
Timeline
About me
Policy Leader | Government Advisor | PhD Candidate
Education

North iowa area community college
2008 - 2010Associate of arts (a.a.) liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies
Upper iowa university
2016 - 2019Master’s degree public administrationThe MPA program is a professional degree for the public sector and it prepares individuals to serve as managers in the executive arm of local, state/provincial, and federal/national government, and increasingly in nongovernmental organization (NGO) and nonprofit sectors. It places a focus on the systematic investigation of executive organization and management. Instruction includes the roles, development, and principles of public administration; public policy management and implementation.

Capella university
2020 - 2025Ph.d. in public administration human resources management and servicesProfessionals with public administration jobs have skills in critical thinking, communication, and leadership. A Public Administrator can assist change in public policies, practices, and enhance public value. This program is meant to teach an individual how to discover and how to make an impact on public policy, protect the public interest, and maintain community trust.

Grand view college
2010 - 2012Bachelor's degree digital communication and media/multimedia
Experience

Ic system
Jul 2009 - Aug 2010Hsbc debt collectorCredit Card Collections, Top Sales Collector 6 months in a row.

Duplication media
Mar 2011 - Jun 2012Assistant managerGraphic Artist, Web Editor, Video and Audio Duplicating, Video and Audio Editing, Camera Operating, Store Maintanence, Customer Service, Cashier, Accounts Payable, Record Retention

Kcci tv
Apr 2012 - Jun 2013ProductionGraphic Artist, Web Editor, Web Content Writer, Floor Directing, Assistant Directing, Camera Operating, Set Maintanence, Update Social Media Outlets

Midwest heritage bank
Jun 2012 - Oct 2016Operations managerOperations:•Operations - Manage internal accounts, budgeting, maintaining state and federal compliance•Associate Training - Train associates, teller operating, account opening, record retention, sales•Customer Service - Serve customers as I would want to be treated, "With a smile!"•Sales - Manage all new account openings•Cash Handling - Deposits and withdrawals, balance drawers, balance ledger accountsLending: • Consumer Applications • Mortgage Applications - Relationship Building, Data Input, Credit Expert • American Bankers Compliance Certified – ECOA, FHA, OCC Show less

185th cssb iarng
Aug 2013 - Jan 2014Signal support system specialist 25u•Maintain radio and data distribution systems •Perform signal support functions and technical assistance for computer systems •Provide technical assistance and training for local area networks •Maintenance for equipment, terminal devices, assigned vehicles and power generator

Iowa army national guard
Oct 2016 - nowDevelop logistics along with support plans, budget requirements and deployment timelines for new operations.Develop logistical plans for current operations and logistics contingency plans.Prepare plans for liquidation and downsizing.Develop and execute tools and methodologies to enable effective implementation of logistic plans.Design and develop standard operating methods to manage logistics operations efficiently.Ensure accountable, timely and cost-effective release of peacekeeping cargos along with personnel.Ensure all supervised staff members are trained as well as cross-trained adequately.Identify added logistic training requirements to attain high working standards.Coordinate and present logistics support to ongoing land, air, rail and river operations.Ensure logistics requirements take gender-specific needs into consideration.Coordinate logistics activities related to procurement, funding, substantive units and humanitarian affairs.Develop and execute logistics support policy, processes and methodologies to general benefit of all mission units.Develop reports on material and personnel movements and various operational logistics problems.Involve in technical survey missions for new assignments and pre-deployment corroboration visits to troop contributing countries.Guide and oversee performance of new and junior logistics officers. Show less Success: Built a social media strategy which garnered 20,000 new followers in 12 months.Constructed a training course that certified more than 200 people.Created an education plan to ensure that organization personnel are prepared to communicate the same top line messages across more than 100 affiliated companies.Built lasting media connections throughout Iowa and the Midwest. Initiated a technological overhaul including the organizations website for internal and external use.Role: Develops and anticipates key communication opportunities. Utilizes all avenues of media to reach intended audiences.Advises and makes recommendations to the most senior leaders in the organization.Manages a media team to enable key messaging with official stakeholders. Show less • Analyze monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.• Direct the preparation of regular and special budget reports. Ensure Bi-weekly Budget meetings are executed in order maintain accurate vision of expenditures. • Consult 10 program managers on a daily basis to ensure that budget adjustments are made in accordance with program changes.• Match appropriations for specific programs and ensure correct expenses are pulled from the correct line of accounting. • Provide advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation.• Summarize budgets and submit recommendations for the approval or disapproval of funds requests.• Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.• Certified: FISCAL LAW, RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, INFORMATION AWARENESS, COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS, GFEBS, STANFINS, WAWF Show less
Logistics Officer
Aug 2016 - nowDeputy Director of Public Affairs
Jan 2020 - Dec 2023Budget Analyst
Oct 2016 - Jan 2020

Hyvee grocery
Sept 2019 - nowBanquet bartender
National guard bureau
Jan 2024 - nowRecruiting operations managerI am responsible for providing guidance on employee recruitment, retention, and incentives management for the entire Army National Guard. I develop, refine and implement onboarding policy for over 40,000 new employees each year. Additionally, I identify and analyze recruiting issues ensuring that programs function effectively and make recommendations to correct issues. I participate in recruiting activities in an effort to increase public awareness of the programs that are available. Roughly 20 employees report to me directly which manage another 360 personnel across the United States. I am responsible for improving employee work satisfaction and ensuring that the organization is following all onboarding regulation. It is now easier for some perspective employees to join the national guard because of my efforts to update two recent federal policies. My efforts will undoubtably have a significant impact for a generation to come. Show less
Licenses & Certifications

Financial management ii
United states department of defenseJan 2019
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Kevin WaldronHonor Graduate Iowa Army National Guard Sep 2016 Selection to become the Honor Graduate is based on 3 categories: Leadership, Academics, and Peer Evaluation. Based on these factors the highest overall individual is chosen to be the OCS Honor Graduate.
Volunteer Experience
Donor
Issued by LifeServe Blood Center (formerly The Blood Center of Iowa)
Associated with Kevin WaldronBoard Member
Issued by Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Associated with Kevin WaldronDelegate
Issued by PRIDE SPORTS LEAGUE OF CENTRAL IOWA
Associated with Kevin Waldron
Languages
- enEnglish
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