Sara Ariss
Food Bank Manager at Community Action Coalition For South Central Wisconsin- Claim this Profile
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Scott Owens, CISM, CDPSE, CCSFP, CBCP, PMP
It is my pleasure to recommend Sara as a passionate leader and Business Continuity Management program manager. I have worked with Sara for the last 4 years on the Business Continuity Management program and under Sara’s leadership, the BCM program has matured into a strong, integrated, and highly respected model in the organization that has expanded from BCM to include Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, and other facets of emergency readiness. Sara is a very strategic planner, always looking at the long term goals and how our program will benefit the entire workforce, while carefully considering stakeholder needs. She builds internal and external relationships well through excellent communication, trustworthiness, and a vision that others want to be a part of. I have enjoyed working with Sara and would highly recommend her and her work.
Erik Ludwig, PMP
Sara has led a diverse mix of efforts in support of maturing Business Continuity. She has helped drive changes and improvements in processes, people and technology. Her leadership ensures that all stakeholders are engaged while being able to communicate the impact to leadership and sponsors. Sara is a vital player in helping the organization address threats and changes all with a focus on serving our customers.
Scott Owens, CISM, CDPSE, CCSFP, CBCP, PMP
It is my pleasure to recommend Sara as a passionate leader and Business Continuity Management program manager. I have worked with Sara for the last 4 years on the Business Continuity Management program and under Sara’s leadership, the BCM program has matured into a strong, integrated, and highly respected model in the organization that has expanded from BCM to include Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, and other facets of emergency readiness. Sara is a very strategic planner, always looking at the long term goals and how our program will benefit the entire workforce, while carefully considering stakeholder needs. She builds internal and external relationships well through excellent communication, trustworthiness, and a vision that others want to be a part of. I have enjoyed working with Sara and would highly recommend her and her work.
Erik Ludwig, PMP
Sara has led a diverse mix of efforts in support of maturing Business Continuity. She has helped drive changes and improvements in processes, people and technology. Her leadership ensures that all stakeholders are engaged while being able to communicate the impact to leadership and sponsors. Sara is a vital player in helping the organization address threats and changes all with a focus on serving our customers.
Scott Owens, CISM, CDPSE, CCSFP, CBCP, PMP
It is my pleasure to recommend Sara as a passionate leader and Business Continuity Management program manager. I have worked with Sara for the last 4 years on the Business Continuity Management program and under Sara’s leadership, the BCM program has matured into a strong, integrated, and highly respected model in the organization that has expanded from BCM to include Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, and other facets of emergency readiness. Sara is a very strategic planner, always looking at the long term goals and how our program will benefit the entire workforce, while carefully considering stakeholder needs. She builds internal and external relationships well through excellent communication, trustworthiness, and a vision that others want to be a part of. I have enjoyed working with Sara and would highly recommend her and her work.
Erik Ludwig, PMP
Sara has led a diverse mix of efforts in support of maturing Business Continuity. She has helped drive changes and improvements in processes, people and technology. Her leadership ensures that all stakeholders are engaged while being able to communicate the impact to leadership and sponsors. Sara is a vital player in helping the organization address threats and changes all with a focus on serving our customers.
Scott Owens, CISM, CDPSE, CCSFP, CBCP, PMP
It is my pleasure to recommend Sara as a passionate leader and Business Continuity Management program manager. I have worked with Sara for the last 4 years on the Business Continuity Management program and under Sara’s leadership, the BCM program has matured into a strong, integrated, and highly respected model in the organization that has expanded from BCM to include Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, and other facets of emergency readiness. Sara is a very strategic planner, always looking at the long term goals and how our program will benefit the entire workforce, while carefully considering stakeholder needs. She builds internal and external relationships well through excellent communication, trustworthiness, and a vision that others want to be a part of. I have enjoyed working with Sara and would highly recommend her and her work.
Erik Ludwig, PMP
Sara has led a diverse mix of efforts in support of maturing Business Continuity. She has helped drive changes and improvements in processes, people and technology. Her leadership ensures that all stakeholders are engaged while being able to communicate the impact to leadership and sponsors. Sara is a vital player in helping the organization address threats and changes all with a focus on serving our customers.
