City of Portage

Description

Portage is a city in Kalamazoo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 46,292 in the 2010 census. It is the smaller of the two main cities included in the Kalamazoo-Portage Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a population of 326,589 as of 2010. Weather: 8°F (-13°C), Wind S at 8 mph (13 km/h), 38% Humidity ZIP codes: 49002, 49024, 49081 Hotels: 3-star averaging $141. View hotels Population: 48,816 (2017) Local time: Monday 5:15 PM

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City of Portage Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Tracy Schmitt Tracy Schmitt Kalamazoo, Michigan Area Details
Tracy Schmitt's City of Portage Experience October 2004 - Present
Job Deputy Director of Benefit Services at City of Portage
Industry Human Resources
Experience
City of Portage   October 2004 - Present
Borgess Medical Center  March 2002 - October 2004
TruHeat Corporation   June 2001 - March 2002
Plainwell Paper Company   April 1989 - January 2001

Skills
Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, Leadership, PowerPoint, Training, ADP Payroll, ADP ReportSmith, ADP HR Perspective, ADP Benefits Expert, ADP Workforce Now, PeopleSoft, 10-Key Calculator, AS400 System, BS&A, Human Resources, Benefits Administration, New Hire Orientations, Employee Benefits, Employee Training, Personnel Management

Education
Spring Arbor University
Bachelor's degree, Management and Organizational Development

Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Business Administration and Management, General

Baker College of Muskegon (formerly Muskegon Business College)
Executive Secretarial

Erica Ahlich Erica Ahlich Atlanta, Georgia Details
Erica Ahlich's City of Portage Experience September 2012 - June 2013
Job Lab Coordinator at Emory University
Industry Research
Experience
Emory University  July 2013 - Present
American Psychological Association  June 2013 - Present
International Medical Corps  October 2012 - June 2013
City of Portage   September 2012 - June 2013
Borgess Health  October 2012 - December 2012
Portage Public Schools  September 2012 - December 2012
City of Portage   May 2011 - September 2012
Familienwohngruppe ”Groß Werden” gGmbH,   October 2011 - April 2012
Albion College  January 2010 - May 2011
Albion College  September 2008 - May 2011

Skills
Psychology, Research, Research Design, SPSS, Statistics, Editing, Grant Writing, Teaching, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Technical Writing, Data Analysis, Phone Screening, RSA, Data Management, Microsoft Access, Data Entry, Microsoft Office, IRB Applications, EEG, Website Creation, PowerPoint, Student Affairs, Student Development, Event Planning, Website Updating, Website Development

Education
Albion College   2007 — 2011
BA, Psychology, Philosophy, 4.0

Western Michigan University
Graduate Course: Developmental Psychopathology, Clinical Psychology

Jennifer Chamberlin Jennifer Chamberlin Indianapolis, Indiana Area Details
Jennifer Chamberlin's City of Portage Experience October 2004 - January 2006
Job Manager of Research at Simon Property Group
Industry Research
Experience
Simon Property Group  March 2015 - Present
Simon Property Group  July 2012 - March 2015
Geography Educators' Network of Indiana (GENI)   December 2011 - September 2014
New Urbanism Division of the APA (American Planning Association)   January 2009 - September 2012
Town of Fishers  January 2006 - June 2012
City of Portage   October 2004 - January 2006
Portage Economic Development Corporation   October 2004 - January 2006
City of Portage   June 2004 - August 2004
University of Illinois  August 2002 - May 2004
Valparaiso University  January 1999 - June 2002

Skills
GIS, Economic Development, Zoning, Editing, Urban Planning, Grant Writing, Community Development, Community Outreach, Research, Sustainability, Public Policy, Public Relations, Policy Analysis, Event Planning, SPSS, Comprehensive Planning, Strategic Planning, Planning, Excel, Teaching, Policy, Land Use Planning, Public Speaking, Data Analysis, Writing, Urban Design, Statistics, Analysis, AICP, ESRI ArcGIS Desktop I,..., HTML Editing/Management, Adobe Illustrator,..., Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Market Research, Market Analysis, Marketing, New Urbanism, Government

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2002 — 2004
MA, Geography

Valparaiso University   1998 — 2002
BA, Geography & Sociology

Jessica Westman Jessica Westman Big Rapids, Michigan Details
Jessica Westman's City of Portage Experience May 2012 - August 2012
Job Certified Nursing Assistant at Altercare Centers for Rehabilitation
Industry Medical Practice
Experience
Altercare Centers for Rehabilitation  July 2013 - Present
Ferris State University  August 2012 - May 2013
City of Portage   May 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Data Entry, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Time Management, Teamwork

Education
Ferris State University   2011 — 2017
Bachelor of Nursing (BSN), Medical Informatics minor

Ferris State University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Psychology, Spanish minor, 4th year (senior)

Kalamazoo Valley Community College   2009 — 2011
General credits, no degree, General Studies

Ryan Jankowiak Ryan Jankowiak Mount Pleasant, Michigan Details
Ryan Jankowiak's City of Portage Experience May 2012 - August 2013
Job Staff Auditor at Crowe Horwath LLP
Industry Accounting
Experience
Crowe Horwath LLP  September 2015 - Present
Central Michigan University  April 2013 - May 2015
Michigan State Police  May 2014 - July 2014
City of Portage   May 2012 - August 2013
Central Michigan University  August 2012 - April 2013
Central Michigan University  September 2011 - April 2013
Janko's Lawn Care   May 2010 - August 2012

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Basic Accounting

Education
Central Michigan University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration; Accounting, Information Systems, Senior

Fred Reckling Fred Reckling Portage, Wisconsin Details
Fred Reckling's City of Portage Experience April 2004 - April 2012
Job Retired Educator
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Portage Wisconsn Community Schools   April 2011 - Present
City of Portage   April 2004 - April 2012
Magnum Broadcasting  September 1979 - March 2012
Bartel's Middle School in Portage WI   August 1989 - June 2010

Skills
Public Speaking, Fundraising, Curriculum Design, Event Planning, Teaching, Research, Grant Writing, Student Counseling, Community Outreach, Microsoft Word, Event Management, K-12, Middle School, Educational Consulting, Microsoft Office, Curriculum Development, Staff Development, Program Development, Supervisory Skills, Budgets, Volunteering, Local Government

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison   1984 — 1989
Masters of Science, School Counseling

Luther College   1967 — 1971
Bachelor's degree, Broadfield Social Studies

Waukegan Township High School   1963 — 1967

Emily Ruimveld Emily Ruimveld Portage, Michigan Details
Emily Ruimveld's City of Portage Experience 2013 - December 2013
Job Registered Nurse at University of Michigan Health System
Industry Medical Practice
Experience
University of Michigan Health System  January 2014 - Present
City of Portage   2013 - December 2013
University of Michigan Health System  January 2013 - April 2013
Roswell Park Cancer Institute  May 2012 - July 2012
City of Portage   June 2010 - August 2011

Skills
Nursing, Microsoft Office, Event Management, Registered Nurses, Evidence-based Medicine

