EDUCATION:

MSEd in Information Technology– Western Oregon University – June 2019 – GPA: 4.0

BA in Teaching– Emphasis in Secondary Education – Endorsements: Social Studies – Concordia University – December 2016 – GPA: 3.94

TEACHING AND ADVISING EXPERIENCE

Club Advisor – Student Veterans of America – Western Oregon University – Fall 2018 – Present

• Maintain regular contact and involvement with the club’s officers: one meeting per week with the executive board of club officers, and one meeting per week with the club’s President.
• Inform and assist club officers of campus policies and procedures
• Empowering students to learn and be creative by developing team-bonding skills, conflict resolution, and empathetic communication skills.

Guest Lecturer – PSY 483: Adulthood and Aging – Western Oregon University – Winter 2019

• Lectured and facilitated class on Veterans, Adjustment, and Mental Health

Instructor of Record – Combat Life Saver – Fort Bragg, NC & Fort Lewis, WA – 2004-2013

• Managed Combat Life Saver program at battalion level, ensuring unit of over 800 soldiers in the maintained readiness standards in accordance with the program guidelines
• Taught management, evaluation, treatment, and evacuation of casualties at the first responder level
• Ensured that all certified Combat Life Savers were adequately supplied to treat casualties in a combat zone

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Director, Veteran Resource Center – Nov 2018 – Present

Western Oregon University, Monmouth, Oregon

My primary role is to perform a variety of administrative functions and work collaboratively with administrators, faculty, and students in promoting the student academic and personal achievement within a student-centered environment. I advocate, provide, and coordinate the necessary support services for the successful operation of the Veterans Services Office. I also coordinate a comprehensive and collaborative campus-wide effort to maximize the recruitment, retention, and graduation of veterans, military personnel and their families.

Veteran Service Office Intern – Jan 2018 – Jul 2018

Polk County Dept of Family and Community Outreach, Dallas, Oregon

Direct veterans towards appropriate resources. Aid in determining potential eligibility for state and federal veteran assistance programs. Working with various programs including email, scheduling program, inter-office communication program, scanning, faxing, and printing documents. Answering and making phone calls with veterans, local businesses and veteran resource agencies.

Peer Tutor (History) – 2014-2016

Concordia University,Portland, Oregon

Helped college students to enhance their mastery of concepts and academic skills in history. Coach tutees in study skills, note taking, organization and time management. Acted as a source of encouragement, motivation, and support.

Senior Medical Treatment Supervisor – 2010-2014

Fort Lewis, Washington          

Supervised a small healthcare facility responsible for care of 800 workers.  Ordered and tracked over $200 thousand in medical supplies to sustain facility.  Taught and supervised employees in the use of health informatics systems.  Dealt with acute and chronic illness/injuries, as well as severe trauma.  Maintained accountability and functionality of over $4 million worth of medical equipment. Recognized as the top medic in an element of over 200 medical personnel after winning a medical skills competition. Instructed Medic and EMT personnel in academic as well as field settings to provide emergency medical care.

Medical Department Manager – 2009-2010

Fort Lewis, Washington  

Supervised 38 employees assigned to various departments.  Daily administrative duties included: Scheduling events and training, coordinating meetings, patient tracking, and ensuring medical license/credentialing compliance.  Conceptualized and implemented a medical continuity plan to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.  Responsible for overseeing the instruction of Medic and EMT personnel in academic as well as field settings to provide emergency medical care.

Health Care Supervisor – 2006-2009

Fort Bragg, North Carolina 

Supervised, mentored, trained, and counseled 5 medical technicians.  Managed the health and well being of around 200 workers.  Ensured medical technicians received the proper training to attain/maintain credentials/licenses.

PRESENTATIONS

• “Diversity in the Military” Panel Title: Veterans Diversity. – Spring 2019 Western Oregon University Diversity Week, Monmouth, Oregon
• “Three Strategies to Support Student Veterans in College” – Fall 2018 – Guest Presentation at Western Oregon University

SERVICE PROJECTS:

Concordia Teacher Corps Tutor – 2014-2016

Wilson High School & Faubion K-8 School,Portland, Oregon

Trained under the direction of  middle and high school social studies and math teachers.  Tutored several small group of 7^th, 8^thgrade, and high school students.  Implemented social studies and math curriculum to provide academic support and to help students gain valuable skills.

Disaster Relief Volunteer – Summer 2016

Forward Edge, Meyotte, Haiti

Partnered with local agencies in Haiti to help serve a medical clinic; a school; homes for boys, girls, and widows who have been orphaned, along with multiple housing communities.  Complete a number of needed projects in the community and interact with children in the various charitable organizations.  Prior to leaving for volunteer service, completed a course of education that focused on international development and poverty as it relates to communities affected by natural disasters.

Food Repack Volunteer – 2014-2015

Oregon Food Bank, Portland, Oregon

Active in sorting, repacking, labeling, and processing of perishable and nonperishable foods before they are ready to be sent to hunger-relief agencies.  Prepared food to be distributed through food bank network to hungry families.