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Memphis, Tennessee, US

Oversight of all FIRST robotics programs serving 300 K-12 students within Prior Lake Savage area schools. Mentor High School FIRST Robotics Competition team in strategy, design, fabrication, and leadership. Established positive relationships with members of the school district administration. Responsible for overall P&L of the program. Developed an.

Rosemount, Minnesota, US

• Vic’s is the Midwest leader in providing crane service, heavy hauling, and engineered heavy rigging solutions to the construction, nuclear, power, and Petro-chemical industries.
• Direct engineering and project management staff in the development process for complex projects from feasibility to the final RFP response.
• Responsible for project pricing, margin, value add opportunities, and project performance and overall value proposition.
• Oversee all company technology infrastructure and systems.
• Executed projects exceeding customer expectations while building long term customer relationships, positioning Vic’s as the preferred partner for complex rigging jobs.
• Recruited, mentored, and supervised project engineering staff and external consultants.

Minnesota, US

• Accomplished executive level officer with rank of Colonel responsible for staff assignments, workload prioritization, and the processes and procedures for 200+ headquarters staff. Direct reports included directors of.
• Led the reorganization of headquarters from two separate 100+ staff each, to one integrated staff.
• Facilitated the culture of “one headquarters, one staff” that enabled shared understanding of all HQ requirements. As a result, the headquarters was prepared for the historic full mobilization of the Minnesota National.
• Served on the executive advisory board (board of directors) to advise the Adjutant General (CEO) on key policy and personnel decisions.
• Presided over the board responsible for promotions and key leadership assignments.
• Mentored and coached new staff officers.

Minnesota, US

• Responsible for the overall training strategy of the 10,000 soldier Minnesota Army National Guard.
• Led strategic planning process to determine future operational requirements and developed a 36-month training strategy identifying goals and objectives to support emerging mission requirements.
• Responsible for a $12m annual budget and resources allocation model to meet training priorities.
• Led weekly operations planning meeting with output of statewide operational guidance ensuring organizational goals and objectives are understood and achieved.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders,
• Developed multi-year inter-agency training plan for first ever large-scale domestic operations exercise in Minnesota.

Onsite manager responsible for meeting client needs. Coordinated all operations for heavy lift contractor assembling and erecting 13 wind turbines. Responsible for project schedule, resources, and daily work assignments for 35-person assembly and erection crew.

Shakopee, MN, US

Responsible for logistics, safety, and regulatory compliance for Minnesota’s largest concrete and masonry contractor. Reported directly to the company president. Responsible for overall company risk management policies.

Arlington, Virginia, US

Mobilized from Minnesota National Guard to active duty Army in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Senior staff engineer with rank of Major responsible for all on-post and off-post construction and engineering planning for 9,000 soldiers garrison. Directed a new construction budget totaling $63 million and responsible for congressionally funded capital.

Managed operations of the test and development facility for Omniquip. Accountable for all labor hour projections, budgeting, capital expenditure, and the safe and efficient operation of a 24x7 endurance test track. Added value to business by implementing a test and development lifecycle to streamline new product development and reduce warranty costs..

B.S, Civil Engineering, Structural

Master Of Business Administration - Mba