Education
University of Michigan   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Sherman Potter, PE Sherman Potter, PE Kalamazoo, Michigan Details
Sherman Potter, PE's City of Portage Experience October 1987 - January 1996
Job Project Manager at Driesenga and Associates, Inc.
Industry Civil Engineering
Experience
Driesenga and Associates, Inc.   October 2014 - Present
Stantec  March 2013 - October 2014
IAP Worldwide Services  September 2010 - January 2012
Meijer, Inc  June 1999 - May 2010
Ingersoll, Watson and McMachen, Inc   February 1996 - June 1999
City of Portage   October 1987 - January 1996
Holland Engineering, Inc  October 1983 - October 1987
CE Maguire Inc   December 1981 - July 1983
Suburban Tank Company   August 1981 - December 1981
The Pitometer Associates Engineers   July 1980 - June 1981

Skills
Site Development, Civil Engineering, Storm Water Management, Infrastructure Projects, Utility Design, Drainage, Water Distribution, Wastewater, Roadway Design, Hydraulic Design, Plan Review, Teamwork, Cost Estimating, Construction, Contract Management, Project Coordination, Security Clearance, Project Estimation, Utility, Stormwater Management, Construction Management, Hydraulics, Infrastructure, Site Plans, Erosion Control, Hydrology, Water, Project Planning, Stormwater, Highways, Land Development, Concrete, Water Engineering, Project Management, AutoCAD, Engineering, Construction Drawings, Water Resources, Feasibility Studies, Grading, Sewer, Surveying, Municipalities, Submittals, Road, Site Planning, Change Orders, Sediment Control

Education
College of Engineering, University of Michigan
Bachelor Degree, Civil Engineering, Hydraulic and Hydrological Concentration

Michigan Technological University
Associate Degree, Civil Engineering Technology

KVCC

Matt Dunfield Matt Dunfield Portage, Michigan Details
Matt Dunfield's City of Portage Experience December 2000 - Present
Job Owner of Matt's Firehouse Family Vacations & OnCall Firefighter at City of Portage
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Matt's Firehouse Family Vacations LLC   March 2012 - Present
Securitas  August 2007 - Present
City of Portage   December 2000 - Present
Walmart  February 2006 - June 2007
Walmart  November 2004 - February 2006
Aramark Uniform Services  March 1999 - December 2003

Skills
Public Safety, Emergency Management, Enforcement, First Responder, Physical Security, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Emergency Services, Police, Fire Safety, Criminal Investigations, Investigation, Strategic Planning, Community Outreach, Policy, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Private Investigations, Team Leadership, Microsoft Office, CPR Certified, Leadership, Customer Service, Training, Team Building, Operations Management, Surveillance

Education
Western Michigan University   2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Sociology

Kalamazoo Valley Community College   1993 — 2009
Associate's degree, Fire Science/Fire-fighting

Portage Northern
High School Diploma

Andrew Hanselman Andrew Hanselman Wyoming, Michigan Details
Andrew Hanselman's City of Portage Experience March 1997 - February 1999
Job Student at Kendall College of Art and Design
Industry Military
Experience
Michigan Army National Guard  2005 - 2012
Pfizer Inc. Contract   April 2004 - 2005
City of Portage   March 1997 - February 1999

Skills
Military Experience, Military, Military Operations, Security Clearance, Attended the Defense..., Weapons

Education
Grand Rapids Community College   2009 — 2011

City of Portage Fire Academy   1997 — 1998
Michigan State Certification Fire Fighter I & II, Fire Science, State Certified

Mike Robbe, MBA Mike Robbe, MBA Kalamazoo, Michigan Area Details
Mike Robbe, MBA's City of Portage Experience April 2012 - Present
Job Land Search & Development at Edward Rose & Sons
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Edward Rose & Sons  February 2015 - Present
City of Portage   April 2012 - Present
Shermanator Triathlon, Sherman Lake YMCA   March 2011 - Present
Michael Robbe, MBA   February 2010 - February 2015
Shannondale-Mahogany Swim Club   December 2011 - June 2013
Shannondale-Mahogany Swim Club   January 2009 - December 2011
Oldcastle  March 2009 - September 2009
StoneCo of Michigan   April 2008 - March 2009
McKeough Land Company  December 2004 - 2008
Grand Valley State University  July 1997 - March 2007

Skills
Real Estate Development, Real Estate, Construction Management, Sales, Real Estate Acquisitions, Entitlements, Project Management, Negotiation, Due Diligence, Management, Budgets, Leadership, Strategy, Financial Analysis, Project Planning, Project Finance, Small Business, Training, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Team Building

Education
Earn job roundtable

Grand Valley State University
MBA

Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Science (BS)

Michigan Shifting Gears Cohort 19

Jason Horan Jason Horan Portage, Michigan Details
Jason Horan's City of Portage Experience September 2007 - September 2011
Job Associate Director of Resource Development, United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region  September 2011 - Present
City of Portage   September 2007 - September 2011

Skills
Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Recreation Planning, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Community Development, Non-profits, Event Planning, Program Development, Grants, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Event Management, Social Media, Nonprofits, Media Relations, Philanthropy, Leadership, Resume Writing, Leadership Development, Workshop Facilitation, Training, Volunteer Recruiting, Public Policy, Organizational...

Education
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Recreation, Parks and Leisure

Jessica Kehoe Jessica Kehoe Portage, Michigan Details
Jessica Kehoe's City of Portage Experience May 2013 - September 2013
Job History and Spanish Major at Kalamazoo College
Industry
Experience
Friendship Village of Kalamazoo   March 2015 - Present
Kalamazoo College  September 2012 - Present
City of Portage   May 2013 - September 2013
Village Inn Restaurant  June 2010 - August 2012
Ballet Arts School of Dance   October 2008 - April 2009

Skills
Research, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Teamwork, Microsoft Excel, Critical Thinking, Event Planning, Spanish, Social Media, Editing, Photoshop, Higher Education, Customer Service, Leadership, Time Management

Education
Kalamazoo College   2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts degree, History, Spanish

Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)   2014 — 2014
Study Abroad, Spanish

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile   2014 — 2014
Study Abroad, Spanish

Universidad Diego Portales   2014 — 2014
Study Abroad, History

Portage Central High School   2008 — 2012

Kelly Taunt Kelly Taunt Kalamazoo, Michigan Area Details
Kelly Taunt's City of Portage Experience June 2002 - June 2011
Job Teacher at Lakeside Academy
Industry Education Management
Experience
Sequel Youth & Family Services  August 2013 - Present
Parchment Schools   August 2007 - August 2013
City of Portage   June 2002 - June 2011
Climax-Scotts Community Schools  August 2004 - January 2008
Wayland Union Schools, Adult Education   October 2003 - June 2006
Schoolcraft Public Schools   January 2000 - June 2003
Portage Public Schools2   January 1999 - October 2002
Vicksburg Middle School, Vicksburg Community Schools   August 2001 - December 2001
Western Michigan University  September 2000 - August 2001
South Middle School  April 2000 - June 2000

Skills
Educational Technology, Social Studies, Teaching, Curriculum Design, Educational Leadership, Research, Lesson Planning, Event Planning, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Grant Writing, Staff Development, Literacy, PowerPoint, Curriculum Development, Classroom, E-Learning

Education
Michigan State University   2011 — 2015
Technology Certficate, Education Technology

