Experience

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  United States Army, FEMA Region V, Ohio National Guard

  • Columbus, Ohio Area

  • Future Operations Officer, Homeland Response Force (HRF)

    • Apr 2015 - Present
    • Columbus, Ohio Area

    • The Homeland Response Force (HRF) is a highly qualified force made up of Air and Army National Guardsmen who are prepared and ready to respond to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosive threats within 12 hours of notice.• Ohio serves as one of 10 HRFs in the U.S., located in Region V which covers Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. • Create detailed plans and orders of execution in support of the FEMA Region V Homeland Response Force mission while continually analyzing organizational capability which includes five specialized elements (i.e. Command & Control, Decontamination, Search & Extraction, Medical Support, and Fatality Search & Rescue Team) trained and equipped to deal with Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High Explosive (CBRNE) events.

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  United States Postal Service

  • Marysville, Ohio

  • Rural Carrier Associate

    • 2012 - Present
    • Marysville, Ohio

    Responsible for the safe and efficient delivery and collection of the U.S. Mail.Requires:• Strong organizational skills as detailed records must be kept of all deliveries and attempted deliveries.• Exceptional time management in mapping delivery routes in the most efficient manner possible. • Integrity in adhering to the confidential nature of business and residential mail.

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  Ohio National Guard, OHARNG

  • Columbus, Ohio Area

  • Platoon Leader, 2nd Lieutenant, O-1

    • Sep 2011 - Present
    • Columbus, Ohio Area

    Platoon Leader and technician in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) and HAZMAT operations, as well as combined arms operations. • CBRN Decontamination Platoon Leader with the 637th CBRN Company, leading armed forces in preparing for domestic and international proliferation of CBRN weapons of mass destruction, using state of the art CBRN defensive detection and decontamination.• Demonstrates the technical competency to assess, avoid, mitigate, and respond to threats posed by CBRN warfare and toxic industrial chemicals and materials. • Responsible for the training, administration, and logistics of a 22 personnel CBRN decontamination platoon to include over $2 million in assets. • Advises the Commander on decontamination tactics and techniques and integrates with adjacent platoons to include dismounted reconnaissance and mounted reconnaissance. • Completes work plans, training outlines, and after action reviews in accordance with Company standard operating procedures. • Coordinates and organizes Soldiers and equipment in order to maintain platoon mission capability readiness. • Ensures that critical training, administrative, and logistical data is documented, formatted, and sent to the Commander for his review and guidance. Maintains an active SECRET clearance.

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  US Army

  • Marysville, Ohio

  • Human Resource Specialist, G1 Personnel Branch

    • Feb 2012 - Jul 2012
    • Marysville, Ohio

    • Experience in the interpretation and application of regulations, procedures, or laws pertaining to the OHARNG.• Working knowledge of OHARNG personnel administrative functions. • Perform personnel transactions daily, including promotion/transfer orders, discharge packets, award documents, education transcripts, and many other documents pertaining to a soldiers’ civilian and military career. • Work independently and set priorities with very little supervisory control.• Experience using OHARNG computer, database, and automation systems.

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  Western & Southern Financial Group

  • Bellefontaine, Ohio

  • Sales Account Manager

    • Jun 2009 - Jun 2011
    • Bellefontaine, Ohio

    Licensed Field Sales Representative for Life and Health Insurance• Completed the Morton Learning Center 4 week training program for Life and Health Insurance professionals. • Received a 97% on the State of Ohio Life and Health Insurance License test. • Western & Southern Life’s field training and development program has been ranked No. 115 in Training magazine’s “2010 Training Top 125” list of companies. • Impact on the lives of 350+ clients in a personal, meaningful way, while meeting their goals for growth and achievement. • Experience establishing new client files and maintaining existing client files and information. • Meeting the client needs for risk protection and financial security by educating clients, analyzing needs, and recommending solutions in an ethical and client focused manner.• Providing financial solutions to the right people, in the right way, for the right reasons. • Performed independently, while setting task priorities with little to no supervisory direction. • Knowledge of government rules, regulations, laws, and policies governing life insurance, Medicaid, health insurance, and annuity transactions with individuals and companies.

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  Honda of America Mfg., Inc.

  • Columbus, Ohio Area

  • Material Services Associate

    • Sep 2008 - Jun 2010
    • Columbus, Ohio Area

    • Inventory control, planning, and 5 S implementation on Japan parts delivery for Material Services Department. • Developed process delivery improvements to meet demands of production schedules for the V-Twin and Goldwing motorcycles.

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  Brown Enterprises

  • Columbus, Ohio Area

  • General Contractor/Construction

    • Aug 2007 - Sep 2008
    • Columbus, Ohio Area

    • Managed project completion, set timelines, and maintained budget follow through for small family construction company. • Experience working within OHSA government regulatory, procedural, and policy requirements for building and safety code. • Knowledge of basic rules, regulations and policies which govern performance of work standards when working with a government agency.• Project Budgets ranged from $5,000-$32,000. • Completed 17 projects in 13 months for a total budget of $251,000.

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  Kroger

  • Columbus, Ohio Area

  • Associate Store Manager

    • Jul 1995 - Aug 2007
    • Columbus, Ohio Area

    • Managed total store operations with weekly budget of +/-$750,000. • Daily oversight of 12 departments with over 200 employees. • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written. • Trained department supervisors on personal conduct, hygiene, and harassment policies for all new and existing employees. • Experience in course of actions required regarding regulatory and procedural issues in employee additions or reduction in labor work force, UFCW union grievances, and disciplinary actions on employee conduct and hygiene.• Calculated department budgets, set plans for workforce needs, and implemented corporate marketing and sales campaigns. • Maintained and continually trained employees on customer service strategies and principles to maintain the optimal total customer experience. • Experience and skills in preparing reports using data and statistical figures from multiple sources and according to desired guidelines required by corporate management.