Highly-motivated with the desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead With Direct Report -Shipping
The Occasions Group
North Mankato, MN
09.2023 - Current
Delegated tasks appropriately according to individual skill sets.
Collaborated with other areas to ensure work is moving effectively, so it ships on time.
Developed strategies to increase team productivity and improve the quality of the products we offer.
Guiding and supporting team members to achieve their full potential.
Team Lead-Envelope Printing and Shrink Wrap
The Occasions Group
North Mankato, MN
08.2022 - 09.2023
Training new operators on the envelope press and the equipment we use to shrink-wrap our products.
Ensuring the quality of the product printed and teaching operators about quality.
Teaching operators about equipment safety.
Team Leader With Direct Reports Fastlane
The Occasions Group
North Mankato, MN
10.2017 - 08.2022
Provided coaching and feedback on employee performance, encouraging professional development.
Provided training to equipment operators on proper use of the equipment.
Help make changes to SOPs for the Horizon and Thermotypes.
RN Floor Nurse
Mayo Clinic Health System
Mankato, MN
07.2011 - 08.2016
Utilized evidence-based guidelines while providing quality nursing care services.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure best possible outcomes for the patient's recovery.
Promoted continuity of care by accurately communicating patient information during shift change report times.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
South Central College
Mankato, MN
12-2008
Bachelor of Science - Sociology And Psychology
Minnesota State University - Mankato
Mankato, MN
11-1989
Associate of Science - Sociology
Riverland Community College
Austin, MN
05-1987
Skills
Leadership
Quality Assurance
Critical Thinking
Decision-Making
Calm Under Pressure
Problem Resolution
Team Management
Accomplishments
Frontline Leadership Certificate -Completed 5/24
Toyota Way Leadership course completed in 2020
Completed Team Lead with Direct Report Training in 2023.
<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC
<ul><li>Manage maintenance and supply of COSIS supporting APS-4 logistics operations to meet mission requirements.</li><li>Collaborate closely with Rolling Stock BII and SKO leads to develop daily workload plans and report completed work, ensuring production goals are met.</li><li>Track and report direct and indirect labor hours by employee for mission accountability.</li><li>Lead bulk turn-in of excess serviceable items, optimizing inventory management.</li><li>Order and monitor replenishment of shortages to complete Sets, Kits, and Outfits, maintaining accuracy for over 27,000 LINS property book end items.</li><li>Support contract-related responsibilities, liaising with customers and stakeholders to ensure compliance with program goals.</li></ul> at KBR | APS-4<ul><li>Manage maintenance and supply of COSIS supporting APS-4 logistics operations to meet mission requirements.</li><li>Collaborate closely with Rolling Stock BII and SKO leads to develop daily workload plans and report completed work, ensuring production goals are met.</li><li>Track and report direct and indirect labor hours by employee for mission accountability.</li><li>Lead bulk turn-in of excess serviceable items, optimizing inventory management.</li><li>Order and monitor replenishment of shortages to complete Sets, Kits, and Outfits, maintaining accuracy for over 27,000 LINS property book end items.</li><li>Support contract-related responsibilities, liaising with customers and stakeholders to ensure compliance with program goals.</li></ul> at KBR | APS-4
Finance Lead/Deputy CFO | Direct Report to CEO/CFO | Interim at Ten23 health AGFinance Lead/Deputy CFO | Direct Report to CEO/CFO | Interim at Ten23 health AG