Kaleb Blodgett Email & Phone Number

Serve as a principal collaborator and key advisor to the Regional Director. In addition, responsible for planning and directing critical issues, performing special projects, and providing oversight on Human Capital activities on behalf of the Regional Director.

Mounds View, Mn

-Business Advisor to the Midcontinent Regional Director and Deputy Director -Manages, leads, directs, and improves Regional resource utilization, administrative support, and management effectiveness. Lead assessments of information management systems, human capital, administrative support, and financial and budget resources as needed.-Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans for the Region.-Develop, manages, and direct implementation of new processes and techniques to align with Bureau and Departmental policies.-Provides advice and counsel to the Regional Director and subordinate organizations (Science Centers)

Mounds View, Mn

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Ann Arbor, Mi

-Assist in developing and maintaining a $4M+ Budget -Facilitate team meetings to review issues, project risks, and monitor project progress with senior management -Develop best practices, research and identify innovative technology, and present to senior management for consideration -Create regular status reports/briefing to senior management -Serve as a liaison between Headquarters and the Regional Director's Office -Prepare/review correspondence, PowerPoints, and other presentations -Train Centers on new systems (FBMS, Basis+, conference database, SharePoint, QuickTime), policies, and procedures as needed -Workforce planning team member (help develop short and long term strategic workforce plans)-Continuity of Operations Planning Coordinator (develop and maintain contingency plan for the Region and serve as the Regional Representative) -Conference Administrator for the Midwest Region (assist 1200+ employees in navigating the database, preparing Departmental packages, and answering policy questions) -Serve as the Receiving Officer/Property Clerk for the Midwest Regional Accountable Property Officer (review all Report of Surveys, coordinate property inventory requests, and maintain accountable property database)-Coordinate Regional Freedom of Information Action (FOIA) Requests -Site Administrator for 10+ Microsoft SharePoint Sites -Serve as back-up Regional Time and Attendance Keeper

La Crosse, Wisconsin Area

Administrative-Assist in the compilation of administrative support information pertaining to needs, cost trends of payroll, travel, supplies, training, and human resources materials-Perform analyses of organizational elements including functions such as overtime cost, logistical support, office and field space, telecommunications requirements, word processing systems, duplicating equipment, and work distribution-Review memorandums, policies, cost center requests, and other documents for accuracy and completeness -Create, manage, and maintain executive level calendars -Manage property by serving as the Receiving Officer/Property Clerk -Fleet Manager -Provide guidance to the Region on policy and procedures -Handle multiple projects at once and prioritize to meet strict deadlines Budget/Finance-Evaluate budgetary and fiscal data for consistency with previous estimates and current levels of program operations -Monitor, track, and verify obligations and expenditures within the budget execution phase-Report variations in excess of accepted funding limitations -Create budget projects, input data, and track projects for accuracy and completeness -Perform fiscal year closeout for the Midwest Regional Director’s Office (track pending expenses, perform accruals, and make adjustments to ensure our office is under the carryover limit)-Review program data, workload reports, and staffing requests to verify organization program and financial informationHuman Resources -Process non-monetary awards -Time and Attendance Keeper in QuickTime -Maintain human resource waiver database -Assist in developing recruitment materials and coordinating interviews -Workforce Planning team member Leadership/Liaison Roles-Executive Assistant as needed -Administrative Specialist -Midwest Regional Continuity of Operations Coordinator -Conference Administrator for the Midwest Region -Budget Technician-Program Analyst

La Crosse, Wisconsin Area

-Provide administrative assistance to the Midwest Area Regional Executive Team under the discretion of the Deputy Executive. -Create, file, and process confidential office documents which are critical to the efficiency of operations of the Midwest Area. Assist in facilitating communication and collaborating pertinent information from the Midwest Area staff. -Assist in the processing of hiring waivers by developing and updating spreadsheets as needed. Help document Midwest Area’s Centers staffs capabilities and needs along with other human resource documents to support the area.-Create and update spreadsheets, standard documents, and agendas-Respond to phone calls and emails in a timely fashion -Develop, interpret, and analyze questionnaires for upper level management-Provide support in the planning of travel, meetings, and other significant events -Manage and retrieve key human resource documents -Perform duties related to special projects as directed -Use of Microsoft Excel, Office Project, SharePoint, and Word

-Assembled and packaged products for distribution in an efficient and effective manner to meet strict deadlines. -Provided attention to detail to each specific item to ensure high quality products

-Provided excellent customer service by utilizing my interpersonal skills -Collaborated and communicated effectively with teams to accomplish goals -Performed tasks in a fast paced environment in an accurate and timely fashion -Assisted in the training and development of new employees -Operated cash register in an efficient manner -Prepared foods to highest standards while maintaining a safe and clean working environment

-Educated and instructed local alumni from Winona State University on how to adapt and utilize new technologies to enrich their lives -Used active listening skills to fully understand the specific need desired by the individual

Mondovi, Wi

-Attended sporting events of the local community -Recorded significant plays and statistics -Developed short articles for high school sports section of the paper

Implementing Improvement Strategies: Practical Tools And Methods

MIT Executive Education Course

Graduate Certificate In Human Resource Development

Bachelor Degree In Human Resource Management And Bachelor Degree In Business Administration

Activities and Societies: Society of Human Resource Management, Family Ties Program, Inclusion and Culture Diversity, Mentor.

High School Dipolma, General

Activities and Societies: *National Honors Society *Class Officer *Yearbook Editor *Teachers Assistant *Basketball Statistician *Future.

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