Experience

Pottawattamie County, Iowa

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Environmental Health Coordinator

  • Feb 2021 - Present

• Environmental Health Inspector

  • Jan 2019 - Feb 2021



Sallyport Global

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Forecaster/Observer

  • Oct 2015 - Jan 2019

  Sallyport Global provides global procurement, logistics, construction, base operations support, fire & emergency management, and security services to government and private organizations operating in remote regions, disaster areas and high threat environments Sallyport Global provides global procurement, logistics, construction, base operations support, fire & emergency management, and security services to government and private organizations operating in remote regions, disaster areas and high threat environments



United States Air Force

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lead Meteorologist (LM)

  • Feb 2010 - Jun 2015

  Guides operations of each section to ensure horizontal consistency for weather information and support provided. Supervises Forecaster-In-The- Loop (FITL) and automated graphics, standard discussion bulletin production, and Flight Weather Mission Execution Forecasting (MEF) services. Performs synoptician duties to include chart analysis, Surface and Thunderstorm charts and issuing bulletins. Ensures supported unit requests for information and services are met. Resolves or elevates problems as needed. Monitors operations center compliance with standing operating procedures and other guidance. Leads operations shift actions. Initiates building evacuations and Data Saves. Enforces compliance with standing operating procedures and other guidance. Facilitates horizontal consistency of information and services with other flights. Monitors equipment and software status, and assists with troubleshooting. Advises leadership of significant weather issues, as necessary. Mentors enlisted personnel on the science of meteorology. Performs continuation training in accordance with unit guidance. Review Standard Operating Procedures applicable to the areas for which they are position-qualified at least annually. Show less

• Forecaster

  • Feb 2010 - May 2015

  Works in close coordination with supported units to provide timely, accurate and relevant meteorological watch (METWATCH) over assigned locations. METWATCH duties include creating, disseminating and maintaining Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAFs), coordinated Military Operating Area Forecasts (MOAFs) for assigned sites, and weather watches, warnings and advisories (WWAs) in accordance with standing operating procedures and other guidance. Works in close coordination with shift supervisor to provide timely, accurate and relevant FWMEF services. Facilitates horizontal consistency of METWATCH, FWMEF and graphics information and support with other flights. Produces Turbulence charts. Advises LM of significant weather issues, as necessary. Performs continuation training in accordance with unit guidance. Show less



USAF

• Meteorologist (1W0X1) Weather

  • May 2000 - May 2015

  Duties and Responsibilities: Observes, records, and disseminates weather data and information. Uses fixed and deployable meteorological sensors to measure and evaluate atmospheric and space weather conditions. Uses satellite and radar imagery, computer generated graphics, and weather communication equipment and instruments to analyze atmospheric and space data and information. Forecasts atmospheric and space weather conditions. Issues warnings and advisories to alert users to mission critical weather. Exploits weather analysis and data to enhance combat operations and training. Tailors and communicates weather information to meet operational requirements. Manages weather operations. Adapts weather resources to meet mission requirements. Ensures standardization and quality weather products, operations, and activities. Provides timely, accurate and relevant Flight Weather Mission Execution Forecast (FWMEF) services. FWMEF services include creating, disseminating and maintaining written and verbal FWMEFs, coordinated MOAFs and Controlling MEFs, as necessary, in accordance with standing operating procedures and other guidance. Focal point for all special support to include Medical training readiness exercises, and support requests. Ensures compliance with standing operating procedures and other guidance. Facilitates horizontal consistency of information and services. Produces Icing FITL charts. Monitors equipment and software status, and assists with troubleshooting when directed. Advises LM of significant weather issues, as necessary. Performs continuation training in accordance with unit guidance. Reviews SOPs applicable to the areas for which they are position-qualified at least annually. Show less

• Unit Safety Representative(USR)

  • Oct 2010 - 2015

  also Safety Representative at Balad AB (Same Duties) 2015-2018OSHA 10 & OSHA 30 GeneralResponsible for doing work site inspections and bringing any safety issues up to safety management.Responsible for creating a monthly safety briefing for team members and forwarding up to main safety office.Responsible for developing and updating all safety policies at work site.Conduct random on-site safety inspections and report any violations.Confirmed that risk controls were implemented for all construction projects. Verified that workers were properly outfitted with hardhats and safety vests. Updated and implemented safety program procedures for each site. Provided training on how to keep visitors to the site safe and how to develop an effective emergency evacuation plan. Prepared required safety reports summarizing all on-site inspections. Filled out required documentation following any on-site safety incidents or accidents. Show less

• Secure Voice Responsible Officer

  • Oct 2006 - Feb 2010

  The Secure Voice responsible Officer Is in charge of the secure telephone equipment, training, and maintaining the functionality of the equipment.

• Vehicle Control Officer

  • Feb 2005 - Feb 2010

  A Vehicle Control Officer is responsible to ensure effective utilization, training, operation, care and scheduled maintenance of their unit's vehicle assets.

• Range Weather Forecaster

  • Sep 2004 - Feb 2010

  The duties and responsibilities for this position include issuing forecast, issuing weather watches, warnings and advisories in accordance with standing operating procedures and other guidance. I would also issue Toxic Hazard Zone forecasts for the movement and transport of fuels and chemicals in case of a spill or mishap during a launch or transport operation. As the Range Weather Forecaster I would provide weather and impacts for the satellite or rocket that was being launched from the area. I would also provide weather briefings for aircraft arriving and departing the location. Show less

• Observer

  • 2007 - 2010

  Observe weather conditions and send out observations. I observed on my deployment to Iraq as well as Kyrgyzstan.

• Weather Forecaster

  • May 2000 - Sep 2004

  Works in close coordination with supported units in the Western Conus to provide timely, accurate and relevant meteorological watch (METWATCH) over assigned locations. METWATCH duties include creating, disseminating and maintaining Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAFs), coordinated Military Operating Area Forecasts (MOAFs) for assigned sites, and weather watches, warnings and advisories (WWAs) in accordance with standing operating procedures and other guidance. Works in close coordination with shift supervisor to provide timely, accurate and relevant FWMEF services. Facilitates horizontal consistency of METWATCH, FWMEF and graphics information and support with other flights. Produces Graphical charts for weather products. Advises LM of significant weather issues, as necessary. Performs continuation training in accordance with unit guidance. Show less



Schwans Food Company

• Atlantic, Ia

• Driver/Sales

  • Dec 1999 - Jun 2000

  A Schwan's Driver/Salesman would interact with our customers, visiting their homes and bringing them our products in which they ordered or wanted on the spot. I would inventory my product as well as keep track of cash from my sales. A Schwan's Driver/Salesman would interact with our customers, visiting their homes and bringing them our products in which they ordered or wanted on the spot. I would inventory my product as well as keep track of cash from my sales.



Harveys Casino Hotel

• Council Bluffs, Ia

• Hard Count / Soft Count / Slots / Craps Dealer

  • Oct 1997 - Dec 1999

  Working in the hard count area of the casino I would deal with the coin aspect of the money. I would empty the machines, coin and paper boxes, count money, and makes buys to the banks in the other areas of the casino. In soft count I would deal with the paper money, emptying the drop boxes, counting, and transporting money to the safe. In my time as a slot attendant I would fix machines, fill the money, make change for the customers, and call in and pay Jackpots for the patrons. As a Craps Dealer you interact with the customers distribute winnings or collect players' money or chips, and oversee game play. Show less