Cornerstone University   2005 — 2007
Teaching Endorsement, Social Studies

Western Michigan University   1997 — 2001
Bachelor's, Education, Geography, Social Studies, Earth Science

Andrea Blanchard Andrea Blanchard Portage, Michigan Details
Andrea Blanchard's City of Portage Experience May 2009 - August 2012
Job Teacher at Copper Mountain Middle School
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Copper Mountain Middle School   June 2013 - Present
Canyons School District  August 2012 - June 2013
Professional Education Services Group  February 2012 - August 2012
City of Portage   May 2009 - August 2012
Grand Valley State University  May 2010 - May 2011

Skills
Teaching, Curriculum Design, Classroom Management, Lesson Planning, Social Media

Education
Grand Valley State University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English/Language Arts Teacher Education

Jacob Bittle Jacob Bittle Greater Detroit Area Details
Jacob Bittle's City of Portage Experience 1997 - 2001
Job Home Remodeling Consultant
Industry Building Materials
Experience
Power Home Remodeling Group  April 2015 - Present
CVS Caremark Corporation  April 2014 - March 2015
Target  October 2006 - April 2014
Cass County Sheriff Office   2003 - 2006
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek Intl Airport  2000 - 2005
City of Portage   1997 - 2001

Skills
Criminal Justice, Private Investigations, Enforcement, Physical Security, Surveillance, Criminal Investigations, Organized Retail Crime, Interrogation, Internal Investigations, Public Safety, Asset Protection, Customer Service, Emergency Management, Training, Loss Prevention, Interrogation Techniques, Workplace Violence, CCTV, Big Box, Shrinkage, Security Management, Police, Inventory Control, Driving Results, Store Operations, Store Management, Patrol, Retail, Inventory Management, Loss Prevention..., External Investigations, Security Training, Security Operations, Internal Theft..., Expense Management, Internal, Talent Developer, Shortage Control, Employee Training, Law Enforcement, Management, Team Building, Interviews, Leadership, Hiring, New Store Openings, Profit

Education
Kellogg Community College   2003 — 2004
Associate of Science (A.S.), Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement, 3.5

Greg Vlietstra Greg Vlietstra Kalamazoo, Michigan Area Details
Greg Vlietstra's City of Portage Experience 2004 - 2008
Job Deputy Treasurer at Kalamazoo County
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Kalamazoo County  2010 - Present
Galesburg-Augusta Schools   2009 - 2010
Kalamazoo County Road Commission   2008 - 2009
City of Portage   2004 - 2008
City of Portage   1998 - 2004

Skills
Policy, Government, Economic Development, Local Government, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Public Policy, Budgets, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Nonprofits, Community Development, Grant Writing, Finance, Community Outreach

Education
Western Michigan University
MA, Political Science

University of Phoenix
MBA, Business Administration

Hope College   1995 — 1998
BA, Political Science, Business Administration

Rodney Russell Rodney Russell Kalamazoo, Michigan Area Details
Rodney Russell's City of Portage Experience February 2015 - Present
Job Director of Public Services at City of Portage
Industry Government Administration
Experience
City of Portage   February 2015 - Present
City Of Portage   October 2011 - Present
City of Portage   January 2010 - October 2011
RJR Consulting   March 2009 - February 2010
Dana Corporation  July 2005 - October 2008
Dana Holding Corporation  2003 - 2005
Dana/Eaton   1989 - 2003
Eaton Truck Components  1988 - 1989
Eaton Truck Components  November 1980 - August 1988

Skills
Continuous Improvement, Team Building, Program Management, Budgets, Vehicles, Customer Service, Training, Analysis, Operations Management, Automotive, Transportation, Cross-functional Team..., Negotiation, Product Development, Customer Satisfaction, Strategic Planning, Inventory Management, Problem Solving, Microsoft Office, Supervisory Skills, Fleet Management, Certified Storm Water..., Budgeting, Road Maintenance, Public Services

Education
Trinity College and University   1997 — 1998
BS, Business

Kalamazoo Valley Community College   1986 — 1988
AAS, Computer Programming

Nichole (Hutchins) Benson Nichole (Hutchins) Benson Indianapolis, Indiana Area Details
Nichole (Hutchins) Benson's City of Portage Experience 2000 - 2000
Job Customer Service Manager / Salesforce Administrator at The Schneider Corporation
Industry Government Relations
Experience
The Schneider Corporation  January 2013 - Present
The Schneider Corporation  January 2012 - December 2013
The Schneider Corporation  October 2010 - December 2011
The Schneider Corporation  June 2005 - October 2010
Grand Valley Metro Council REGIS   2003 - 2005
Ottawa County, MI   February 2000 - 2003
City of Portage   2000 - 2000
Sweet Onion Resturant   August 1997 - December 1999

Skills
GIS, ESRI, ArcGIS, Spatial Analysis, Social Media, Event Planning, Cartography, Geomatics, Project Coordination, Customer Service, Management, Microsoft Office, GPS, Program Management, Budgets, Geography, Team Building, ExactTarget, Deltek, Customer Retention, Analysis, Government, Project Management, Leadership, GoToMeeting, ArcGIS 9.x, ArcGIS 10.x, Microsoft Suite, Microsoft Acces, Customer Relations, Budgeting, Organizing, Volleyball, Soccer, Salesforce.com..., Salesforce.com..., Customer Satisfaction, Customer Experience

Education
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis   2009 — 2011
Continuing Education - Project Management

Grand Valley State University   2004 — 2006
Continuing Education - Marketing

Central Michigan University   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Geography

Brian Spangelo Brian Spangelo Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Brian Spangelo's City of Portage Experience November 1999 - July 2000
Job Enterprise Engineer at PCMall
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
PC Mall  December 2010 - Present
Sarcom  July 2000 - March 2011
City of Portage   November 1999 - July 2000

Skills
Windows, VMware, System Deployment, Networking, Troubleshooting, Cisco Technologies, Data Center, Help Desk Support, Virtualization, Software Documentation, Servers, Enterprise Software, Hyper-V, SAN, Disaster Recovery, HP

Education
Davenport University   1996 — 1999
Bachelor, Computer Science

Kalamazoo Valley Community College   1993 — 1994
Associate, Computer Science

Portage Northern   1989 — 1993
H.S. Diploma

Margaret O'Brien Margaret O'Brien Kalamazoo, Michigan Area Details
Margaret O'Brien's City of Portage Experience 2003 - December 2010
Job State Senator at State of Michigan
Industry Real Estate
Experience
State of Michigan  January 2015 - Present
RE/MAX Advantage  2003 - Present
State of Michigan  January 2011 - December 2014
City of Portage   2003 - December 2010
Catholic Family Services  1996 - 2003

Skills
Public Services, Real Estate, Investment Properties, Residential Homes, Single Family Homes, Real Estate Transactions, Leadership, Referrals, Social Services, Event Planning, Customer Service, Psychotherapy, Non-profits, Budgets, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Public Relations

Education
Michigan State University   1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts with James Madison College, International Relations

