Teaching general business courses delivered in-person, online, and asynchronously. Courses taught during Fall 2024 semester include:■ BUS 1141 - Introduction to Business■ BUS 2204 - Principles of Management■ BUS 2206 - Principles of Marketing■ BUS 1100 - Business Computers■ MKTG 1106 - Professional Selling

Provide businesses and individuals with advice and services, ranging from market research and analysis, start-up capital assessment, intellectual property considerations, technology implementation and application, branding, marketing, channel selection, operational efficiency optimization, coaching, instructional design, and tactical and strategic planning.Highlights include:■ Identified and researched horizontal cross-channel application of patented technology in zip-line and canopy tour industries that could be applied to tree house and luxury yurt industries, resulting in the patent holder forming a subsidiary to develop a new line of product offerings.■ Teamed with and functioned as consultant and editor for start-up hard-copy and virtual-format foodies magazine that saw over 7 years of distribution throughout the New England/New York region.■ Tasked with assessing a statewide non-profit network to identify inefficiencies and to broaden fundraising potential: invented and developed a television game show designed to give philanthropically-minded area businesses a new avenue to support local non-profits.■ Worked with family-run gifted-and-talented educational enterprise to design the inaugural summer overnight camp program; provided consulting and drafted all relevant paperwork.■ Hired by two businesses to design and deliver continuing education (CE) coursework for financial services industry professionals; devised and taught classes meeting North Dakota and Minnesota state CE requirements on the subjects of life insurance, financial planning, estate planning, and ethics while consistently achieving the highest student approval ratings.■ Identified inventory counting inefficiencies within a 300+ store nationwide retail chain; devised new inventory counting system which reduced time to count inventory by 75%, increased count accuracy to nearly 100%, and saved the company over $1.3M per year.

Consulting Partner with Blue Fire Consulting.Contracted as a Project Coordinator at the North American Headquarters of Doosan/Bobcat. Provided project management, team leadership, technical expertise, report generation, process mapping, PowerPoint design and production, gate presentation design and support, and coordinating communication to stakeholders involved in domestic and global projects and initiatives.Tasked with synthesizing and presenting the latest information and updates on appointed projects to all mid- and C-level executives, project sponsors, and stakeholders globally at regular gate intervals while adhering to the New Product Development (NPD) Process.Project management leadership includes:■ Initiated Global Coolant Alignment project in North America while communicating processes and progress to international stakeholders with goal to have full global alignment by end-of-year 2024.■ Oversaw the transfer of the MT100 mini-track loader product line from Bismarck, ND to Statesville, NC while providing critical updates to European Union Bobcat partners.■ Spearheaded team that implemented the first new hydraulic oils Bobcat has offered for all factory-built machines and aftermarket sales in North America in over 30 years.■ Examined and researched feasibility of proprietary Bob-Dock product technology for factory installation: prior to this initiative, the product was installed by a third-party affiliate.■ Oversaw the transfer, ramp-up, team coordination, manufacturing, and successful launch of 500 M-Series loader line from Dobris, Czech Republic imported through Statesville, NC.

Paseka School of Business, Minnesota State University Moorhead, Moorhead, MN.Researched different MBA programs offered at top colleges and universities in the United States to help design, produce, and publish departmental materials related to improving the graduate offerings within the Paseka School of Business. Proctored undergraduate exam sessions as requested by faculty. Researched, designed, and produced new Paseka School of Business Graduate Student Handbook.

Academic Support Center, Minnesota State University Moorhead, Moorhead, MNWorked with students on academic warning and probation by facilitating ongoing individual meetings. Offered guidance, coaching, encouragement, and resources to help students get back on track to success. Served on the Financial Aid and Academic Suspension Appeals Committee. Provided academic advising to students with undeclared majors. Taught one section of UNIV 111: College Learning Strategies.

Taught chess part-time to 1-5 grade students in after-school club program at Longfellow Elementary School. Club was open-format: students were involved in a non-obligated, attend-at-will basis; average weekly attendance was 42 students.

Employed as needed in the capacity as a daily on-call or long-term-appointed substitute teacher. Regularly asked by same teachers to return in subsequent substitute teaching assignments. Served as long-term substitute teacher at Moorhead High School teaching fall Family & Consumer Sciences curriculum. Classes taught: Career Planning, Relationships & Sex Education, Food Basics & Advanced Food Basics.

