Experience

Berrien RESA

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• School Social Worker

  • Aug 2002 - Present

  Provide Individual, Group, and Family Therapy Conduct Crisis Intervention Sessions Coordinate District Crisis Incident Stress Management Team (May 2007 - June 2017) Conduct Needs Assessments to meet student needs Complete In-Depth Evaluations Manage Departmental Budget Conduct Re-Determination for Services Evaluations Coordinate with local government agencies Coordinate and Facilitate IEPs and REED Mentor junior staff, including teaching, ancillary, and paraprofessional staff Show less



YMCA of Greater Michiana

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Wellness Coach & Fitness Trainer; Livestrong & Staystrong Instructo

  • Jan 2013 - May 2020

  Conduct fitness assessments. Develop fitness programs including resistance training, cardiovascular training, and flexiblity training. Evaluate dietary and supplement needs. Develop wellness programs. Develop and implement nutritional recommendations. Assist clientele in weight management needs. Conduct fitness assessments. Develop fitness programs including resistance training, cardiovascular training, and flexiblity training. Evaluate dietary and supplement needs. Develop wellness programs. Develop and implement nutritional recommendations. Assist clientele in weight management needs.



Michigan Army National Guard

• Chief, Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Section, Department of Military Support to Civil Authorities

  • Aug 2007 - Oct 2009

  Supervise staff to conduct anti-terrorism and force protection measures throughout State Military Posts.Chief coordinator with State Emergency Operations Center.Primary planner for Military Operations addressing anti-terror and force protection measures.Coordinate and conduct briefings on training to address and improve force protection measures.

• Planner, Department of Military Support to Civil Authorities

  • Aug 2005 - Aug 2007

  Coordinate training within section.Link training resources within section.Directly coordinate training between section and State Training Officer.Supervise completion of emergency operations training requirements.

• Battalion Executive Officer

  • Jan 2005 - Aug 2005

  Coordinate personnel, logisitcal and maintenance operations within the Battion.Performed Chief of Staff Duties at the Battalion level.Coordinated, established agenda and facilitated staff meetings.Conduct briefings to Brigade Executive Officer and Brigade Commander in absence of Battalion Commander.Acted as second in command of Armor Battalion.



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• G3, Future Operations Chief

  • Jan 2004 - Dec 2004

  Chief of Future Operations for SFOR-15, Bosnia-Herzegovina. Planned and coordinated missions ranging from 48 hours to 30 days prior to mission execution. Coordinated training, schools, weapon ranges for all personnel assigned to the SFOR-15 mission template. Managed staff of three Senior Non-Commissioned Officers; three Liaison Officeers; one Junior Grade Officer; two International Officers. Managed a budget of $1.2 million. Chief of Future Operations for SFOR-15, Bosnia-Herzegovina. Planned and coordinated missions ranging from 48 hours to 30 days prior to mission execution. Coordinated training, schools, weapon ranges for all personnel assigned to the SFOR-15 mission template. Managed staff of three Senior Non-Commissioned Officers; three Liaison Officeers; one Junior Grade Officer; two International Officers. Managed a budget of $1.2 million.



Michigan Army National Guard

• Michigan

• Command and Staff Positions

  • Oct 1986 - Dec 2003

  Various positions of command and staff authority within the Army National Guard, including, but not limited to, Tank Platoon Leader, Scout Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer, Company Commander, Battalion Staff and Brigade Staff positions. Various positions of command and staff authority within the Army National Guard, including, but not limited to, Tank Platoon Leader, Scout Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer, Company Commander, Battalion Staff and Brigade Staff positions.



Woodlands Behavioral Healthcare

• Cassopolis, Michigan

• Case Management

  • Jun 1993 - Dec 2000

  Conduct evaluations Develop Treatment Plans Link clientele with various private and public agencies Coordinate care and services Monitor mental status, living arrangements and health needs Complete pre-admission screening for inpatient or residential services, as needed Complete CARF, Medicaid, and Medicare Documentation Conduct evaluations Develop Treatment Plans Link clientele with various private and public agencies Coordinate care and services Monitor mental status, living arrangements and health needs Complete pre-admission screening for inpatient or residential services, as needed Complete CARF, Medicaid, and Medicare Documentation



Indiana University Bloomington

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• student

  • Aug 1995 - May 1998

  Graduate Student: School of Social Work Graduate Student: School of Social Work