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Illinois Department of Agriculture Employees
Covidien June 2013 - Present
Covidien July 2012 - June 2013
Medi Weightloss Clinics December 2011 - May 2012
State of Illinois Department of Rehabilitation Services October 2008 - May 2012
Illinois Department of Agriculture January 2010 - January 2011
Memorial Medical Center December 2008 - September 2010
Skills
Healthcare, Counseling, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Sales, Kinesiology, Human Anatomy, Physiology, Exercise Physiology, Sales Presentations, Medical Devices, Capital Equipment, Salesforce.com, Product Launch
Education
Bradley University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences
Workbridge Associates September 2015 - Present
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign September 2014 - May 2015
Illini Rowing August 2014 - March 2015
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2014 - September 2014
University of Illinois Foundation June 2014 - August 2014
Illinois Premium Seating August 2013 - May 2014
Illinois Department of Agriculture 2008 - 2013
Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Research, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Facebook, Outlook, Teamwork, Time Management, Social Networking, Administrative..., Critical Thinking, Fundraising, Social Media, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Public Speaking
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2011 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Agricultural Communications
Illinois Council on Best Management Practices October 2014 - June 2015
Illinois Department of Agriculture June 2011 - October 2014
State of Illinois September 2005 - July 2011
Illinois House of Representatives November 1998 - December 2002
Skills
Government, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Public Administration, Networking, Internal Communications, Policy Analysis, Social Media, Strategic Communications, Politics, Program Management, Community Outreach, Legislative Relations, Policy, Community Development, Political Campaigns, Economic Development, Media Relations, Grants, Speech Writing, Public Affairs
Education
Eastern Illinois University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government
Barnes & Noble September 2014 - May 2015
Follett Higher Education Group November 2012 - August 2014
Follett Higher Education Group November 2011 - November 2012
Follett Higher Education Group January 2010 - October 2011
Follett Higher Education Group December 2007 - January 2010
Follett Higher Education Group September 2003 - December 2007
Illinois Department of Agriculture June 2001 - September 2003
Skills
Loss Prevention, Retail, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Training, Employee Relations, Sales, Outlook, Performance Management, Team Leadership, Microsoft Office, Coaching, Microsoft Excel, Sales Operations, Employee Training, Time Management, Store Management, Management, Marketing, Hiring, Recruiting, Team Building, Leadership Development, Operations Management, PowerPoint, P, Profit, Store Operations, Leadership, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Inventory Control, Budgets, Social Media, Customer Satisfaction, Social Networking, Project Management, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Retail Sales
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1999 — 2003
BA, English - Creative Writing
Illinois Symphony Orchestra July 2014 - Present
Health Care Service Corporation August 2008 - July 2014
Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony August 2008 - June 2014
Illinois Symphony Orchestra August 2005 - August 2008
Illinois Department of Agriculture June 1999 - August 2005
Skills
Social Media, Property & Casualty..., Public Relations, Insurance, Data Analysis, Research, Public Speaking, Data Entry, Health Insurance, Editing, Time Management, Customer Service, Fundraising, Management, Leadership, Event Management, Marketing, Event Planning, Training, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Community Outreach, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Project Planning, Marketing Communications, Volunteer Management, Organizational..., Program Development, Grant Writing, Community Development, Press Releases, Advertising, Administrative...
