HIGHLIGHTS

Government Experience

• Issued tens of thousands of licenses, certifications and registrations from state goverment offices to the regulated community over a 15 year period
• Collaborated closely with the regulated community resolving questions, complaints and routine inquires
• Developed extensive network of friends and associates throughout state government
• Implemented major, new regulatory programs
• Developed comprehensive understanding of legislative and executive branch processes

Leadership Experience

• Fifteen years upper level leadership experience
• Flourish in challenging, demanding work environments
• Skilled at solving human resource and fiscal problems
• Clearly defined ethical leadership philosophy
• Extensive technical leadership experience and user skills
• Powerful written and verbal communication abilities

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Management

• Balanced $5.05 million annual budget every years for 15 years
• Reinvented division fiscal management processes
• Successfully implemented million dollar, legislatively mandated program
• Developed stong reputation for fairness, equity and respect for all employees

Technical

• Strong computing skills including most widely used software programs including Microsoft web development software
• Basic understanding of computer network communication processes
• Directed, funded and hired staff to develop and implement local area network with over 200 users
• Created and maintain personal website

EDUCATION

• Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Human Resources Speciality, Drake University, Des Moines, IA 1996
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration, Grand View College, Des Moines, IA
• Associate of Arts (A.A.), Communications, Grand View College, Des Moines, IA

AFFILIATIONS

• Member, Pi Alpha Alpha National Honor Society for Public Administration, 1996 - Present
• Member, American Society for Public Administration, 1996 - Present
• Member, State CIO Council, 2001 - 2002

WORK HISTORY

• 2001 - June:  Project Manager, E-Government and Grants, Iowa Department of Agriculture
• 1987 - 2001: Deputy Assistant Secretary of Agriculture, Iowa Department of Agriculture
• 1985 - 1987: Administrative Assistant, Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Iowa
• 1980 - 1985: Director of Professional Security, Iowa Nurses' Association
• 1976 - 1980: Research Analyst, Iowa State Senate
• 1974 - 1978: International Representative, Retail Clerks International Association, AFL-CIO

MILITARY SERVICE

• 1970 - 1974: Petty Officer Third Class, United States Navy, Honarably Discharged