About Me
“Determine never to be idle. No person will have occasion to complain of the want of time who never loses any. It is wonderful how much may be done if we are always doing.” Thomas Jefferson
Besides raising three children of my own and a small army of adopted sons along the way, we have a small hobby farm in rural Polk County. On top of all that, and because the quote above sums me up perfectly, here’s what I do with the rest of my time.
Professional Accomplishments:
Research Analyst II
College of Education, WOU
- Research, collect data, compile information and assist with or prepare reports as directed by the Dean. Compile materials in print, web and electronic formats. Attend and take minutes for college accreditation meetings including, but not limited to, the college’s Assessment Council, Licensure and Clinical Practices Council, and Consortium.
- Create, research and report media for distribution to a multiple public and private sector viewing demographics both on and off campus.
Web Design, Marketing, Advertising and Media
College of Education, WOU
- Plan, develop and maintain College of Education webpages.
- Coordinate, design and execute a variety of print and electronic media, including but not limited to, college newsletter(s), advertising, logos, displays and social media. Collect and review content, initiating contact and following up with contributors. Maintain distribution databases and execute distribution methods. Serve as public relations liaison and serve on pertinent committee(s) as directed by Dean/Supervisor.
- Special Project support to Dean’s Office.
Office, Classroom and Mobile Technology Support
College of Education, WOU
- Assist faculty, students and staff with navigating software and systems installed in offices and classrooms.
- Assist faculty and staff with classroom technology and resources.
- Manage the mobile technology tools available for faculty, staff and students.
Vice-President, WOU Local 082,
SEIU Local 503, OPEU
Program Coordinator, FEMA CERT Program
Polk County, Oregon
- I Coordinate the Community Emergency Response Team that covers all of Polk County, Oregon. Serving through 3 independent private services contracts with the police departments of Independence, Monmouth and Dallas to assume the day to day administration and operation of Polk County CERT as the CERT Coordinator.
- As coordinator of a federal grant funded program, it is my responsibility to draft, manage and coordinate all aspects of State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) funded projects.
FEMA and Oregon Emergency Management Certified CERT Instructor
- CERT Instructor, FEMA certified to serve as Course Manager and Instructor for deliveries of the FEMA CERT Basic Certification, Train the Trainer and Program Manger throughout the US.
- CERT Instructor, Oregon Emergency Management certified to serve as Course Manager and Instructor for deliveries of the FEMA CERT Basic Certification, Train the Trainer and Program Manger throughout the State of Oregon.
- NIMS ICS course completion: 100, 200, 700, 800, 300, 400, Operations Section Chief, Planning Section Chief, Resource Unit Leader.