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 2003 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service December 2013 - Present
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service December 2011 - May 2013
Colorado Autism Center August 2012 - January 2013
Rockies Counseling Center August 2011 - December 2012
US Army May 2011 - December 2011
American Income Life May 2011 - June 2011
Illinois Department of Agriculture July 2008 - September 2010
U.S. Census Bureau December 2009 - June 2010
St. Clair County States Attorney's Office August 2008 - December 2008
McKendree University August 2004 - December 2008
Skills
Recruiting, Bookkeeping, Organizational Structure, Psychology, Government, Crisis Intervention, Community Outreach, Psychotherapy, Leadership, Research, Public Speaking, Policy, Teaching, Group Therapy, Multitasking Skills, Counseling Psychology, Program Management, Conflict Resolution, Time Management, Management, Leadership Development
Education
University of the Rockies 2010 — 2012
Psy.D, Clinical Psychology, Health Psychology Concentration
The Colorado School of Professional Psychology 2009 — 2010
M.A., Psychology, Organizational Leadership Specialization
McKendree College 2004 — 2008
B.A., International Relations
McKendree College 2004 — 2008
B.A., Sociology with a Criminal Justice emphasis
The University of Texas - Pan American December 2012 - Present
Illinois Department of Agriculture December 2010 - June 2012
United States Army February 1998 - January 2011
Skills
Intelligence, Leadership, Research, Nonprofits, Communication, National Security, Intelligence Analysis, Policy, Military
Education
The University of Texas-Pan American 2012 — 2014
Master of Science (M.S.), Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, 3.56 GPA (4.00 Scale)
The University of Texas-Pan American 2012 — 2014
Master's of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences, Global Security Studies Leadership (Intelligence), 3.56 grade point averager (Out of 4)
Western Illinois University 2010 — 2010
Master's of Liberal Arts & Sciences (MLAS), Liberal Arts, 3.56 Grade Point Average (Out of 4)
Illinois State Beekeepers Association March 2012 - Present
Illinois Department of Agriculture May 2010 - Present
Flying Colors Entertainment March 2003 - Present
Record-A-Hit Entertainment October 2007 - March 2012
Skills
Parties, Entertainment, Corporate Events, Event Planning, Event Management, Beekeeping, Public Speaking, Musical Performance, Face-painting, Balloon Twisting, Editing, Corporate Team Building, Children's Entertainment, Weddings, Honey Production, Writing, Non-profit Leadership, Pollinator Protection, Honey Bee Health, Honey Bee Nutrition, Hatha Yoga, Feature Articles, Newsletter Production, Farmers Markets
Education
The University of Kansas 1991 — 1995
BA, English
American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois November 2012 - Present
Logan County Republican Party 2009 - Present
Association Management September 1999 - October 2012
Office of the Lt. Governor January 1999 - September 1999
Illinois Department of Agriculture January 1994 - January 1999
Office of the Governor January 1992 - 1994
Skills
Government Liaison, Public Relations, Event Management, Association Management, Politics, Government Affairs, Government Relations, Grassroots Organizing, Political Campaigns, Public Policy, Non-profits, Event Planning, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Government, Governmental Affairs, Campaign Management, Coalition Building, Strategic Communications
Education
University of Illinois Springfield 1983 — 1985
B.S., Legal studies
Lincoln College 1981 — 1983
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Robert F. Flider Consulting March 2015 - Present
Illinois Department of Agriculture February 2012 - January 2015
Partnership for a Connected Illinois March 2011 - February 2012
Illinois General Assembly January 2003 - January 2011
Mt. Zion, IL April 1991 - April 2003
Illinois Power December 1987 - January 2003
Central Illinois Public Service Co. August 1983 - December 1987
Mattoon Journal Gazette / Charleston Times-Courier January 1980 - August 1983
Skills
Public Policy, Economic Development, Legislation, MIRA, Public Speaking, Media Relations, Community Development, Government, Non-profits, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Strategic Planning, Grants, Newsreading, Legal Research, Legislative Affairs, Renewable Energy, Agriculture, Community Outreach, Legislative Relations, Editing, Canadian Press Style, Fundraising, Public Affairs, Municipal Management, Grant Writing, Crisis Communications, Politics, Event Management, Crisis Management, Grassroots Organizing, Internal Communications, Message Development, Board Development, Nonprofits, Policy, Policy Analysis, Political Campaigns, Political Communication, Project Planning, Grassroots
