Experience

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  Cedar rapids police department

  Aug 1995 - Apr 2004

  Investigator

  Investigated personal and property crime and accidents; interviewed suspects and witnesses; collected evidence and filed reports according to federal, state, or city requirementsMember of the Special Response Team; an elite 24 person team that apprehended violent offenders

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  Iowa army national guard

  Apr 2004 - Sept 2006

  Company commander (en)

  Responsible for the management of over 100 Soldiers in a combat environmentPlanned, prepared, and executed missions that identified, neutralized, and destroyed roadside bombsAssigned and accounted for over $3,000,000 worth of federal and state equipment

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  Iowa army national guard

  Apr 2007 - Apr 2022

  Supports the Adjutant General's vision by directing the HR Management functions for the fulltime Active Guard Reserve (AGR) members of the Iowa Army and Air National Guard. Exercise primary staff responsibility for all Active Guard Reserve personnel management to include developing, publishing, and implementing policies on subjects such as career development and management, nomination and selection procedures, AGR continuation boards and professional development programs. Conducts new hire, current and supervisor AGR training. Advise and assist the Adjutant General or representative in disciplinary and adverse action cases. Provide support services, to include quality of life services, for AGR personnel. Execute the budget for training, travel, medical, and relocation. Show less Recruiting and Retention Battalion Commander responsible for an annual accession mission in order to increase personnel readiness for the Iowa Army National Guard. Responsible for preparing new Soldiers in the training pipeline to be successful during basic and advanced individual training. Provide recommendations to Command teams and develop initiatives to retain Soldiers throughout the organization. Oversee the marketing campaign for the Iowa Army National Guard and execute a multi-million dollar budget to ensure all goals are met. Show less Certified deputy commander of a specialized weapons of mass destruction team that supports civil authorities at the direction of the Governor, at domestic CBRNE incident sites by identifying agents/substances, assessing current and projected consequences, advising on response measures, and assisting with request for additional support.Trained to provide initial assessment of CBRNE incidents, advise and assist the Incident Commander, State Emergency Manager, and other local, State, and Federal agencies.Tremendous amount of experience in exercise development for First Responders relating to CBRNE preparedness, Incident Command System, and the National Incident Management System.Maintains a TS/SCI clearance Show less

  • Active Guard & Reserve Manager (Human Resource Division)

    Mar 2021 - Apr 2022

  • Recruiting and Retention Battalion Commander

    Sept 2017 - Mar 2021

  • Deputy Commander 71st Civil Support Team

    Nov 2012 - Sept 2017

  • Executive Officer, Iowa Recruiting and Retention Command

    Jul 2010 - Nov 2012

  • Operation and Training Officer

    Apr 2007 - Jun 2010
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  Operations manager / officer-in-charge, iowa army national guard

  Sept 2015 - Sept 2017

  Operations manager (s3) / officer-in-charge (oic)

  Senior Officer-In-Charge (Lieutenant Colonel) of a full time staff in Eastern Iowa that encompasses Aviation, Engineers, Medical, and Band Specialists. As the senior officer of the full time staff duties and responsibilities include, leading, directing, coordinating, and synchronizing people, and systems to efficiently achieve organizational readiness. Responsible for planning, preparing, and managing short term and long term training requirements within these divisions in preparation and execution of State and Federal missions. Forecasting and managing force development and modernization for approximately 1,700 employees which includes: recruiting, interviewing, and selecting employees to meet organizational goals and objectives. Direct oversight of millions of dollars that pays for facility, equipment, and training within the organization. Show less

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  Iowa national guard

  Oct 2021 - now

  Responsible for overseeing HR management and department operations for the full-time members of the Iowa National Guard (Army and Air) and the Department of Public Defense. Process manpower staffing requirements, employee in-processing, health benefits, life insurance, thrift savings plan, and workers compensation. Oversee all new hire and supervisor training. Advise the Adjutant General in disciplinary and adverse action cases. Manage and execute the Technician and Civilian budget for pay and benefits, and execute Active Guard and Reserve travel and relocation budget. Negotiate with labor organizations' supplementary procedures within the context of appropriate arrangements for all bargaining unit technicians. Maintain departmental liaison with state agencies. Provide Equal Opportunity Advisor and Leader training; receive and process informal/formal EO and Anti-harassment complaints. Show less

  • Chief of Joint Staff

    Aug 2024 - now

  • Human Resources Director

    Oct 2021 - Aug 2024