| Objective: | Obtain a long-term position with an agency that assists people in making life adjustments and/or changes. Obtain a long-term position providing computer or Internet support. |
| Education: | University of Wisconsin Center- Marinette County Associates of Arts and Sciences May 1993 |
| University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Bachelors of Science May 2001 Major: Psychology |
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| Skills: | Public speaking Formal/informal presentation of prepared topics Layout/design/development of presentation packages Experience with individual/group counseling and mentoring Excellent written and oral communication skills Strong leadership and organizational skills Good group leading and motivational skills Ability to work in team environment Ability to work with little or no assistance or supervision Critical Incident Stress Management Acquaintance Rape Prevention Education Peer Educator recruiting, training and motivation Experience with Windows, Macintosh, and Linux operating systems Experience with common software used on Windows, Macintosh and Linux systems Ability to develop and maintain web sites with publishing software or raw HTML code Published writer in academic, technical and creative genre |
| Work Experience: | University of Wisconsin Oshkosh January 2000 to July 2003. Reason for leaving: State Budget. Department of Psychology Web Master and Server Administrator Develop and maintain web pages and course content web resources Bring existing web pages into compliance with W3C accessibility guidelines Maintain, monitor and update web server and associated software and peripherals Assist faculty, staff and students with hardware, software and program questions Train student assistant web master to manage and maintain web server and web site Manage departmental web resources and faculty course material |
| University of Wisconsin Oshkosh August 1997 to January 2002. Reason for leaving: Student position: graduated. Department of Residence Life Purchasing Assistant Maintain budget database for multiple department accounts Maintain department invoicing system Research and analyze vendors for residence hall furniture and supplies Train other student assistants to work with state purchasing systems and procedures |
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| University of Wisconsin Oshkosh August 1996 to August 1997. Reason for leaving: Better serve department in above position. Department of Residence Life Peer Resource Organization Coordinator Develop and update peer education programs for resident hall students Recruit, train, motivate, and coordinate volunteer peer educators Market educational programs to hall staff and academic departments Design, plan and implement alcohol free programs and activities for students Design, administer and evaluate behavioral assessments |
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| State of Wisconsin Department of Forestry February 1995 to July 1995. Reason for leaving: Seasonal position. Bagley Ranger Station Fire tower operator/Ranger's assistant Maintain and operate Bagley fire tower Provide vigilant observation of Nicolet National Forest and surrounding area Provide early detection of smoke/fire, pinpoint location coordinates, and dispatch emergency response team Direct response team through most direct route by radio and keep rangers informed of smoke/fire changes |
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| Boucher's Bakery Marinette, Wisconsin September 1993 to January 1995 Reason for leaving: Moved to Oshkosh to continue education. Route delivery driver Route customer service Baker's assistant |
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| City of Peshtigo Peshtigo, Wisconsin May 1988 to February 1991. Reason for leaving: Moved out of Peshtigo to return to school. Volunteer Firefighter Maintain and operate all vehicles and equipment used by department Operate as team member to confine and extinguish structural and vehicle fires Operate as team member to search and rescue inside structure fires Operate as a team member to confine and extinguish grassland and forest fires Assist rural fire departments with barn, structure and wild fires Controlled burns and other fire prevention measures |
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| ERDA Inc. Peshtigo, Wisconsin March 1988 to August 1992. Reason for leaving: Conflict with college course schedule. Production Team Leader Supervise and coordinate 3-5 assemblers on production projects Build production prototypes for Research and Development Production liaison to Engineering Department |
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| Bob's Mobile Homes Peshtigo, Wisconsin May 1986 to March 1988 Reason for leaving: Offered more rewarding job. Subcontractor for mobile home service and repair Provide warranty and non-warranty service to customers Delivery and set up of new and used mobile homes |
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| United States Army Infantry June 1976 to March 1986 |
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| Volunteer Experiences: | Hawaii State Hospital “Candy Stripe” |
| Honors/Awards: | US Army: Expert Infantryman's Badge Outstanding Achievement Medal Meritorious Service Medal Good Conduct Medal 3rd Award Academic: Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Inductee Dean's Honor Roll Chancellor's Honor Roll Other: Day-by-Day Award for motivating young people in their recovery |
| Special Achievements: | Undergraduate research published by Midwestern Psychological Association. Psychological research pertaining to social interaction Technical Paper published by American Psychological Association, Division 50 Newsletter. Technical paper discussing the problems and misconceptions associated with considering Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous to be treatment modalities. Plan, organize, coordinate and oversee first World Convention of Sober Bikers. The convention for clean & sober bikers held near Washington DC was first ever of it's kind. Featured profile in Washington Post Newspaper Feature story in Frederick Post (API) Founding Member, Director, Co-President of International Association of Clean and Sober Motorcyclists (Sober Bikers United). Several works published in Fine Arts journals. |
| Hobbies and Interests: | Creative writing |
| References: | Provided upon request |