Education
Eastern Illinois University 1975 — 1979
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
LMG Holdings Inc. June 2014 - Present
Pro Image Sports March 2014 - July 2014
Illinois Secretary of State December 2009 - June 2014
McCormick’s Smokehouse Restaurant March 2008 - November 2009
Illinois Department of Agriculture May 2005 - September 2007
Illinois Attorney General's Office - Investigations May 2007 - July 2007
Skills
Government, Criminal Justice, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Ignition Interlock..., Enforcement, Courts, Police, Research, Community Outreach, Policy, Emergency Management, Background Checks, Grant Writing, Homeland Security, Patrol, Training, Firearms, Supervisory Skills, Interviews, Criminal Investigations, Policy Analysis, Investigation, Public Policy, Public Safety, Surveillance, Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement
Education
University of Illinois Springfield 2005 — 2007
B.A., Criminal Justice
Lincoln Land Community College 2004 — 2005
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2003 — 2004
Non-Decided
Purdue University August 2012 - Present
Illinois Department of Agriculture August 2013 - August 2013
Evonik July 2013 - August 2013
Maple Leaf Farms June 2013 - June 2013
Novus International May 2012 - August 2012
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2010 - May 2012
Illinois Department of Agriculture October 2011 - October 2011
Purdue University September 2009 - May 2010
Skills
SAS, Teamwork, Research, Statistics, Microsoft Office, English, Poultry, Poultry Nutrition, Team Leadership, Translation, Experimental Design, Academic presentations, International..., Farms, Laboratory, Agriculture, Science, Data Analysis, Animal Nutrition, Microbiology, Life Sciences
Education
Purdue University 2012 — 2016
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Animal Nutrition, 3.96
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2010 — 2012
M.S., Animal Sciences, 4.0
Purdue University 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Animal Sciences, 3.80
Sichuan Agricultural University 2006 — 2008
Animal Sciences
Illinois Department of Agriculture March 2015 - Present
Illinois Department of Agriculture March 2013 - March 2015
Skills
SAP, ERP, FMCG, Management, Marketing Strategy, Supply Chain Management, Business Intelligence, Supply Chain, Forecasting, Microsoft Office, Negotiation, Logistics, VIP, Team Building, Contract Negotiation, Business Planning, Food Safety, Retail, Budgets, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Sales Management, Leadership, Swine, Customer Service, New Business Development, Training, Project Planning, Business Development, Meat, Operations Management, Hospitality, Team Leadership, Pork, Public Relations
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Animal/Meat science
Brix Veterinary Service April 2014 - February 2015
Marvin Keller June 2013 - October 2013
First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust January 2012 - April 2012
Roland Machinery Co October 2008 - January 2012
Farm & Home Supply April 2009 - September 2011
Excalibur Seasoning November 2005 - October 2008
Kohl's Department Stores August 2004 - August 2005
Archer Daniels Midland September 2001 - March 2005
Illinois Department of Agriculture May 2000 - September 2001
Skills
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook Express, Data Entry, Internet Explorer, Internet Banking, Multi-line Phone, Answering Phones, Billing Process, Billing Solutions, Billing Systems, Payroll, Customer Service, Filing, Fax, Invoice Processing, Mail Sorting, Scanners, Printers, Microsoft Office, Internet, Cash Handling Experience, Telephone Skills
Education
Lake Land College 2012 — 2014
Associates/ In Progress, Accounting
Lincoln Land Community College 1997 — 2000
Associate, Science- Agriculture and Applied Science- Administrative Assistant
Taylorville High School 1994 — 1997
American Farmland Trust January 2012 - Present
Indiana Farm Bureau, Inc. March 2007 - March 2011
Indiana Farm Bureau, Inc. October 1998 - March 2007
Indiana Farm Bureau, Inc. September 1996 - October 1998
Illinois Department of Agriculture May 1983 - March 1995
Skills
Public Policy, Non-profits, Agriculture, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Economic Development, Research, Social Media, Grant Writing, Land Conservation, Nonprofits, Farms, Strategy, Sustainable Agriculture, International..., Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Rural Development, Government, Policy, Program Management, Program Development, Community Outreach, Project Management, Team Building, Legislative Relations, Management, Strategic Communications, Community Development, Proposal Writing, Media Relations, Coalitions, Crisis Communications, Grants, Politics, Environmental Policy, Volunteer Management, Legislation, Climate Change, Coalition Development, Grassroots Organizing, Political Campaigns