Mattawan High School   1986 — 1991

Alex Yong Alex Yong Portage, Indiana Details
Alex Yong's City of Portage Experience May 2011 - August 2013
Job Programmer Analyst at Indiana University
Industry Computer Software
Experience
GlobalNOC  June 2014 - Present
Saint Joesph's College   October 2012 - May 2014
Saint Joesph's College   August 2010 - May 2014
The Grossbauer Group  May 2013 - August 2013
City of Portage   May 2011 - August 2013
Indiana University  May 2012 - July 2012
Showcase U Sports, Inc.   March 2011 - May 2012

Skills
Troubleshooting, Linux, Programming, HTML, VirtualBox, Java, PHP, JavaScript, Python Programming, JGrasp, Python, Networking, Computer Troubleshooting, Command-Line Interface, Vi and Vim editors, Compiling From Source, Perl, PostgreSQL, Regular Expressions, System Administration, Ruby, C++, PSQL, PowerPoint

Education
Saint Joseph's College   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science

Saint Joseph's College   2010 — 2014
Minor in Psychology

St. Joseph's College (IN)   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Computer Science, Computer Science

Portage High School   2006 — 2010
General Education

Jenna Kendzior Jenna Kendzior Greater Detroit Area Details
Jenna Kendzior's City of Portage Experience June 2011 - August 2012
Job Account Executive at Epsilon
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Epsilon  January 2015 - Present
Jack Morton Worldwide  June 2014 - December 2014
Yoga Inspiration   March 2014 - June 2014
Jack Morton Worldwide  May 2013 - August 2013
Michigan State University  August 2012 - March 2013
City of Portage   June 2011 - August 2012
Young Chef's Academy  June 2009 - August 2010

Skills
Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Marketing, Facebook, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Customer Service, Marketing Communications, Social Media

Education
Michigan State University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Marketing, Senior

Hackett Catholic Central   2006 — 2010

Suzanne VandenBrink Suzanne VandenBrink Portage, Michigan Details
Suzanne VandenBrink's City of Portage Experience November 1990 - January 1998
Job Registered Nurse at Surgery Center of Kalamazoo
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Surgery Center of Kalamazoo Surgery Partners, LLC   January 2014 - Present
Alternative's of Kalamazoo   April 2012 - Present
Compassion International  2008 - Present
Kalamazoo Valley Community College  January 2002 - Present
Bronson Methodist Hospital  July 2013 - January 2014
Bronson Lakeview Hospital Neuro-Behavioral Unit   October 2012 - July 2013
City of Portage   November 1990 - January 1998

Skills
American Heart..., Cpr Certified, BLS, Customer Service, Phlebotomists, Program Development, American Heart Assoc...., Nursing, Community Outreach, EKG, Nonprofits, Mental Health, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Supervisory Skills, Policy, Emergency Management, Leadership Development, Administration, Training, Teaching, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning

Education
Kalamazoo Valley Community College   2009 — 2012
Associate's degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Kalamazoo Valley Community College   1987 — 1989
Associate of Science (A.S.), Law Enforcement Investigation and Interviewing

Elizabeth Modesto Elizabeth Modesto Portage, Indiana Details
Elizabeth Modesto's City of Portage Experience January 1996 - Present
Job Assistant Deputy Job Search Calumet Township/Portage City Councilperson
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Calumet Township Trustee Office   January 2003 - Present
City of Portage   January 1996 - Present
US Steel Gary Works  August 1976 - August 2006
ETM Enterprise, Inc   February 1992 - October 1994

Education
Indiana University-Northwest   1989 — 1994
Labor Studies

Purdue University North Central   1984 — 1988
Computer Science

US Steel   1976 — 1979
Certified, Pipe Fitter

Stuttgart American High School
High School Diploma

Elizabeth Modesto Elizabeth Modesto Greater Chicago Area Details
Elizabeth Modesto's City of Portage Experience January 1996 - Present
Job Council Person at City of Portage
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Executive Safety, Inc   January 2012 - Present
City of Portage   January 1996 - Present
Calumet Township Trustee Office   January 2003 - February 2013
US Steel  August 1976 - August 2006

Skills
Pipe Fitters, Expediting, Construction Safety, Computer Science, Organizational..., Public Administration, Management, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Client Billing, Bookkeeping, Contract Negotiation, Compliance, Purchasing Negotiation, Purchasing Processes, Government, Hazardous Materials, Homeland Security, Investigation, Emergency Management

Education
Indiana University-Northwest   1990 — 1993
Labor Studies

Purdue University-North Central Campus   1984 — 1986
Computer Science

Stuttgart American High School   1972 — 1972
Diploma, General Studies

Portage High School   1969 — 1972
General Studies

W. Christopher Barnes W. Christopher Barnes Kalamazoo, Michigan Area Details
W. Christopher Barnes's City of Portage Experience September 2010 - Present
Job Director of Transportation and Utilities at City of Portage
Industry Government Administration
Experience
City of Portage   September 2010 - Present
City of Portage   August 1997 - September 2010
City of Greencastle  August 1994 - August 1997
Kane County Dept. of Transportation   September 1992 - August 1994

Skills
Construction Management, Traffic Engineering, Utility Engineering, Water Resources, Erosion Control, Low Impact Development, Land Use Planning, Transportation Planning, GIS, Hydraulics, Site Development, Highways, Zoning, Parking, Urban Planning, Comprehensive Planning, Water, Highway Design, ArcGIS, Synchro, Road Safety, Road Traffic, Transportation, Drainage, Sewer

Education
Michigan Technological University   1978 — 1983
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

Albion High School   1974 — 1978

Jenny Orsburn Jenny Orsburn Greater Chicago Area Details
Jenny Orsburn's City of Portage Experience January 2012 - Present
Job Superintendent City of Portage Parks and Recreation Department
Industry Government Administration
Experience
City of Portage   January 2012 - Present

Skills
Grant Writing, Grants, Public Speaking, Community Development, Community Outreach, Customer Service, Economic Development, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Policy, Event Planning, Fundraising, Government, Higher Education, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, Policy, Policy Analysis, Program Development, Program Management, Proposal Writing, Public Policy, Public Relations, Research, Staff Development, Sustainability, Volunteer Management

Education
Purdue   2008 — 2010
M.B.A.

North Central College   1996 — 2001
B.A., Biology

Jason P. Fuhrman Jason P. Fuhrman Portage, Michigan Details
Jason P. Fuhrman's City of Portage Experience December 2012 - July 2013
Job Machine Operator II
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Stryker  May 2015 - Present
AGR Field Services of Michigan   August 2014 - February 2015
The Community Learning Center   February 2014 - August 2014
Kalamazoo County Poverty Reduction Initiative   July 2013 - November 2013
City of Portage   December 2012 - July 2013
State of Michigan  January 2012 - October 2012
Medford Fitness/Aquatic and Fitness   November 2005 - July 2008

Skills
Accounting, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Fundraising, Budgets, Policy, Grant Writing, Relationship Marketing, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis, Databases, Background Checks, Compliance, Business Process..., Process Management, Standards Compliance, Time Management

Education
Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business   2008 — 2011
BBA, Accountancy, 3.98 GPA

Erie Community College   2003 — 2005
AAS, General Studies, 3.48 GPA

Kevin Hurd Kevin Hurd Waukesha, Wisconsin Details
Kevin Hurd's City of Portage Experience June 2008 - August 2010
Job Men's Basketball Graduate Assistant at Minot State University
Industry
Experience
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point  August 2015 - Present
Self-Employed  June 2013 - Present
Minot State University  August 2014 - May 2015
Carroll University  August 2010 - December 2013
Arrowhead High School  May 2013 - August 2013
Wisconsin Athletic Association   May 2008 - July 2011
City of Portage   June 2008 - August 2010

