When I was 17, I stepped way out of my comfort zone and joined the Wisconsin Army National Guard. It was one of the best decisions of my life. Then, in 1996, I transferred to an Active Duty status with the National Guard. I have been able to use the benefits, both tangible and intangible, of the military to grow into a very well rounded person. As of Dec 31, 2015, my military career is behind me. I retired with almost 28 years of service, training, experience and education. Innovative and adaptable are the words that describe me best. Take a look at my profile and read beyond the words. You will see why I used those two words to describe myself. ♦ Innovative value driven professional with over 10 years experience in Project Management and Process Improvement with advanced expertise in staff training, recruitment and retention, counseling, and information technology ♦ Excellent problem solving and process improvement skills, able to professionally assess a situation and make timely and smart decisions to resolve the problem especially in high stress environments♦ Mentoring leader with over 20 years expeience in management and collaboration, strong reputation for integrity and dependability, able to focus and motivate team members producing results and gaining recognition for the team♦ Effective communication skills, both orally and written. Power user in MS Office (Word, PPT, and Excel