Education
Illinois College
BA, History
Indiana University SPEA
MPA, Public Affairs
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
MS, Agricultural Economics
Illinois Department of Agriculture July 2015 - Present
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign June 2013 - July 2015
Southern Illinois University July 2012 - June 2013
Southern Illinois University February 2005 - July 2012
General American Insurance/Great West Life February 1999 - July 2001
Kaye/Bassman International June 1995 - July 1996
Skills
Training & Development, Oracle, Microsoft Office, Payroll, writing job..., Leadership, Team Leadership, Access, Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Employee Training, Training, Troubleshooting, Time Management, Data Analysis, Customer Service, Data Entry, Analysis, Community Outreach, PowerPoint
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2012 — 2014
Masters of Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, General
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Workforce Education, Training and Development
St. Louis Community College 1997 — 1998
Associate of Arts, Workforce Development and Training
Buffalo High 1987 — 1991
High School Diploma
South Dakota State University February 1991 - Present
Illinois Department of Agriculture July 1987 - January 1991
Education
Iowa State University 1981 — 1984
MS, Veterinary Pathology
Iowa State University 1974 — 1978
DVM, veterinary medicine
GROWMARK, Inc. May 2007 - Present
Greenville College 2008 - Present
Southern Cotton Ginners Association 2004 - 2008
Farm Credit Services of Illinois July 2003 - April 2007
Illinois Department of Agriculture July 2000 - February 2003
Illinois Farm Bureau 1984 - July 2000
Skills
Media Relations, Public Relations, Speech Writing, Journalism, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Social Media, Event Planning, Marketing, Budgets, Team Building, Strategic Communications, Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Broadcast, Fundraising, Interviews, Newsletters, Nonprofits, Social Networking, Public Policy
Education
Gonzaga University 2004 — 2006
MA, Organizational Leadership
Greenville College 2002 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Organizational Leadership
Agilent Technologies February 2014 - Present
PerkinElmer December 2010 - February 2014
Restek Corporation March 2008 - December 2010
Illinois Department of Agriculture July 2001 - March 2008
Skills
Chromatography, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Gas Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry, R&D, HPLC, Strategy, Product Marketing, LC-MS, Lifesciences, Technology Transfer, Biotechnology, Laboratory Automation, Organic Chemistry, Validation, GLP, Commercialization, Drug Discovery, Spectroscopy, Protein Chemistry, Biopharmaceuticals, GMP, Laboratory, GC-MS, Immunoassays
Education
Bradley University 2005 — 2007
Master of Business Administration (MBA), marketing
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Biology/Chemistry
Illinois State University
Master's degree, Organic Chemistry
Retired and looking for the next adventure. July 2015 - Present
Illinois EPA January 1998 - June 2015
Illinois EPA January 1987 - 1998
Illinois Department of Agriculture August 1985 - December 1986
Skills
GIS, ArcGIS, Spatial Analysis, ArcMap, ESRI, Spatial Databases, GPS, Data Collection, Environmental Science, Web Development, Water Resources, Water Quality, Ecology, Environmental Awareness, Databases, Python, ArcInfo, Analysis, Cartography
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1980 — 1985
MS, Limnology
Andrews University 1976 — 1980
BS, Biology, General
Open to New Opportunity 2015 - Present
Illinois Department of Agriculture 2014 - 2015
Illinois Department of Agriculture 2011 - 2014
Mental Health Centers of Central Illinois 2007 - 2011
Skills
Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Employer Branding, Campaign Management, CMS, Email Marketing, Public Speaking, Community Management, Event Planning, Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, Marketing
Education
Benedictine University 2010 — 2012
Master’s Degree, Business Administration and Management, 4.0
Eastern Illinois University 2005 — 2007
Bachelor’s Degree, Marketing
NetJets May 2014 - Present
DCC Marketing January 2008 - May 2014
Illinois Office of Communication and Information November 2006 - January 2008
Illinois Department of Agriculture September 2003 - November 2006
Skills
Message Development, Media Strategy, Crisis Communications, Media Studies, Media Relations, Press Releases, Spokesperson, Speech Writing, Strategic Communications, Communications Planning, Public Relations, Social Media, Marketing Communications, News Writing, Internal Communications, Public Affairs, Social Media Marketing, Corporate Communications, Event Planning, Political Campaigns, Politics, Publicity, Blogging, Newsletters, Event Management