Skills
Leadership, Dependable Team Player, Tenacious Work Ethic, Communication Skills, Poise, Basketball Coaching, College Basketball, Scouting, Strength Training, Coaching, Athletic Performance, Communication, Sports

Education
Carroll University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Jamie Shackelford Jamie Shackelford Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Jamie Shackelford's City of Portage Experience January 1999 - January 2006
Job Executive Director, Strategy at Sealed Air Corporation
Industry Packaging and Containers
Experience
Sealed Air Corporation  December 2014 - Present
Sealed Air Corporation  February 2007 - December 2014
City of Portage   January 1999 - January 2006
US Army  May 1992 - May 1996

Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Plastics, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Packaging, New Business Development, Management, Supply Chain, Lean Manufacturing, Change Management, Strategy, Employee Benefits, Packaging Engineering, Product Management, Purchasing, Food Packaging, Creative Direction, 5S, Competitive Analysis, Account Management, Product Marketing, Marketing Communications, SAP, Key Account Management, Six Sigma, Extrusion, SMED, Supply Management

Education
Spring Arbor University   2002 — 2004
Bachelor, Business and Organizational Management

Valerie Buxton Valerie Buxton Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area Details
Valerie Buxton's City of Portage Experience September 2010 - July 2011
Job PHD Student at University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign
Industry Research
Experience
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign  May 2014 - Present
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign  August 2011 - May 2014
City of Portage   September 2010 - July 2011
US Fish and Wildlife Service  August 2009 - December 2009
Ferris & Salter, P.C.   February 2008 - August 2009

Skills
Research, Social Media, Customer Service, Data Analysis, Statistics, Grant Writing, Management, Community Outreach, Editing, Microsoft Office, Science, Microsoft Excel, Policy Analysis

Education
University of Michigan   2005 — 2009
BA, Program in the Environment

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
M.S., Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences

Jeremy Thompson Jeremy Thompson Greater Boston Area Details
Jeremy Thompson's City of Portage Experience September 1995 - December 1997
Job Marketing & Communication Executive | Delivering results by disrupting the status quo and leading organizational change
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Lesley University  May 2013 - Present
Brooklyn College  November 2010 - May 2013
Massachusetts College of Art and Design  July 2007 - October 2010
American Repertory Theatre  2005 - 2007
Stoneham Theatre  2003 - 2005
University of Vermont  2001 - 2003
Alabama Shakespeare Festival  June 2000 - August 2001
Western Michigan University  August 1996 - August 1999
City of Portage   September 1995 - December 1997

Skills
Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Integrated Marketing, Nonprofits, Marketing, Fundraising, Higher Education, Strategic Partnerships, Social Media, Strategic Communications, Editing, Advertising, Event Planning, Strategy, Media Relations, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Publications, Publicity, Blogging, Copywriting, Leadership, Brand Development, Crisis Communications, Email Marketing, Management, Content Strategy, Grant Writing, Strategic Planning, Digital Marketing, Public Policy, Online Marketing, Metrics, Brand Equity, Brand Architecture, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Journalism, New Media, Digital Media, Public Speaking, Acquisition Marketing, Content Development, Non-profit Marketing, Non-profit..., Lead Generation, Demand Generation, Community Outreach, Research

Education
University of Alabama   1999 — 2001
M.F.A., Non-Profit Arts Administration

Western Michigan University   1994 — 1999
B.A., Arts Management

Jeff Mais Jeff Mais Kalamazoo, Michigan Area Details
Jeff Mais's City of Portage Experience May 2001 - Present
Job Zoning & Codes Administrator at City of Portage
Industry Government Administration
Experience
All Ears Theatre   2002 - Present
City of Portage   May 2001 - Present
Texas Charter Township   September 1999 - January 2001
Michigan Township Services   June 1996 - 1997

Education
Western Michigan University   1993 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Geography, Anthropology

Michigan State University   1990 — 1993
Geography

Mary Beth Esquibel Mary Beth Esquibel Kalamazoo, Michigan Area Details
Mary Beth Esquibel's City of Portage Experience March 1995 - May 2000
Job Owner, A Single Ray of Hope, LLC...Personal Assistant & Concierge Service
Industry Consumer Services
Experience
A Single Ray of Hope, LLC   July 2006 - Present
Pretty Lake Vacation Camp  May 2000 - December 2005
City of Portage   March 1995 - May 2000

Skills
Time Management, Marketing, Event Planning, Personal Support, Human Resources, Concierge Services, Management, Nonprofits, Executive Coaching, Personal Development, Team Building, Entrepreneurship, Leadership Development, Marketing Strategy, Event Management, Fundraising, Social Networking, Coaching, Management Consulting, Business, Customer Service, Marketing Communications, Public Speaking, Business Planning, Parties, Customer Satisfaction, Executive Level..., Project Coordination, Sales, Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Training, Multi Tasking, Online Marketing, Start-ups, Organizational..., Sales Management, Advertising, Retail, Special Needs, Team Leadership, Account Management, Public Relations, New Business Development, Social Media, Budgets, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Move Management, Downsizing

Education
Kalamazoo Valley Community College   1993 — 1996
Associates in Applied Science, Administrative Management

Allyson Griffioen Allyson Griffioen Raleigh, North Carolina Details
Allyson Griffioen's City of Portage Experience May 2010 - August 2011
Job Administrative Assistant at N.C. Center for Nonprofits
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
N.C. Center for Nonprofits   May 2015 - Present
ITT Technical Institute  August 2014 - May 2015
Gap Inc./Gap   September 2013 - August 2014
Aquinas College  September 2012 - December 2013
Social Security Administration  June 2013 - July 2013
West Michigan Environmental Action Council  September 2012 - May 2013
City of Portage   May 2010 - August 2011

Skills
Community Leadership, Management, Community Outreach, Communication, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Social Media, Social Networking, Fundraising, Research, Volunteer Management, Editing, Grant Writing, Leadership, Nonprofits, Microsoft Office

Education
Aquinas College   2010 — 2014
Community Leadership, Organizational Leadership

American University   2013 — 2013
WINS Certificate, Federal Indian Policy

Caldwell College   2012 — 2012
Fanjeaux Study Abroad Program

Laura Yzenbaard Laura Yzenbaard Battle Creek, Michigan Details
Laura Yzenbaard's City of Portage Experience August 2006 - August 2007
Job Corrections Deputy
Industry Law Enforcement
Experience
Calhoun County Jail   September 2014 - Present
Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital  August 2012 - September 2014
Michigan Department of Natural Resources  March 2009 - August 2012
Michigan Department of Natural Resources  August 2006 - April 2009
City of Portage   August 2006 - August 2007
Pinellas County Parks   May 2005 - July 2006
Honeymoon Island State Park   May 2004 - May 2005
Isabella County Parks   September 2003 - May 2004

