Relevant Coursework and Training
Over twenty years of mentoring, providing career guidance, and training new-hire employees and military personnel
Professional Logistician. Currently work as a Resource Coordinator ensuring resources both physical and manpower match the task in the field.
Security +, Local Communication Security Systems, Contracting Representative, Fiscal Law Management, Standardized Communication Security, Automated Communication Engineering Systems, ILE Complete, Signal Officer
Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population and quickly establish rapport with others
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Expert in Physical and electronic security.
Provided physical/electronic security in a Military Top Secret facility.
Education
St. Ambrose University Davenport, Iowa
Master of Arts in Criminal Justice May 1996
Professional Experience
Alliant Energy Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Resource Coordinator October 2013 – Present
Organization, coordination, and prioritization: providing staffing during emergency outages associated with gas and electric services
Assign lineman, and technicians to tasks in the field ensuring they have the appropriate skill level, and equipment required to perform the task given.
Coordinate outage restoration, both emergency and planned; aligning equipment, and personnel to perform the tasks
Volunteered to be part of the Leadership Safety Committee, ensuring safe working conditions for employees and customers
Communicate effectively with management and team members, relaying messages and alerts to appropriate parties
Monthly meetings with department heads designed to improve production and increase employee morale
Coordinate resource distribution as needed ensuring energy is delivered in a safe and efficient manner
Iowa Army National Guard Des Moines, Iowa
Training Officer (Full-time Guard) October 2011 – July 2013
• Board Chair on the Configuration Control Board for the organization. Monitored Department of Defense Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process.
• Supervised and managed 4 full-time military positions.
• Prepared detailed plans that supported execution of organizational objectives throughout the United States and its Territories.
• Established/maintained communication lines with Training Leads across the nation, monitored training quality, and ensured training met Commander’s intent.
• Tracked inventory of multiple training sets that traveled throughout the United States.
Communications Advisor December 2010 – August 2013
Developed system requirements, design, and implementation of data communications systems and networks; directed and managed installation, operation, networking, and maintenance
Responsible for over $15 Million of communications equipment. Operated for over 3 years with a $0 loss.
Advised Commander and staff on communication requirements, capabilities, and operations to include computers and networks
Communication Security Manager January 2008 – October 2008
Provided oversight and technical support to the State Communications Security Program
Spearheaded the Secure Internet Protocol Routing installation at the local level throughout the state
Developed courses of actions, coordinated with vendors and multiple contracts, and the State Purchasing director in order to secure the necessary equipment for the initiative
Four Oaks Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Clinical Therapist April 1999 – October 2011
Attained an 81% success rate with the families as a Functional Family Therapist; engaged families that are resistant to services, and have failed with other clinical service interventions