Education
Kent State University 1994 — 1999
BS, Journalism
Padua 1991 — 1994
Illinois Department of Agriculture 2015 - Present
Massie, Quick & Sondgeroth, LLC 2011 - 2015
Ward, Murray, Pace & Johnson, P.C. 2010 - 2011
United States Department of Agriculture 2010 - 2010
State of Iowa Fifth Judicial District 2009 - 2010
Iowa Farm Bureau 2008 - 2010
Drake University Legal Clinic 2009 - 2009
Education
Drake University Law School 2007 — 2010
J.D. with Honors
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2003 — 2007
B.S. with Honors
Carbondale Park District January 2009 - Present
Saluki Swim Club June 2004 - May 2014
Southern Illinois University College of Agricultural Sciences August 2011 - May 2013
Illinois Department of Agriculture December 1980 - August 2011
Skills
University Teaching, Teaching swimming, Student Development, Higher Education, Teaching, Student Affairs, Public Speaking, Curriculum Development, Research, Sports, Tutoring, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Staff Development, Curriculum Design, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Excel, Fitness, Editing, Educational Technology, Teamwork, Event Planning, SPSS, Fundraising, CPR Certified, Program Development, Academic Advising, Instructional Design, Community Outreach
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1973 — 1977
Bachelor's and Master's degrees, Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Infosys May 2015 - Present
GCE Solutions Inc. April 2014 - May 2015
CDS Office Technologies September 2012 - February 2014
Illinois Department of Agriculture June 2005 - August 2011
Skills
Customer Service, Windows, HTML, Microsoft Office, Java, Linux, SQL, Programming, Account Management, Solution Selling, CSS, Troubleshooting, Web Development, C++, JavaScript, Photoshop, Microsoft SQL Server, Research, Oracle SQL, Unix
Education
Illinois State University 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Springfield College Benedictine University 2007 — 2009
Associates of Fine Arts, Computer Science
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP May 2014 - July 2014
US Securities and Exchange Commission May 2013 - August 2013
Illinois Department of Agriculture June 2012 - August 2012
Prairie Farms January 2012 - March 2012
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency June 2011 - August 2011
Walgreens March 2008 - August 2011
Education
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law 2012 — 2015
Saint Louis University 2008 — 2011
Honors Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, summa cum laude
Loyola University John Felice Rome Center
Study Abroad in Rome, Italy
Sorling, Northrup, Hanna, Cullen, & Cochran May 2013 - August 2013
McLean County State's Attorney's Office January 2013 - March 2013
Illinois Attorney General's Office May 2012 - August 2012
Illinois Farm Bureau January 2010 - May 2010
Illinois Department of Agriculture May 2009 - August 2009
National Republican Congressional Committee January 2009 - May 2009
Skills
Legal Writing, Employment Law, Litigation, Civil Litigation
Education
University of Illinois College of Law 2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Illinois Wesleyan University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Political Science/English
Illinois Department of Agriculture March 2008 - December 2014
Illinois Department of Agriculture August 1990 - December 2014
Skills
Project Management, Grant Administration, Federal Grant Management, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Access, Project Coordination, Coordinating Events, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Grants, Grant Monitoring, Microsoft Publisher, Analysis, Data Analysis, Government, Coordination, Spreadsheets, Event Management, Management, Policy, Local Food, Sustainable Agriculture, Event Planning
Education
Texas A&M University 1988 — 1990
Master's degree, Widlife and Fisheries
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1984 — 1988
Bachelor's degree, Ecology, Ethology and Evolution
Self Employed September 2012 - Present
Independent Business Owner/Partner July 2011 - Present
Illinois Department of Agriculture May 2012 - September 2012
Mchenry County College January 2011 - July 2012
Volunteer Teaching Work January 2008 - June 2012
Royal Oak Orchard August 2008 - October 2010
Skills
Teaching, Tutoring, Teaching English as a..., Lesson Planning, Public Speaking, Teamwork, Teaching Adults, Photography, Teaching Writing, Creative Writing, Microsoft Office, Blogging, Editing, Windows
Education
International TEFL Academy 2012 — 2012
TESOL/TEFL Certificate, Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
McHenry County College
Associate of Science (A.S.)