Experienced as an Agent, Financial Advisor, Registered Representative, and Investment Advisor Representative; past company appointments have included AIG, Morgan Stanley, and Transamerica.■ Engaged clients in fee-based financial advising and planning services, including portfolio design and asset management, as well as commission-based security trading, insurance, and annuities.■ FINRA Series 7, 6, 63, 65, 31; Life, Health, and Variable Annuity licenses held in all 50 states.■ Specialized in developing customized asset allocation portfolios for clients of all risk tolerances and writing comprehensive financial plans to cover all aspects of clients’ financial needs.■ Extensive public speaking and seminar experience; noted for using dynamic and engaging group learning activities with supplemental and innovative PowerPoint presentation support.

Instructor for in-person classes offered to students pursuing Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow (LUTCF) and Financial Services Specialist (FSS) professional designations. Courses taught: FA 262: Foundations of Financial Planning: An Overview and FA 263: Foundations of Financial Planning: The Process

College Academy is a summer enrichment program for 4th-8th grade gifted and talented students. Taught four sections of various STEM classes, ran day-to-day office operations, adjudicated disciplinary procedures, and administered first aid as necessary. Courses taught: Biology, Engineering, Electronics Theory, Debate & Public Speaking, Physics, and Fantasy Adventures (D&D).

Oversaw all aspects of climbing program, including inception, design, documentation, advertising, instruction, supervision, maintenance, and staff acquisition at the Boroughs Family Branch of the YMCA. Ran and designed all programs for all member, non-member, and corporate clients. Set up, supervised, and ran all aspects of 2-wall indoor climbing facility. Drafted, wrote, and finalized all legal paperwork related to program maintenance and procedures, including waivers, staff schedule, equipment use and incident logbooks, tri-fold advertisements, and class outlines. Classes taught: Intro to Climbing, Intermediate Climbing, Elements of Bouldering, Belayer and Safety Certification, Rock Wall Staff Essentials, Climbing for People Afraid of Heights.

Taught full fifth-grade curriculum. Designed comprehensive lesson plans for Math, Writing, Reading, Current Events, Computer Skills, and Science components.

Oversaw and ensured the smooth running of before- and after-school program for children grades K–5. Responsible for teaching a wide range of topic modules (such as Geology, Acting Responsibly, Astronomy, Social Studies, and Multiculturalism). Dispensed prescription medication and administered first aid as needed. Selected by Operations Director for relocation to improve program at troubled site.

Assisted 4th–7th grade students in after-school program with homework. Attended field trips with students. Planned and organized recreational, gym, and club activities. Provided first aid as needed. Acquired 8 Macintosh computers through donations; created a networked computer lab and was responsible for its maintenance and all software purchases. Coordinator of three separate clubs: Strategy Games, Magic: The Gathering, and Chess.

Oversaw summer climbing program, including design, documentation, instruction, supervision, and maintenance at Camp Harrington. Ran and all programs for all campers, members, non-members, and corporate clients. Set up, supervised, and ran all aspects of 14 high-element and 24 low-element outdoor ropes course.

Edina Kids Club and Edina WISE Guys.Organized, implemented, and ran morning and afterschool activities and clubs for K–8 grade children. Dealt with 120–200 children and their respective parents and/or guardians daily. Provided first aid as needed. Completed over 30 hours of in-service training related to school-aged care program design, implementation, and management. Set up, supervised, and problem-solved all computer networks and software acquisitions. Ran club activities: Tennis, Table Tennis, Wrestling, Cycling, Strategy Games, and Gymnastics.

Lived with and managed bunks of boys aged 11-15, 24 hours per day, six days per week, for nine weeks during the summer. Taught tennis for five hours per day to beginning through advanced players. Coached boys during inter-camp matches and tournaments. Requested to "bunk with same kids" for four consecutive summers.

Worked in the Writing Lab; helped various individuals and students of all ages in areas of pronunciation, language acquisition, reading, literary analysis, writing, resume and cover letter preparation, public speaking, and study skills. Averaged 250 appointments/semester; students ranged from pre-GED and ESL-level to 200-level.