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Bismarck, North Dakota, United States

Key Contributor in Collaborative AI Initiatives: Play a pivotal role in a collaborative team effort to support data and AI initiatives for NDUS Institutional Research, Core Technology Services, and the North Dakota University System.Innovative AI Solutions Leader: Lead the development of cutting-edge, custom LLM-powered generative AI assistants for NDUS. Utilize the Databricks platform to construct a custom Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architecture, boosting productivity by 10-20x in accessing policy documentation.AI Integration Advocate: Spearhead the integration of Compound AI Systems into NDUS operations, significantly enhancing efficiencies and enabling data-informed decision-making through the use of large language models (LLMs) and other AI tools.Project Management and Execution: Oversee the planning and execution of projects related to datasets, data flows, AI models, dashboards, and analytics, addressing critical business processes and issues.Strategic AI Leadership: Provide strategic and tactical leadership to identify and generate potential AI and data initiatives. Foster collaborative efforts with various departments to meet the data and analytic needs of NDUS.Effective Team Management: Manage staff workloads by prioritizing requests for the development of datasets and related projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project deadlines.Data Governance Champion: Maintain high standards for data governance within the Institutional Data and Enterprise Governance (IDEG) and its subcommittees. Develop a statement of ethical and responsible data use.Cross-Agency Collaboration: Establish collaborative relationships with staff from other state agencies to create best practices, reports, and media, while validating and evaluating source data quality.

Bismarck, Nd

• Using all PeopleSoft systems to successfully transform internal audit financial analysis by transitioning areas such as Purchasing Card audits, Termination Access audits, historical General Ledger audits to continuous automated review; reducing department workload and building positive relations with internal audit stakeholders• Under the direction of the Vice-Chancellor of Administrative Affairs, successfully implemented the first automated calculation and reporting of the NDUS Funding Formula, increasing staff's accuracy, efficiency, and capability to improve the budget and planning process• Successfully implemented automated tuition revenue forecasting for use in state budget planning in IBARS, reporting to legislative committees and the SBHE• Working closely with the NDUS Director of Human Resources, successfully created the first automated NDUS Human Resource tracking report, used to inform critical policy and decisions for the NDUS office and ND legislature• Lead and manage cross-functional teams for the first Information and Data Executive Steering Committee and its subcommittees, governing all areas of analytics within the North Dakota University System creating a successful, sustainable framework for analytic efficiency• Oversee proposals for, negotiate, and implement a system-wide Labor Market Analysis Software providing timely and accurate complex labor market data for all fifty states to all entities within the North Dakota University System for effective financial decision making on academic programs• Successfully administrate contracts and operations of the NDUS system-wide institutional effectiveness platform, working with all campuses to integrate planning, assessment, budgeting, accreditation to increase efficiencies and reduce cost

Mandan, North Dakota

Responsible for making decisions on issues involving the upkeep and improvements to the levee system protecting Mandan, North Dakota (Population of 22,000+) from Heart River flooding. Further, conducting necessary collaboration with the City of Mandan, on the upkeep and improvements to the interior drainage system.• Partner with engineering firms, city officials, county officials, state legislators, NDDOT, the State Water Commission, the US Army Corps of Engineers, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to lead a complex multi-million dollar flood project protecting over $1 billion in property value and ensuring the safety of the population.• Strategically orchestrate the financial planning process in collaboration with Morton County Commission to ensure flood control projects are responsibly and sustainably funded, both now and for future generations in the City of Mandan.• In conjunction with the Chairman, oversee the engagement of legislative leaders and neighboring water resource districts, coordinating project progress that improves accountability and transparency with the millions of state and local dollars spent on flood control.