Ezra Homeschool 2008 — 2010
High School Diploma
Connecticut Data Collaborative December 2014 - Present
DataHaven March 2014 - December 2014
Alta Bicycle Share April 2013 - March 2014
Princeton University January 2013 - March 2013
DataHaven January 2013 - February 2013
City of Urbana November 2011 - November 2012
Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems and Community Development November 2010 - November 2012
Illinois Department of Agriculture June 2011 - August 2012
Illinois Local Food, Farms and Jobs Council January 2012 - June 2012
Illinois State Water Survey May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
GIS, ArcGIS, Python, Django, R, JavaScript, jQuery, Spatial Analysis, Cartography, Land Use Planning, Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Adobe Creative Suite, Sustainability, Urban, Environmental Policy, OpenLayers, Economic Impact, Policy Analysis, Policy, Community Development, Economic Development, Climate Change, Land Use, Research, Brazing, Qualitative Research, Nonprofits
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2007 — 2012
PhD, Geography
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
MUP, Urban Planning
Tufts University 1996 — 1999
BA, Political Science
George Mason University January 1993 - August 2012
American Farmland Trust 1983 - 1993
Illinois Department of Agriculture 1980 - 1983
Skills
Research Design, Higher Education, Policy Analysis, SPSS, Academic Advising, Qualitative Research, Grant Writing, Program Evaluation, Public Policy, Econometrics, University Teaching, Government, Science, Economics, Research, Policy, Non-profits, Teaching, Foreign Policy, Statistics, Stata, Economic Development, Lecturing, Intercultural..., Data Analysis, International..., Political Science, Quantitative Research, International Relations, Politics, Grants, Proposal Writing, Program Development, Public Health, Analysis, Strategy, Report Writing, Public Administration, Economic Research, Survey Design, Quantitative Analytics, Nonprofits, Statistical Modeling
Education
George Mason University 1992 — 2002
Ph.D., Public Policy
Northern Illinois University 1978 — 1980
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Urban Management and Development
Northern Illinois University 1970 — 1977
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government
Pharmaceutical Calibrations & Instrumentation January 2001 - Present
Illinois Department of Agriculture June 1999 - December 2000
Skills
Validation, Analytical Chemistry, Testing, GMP, HPLC, Calibration, Chromatography, UV/Vis, Technical Writing
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1995 — 1998
Bachelors, Chemisty
Institute of Government and Public Affairs June 2014 - Present
Renew Moline, Inc. September 2011 - Present
The Development Consortium 2006 - Present
Illinois Development Council July 2007 - July 2008
Illinois Department of Commerce 2000 - 2006
Illinois State Chamber of Commerce March 2000 - November 2000
Illinois Department of Agriculture February 1998 - February 2000
Illinois Department of Agriculture January 1995 - February 1998
Illinois Governor's Office October 1991 - February 1995
Skills
Economic Development, Strategic Planning, Real Estate, Local Government, Promotions, Public Speaking, Government Relations, Public Relations, Government Liaison, Site Selection, Public Policy, Marketing Strategy, Non-profits, Media Relations, Event Planning, Policy, Marketing Communications, Location Intelligence, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Leadership Development, Policy Analysis, Leadership, Training, Marketing, Program Development, Legislative Relations, Community Development, Budgets, Grants, Editing, Entrepreneurship, Community Outreach, Speech Writing, Management, Grant Writing, Government, Workforce Development, Political Campaigns, Volunteer Management, Grassroots Organizing, Strategic Communications, Politics, Proposal Writing, Legislation, Redevelopment, Coalitions, Political Consulting, State Government, Public/private...
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1985 — 1989
B.S., Agricultural Industries/Economics
International Economic Development Association 2000 — 2000
Basic Economic Development Course
Public Relations Society of America 1995 — 1995
Crisis Management
United States Environmental Protection Agency 2005 — 2005
Triad Approach to Brownfields Assessment
United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resource Conservation Service 1989 — 1991
Leadership Training
State of Illinois
Rutan Interviewer and Personnel Training
American Miniature Horse Association February 2014 - Present
Color Breed Council 2007 - Present
Plus Management Consulting January 1992 - Present
Pony of the Americas Club, Inc May 2001 - November 2008
Pony of the Americas Club, Inc 2001 - 2008
American Miniature Horse Assn January 1996 - May 2001
St Augustine/St Johns County Chamber of Commerce January 1994 - December 1995
Indiana State Fair August 1984 - March 1989
Illinois Department of Agriculture January 1980 - August 1984
Illinois Pork Producers Assn June 1976 - January 1980
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1953 — 1957
BS, Agriculture
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2013 - Present
Scholl Farms 1976 - Present
American Farmland Trust July 2008 - July 2013
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency August 2004 - May 2008
Illinois Farm Bureau July 1979 - April 2004
