My Employment Journey

It is my desire to be part of a progressive oriented team.
Highlights	In this resume, you will find that I have an outstanding record of accomplishment with a comprehensive experience that makes me a strong candidate for this position.  My experience, familiarity with wind turbine manufacturing and repairs, my Certified Composites Technician (CCT) training through the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA), plus my strong background with oral and written communication, typing and computer knowledge makes me an outstandingly qualified candidate. My key strengths include my ability to research, collect, organize, and analyze data, giving me the ability to plan accordingly for coordinated growth and development in areas such as organizational, financial, human resources, marketing, and systems. I can take information and offer it in either verbal (via public speaking, training, etc.) or written formats. Instrumental in my overall career has been an emphasis in my attention to details and customer or client relations and service. Record and bookkeeping, data entry, and auditing have also been an over-arching element of my professional history.
Professional Experience	Senior Advanced Robotics Operator, Lead, & Certified Trainer	LM Wind Power:                                                                    Grand Forks, ND | 2010 – Present Awarded  numerous honor of recognition for quality, safety, workmanship, and for my adherence to 5S standards as well as receiving two of my three annual evaluations where 6 of 6 categories were “Exceeds All Expectations” Joe Schaff Award of Excellence recipient Initiated the collection of data, analysis, organization, and implementation for a training curriculum and program to develop the Basic Automation & Robotics Operator Training Curriculum in 2011 and the Advanced Automation & Robotics Operator Training Curriculum in 2012. This instituted and published training curriculum is presently being used worldwide and has been instrumental in the Operator Certification program, leading to a safer work place and a strong automation team with an outstanding effectiveness rate. Gained comprehensive experience as LM Wind Power’s first Cut and Trim’s Advanced Robotics & Automation Operator for their 6 robots that are servo driven each with six axis with external options Skilled in precision measurement tools such as the Vernier scale (or caliper) with zero (0.00 mm) error, Hardness testing using a Shore-Durometer scale, DW082K Laser Plumb Bob, 24” Digital Levels, etc.
	Project Assistant: Center for Rural Health within the School of Medicine & Health Sciences	University of North Dakota:                                                                Grand Forks, ND | 2010 Administered project support for 2 statewide federally funded programs and a statewide network; directly assisting project coordinators, program directors, and 36 small rural hospitals across North Dakota. Arranged outreach activities at local, regional, and statewide levels including the writing of program newsletters, membership profiles, and meeting organization. Collected data, file maintenance, correspondence, and administration of  federal grants Conduct economic impact studies for North Dakota Critical Access Hospitals
	Budget Manager: Student Success Center	University of North Dakota:                                                     Grand Forks, ND | 2008 – 2010 Establish, adapted, and implemented budgetary procedure and policy while maintaining departmental inventory, managed operating and personnel budget, assisted with public relations, administered travel expenses, processed payments, schedule appointments, aided with programming, provided office reception, and trained staff of budgetary processes
	Project Manager	Optimum Management:                                                          Elizabethtown, KY | 2006 – 2007 Streamlined all maintenance projects and business practices Reviewed and revised all administrative aspects of property management for four companies, 150 rental units Supervised ten maintenance personnel to include all Human Resource functions i.e. Payroll & Benefits, Worker’s Comp., Scheduling, etc.
	Office Manager	Heartland Cardio-Thoracic Surgery:                                    Elizabethtown, KY | 2000 – 2005 Organized and oversaw all aspects of a surgical practice and business office to include: customer service, human resources, and public relations duties, other duties include being the OSHA officer, HIPAA officer, surgical scheduling, medical billing and coding, insurance claims and processing, medical records clerk, accounts payable/receivable, etc.
	Security Specialist (3P031)	United States Air Force:                                                         Grand Forks, ND | 1994 – 1997 Ensured the safety of all base weapons, property and personnel from hostile forces. Involved in team patrol movements, tactical drills, battle procedures, and military operations in both peacetime and wartime efforts. Performed force protection duties, including use of deadly force to protect personnel and resources.  Protected nuclear and conventional weapons systems and other resources while also performing air base defense functions contributing to the force protection mission. Operated in various field environments while performing individual, and team patrol movements, both mounted and dismounted, tactical drills, battle procedures, convoys, military operations other than war, antiterrorism duties, and other special duties while controlling and securing terrain inside and outside of military installations while defending personnel, equipment, and resources from hostile forces. Operated communications equipment, vehicles, intrusion detection equipment, crew-served weapons, and other special purpose equipment. Applied self-aid buddy care, lifesaving procedures, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation as first responder to accident and disaster scenes. Provided armed response and controls entry while detecting and reporting the presence of unauthorized personnel and activities. Implemented security reporting and alerting systems while enforcing standards of conduct, discipline, and adherence to laws and directives. Directed vehicle and pedestrian traffic, apprehended, and detained suspects as needed. Controlled and safeguarded arms, ammunition, and equipment and conducted ground weapons qualification training. Trained in law enforcement and combat tactics using weaponry and explosive materials. College credits in Criminal Justice. Trained for disaster and relief operations. Completed the security forces apprentice course (3P031) with a Top Secret clearance. Discharged under Honorable Conditions.
Education	2012	American Composites Manufacturers Association Certified Composite Technician				Grand Forks, ND
	2008 – 2010	University of North Dakota Pursuing Bachelors of Science – Business Management				Grand Forks, ND
	2007 – 2008	Christ For the Nations Institute Evening & Weekend Bible School				Dallas , TX
	2006	American Academy of Professional Coders Professional Medical Coding Certification				Elizabethtown, KY
	2000 – 2001	Elizabethtown Community College Pursued a Bachelors of Science – Business Management				Elizabethtown, KY
	1994 – 1997	United States Air Force Police Academy    Law Enforcement				San Antonio, TX
Software	Advanced working computer knowledge: Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Excel), Windows, QuickBooks Pro, Adobe Acrobat, MediTech, PeopleSoft, GroupWise, etc.			Civic Relations	2009 – 2013: Teach in the local County 4H Club 2003: Initiated the local Society of Human Resource Managers 2003 – 2003: Member of the E-town Human Resources Guild 2002: Leadership Elizabethtown 2002: Initiated and built the Elizabethtown Nature Park 2001 – 2005: Ethics/Institutional Review Board at HMH 2000 – 2005: American Heart Association Board Member