Skills
Microsoft, Plumbing, Electrical, CARS, CRS, Woodchipper, Tractor, Forklift Operator, Wild land Fire Training, Peace Officer Commission, Survival Tactics..., Park Officer Law..., Electricians, Event Planning, First Aid, Government, NIMS, Parks, Physical Security, Power Tools, Skid Steer, Supervisory Skills, Training, Automobile, Council of Residential..., Policy, Customer Service

Education
Central Michigan University   2001 — 2005
B.A., Outdoor and Environmental Parks and Recreation

Onekama High School   1992 — 1996
Diploma, General

Colin W. Maguire Colin W. Maguire Lansing, Michigan Area Details
Colin W. Maguire's City of Portage Experience 2014 - Present
Job Attorney at Law at Loomis, Ewert, Parsley, Davis & Gotting P.C
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Loomis, Ewert, Parsley, Davis & Gotting P.C   March 2014 - Present
City of Lansing  July 2011 - Present
City of Portage   2014 - Present
Hall Matson PLC   January 2013 - March 2014
SERF (Society of Environmentally Responsible Facilities)   August 2010 - November 2012
Thomas M. Cooley Law Review  2011 - 2012
Loomis, Ewert, Parsley, Davis & Gotting, P.C.   June 2009 - August 2010
Carlisle School  August 2008 - June 2009
Wolverine Development Corporation   May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Planning, Research, Advocacy, Writing, Editing, Public Speaking, Real Estate, Legal Research, Non-profits, Event Planning, Project Planning, Nonprofits, Legal Writing, Policy, Fundraising, Sustainability, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Marketing, Community Outreach, Strategy, Leadership, Management, Start-ups, Training, Politics, Government, Social Media, Strategic Partnerships, Community Development, Grassroots Organizing, Legislative Relations, Legislation, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Economic Development, Speech Writing, Business Advisory

Education
Thomas M. Cooley Law School   2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor

Kenyon College   2004 — 2008
B.A., Political Science

East Lansing High School

Samuel Fazekas Samuel Fazekas Chesterton, Indiana Details
Samuel Fazekas's City of Portage Experience May 2006 - May 2010
Job Turbine Engineer II at NIPSCO
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
NIPSCO  October 2013 - Present
NIPSCO  June 2012 - October 2013
Purdue University North Central  January 2012 - May 2012
NIPSCO  May 2010 - May 2012
City of Portage   May 2006 - May 2010

Skills
Highly computer literate, Firm basis with..., Highly proficient in MS..., Strong written and..., Safety Conscious, Able to work under..., Vast experience working..., Practical knowledge of..., Mechanically Inclined, Pumps, Engineering, C++, Power Generation, Energy, MS Project, Microsoft Office, Machinery, AutoCAD, Digital Literacy, PowerPoint, Matlab, Mechanical Engineering, ANSYS, Power Plants, Turbines, Steam Turbines, Gas Turbines, Project Engineering, Solidworks, Thermodynamics, Pro Engineer, Inventor

Education
Purdue University-North Central Campus   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering

Portage High School   2005 — 2008

Portage High School

Sarah Plum Sarah Plum Greater Detroit Area Details
Sarah Plum's City of Portage Experience April 1998 - August 1998
Job Teacher at Livonia Public Schools
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Livonia Public Schools  September 1999 - Present
City of Oak Park  September 1998 - August 1999
City of Portage   April 1998 - August 1998

Skills
Lesson Planning, Differentiated..., Special Education, Classroom Management, Curriculum Development, Educational Technology, Classroom, Teacher Training, Early Childhood..., Staff Development, Elementary Education

Education
Wayne State University   2002 — 2004
Master of Science (MS), Health Education

University of Michigan   1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Sports Management, Physical Education

Hayden Nickell Hayden Nickell Ypsilanti, Michigan Details
Hayden Nickell's City of Portage Experience May 2014 - September 2015
Job Student at Eastern Michigan University
Industry Accounting
Experience
Shannondale-Mahogany Swim Club   August 2015 - September 2015
City of Portage   May 2014 - September 2015
Diamond-Shine Detailing   April 2011 - September 2014
DuPont Pioneer  June 2010 - August 2013

Skills
Reliable, Punctual, Hard Working, Teamwork, Customer Service, Patient, Management, Teaching, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Analysis, Budgets

Education
Eastern Michigan University   2015 — 2019
Anticipated Major in Accounting and Finance: Minor in Astronomy, Accounting and Business/Management, Freshman

Portage Central High School   2011 — 2015
Graduation: May 2015 - Michigan Merit Diploma

Mitch Ripley Mitch Ripley Indianapolis, Indiana Area Details
Mitch Ripley's City of Portage Experience 2012 - 2013
Job President at HR Unlimited Resources
Industry Education Management
Experience
HR Unlimted Resources   1991 - Present
City of Portage   2012 - 2013
Johnson County  January 2005 - January 2009
American Trans Air  October 1986 - August 1991
Herbalife  June 1984 - August 1986
Cub Foods  March 1982 - June 1984

Skills
Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Customer Relations, Customer Service, Government Relations, Government, Contract Negotiation, Business Strategy, Coaching, Community Outreach, Government Liaison, Problem Solving, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Event Management, Change Management, Performance Management, Excel, Process Improvement, Word, Mediation

Education
Concord University School of Law   2010 — 2014
Doctor of Law (EJD), Human Resources Law

Anderson University   1989 — 1993
Master of Divinity (MDiv), Adult Ministry

Ball State University   1976 — 1980
Bachelor's degree, Criminal Justice and Corrections

Adam Herringa Adam Herringa Kalamazoo, Michigan Area Details
Adam Herringa's City of Portage Experience 2005 - Present
Job Deputy City Clerk at City of Portage
Industry Government Administration
Experience
City of Portage   2005 - Present
City of Portage   2004 - 2005
District of Columbia  2002 - 2004
District of Columbia  2000 - 2002

Skills
Local Government, Government, Public Policy, Policy, Policy Analysis, Grant Writing, Public Administration, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Program Development, Public Relations, Research, Budgets, Customer Service

Education
American University   1998 — 2000
MPA, Public Administration

Michigan State University   1994 — 1998
BA, Political Theory

Bruce Callen, P.E. Bruce Callen, P.E. Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Bruce Callen, P.E.'s City of Portage Experience 1999 - 2002
Job President | Civil Engineer, Callen Engineering, Inc.
Industry Civil Engineering
Experience
Callen Engineering, Inc.   February 2004 - Present
Fleis and Vandenbrink Engineering, Inc.   2002 - 2004
City of Portage   1999 - 2002
Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc.   July 1994 - April 1999

Skills
Civil Engineering, Environmental Awareness, Urban Planning, Surveying, Engineering, Construction, Municipalities, Geotechnical Engineering, Drainage, Construction Management, Stormwater Management, Concrete, Site Plans, Water, Highways, Submittals, AutoCAD

Education
Michigan State University   1992 — 1996
BS, Civil and Environmental Engineering

Jennifer Loveland Jennifer Loveland Portage, Wisconsin Details
Jennifer Loveland's City of Portage Experience February 2013 - Present
Job Administrative Assistant at City of Portage
Industry Government Administration
Experience
City of Portage   February 2013 - Present
GMR Marketing  December 2008 - August 2011
Lang Companies   May 2007 - July 2008
CPM Marketing Group  September 2006 - May 2007
Norlight Telecommunications  November 2004 - July 2006
Impressions Book & Journal Services   April 2002 - September 2004