Illinois Department of Agriculture May 1978 - July 1979
Skills
Public Policy, Conservation Issues, Legislative Relations, Farms, Non-profits
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1973 — 1978
BS, Agriculture Science
State of Illinois, Illinois State Police August 2012 - Present
Levi, Ray & Shoup January 2012 - August 2012
Levi, Ray & Shoup August 2006 - January 2012
LRS February 2005 - August 2006
LRS January 2000 - February 2005
Illinois Department of Agriculture. January 1994 - December 2000
Skills
Testing, Software Documentation, SDLC, Microsoft SQL Server, Project Management, Windows Server, Databases, Software Design, Business Requirements, Management, Disaster Recovery, Business Analysis, Software Development, Analysis, Program Management, Integration, Technical Writing, VB.NET, Enterprise Software, Leadership, T-SQL, Requirements Analysis, SQL, Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Account Management, Test Planning, Business Process..., Team Leadership, Requirements Gathering, COBOL
Education
University of Illinois Springfield 1987 — 1988
B.S., Business Management
Lincoln Land Community College 1985 — 1987
A.S., Liberal Arts and Science
State of Illinois - Office of the State CIO at CMS/BCCS May 2015 - Present
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency December 2012 - May 2015
Illinois Executive Ethics Commission April 2011 - December 2012
Illinois Department of Agriculture January 2010 - March 2011
State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services 2005 - 2010
Ameritech/SBC 1997 - 2004
RSM McGladrey, Inc 1996 - 1997
Anixter 1990 - 1994
Skills
Government, Policy, Public Policy, Legislation, Legal Research, Policy Analysis, State Government, Contract Negotiation, Legal Writing, Leadership, Program Management, Litigation, Strategic Planning, Management, Negotiation, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Contract Management, Analysis, Government Procurement, Information Technology, Organizational..., Governance, Management Consulting
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 1991 — 1994
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1988 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Michigan State University 1985 — 1987
Illinois Department of Agriculture November 2011 - Present
Skills
Government, Public Speaking, Public Administration, Nonprofits, Community Development, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Program Management, Outlook, Leadership, Policy, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Non-profits, Policy Analysis, Fundraising, Public Policy, Agriculture, Economic Development, Event Planning, Grant Writing, Strategic Communications
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 1968 — 1972
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
Illinois Department of Agriculture pharmacy technicianSt. Johns HospitalMay 1998 - August 2003
Coble Animal Hospital June 1995 - May 1998
Coble Animal Hospital May 1995 - May 1998
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1991 — 1995
B.S., Animal Science
Rovey Farms September 2005 - Present
Monsanto Dairy Business September 2002 - September 2004
Illinois Department of Agriculture May 2000 - August 2000
University of Illinois Dairy Research Farm October 1997 - May 2000
Education
University of Arizona 2000 — 2002
Animal Science, Reproductive Physiology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1996 — 2000
Animal Science
Springfield Housing Authority March 2007 - Present
Springfield Housing Authority 1987 - 2011
Illinois Department of Agriculture July 2000 - July 2007
Skills
Budgeting, Microsoft Office, Financial Analysis, Word, Excel, Accounting, Employee Relations, Administration, Accounts Payable, Financial Reporting, Strategic Planning, Payroll, Customer Service, Accounts Receivable, Auditing, Nonprofits, General Ledger, Budgets, Microsoft Word, QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel
Education
Illinois State University 1978 — 1982
BS, Accounting
Illinois State University 1978 — 1982
Accounting and Business/Management
Illinois Department of Agriculture July 2014 - Present
University of Illinois at Springfield April 2012 - September 2013
Heartland Equine Health Center, LLC August 1984 - April 2012
Rohde Piano Tuning & Repair January 2009 - December 2011
Coble Animal Hospital September 1982 - July 1984
Wheaton Animal Hospital July 1981 - September 1982
Skills
Practice Management, Management, Office Management, PowerPoint, Time Management, Human Resources, Payroll, Budgets, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Facebook, Teamwork, Editing, QuickBooks, Process Scheduler, Newsletters
Education
University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine 1977 — 1981
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medicine
Eastern Illinois University 1976 — 1977
Biology, pre-veterinary studies
Joliet Junior College 1975 — 1976
Associate's degree
N/A December 2009 - Present
Illinois Department of Agriculture May 1989 - December 2009
NBC Exhibit Source, Inc April 1985 - May 1989
Bristol-Myers Squibb May 1983 - March 1985
Abbott Laboratories February 1975 - May 1983
Waste Management October 1973 - November 1974
US Army July 1967 - December 1973
Skills
