As a creative entrepreneur, I founded Your-Type.com and I act as the Chief Financial Officer and oversee their operations. I also carry out market analysis and product development to ensure strategic planning and growth.

Connecting entrepreneurs and businesses to resources that ignite, launch and accelerate their ideas.

Advises the IPS State Leadership Team and work on activities in the (Advancing State Policy Integration for Recovery and Employment (ASPIRE) and 5 year sustainability plans to ensure the sustainability and growth of IPS in Wisconsin. Participates in Data Work Group to build collaboration between state and local government entities to share data for the benefit of DHS recipients.

Vocational Rehabilitation Services empowers Minnesotans with disabilities to achieve their goals for competitive, integrated employment and career development. Ensures the application of applicable laws, regulations and DEED/VRS policy in planning and implementing Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) for students with disabilities who are potentially eligible for VRS services, and serves as a coordinator for services for transition-age students who need Pre-ETS, and who meet other requirements as specified in the Rehabilitation Services Act of 1973, as amended by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.Collaborates with Rehabilitation Counselors and partner agencies in supporting students with disabilities by assisting students in gaining experiences that allow for early job exploration and enrich their transition planning. Specifically, conducts outreach to schools and recruits students for Pre-ETS services; identify individual needs and implement services; refer students to Pre-ETS contractors for services as needed; implement Pre-ETS Coordination Services; and, participate in professional development and training.Significant travel to schools, businesses and other community locations.

Proudly serving “to advance the independence, productivity and self-sufficiency of people with disabilities through employment opportunities.”I generated good revenue and job opportunities for the establishment for people with I/DD through new business ideas while I developed excellent working relationships with local businesses and education partners. I designed a curriculum for vocational training and pre-employment programs for school-aged youths. I ensured all employees understood their job ergonomics, and I was responsible for WIOA Act, HCBS Federal Ruling, 14c Certificates and all state compliance certificates. I also responded to all emergencies in all four plants, and I put a working emergency procedure in place.

Experienced director with history of working in the higher education industry and entrepreneurial ventures. 20+ years of experience in strategic program building and donor recognition in both corporate and non-profit sectors. Skilled in recruiting and leading volunteers to successfully fund and implement new initiatives. As a creative professional, I led various initiatives with the greater community like Foundation's Special Projects, Student Investments and the WarriorINNOVATE Challenge in line with the establishment's goals. I also coordinated budget implementation that supported and sustained trustee participation and annual programming.

I was the principal e-communications developer for the university advancement while I also implemented the overall alumni scholarship application process. I maintained 212,000 records in a comprehensive CRM database and adequately managed the office's website. I ensured smooth social and annual homecoming events through proper planning and logistics. All student staff were given the needed training, and I was the content curator of the alumni magazine. I ensured the practical implementation of the state’s and Foundation's budget and properly managed outreach programs such as the career interactive networking and future.

As the Cost Allocation Officer, I streamlined the account posting procedure, significantly reducing processing time from 120 days to under 31 days. I maintained the webpage of the office and developed a SharePoint site for surplus property management. I conducted regular training for administrators, faculty officers, and staff on e-timesheet and cost allocation to ensure compliance with GAP principles. I was in charge of tuition payments, scholarship checks, statistical analysis for vehicle usage, unredeemed bills and other cashier duties.

Sales and Relationship Building Created and Implemented A Business Plan For Start-Up Sign Manufacturing CompanyDeveloped Company Handbooks Maintained Employee Records and BenefitsBusiness Management Included: Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable, Monthly Reconciliations and Creating & Filing Tax Reports

I maintained synergetic relationships with all customers and suppliers while implementing the business plans for two start-up businesses. I also developed innovative marketing schemes and design concepts for commercial promotion. I ensured the smooth running of operations through detailed handbooks and training manuals administration, accurate payroll preparation, accounts payable and receivables.