Mandan, North Dakota

Maintain and implement the Morton County Comprehensive Plan and advise the Morton County Commission on matters of land use and development and long range planning. Morton County has a population of over 31,000 in a complex decision making environment, with a diverse landscape including unincorporated townships, popular state park destinations, and vast stretches of agriculture. •Demonstrate leadership by acting as chair of the commission, presiding over meetings and ensure they are conducted in a professional manner, promoting civil discourse and objective reasoning. •Coordinate with the Director of Planning and Zoning, ensuring important topics are dealt with appropriately and work with County Commissioners to resolve issues, which include but aren't limited to marijuana growing facilities, planning in unincorporated townships, legality of property rights, and sustainability of development around state land. •Assure the public, who attend meetings, are informed, educated, and heard. When controversial topics arise, showing patience by ensuring the public hearings are civil and respectful. •Handled very divisive conversation at public meeting with 100 people and came to strong positive conclusion with a consensus on next steps. •Tackle complex, unique topics that require a high level of critical thinking and understanding of many areas related to professional planning.

Engage students and faculty at Bismarck State College (BSC), in the role of Adjunct Instructor, by providing teaching, mentorship, and program development services for students and faculty. Bismarck State College is a is a comprehensive community college that offers the first two years of education toward a bachelor's degree in most fields as well as 20+ bachelor's degree and several undergraduate programs in conjunction with other university system institutions.• Passionately guide the curriculum director for economics by working with other faculty to provide the most relevant approaches to student learning, aligning with best practices, and increasing completion rates. • Teach and mentor 25-30 students per class, helping them learn practical skills necessary for entering the workforce.• Positively impact other programs throughout the college by serving on advisory committees as needed, shaping the curriculum to best prepare students for the workforce.

Valley City, North Dakota, United States

Engage students and faculty at Valley City State University (VCSU), in the role of Adjunct Instructor, by providing teaching, mentorship, and program development services for students and faculty. Recognized as one of the top public regional colleges in the Midwest and one of America’s “Best Colleges” for 22 consecutive years by U.S. News, VCSU offers more than 80 undergraduate programs in art, business, communication arts, computer systems, and software engineering, education, kinesiology and human performance, language and literature, mathematics, music, science, social science, and technology education. • Passionately guide the curriculum director for economics and strategic planning by working with other faculty to provide the most relevant approaches to student learning, aligning with best practices, and increasing completion rates. • Teach and mentor 25-30 students per class, helping them learn practical skills necessary for entering the workforce.• Positively impact other programs throughout the college by serving on advisory committees as needed, shaping the curriculum to best prepare students for the workforce.

Grand Forks, North Dakota Area

• Successfully trained executive leadership in every college to understand the entire academic operation, embedding new financial planning processes during a transition to an incentive-based budget model• Showcased strong leadership and excellent reporting skills when coordinating and overseeing all financial models and academic data related to the UND Model for Incentive-based Resource Allocation (MIRA)• Effectively communicated (both written and verbally) financial and academic data to university-wide stakeholders by developing presentations and training materials to support the budget process.

Grand Forks, North Dakota Area

• Lead, develop and train full-time staff and students• Coordinate day-to-day financial and administrative operations to streamline business processes impacting accounts payable, accounts receivable, procurement, compliance, reporting, permit sales, and assist employees' hire (both full-time and students).• Responsible for managing all parking/transportation technology platforms, including the launch of the first Shuttle Bus tracking system for the entire campus and the acquisition of the innovative License Plate Recognition System (LPR).

Grand Forks, North Dakota Area

• Supervised and guided student employees in a diverse team-based environment to provide exceptional customer service and a positive attitude over various media, troubleshooting instructional technology for all faculty and staff. Further, led training sessions for both new current faculty, from all colleges, on the latest digital teaching platforms.

Grand Forks, Nd

Managed distance learning video database for Aviation and Space Studies departments Mastered auxiliary systems including Final Cut Studio, Adobe Connect, and broadcast studio equipmentProduced broadcast quality projects for UND Aerospace on a fast paced and demanding schedule

Grand Forks, Nd

Assisted the Executive Director with inputting land plots into the airport Geographical Information SystemEvaluated and assessed instructional effectiveness and continuous improvement of security training materialsResearched flight data and created graphical presentations for use in press releasesOperated snow removal equipment on ramp, taxiways, and runways in tandem with conducting inspections and maintenance on the airfield

Certificate, Leadership Principles

Master Of Science (M.S.), Applied Economics, 3.90

Activities and Societies: Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society

Bachelor'S Degree, Airport Management, 3.30