Personnel Leadership, Board Leadership, Public Speaking, Pastoral Care, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Preaching, Team Building, Leadership Development, Project Planning, Social Media, Community Outreach, Program Development, Volunteer Management, Microsoft Office, Staff Development, Theology, Cross-functional Team..., Event Planning, Coaching, System Administration, Grant Writing, Program Management, Marketing, Fundraising, Customer Service, Teaching, Entrepreneurship, Organizational..., Non-profits, Workshop Facilitation, Religion, Supervisory Skills, Training, Sales, Event Management, Biblical Studies, Editing, Curriculum Development, Nonprofits, Policy, Public Relations, Government, Conflict Resolution, Research, Grants, Management, Community Organizing, Strategic Communications, Budgets
Education
North Central College 1986 — 1988
Business Administration and Management, General
Roosevelt University 1982 — 1984
Business/Marketing
North Carolina Central University 1963 — 1967
Political Science/Economics
Elks National Foundation February 2014 - Present
Independent Contractor August 2006 - Present
Creative Financial Staffing (CFS) August 2013 - November 2013
insureon January 2013 - July 2013
Boy Scouts of America May 2008 - November 2012
Illinois Department of Agriculture May 2011 - August 2012
Lawrence University May 2011 - June 2012
Lawrence University September 2009 - June 2012
Six Flags Great America June 2011 - September 2011
Skills
HTML, Linux, PowerPoint, Video Production, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, WordPress, Salesforce.com..., Salesforce.com, Salesforce.com..., C++, Java, CSS, Bash, FTP, Router Configuration, DNS management, SSH, Word, Excel, Gel Electrophoresis, Cell Culture, Dissection, PCR, Photoshop, Illustrator, Photography, Video Editing, Science Education, Creative Writing, SEO
Education
Lawrence University 2008 — 2012
BA, Biology
York Community High School 2004 — 2008
State of Illinois December 2010 - Present
Central Management Services January 2010 - December 2010
Illinois Department of Agriculture May 2009 - December 2009
Central Management Services November 2008 - August 2009
Illinois Department of Agriculture August 2004 - February 2008
Illinois Department of Children & Family Services June 1998 - July 2004
Skills
Government, Legal Writing, Employment Law, Administrative Law, Public Policy, Policy, Public Administration, State Government, Policy Analysis, Criminal Law, Economic Development, Government Procurement, Legal Research, Legislation, Legislative Relations, Litigation, Political Campaigns, Politics, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning
Education
Washington University at St. Louis 1986 — 1989
J.D., Law
University of Oregon 1982 — 1986
B.S., Political Science; Planning, Public Policy & Management
Springfield Housing Authority March 2007 - Present
Illinois Department of Agriculture July 2000 - June 2007
AFSCME July 1993 - November 1996
Skills
US GAAP, Cost Accounting, Cash Flow, Fixed Assets, QuickBooks, Financial Audits, Accounts Receivable, Finance, Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Budgets, Management, Event Planning, Accounting
Education
Illinois State University 1978 — 1982
Accounting and Business/Management
Glenwood High School 1974 — 1978
USDA-FSIS August 2007 - Present
Illinois Department of Agriculture November 1990 - January 2006
Skills
Graphic Design, Fine Arts
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1985 — 1987
Quigley Prep. South 1981 — 1985
Illinois Department of Agriculture March 2006 - Present
Education
Lewis and Clark Community College 2000 — 2002
Associates in Science, Bachelors in Management at University of Illinois @ Springfield
Northwestern High School 1968 — 1972
Illinois Department of Agriculture January 1982 - Present
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign October 1979 - December 1981
Skills
Land and Water Resources, Mined Land Recclamation..., Farmland Preservation, Study of Soils
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1973 — 1979
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Soils and Geology, 3.5
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1971 — 1973
Master's of Science, Agronomy/Soils Minor Geology
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1961 — 1968
Bachelor's degree, Agronomy and Crop Science
Self-employed September 2007 - Present
Hayward Alternative School January 1996 - August 2007
Illinois Department of Agriculture March 1982 - August 1994
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2004 — 2007
Northern Illinois University
Louisiana State University December 2012 - Present
Louisiana State University August 2010 - December 2012
Brigham Young University June 2009 - August 2009
Illinois Department of Agriculture June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Mathematica, Higher Education, Matlab, LaTeX, University Teaching, Statistics
Education
Louisiana State University 2010 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Mathematics
Louisiana State University 2010 — 2011
Master of Science (M.S.), Mathematics
Xavier University 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mathematics
Illinois Department of Agriculture March 1978 - August 2012
Illinois Department of Agriculture March 1978 - August 2012
Illinois Department of Corrections 2012 - 2012
Skills
Virology, Serology, ELISA, Immunohistochemistry, Quality Assurance, Quality System, Laboratory, Cell Culture, Microbiology
Education
Blackburn College 1973 — 1975
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Biology, General