Skills
Management, Software Documentation, Administrative..., Project Management, Training

Education
Madison Area Technical College   2011 — 2013
Associate, Judicial Reporting

Marian University   1997 — 2001
B.A., English

Teresa Palmer-Johnson Teresa Palmer-Johnson Madison, Wisconsin Area Details
Teresa Palmer-Johnson's City of Portage Experience January 1999 - Present
Job Police officer at City of Portage
Industry Law Enforcement
Experience
City of Portage   January 1999 - Present

Skills
Criminal Investigations, Private Investigations, Patrol, Training, Firearms, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Editing, Adult Education

Education
Kaplan University   2007 — 2009
Masters, Criminal Justice

Cardinal Stritch University   1994 — 1997
BA, Sociology

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse   1992 — 1994

Devin Mackinder Devin Mackinder Kalamazoo, Michigan Area Details
Devin Mackinder's City of Portage Experience November 2002 - Present
Job CIO at City of Portage
Industry Government Administration
Experience
City of Portage   November 2002 - Present
Biggs Gilmore  2000 - 2003
Nucleus Communications  March 1996 - March 1999

Skills
Strategic Planning, Telecommunications, Public Relations, Budgets, Team Building, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Project Management

Education
Cornerstone University
Master's degree, Management

Vicksburg High School

Western Michigan University
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government

Linda Portrum Linda Portrum Memphis, Tennessee Details
Linda Portrum's City of Portage Experience November 1996 - May 1998
Job Director of Human Resources at Smith & Nephew
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics  April 2014 - Present
Smith & Nephew  2012 - Present
ACCO Brands  July 2011 - 2012
ServiceMaster  June 2007 - June 2011
Stryker Instruments  June 1998 - 2007
City of Portage   November 1996 - May 1998

Education
Western Michigan University   1995 — 1996
Master of Arts (M.A.), Educational Leadership/Human Resources Management

Davenport University   1991 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

Peter Griffioen Peter Griffioen Pigeon Forge, Tennessee Details
Peter Griffioen's City of Portage Experience September 2006 - April 2009
Job Firefighter/EMTIV
Industry Public Safety
Experience
Pigeon Forge Fire Department   March 2013 - Present
Xanterra Parks & Resorts  April 2009 - July 2012
Securitas  November 2007 - April 2009
City of Portage   September 2006 - April 2009
United States Marine Corps  April 2002 - April 2008

Skills
Emergency Management, First Responder, NIMS, Executive Protection, Physical Security, Firearms, Surveillance, Corporate Security, Homeland Security, Public Safety

Education
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Fire Science

Peter Elam Peter Elam Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Peter Elam's City of Portage Experience June 1998 - January 2001
Job Staff Planner at Plainfield Charter Township
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Plainfield Charter Township  January 2001 - Present
City of Portage   June 1998 - January 2001

Skills
Land Use Planning, Zoning, Economic Development, ArcGIS, Urban Planning, Government, Community Development, Local Government, Customer Service, Land Use, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Policy, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Community Outreach, Project Planning, Research, Nonprofits

Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato   1995 — 1997
Masters, Urban Planing

University of Minnesota Duluth   1989 — 1994
Urban Planning, Urban Planning, Russian, Geography and International Studies

Michele Kozminske Michele Kozminske Kalamazoo, Michigan Area Details
Michele Kozminske's City of Portage Experience 1985 - Present
Job detective at city of portage
Industry Law Enforcement
Experience
Innovations Engineering   2010 - Present
city of portage   1985 - Present
City of Portage   1978 - 1985

Skills
Firearms, Enforcement, Police, Interrogation, Criminal Investigations, Public Safety, Private Investigations, Field Training Officer, Criminal Justice, Crime Scene..., Internal Investigations, Investigation, Executive Protection

Education
Ferris State University   1976 — 1978
BAS, criminal justice

Kalamazoo Valley Community College   1974 — 1976
criminal justice

Jason Siroky Jason Siroky Greater Chicago Area Details
Jason Siroky's City of Portage Experience June 2007 - April 2012
Job MSS Provisioning Technician
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Trustwave  December 2012 - Present
Costco Wholesale  March 2012 - December 2012
City of Portage   June 2007 - April 2012
Sylvan Learning  October 2010 - July 2011
Sylvan Learning Centers  December 2009 - August 2010

Skills
Tutoring, Teaching, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Mathematics, Lesson Planning, Public Speaking, Research, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Community Outreach, Proofreading, Critical Thinking, Blogging, Microsoft Word, English, PowerPoint, Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, Teaching English as a..., Creative Writing, Event Planning

Education
Lawrence University   2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English

Jeff Lundy, CISSP, MCSE Jeff Lundy, CISSP, MCSE Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Jeff Lundy, CISSP, MCSE's City of Portage Experience January 1998 - June 2011
Job Network Admin II
Industry Education Management
Experience
Pendergast School District  July 2011 - Present
City of Portage   January 1998 - June 2011
City of Portage   June 1991 - December 1997
United States Air Force  August 1987 - February 1990

Skills
Security, Network Security, Network Administration, Active Directory, Firewalls, System Administration, Windows Server, Disaster Recovery, Servers, Computer Security, CISSP, Switches, Troubleshooting, Wireless Networking, Computer Forensics, Windows, Microsoft Exchange, TCP/IP, Cisco IOS, DHCP, Windows 7, Information Technology, Routers, Group Policy, Antivirus, Information Security, DNS, Cisco Technologies

Education
ISC 2   2010 — 2010
CISSP, Security

Indiana University-Northwest   1990 — 1993
Criminal Justice

JOHN VANDERBILT JOHN VANDERBILT Kalamazoo, Michigan Area Details
JOHN VANDERBILT's City of Portage Experience April 1990 - Present
Job Repurpose Sales of Grand Rapids, M I
Industry Retail
Experience
Repurpose of Grand Rapids   February 2012 - Present
City of Portage   April 1990 - Present
Pfizer  July 1970 - September 2009

Skills
Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Industry, Laboratory

Education
Christian Leaders Institute (CLI)   2013 — 2015
Certificate in Christian Leadership

Kalamazoo Valley Community College   1968 — 1970
AAS, Laboratory Technology

Elmer Hatfield Elmer Hatfield Disputanta, Virginia Details
Elmer Hatfield's City of Portage Experience January 2008 - December 2009
Job Field Service Technician at Werres Corporation
Industry Warehousing
Experience
Werres Corporation  September 2015 - Present
Food Lion  September 2011 - September 2015
Aflac  January 2010 - August 2011
City of Portage   January 2008 - December 2009
City of Portage   October 2006 - January 2008

Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Leadership, Operations Management, Inventory Management, Budgets, Customer Satisfaction, Supervisory Skills, Sales

Education
University of Phoenix   2005 — 2011
MBA, Business/ accounting, 3.89 GPA

Schwedland Yvonne Schwedland Yvonne Valparaiso, Indiana Details
Schwedland Yvonne's City of Portage Experience 1992 - 1998
Job Currently looking for my next opportunity
Industry Accounting
Experience
INTERLINK Language Centers  July 2012 - Present
Valparaiso school system   September 2005 - Present
American Business Dynamics   January 1999 - Present
City of Portage   1992 - 1998

