Reviews and processes all hiring, promotion, disciplinary and retirement actions for members of the Wisconsin Air National Guard. Ensures proper implementation of Federal and State guidance; serves as subject-matter expert on HR-related issues for all military members assigned to the Wisconsin Air National Guard.- Manages day-to-day operations of Wisconsin Air National Guard HR Office.- Interprets complex State and Federal policy into actionable guidance; provides training to subordinate HR offices throughout the State of Wisconsin.- Develops processes and tools to ensure HR actions are completed in a timely and accurate manner benefitting the organization and its employees.- Collaborates with HR offices throughout the Wisconsin Air National Guard to ensure policies and procedures are accessible and actionable at all levels.

Conducted organizational studies and evaluations, designed systems and procedures, conducted work simplification and measurement studies, and prepared operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively.- Developed standard procedures for representatives, creating educational materials and facilitating training sessions to ensure consistent application of standards.- Identified and tracked Key Performance Indicators (KPI), reporting on results to executive team.- Increased internal stakeholder engagement in program through development of internal marketing plan which educated mid-level managers of value of program.- Designed and implemented database system for collecting and analyzing critical performance information, identifying trends and recommending action based on metrics.

- Identified and corrected critical process shortfall in payroll system, which resulted in accelerated employee pay timelines and increased efficiency- Directed a wide range of critical staffing needs of work group supervisors- Reviewed staffing requests and provided appropriately trained personnel based on mission requirements, training and experience levels - Monitored group staffing, identified shortfalls and projected future needs in accordance with manning documents and mission requirements - Coordinated and scheduled training for newly assigned personnel in order to maintain unit readiness

Managed planning and execution of system-wide fitness programs including: personnel fitness tracking, fitness evaluations, and health and wellness development for more than 500 personnel. Responsible for developing and maintaining work-center web content in order to streamline processes and improve reporting. Develop and maintain systems to efficiently and clearly handle budgets, participation, location, housing, travel, accounting, safety reporting, and emergency management.

I help small to medium-sized businesses identify opportunities for cost-savings, growth and reputation-building through the development of comprehensive Sustainability Action Plans tailored to suit an array of unique business environments.

Urban Exposure Photography is a portrait and wedding photography business that I established in 2002. I specialize in weddings, senior portraits and team sports. I've also had experience and training in commercial and fine art photography through Milwaukee Area Technical College and UW-Stevens Point.

- Provides program management and oversight of the Wisconsin chapter of a national non-profit organization focused on serving veterans through placement of properly trained therapy dogs at no cost- Represents Pets for Vets at speaking engagements and community events to raise awareness and build partnerships within the state- Develops long range strategic plans and tools to measure individual and organizational performance. - Identifies key performance indicators to ensure critical program areas are maintained - Coordinates efforts of the executive board and a team of five certified animal trainers to ensure successful animal placements. - Manages fundraising events and annual budgets to ensure all needs are met and funds are distributed in accordance with 501(c) guidelines. - Maintains social media presence and actively markets Pets for Vets-Madison at local events. - Actively recruits and leads a statewide team of volunteer members based upon needs of the organization. - Builds relationships with local and regional resources to enhance organizational capabilities.

Responsible for direct, confidential administrative support to the Deputy Adjutant General including program efficacy, event planning, staff management, schedule coordination, office management, human resources management, accounting, payroll, travel management, and correspondence authoring and editing. Directly responsible for ensuring a cohesive and efficient executive office operation.

Implemented programs and performed duties for daily operational readiness for the Air Sovereignty Alert Mission; processed alerts from the Eastern Defense Sector and initiated air support. Directly responsible for threat assessment and safeguarding of the Midwestern region of the United States. Alerted aircrew for launch and diversion of suspected hostile aircraft and ensured proper documentation and approval from leadership staff. Orchestrated all government constituents communications to maintain fluidity through any crisis, managed all aspects of constituent interaction points, maintained archive library, and oversaw department information dissemination.