As the founder of Boar Carrot and a Learning and Development Consultant, I delivered impactful presentation skills training to professionals across diverse industries, both in-person and virtually. Initially starting as an independent contractor, my work grew into a successful business that creates tailored communications training solutions that drive measurable improvements in performance.• 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟯𝟬𝟬 𝘃𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, specializing in presentation skills, storytelling, persuasion, and writing, resulting in improved skills and consistently high instructor reviews.• 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 for global teams, utilizing needs assessments to identify skill gaps and align training solutions with organizational goals, resulting in a 30% increase in participant confidence.• 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝟮𝟰 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 through direct practice and feedback, helping them enhance leadership communication and develop their presentation skills in high-stakes environments.• 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝟵𝟬% 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 by continuously evaluating training effectiveness and adjusting content based on participant feedback, ensuring high engagement and practical application.• 𝗟𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗱-𝘁𝗼-𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 for learning initiatives, from needs assessment and program design to delivery and feedback analysis, ensuring alignment with business objectives and learner needs.At Boar Carrot, I combined my passion for learning with a deep understanding of business needs, offering solutions that not only improved communication skills but also fostered leadership development. My expertise in both facilitation and project management allows me to design and deliver impactful training programs that drive performance and growth.

As a board member at Char Energy Equipment, I’ve played a pivotal role in driving strategic initiatives and fostering collaboration. My work has focused on aligning diverse stakeholders, overseeing project development, and contributing to the success of our patented pyrolizer technology. These experiences have honed my skills in project management, cross-functional communication, and problem-solving—valuable assets in both learning and development and leadership roles.• 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, ensuring seamless communication and aligning stakeholders on project goals, leading to successful product development.• 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 of a patented pyrolizer, demonstrating strong project management skills and the ability to oversee projects from concept to completion.• 𝗟𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and maintaining a clear focus on shared goals.• 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁, addressing and resolving complex issues with the pyrolizer, building strong client relationships, and ensuring customer satisfaction.• 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺-𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 to guide the organization through its early development phases, focusing on both technical and business objectives.My time at Char Energy Equipment has strengthened my ability to manage projects while maintaining a clear focus on communication and stakeholder alignment.

I helped small organizations and startups grow by crafting compelling content that connects with their audience and drives engagement. From website copy to social media strategies, I delivered impactful communication solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs. This experience sharpened my communication skills and gave me a keen understanding of how to create content that educates, informs, and engages diverse audiences.• 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 copy and email campaigns, driving audience engagement and enhancing brand visibility.• 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 and set up LinkedIn and Facebook profiles, including creating and scheduling posts to build online presence and drive community engagement.• 𝗪𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 and grant proposals that helped clients secure funding and develop strategic growth initiatives.• 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 that communicated complex ideas in clear, accessible language, tailored to the specific goals and audiences of each project.• 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁, making technical or specialized information accessible to broader audiences and driving higher engagement.This diverse freelance experience honed my ability to communicate clearly and effectively, develop strategic content, and understand the needs of different audiences—skills I now apply to creating impactful learning solutions and communication strategies in professional environments.

For 10 years, I immersed myself in community theater, taking on a wide range of roles—from acting and directing to running technical operations. My experience in theater was not only about artistic expression; it was about mastering communication, leadership, and adaptability. I developed a deep understanding of how to engage an audience, foster collaboration, and tell compelling stories—skills that have seamlessly transitioned into my professional work.• 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀, helping them hone their performances while fostering a culture of trust, feedback, and continuous improvement.• 𝗟𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, including lighting, sound design, and set construction, ensuring seamless performances and managing projects with tight deadlines and multiple stakeholders.• 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 and performances to suit various audiences, enhancing engagement and connection—whether in intimate community settings or larger productions.• 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀, bringing together creative, technical, and administrative teams to execute complex, multi-faceted productions, from concept to curtain call.• 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀, both on and off the stage, translating those experiences into professional roles where audience engagement, storytelling, and leadership are key.My decade in theater instilled in me a unique blend of creativity, leadership, and problem-solving—skills I now apply to crafting effective learning experiences, strategic marketing initiatives, and clear communication in professional environments.

As a Math Tutor with Minnesota Math Corps, I worked with 4th and 5th grade students who needed additional support to build their math skills. Through structured learning strategies and personalized instruction, I helped over half of my students achieve proficiency in math for their grade. My role required a combination of targeted intervention, data-driven decision-making, and continuous collaboration, which developed key skills that I now bring to my professional work in learning and development.• 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 focused on foundational skills in numbers and operations, resulting in significant improvement in student performance and confidence.• 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟱𝟬% 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲-𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 through customized learning plans, demonstrating the effectiveness of adaptive teaching methods.• 𝗨𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 by regularly conducting math evaluations, entering data into online systems, and collaborating to tailor intervention strategies for optimal learning outcomes.• 𝗘𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 while managing sensitive student information, adhering to strict confidentiality standards.• 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, participating in training sessions to stay current with best practices in instructional methods and student engagement.My experience with Minnesota Math Corps sharpened my ability to design and implement learning strategies that drive measurable improvement—a skill set I now apply to facilitating professional growth and development in diverse organizational environments.

As a Marketing Writer, I crafted compelling and targeted content for a variety of platforms, from websites and blogs to newsletters and trade publications, across industries such as powersports, tire and automotive, and financial advisory services. My work was driven by a passion for storytelling that resonated with diverse audiences and aligned with business objectives.• 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘆 for websites, blogs, sales emails, and print materials, ensuring content was engaging and tailored to each target audience.• 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀 to ensure seamless integration of content across all marketing channels.• 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 that boosted lead generation and increased brand awareness, helping businesses expand their reach.• 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 by adapting tone, style, and messaging to suit different industries and audiences, ensuring that every piece of content was both relevant and effective.This experience honed my ability to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives, driving business success through strategic, audience-focused content.