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, Research, QuickBooks, Microsoft Word, Bookkeeping, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Account Reconciliation, Budgets, Analysis

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science (BS), Statistics & Economics

Hinsdale South High School

Nicole Hudson Nicole Hudson Battle Creek, Michigan Details
Nicole Hudson's City of Portage Experience August 2000 - January 2002
Job Assessor MAAO3 MCPPE
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Delhi Charter Township  June 2009 - July 2015
City of Westland  August 2007 - June 2009
City of Marshall, MI  August 2003 - May 2007
Oshtemo Charter Township   January 2002 - August 2003
City of Portage   August 2000 - January 2002
City of Portage   August 1998 - August 2000
Metropolitan Title Company  May 1997 - August 1998
First of America Bank NA   June 1990 - May 1997

Skills
Government, Appraisals, Real Estate, Microsoft Excel, Local Government, Property Tax, Policy, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Property, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Zoning, Data Analysis, Budgets, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Public Policy, Residential Homes, Real Estate Development, Negotiation, Team Building, Time Management, Community Outreach, Community Development, Public Administration, Leadership, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Fundraising, Public Relations, Commercial Real Estate, Tax Assessment, Microsoft Office, Finance, Management, Project Planning, Training, Organizational..., Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Judgment and Decision..., Management of Financial..., Social Perceptiveness

Education
Cornell University   2012 — 2012
Certificate, Financial Management

Western Michigan University   1990 — 1996
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Entrepreneurship Management

Kalamazoo Valley Community College   1990 — 1993
Associates, Accounting

Nikki Gerber Nikki Gerber Kalamazoo, Michigan Area Details
Nikki Gerber's City of Portage Experience December 1997 - February 2008
Job Homemaker
Industry Executive Office
Experience
Gerber Residence   November 2007 - Present
City of Portage   December 1997 - February 2008
City of Portage   1997 - 2008

Skills
Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Time Management, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Administrative..., Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Accounts Payable, Fundraising, Research, Office Management, Teamwork, Event Management, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Spreadsheets, Data Entry, Nonprofits, Budgets, Office Administration, Supervisory Skills, Telephone Skills, Administration, Process Scheduler

Education
Kalamazoo Valley Community College   1990 — 1993
Associate's Degree, Legal Secretary

Portage Northern High School   1986 — 1990

Jereme Rowland Jereme Rowland Kalamazoo, Michigan Area Details
Jereme Rowland's City of Portage Experience April 2015 - Present
Job Project Manager: City of Portage Department of Transportation & Utilities
Industry Government Administration
Experience
City of Portage   April 2015 - Present
City of Portage   July 2011 - April 2015
City of Portage   March 2006 - July 2011

Education
Spring Arbor University   2009 — 2010
BA, Business

Kalamazoo Valley Community College   2001 — 2008
AAS, Business Administration

mark mccain mark mccain Schoolcraft, Michigan Details
mark mccain's City of Portage Experience August 1992 - January 1997
Job Warehousing, Logistics, Fire Science
Industry Warehousing
Experience
Target  June 2002 - December 2012
The Home Depot  March 2007 - August 2012
Aramark Uniform Services  January 1997 - June 2002
Thermogas   September 1996 - January 1997
City of Portage   August 1992 - January 1997
Staggs Vending   October 1993 - July 1996

Skills
Logistics, Customer Satisfaction, Retail Sales, Warehousing, Forklift Operator, Firefighting, Custodian, Delivery Operations, Fire Investigation, Inventory, Supervisory Skills, Pallet Jack, Shipping, Transportation, Team Building, Process Scheduler, Recieving, Inventory Accuracy, Warehouse Management, Customer Service, Forklift Operation, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management

Education
Kalamazoo Valley Community College   1990 — 1992

Portage Central High School   1986 — 1990

Melissa Bliss Melissa Bliss Three Rivers, Michigan Details
Melissa Bliss's City of Portage Experience June 2008 - February 2011
Job City Clerk at City of Three Rivers
Industry Government Administration
Experience
City of Three Rivers  February 2013 - Present
Three Rivers Area Community Foundation   February 2011 - Present
City of Three Rivers  February 2011 - February 2013
City of Portage   June 2008 - February 2011

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Community Development, Local Government, Policy, Government, Grants, Human Resources, Public Administration, Administrative..., Community Engagement, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Customer Service, Photography, Leadership Development, Leadership, Budgets, Supervisory Skills, Economic Development, Administrative...

Education
Central Michigan University   1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

Christopher Wilkening Christopher Wilkening Portage, Indiana Details
Christopher Wilkening's City of Portage Experience May 2007 - Present
Job Portage Public Marina at City of Portage
Industry Government Administration
Experience
City of Portage   May 2007 - Present
Goodrich Quality Theaters, Inc.   September 2006 - January 2011

Skills
Analysis, Labor, Self-management, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Research, Comprehension, Delegation, Listening Skills, Motivation, Responsibility, Recognizing Problems, Sorting Data, Prioritizing, Meeting Deadlines, Interpretation, Following Instructions

Education
Purdue University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and History

Trent Doud Trent Doud West Lafayette, Indiana Details
Trent Doud's City of Portage Experience May 2012 - August 2013
Job Student Pharmacist at Purdue University
Industry Pharmaceuticals
Experience
City of Portage   May 2012 - August 2013

Education
Purdue University   2011 — 2017
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), Pharmacy

Richard Piazza Richard Piazza Portage, Indiana Details
Richard Piazza's City of Portage Experience July 2000 - March 2008
Job Graduate Engineer at SEH
Industry Civil Engineering
Experience
SEH  March 2008 - Present
City of Portage   July 2000 - March 2008

Education
Purdue University   2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (BS), Construction Management

Purdue University Calumet

Daniel Mucha Daniel Mucha Allendale, Michigan Details
Daniel Mucha's City of Portage Experience April 2011 - August 2012
Job Student at Grand Valley State University
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Cancer and Hematology Centers of Western Michigan  May 2013 - February 2014
City of Portage   April 2011 - August 2012

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word

Education
Grand Valley State University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance, General

Dawn Wilcox Dawn Wilcox Portage, Wisconsin Details
Dawn Wilcox's City of Portage Experience January 2009 - Present
Job
Industry
Experience
City of Portage   January 2009 - Present
City of Portage   August 1998 - January 2009
Commonwealth Technology  August 1997 - August 1998

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, PowerPoint, Leadership, Photoshop, Time Management, Management

Education
Madison Area Technical College   1994 — 1996
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

Portage High School   1991 — 1993
Diploma

Dawn Wilcox Dawn Wilcox Oshkosh, Wisconsin Area Details
Dawn Wilcox's City of Portage Experience August 1998 - Present
Job Court Clerk at City of Portage Wisconsin
Industry Government Administration
Experience
City of Portage Wisconsin   January 2009 - Present
City of Portage   August 1998 - Present
Commonwealth Technology  August 1997 - August 1998
Renewal Unlimited   1995 - 1997

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Research, PowerPoint, Outlook, Nonprofits

Education
Madison Area Technical College   1993 — 1995
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General