believe in the primary owners intent as it relates to his mission statement: Mission Statement: Our mission is to produce and distribute designer apparel and other products that call forth the bold warrior in every person by affirming qualities such as courage, commitment, faith, love, generosity, loyalty, and determination, empowering them to achieve success and positively impact the world. To "live boldly, be victorious"

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  M.I.S.U.

  • The Evergreen State College (Longhouse)

  • FOUNDER MPA Indigenous Student Union

    • Nov 2012 - Dec 2013
    • The Evergreen State College (Longhouse)

    Professional Student Organization for advancing LIAISON EXPERIENCE in Tribal Governance through activities everywhere in "Indian Country" ... for cultural and professional advancement.

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  Lobbyist (Intern) for Moran Public Affairs LLC

  • Olympia WA

  • Policy Researcher

    • Jan 2013 - Oct 2013
    • Olympia WA

    Intern/Volunteer * Lobbyist Credential / Affordable Healthcare Act Research @ Indian Country (Taxation)

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  The Evergreen State College

  • Olympia Washington 98505

  • Masters of Public Admin Tribal Governance Student

    • 2009 - 2012
    • Olympia Washington 98505

    A survey of Tribal Government leaders and staff in the Northwest revealed a high level of interest in graduate studies that would equip tribal members for the increasingly complex work in administration of Tribal Governments. No other college or university in the US currently offers such an advanced degree/professional credentials that reflect in-depth specialization in contemporary Tribal governance areas.Evergreen's Program target persons with a high interest in working within Tribal communities, as Tribal Liaisons.Making available expertise on Tribal Government issues from around the United States, NIARI & TESC launched.Demographics Students who have completed the program include staff and faculty with tribal affiliations : Apache, Colville, Kootenai, Makah, Native Hawai'ian, Port Gamble S'kallam, Quinault, Rocky Boy Cree, Salish, Skokomish, Snoqualmie, Suquamish, Tulalip, and Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. Many students are employees in tribal governments, state government, federal government and higher education with expertise in administration, higher education, natural resources, finance, intergovernmental relations, human resources and federal policy.CurriculumStudents in seminarThe Tribal Concentration reflects the diversity of issues addressed by the Tribes, including: health, housing, education, youth, welfare, land use, law enforcement, human resources, transportation, fiscal policy and economic development. Completing the degree through the Tribal Concentration requires completion of required core programs (36 credits), Tribal Concentration courses (20 credits), electives (4 credits) totaling 60 credit hours. Student work is evaluated through written narrative evaluations rather than grades. Learning experiences are highly participatory; significant in-class work occurs in small seminars. Students are admitted into the program every two years, and we offer a limited number of mid-program admissions to select students.

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  spin

  • Owner

    • Jan 2005 - Jan 2011

    Booking Talent/Scout Producer/Investor

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  Karen Rogers Campaign

  • Volunteer Coordinator

    • 2009 - 2010

    Volunteer Coordinator/ChairpersonThe Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for:1. Recruiting volunteers.2. Organizing contact information for volunteers and being aware of what volunteers are willing to do.3. Scheduling volunteers to work shifts and complete projects.4. Supervising volunteers as they do their duties (including door-to-door canvassers, meet and greet staff, and office volunteers).5. Recognize volunteers who go above and beyond, and promoting them.6. Overseeing and assisting with the training of volunteers.7. Participate in candidate strategy sessions, mailings and meetings on an as needed basis.

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  OMEGA Community Develop.

  • Diversity Board

    • 2007 - 2010

    For the organization, diversity is a direct link to a number of strategic goals, most obviously member satisfaction. Trustees with connections to specific community subpopulations also can help identify their needs, helping pinpoint new, productive lines of business opportunities.Organizations whose strategic goals include reducing disparities in the rates of incarceration help in making progress on that issue in their communities.If there are minorities on the board, then perhaps there will be a champion who will be providing guidance to the leadership that the organization needs to collect data and compare that data across gender, ethnic and age categories as a first step in identifying and eliminating adverse outcomes.That's not to say that nonminority trustees can't do the same thing but on must have a sense of awareness that there are unique characteristics and disproportionate issues in various diverse communities, and board members must have a sense of equity or social justice to be effective on these issues. There can be a considerable learning curve........ this is even more true in Indian Country where relationships are everything.As the minority board member I won't become the "lone ranger" for any community's issues but I often instead partner with nonminority trustees to be most effective in gaining support for initiatives that benefit the community I represent. Being credible is knowing when to stand your ground....and I'm not afraid to do that--in fact that's what I am paid to do for my clients. In this setting I was asked to advise the Executive Board about our image and how members felt about the level or lack of inclusiveness in growing our membership. My goal was also to connect the OMEGA into the local community to gain support for housing, educating, employing and transitioning formerly incarcerated youth.

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  KSS

  • Washington State/ Airport Hotel &Tourism/ Upscale Homes & Appartments/ Resorts &

  • Mystery Shopper

    • 2002 - 2010
    • Washington State/ Airport Hotel &Tourism/ Upscale Homes & Appartments/ Resorts &

    PROFESSIONAL ACTOR TURNS INVESTIGATORKeeping businesses in line with the competition, a firm must satisfy their customers needs and be aware of their complaints and requests. Mystery shoppers play an important role in meeting client’s expectations by pretending to be "real customers" while observing and determining various factors toward improvement. Also referred to as “secret shoppers”, we frequently get information by asking questions as customers, jotting down notes about opinions on a certain products; evaluation of customer service; and brand image issues for the company. The type of work I have completed ranges from casino evaluations, bar-tending compliance, high end home sales, car sales, apartment rental (anti-discrimination), high end retail, bank account set up, etc.Often, mystery shoppers are working for big companies, restaurants, department stores, service providers, retailers and corporate offices that have a great desire of improving and making their products/services the best in the market. Hiring them would be the best way of finding ways to figure out what would be the appropriate thing to do to progress and advance to better products and services.

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  Federal Express

  • SALES COORDINATOR/CDL DRIVER/MANAGER TRAINEE

    • Oct 1986 - Oct 2001

    SALES AWARD: MOST INCREASED INCREMENTAL REVENUE ALL STATE (NEW JERSEY) --OFFERED REGIONAL POSITION NY/CT/NJ....COURIER DRIVER/HAZ MAT TRAINED

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  Continental Airlines

  • Houston, Texas, United States

  • Reservations Ticketing Agent

    • Feb 1984 - Oct 1986
    • Houston, Texas, United States