Dynamic leader with proven track record of successfully managing projects and initiatives to achieve desired objectives. Skilled in developing and executing strategies, managing budgets and resources, and leading cross-functional teams. Consistently produces tangible outcomes that exceed expectations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Director
City of Ashland
01.2018 - 03.2024
Ensured compliance with all relevant labor laws, union contracts, protecting employees' rights for over 100 employees including a career fire department/EMS and police department.
Oversaw benefits administration, ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness of offerings.
Mitigated risk exposure through diligent workplace safety practices and proactive policy enforcement.
Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.
Federal Tribal Maternal Child Infant Home Visiting Program Director
Red Cliff Band Of Lake Superior Ojibwe
01.2012 - 11.2018
Pioneered data-driven initiatives within the Zaagichgaazowin Home Visiting program for the Red Cliff Tribe, leveraging analytics to optimize resource allocation and enhance program scalability, resulting in a 25% increase in prenatal care engagement rates.
Met all 6 legislatively mandated benchmarks – under the Cooperative Agreement.We also showed statistical improvement in all 36 constructs under the program benchmarks.
Mentored team members for professional development.
Advanced community outreach efforts by forging strong relationships with local partners.
Managed and evaluated staff performance to provide high-quality services to program participants.
AmeriCorps Member
First American Prevention Center
10.2009 - 05.2012
Responsible for providing high quality programming for youth, such as Jr. Tribal Council facilitation and training, Homework Assistance, and radio broadcasting opportunities for youth.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
Associate of Arts And Sciences - Native American Studies
LCO Community College
Red Cliff, WI
05.2002
Skills
Strategic Leadership
Partnership Development
Innovation and Creativity
Program Evaluation
Administration Knowledge
Policy and procedure improvements
Advanced knowledge of technology
Professional Skill Set
Previous TMIECHV Home Visitor promoted to Program Coordinator and eventually program Director.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Team player with the ability to successfully work independently under little supervision.
Technology of Participation (ToPs) Trainer
Indigenous birth worker and doula trainer
Confidentiality - HIPAA and HITECH
Tribal Community Digital Storytelling facilitator.
References
Catherine Ayoub, EdD, MN, RN, Nurse Practitioner; Attending Psychologist, Developmental Medicine Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, catherine.ayoub@childrens.harvard.edu, 617.355.2525
Carrie Peake, Lead Tribal Home Visiting Project Officer, Administration of Children & Families, Washington DC, carrie.peake@acfHHS.gov, 703.434.1760
Michelle Sarche, Associate Professor, Centers for American Indian & Alaska Native Health, Department of Community & Behavioral Health Indian Center (SOM), Aurora, CO, michelle.sarche@cuanschutz.edu, 303.870.1210
Dorene Day, Indigenous Midwife, White Earth, MN, waubanewquay@msn.com, 651.815.3127
Professional Philosophy
Compassion and integrity above all else.
Timeline
Human Resources Director
City of Ashland
01.2018 - 03.2024
Federal Tribal Maternal Child Infant Home Visiting Program Director
Red Cliff Band Of Lake Superior Ojibwe
01.2012 - 11.2018
AmeriCorps Member
First American Prevention Center
10.2009 - 05.2012
Associate of Arts And Sciences - Native American Studies