Credentials
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ServSafe Food Handler
ServSafeMay, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Introduction to Hazard Mitigation IS-393.a
FEMAJan, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
NIMS Resource Management
FEMAJan, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
The Role of Voluntary Agencies in Emergency Management - IS-288.a
FEMAJan, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Developing and Managing Volunteers IS-00244.b
FEMADec, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
EOC Management and Operations IS-00775
FEMADec, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Effective Communication IS-00242.b
FEMADec, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Fundamentals of Emergency Management IS-00230.d
FEMADec, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Introduction to FEMA's Public Assistance Program IS-00634
FEMADec, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Special Events Contingency Planning IS-00015.b
FEMADec, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Exercising Continuity Plans for Pandemics IS-522
FEMANov, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Resilient Accord - Exercising Continuity Plans for Cyber Incidents IS 523
FEMANov, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Decision Making and Problem Solving IS-00241.b
FEMAOct, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
FEMA Safety Orientation 2016 IS-00035.16
FEMAOct, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Leadership & Influence IS-00240.b
FEMAOct, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
ICS-400 Incident Command
FEMAFeb, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
IS-906: Workplace Security Awareness
FEMAFeb, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
IS-907 Active Shooter: What You Can Do
FEMAFeb, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning IS-00130
FEMAJan, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
ICS-300 – Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
FEMADec, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
E-Sponder Basic Training
Wisconsin Emergency ManagementAug, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incident - ICS 200
FEMAAug, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Introduction to Incident Command System ICS-100
FEMAAug, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
National Incident Management System (NIMS) - IS-700
FEMAAug, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
American Red Cross First Aid and CPR
American Red CrossOct, 2016- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Community Action Coalition For South Central Wisconsin
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Food Bank Manager
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Jun 2022 - Present
Manage the team, warehouse, operations, and logistics that provide free food to over 75 food pantries, meal sites, and shelters in Dane, Jefferson, and Waukesha Counties. Manage the team, warehouse, operations, and logistics that provide free food to over 75 food pantries, meal sites, and shelters in Dane, Jefferson, and Waukesha Counties.
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JEFFERSON AREA FOOD PANTRY
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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Food Insecurity Director
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Aug 2020 - Present
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Alliant Energy
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United States
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Utilities
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700 & Above Employee
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IT Team Lead Business Intelligence Data Warehouse
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Jul 2018 - May 2020
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Manager Continuity of Operations
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Jun 2017 - Jul 2018
Provides direction and coordination for the development, maintenance, and implementation of business continuity planning and emergency preparedness. Implements programs to enable the continuation of critical processes in the event of a disruption to normal operations. Through emergency planning, leads the company from incident management to business resumption. Leads the overall planning effort and preparation for possible union labor work-stoppage or strikes. Provides business continuity consulting, guidance and recommendations to business leadership. Manages support team response, recovery and logistical functions for energy delivery operations during emergency recovery. Assumes the role of liaison to all business groups impacted by anticipated and actual emergencies. Show less
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ATC
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United States
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Utilities
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200 - 300 Employee
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Team Ldr Asset Drawings & Business Continuity Management
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Dec 2016 - May 2017
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Information Management Team Leader & Business Continuity Program Manager
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Jan 2015 - Dec 2016
In addition to being the Business Continuity Management (BCM) Program Manager, I presently lead the Information Management Department, which includes Asset Drawing Administration, Enterprise Information Management, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). I work with a wonderful and geographically diverse team to ensure that our company stakeholders have access to the accurate and up-to-date information when they need it. I support our critical business functions in preparing for emergencies that may negatively impact facilities, people, and technology. I am also responsible for IT Disaster Recovery (DR) and work closely with Incident Response and emergency preparedness departments and programs. Show less
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Team Leader Asset Drawings & GIS
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Feb 2013 - Jan 2015
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GIS Supervisor
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2004 - Feb 2013
Supervisor GIS, CAD, and Asset Protection Department utilizing enterprise ESRI software suite, Bentley’s MicroStation, and Hyland’s OnBase. Project management, GIS visioning, solution design, development, and implementation, data conversion update and maintenance, workflow/efficiency improvement. RFP/Q writing and proposal evaluation. Map production/publication, systems architecture design and configuration, needs assessment/analysis, file structure/database design and management, quality control, statistical tracking. Interaction with 29 municipal, state, and federal agencies as well as public constituents and private consultants regarding regional application and design needs and solutions. Show less
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Dakota Intertek Corporation
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New Berlin, Wisconsin
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Manager of GIS Services/GIS Development Specialist
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2003 - 2004
Project, production, and personnel management. GIS technical development, application production, interface customization, data conversions. Client communication, staff and client training, budgeting, and scheduling. Project bidding/estimating, and services marketing. Project, production, and personnel management. GIS technical development, application production, interface customization, data conversions. Client communication, staff and client training, budgeting, and scheduling. Project bidding/estimating, and services marketing.
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Environmental Sampling Corporation
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Franklin, Wisconsin
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Environmental Monitoring Specialist
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2000 - 2002
Data collection, semi-annual private/onsite well testing, weekly quality monitoring tasks/site investigations. Annual WDNR reporting. Data collection, semi-annual private/onsite well testing, weekly quality monitoring tasks/site investigations. Annual WDNR reporting.
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University Wisconsin, Whitewater
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Whitewater, Wisconsin
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Geography Teacher/Lab Assistant; Tutor
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1999 - 2002
Execute study sessions, assist with lab activities, and grade assignments. Execute study sessions, assist with lab activities, and grade assignments.
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Wisconsin DNR: Kettle Moraine Southern Unit
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Palmyra/Eagle, Wisconsin
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Clerical Assistant, Contact Ranger, Maintenance
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1998 - 2002
Code Enforcement, Financial Reconciliation, Customer Service Code Enforcement, Financial Reconciliation, Customer Service
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Education
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2004 - 2005
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
M.S., Resource Analysis - GIS -
2008 - 2012
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Wisconsin Certified Public Manager Program, Public Administration -
1997 - 2001
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
BS Environmental Geography, Geography, GIS, Environmental Studies
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