IndependenceFirst Company

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Address: 540 S 1st St, Milwaukee, WI 53204 Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8AM Fri Thursday8AM–4:30PMFriday8AM–4:30PMSaturdayClosedSundayClosedMonday8AM–4:30PMTuesday8AM–4:30PMWednesday8AM–4:30PMSuggest an edit Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Phone: (414) 291-7520: Category: : : : : : Place name: Website: Website: http://www.independencefirst.org/ Category: Social services organization Suggest an editUnable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo.

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IndependenceFirst Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Lauren Grudzinski Lauren Grudzinski Milwaukee, Wisconsin Details
Lauren Grudzinski's IndependenceFirst Experience July 2013 - Present
Job Work Incentives Benefit Specialist at IndependenceFirst
Industry Animation
Experience
IndependenceFirst   July 2013 - Present
CapTel, Inc.   January 2012 - July 2013
Wisconsin Lions Camp  May 2004 - August 2006
Wisconsin Lions Camp  May 2005 - August 2005

Skills
Art Education, Traditional Animation, Adobe Creative Suite, Digital Illustration, Character Animation, Storyboarding, Concept Design, Art, Drawing, Painting, Social Work, Microsoft Office, Case Management

Education
Alverno College   2011 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Instructional Design/Organizational Development

Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design   2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Animation

Michael Slusar Michael Slusar Greater St. Louis Area Details
Michael Slusar's IndependenceFirst Experience January 2012 - May 2012
Job Academy System Engineer at Cerner Corporation
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Cerner Corporation  May 2014 - July 2015
Missouri S&T  September 2014 - February 2015
Missouri S&T  September 2013 - December 2013
IndependenceFirst   January 2012 - May 2012
The Home Depot  April 2009 - January 2010

Skills
Software Documentation, Technical Communication, Adobe RoboHelp, TechSmith Morae, HTML, Vidyo, Linux System..., Windows Server, VoIP, JIRA, HP Quality Center, Wireshark, Microsoft Visio, TechSmith Camtasia, Adobe InDesign, Asterisk, ERP, C#, Shell Scripting, Microsoft Excel, Troubleshooting

Education
University of Missouri-Rolla   2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Technical Communication, 3.5/4.0

Waukesha County Technical College   2010 — 2012
Associate's degree, Information Technology: Networking, 3.4/4.0

David D. Sykes David D. Sykes Greater Milwaukee Area Details
David D. Sykes's IndependenceFirst Experience January 2011 - January 2014
Job Software Engineer/Computer Consultant I at IndependenceFirst
Industry Computer Software
Experience
IndependenceFirst   January 2011 - January 2014
Office Depot  June 2004 - November 2005
The Frantz Group, Inc   November 2002 - August 2003
Workscape, Inc  June 2000 - June 2002
Rockwell Automation  August 2000 - September 2000
Esri  June 2000 - August 2000
Johnsons Control, Inc   June 2000 - June 2000
We Energies  June 1998 - May 2000
Marshall & Shift/ EH Boeckh   June 1998 - September 1999
The Blood Center of SE Wisconsin   June 1997 - June 1999

Skills
CSS, JavaScript, HTML, Java, PHP, SQL, Web Development, XML, C#, HTML5, XHTML, Management, Sales Process, Selling, Sales, jQuery, HTML 5, Visual Studio, Microsoft SQL Server, Visio, ASP.NET, MySQL

Education
Milwaukee Area Technical College   2014 — 2017
Associate of Science (A.S.), IT Mobile Application Development/IT Web and Software Developer

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee   1996 — 2000
Bachelor's Degree, Information Science and Technology

James Pershing James Pershing Oak Creek, Wisconsin Details
James Pershing's IndependenceFirst Experience January 2011 - Present
Job CEO at Time Machine Toyz
Industry Retail
Experience
Time Machine Toyz   January 1990 - Present
IndependenceFirst   January 2011 - Present
Safe Sounds & Security   December 1996 - July 1999
National School Bus   January 1993 - December 1995
P&P Motors   January 1990 - January 1993
US Army  March 1986 - September 1989

Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Marketing, Computer Repair, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Wholesale, Retail, Employee Training, Automotive Repair, Automotive Restoration, Bicycle Repair, Collectibles, internet sales, Ebay Sales, Sales Presentations, Inventory Management, Inventory Valuation, Online Marketing, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Web Design, Web Development, International Sales, Guitarist, Vocalist, eBay Selling Assistant, Craigslist, Prezi, Car Stereo Installer, Guitar Repair, Cpr Certified, BLS Certified, Social Media

Education
Milwaukee Area Technical College   2013 — 2015
Teacher Education

Anna Ogunkunle Anna Ogunkunle Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Anna Ogunkunle's IndependenceFirst Experience January 2014 - May 2014
Job Office Assistant at Marquette University Educational Opportunity Program
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
USC School of Cinematic Arts  August 2015 - Present
Marquette University Educational Opportunity Program   January 2015 - May 2015
The Cervantes Group  September 2014 - December 2014
IndependenceFirst   January 2014 - May 2014
Marquette University  September 2013 - May 2014
Boulevard Ensemble Studio Theatre   July 2013 - December 2013
Marquette University  January 2013 - May 2013
Woodman's Food Markets  February 2011 - September 2012
Wafrique Crafts LLC   June 2012 - August 2012
First Stage Children's Theater  June 2010 - July 2010

Skills
Microsoft Word, Facebook, Twitter, Event Planning, Research, Typing, YouTube, Organization, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Entertainment, Television, Time Management, Public Relations, Social Media, Fundraising, Cashiering, Bagging

Education
University of Southern California   2015 — 2017
Master of Arts (M.A.), Cinema and Media Studies

Marquette University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Public Relations & Spanish

Rufus King High School   2008 — 2011

Wendy Huot, MBA Wendy Huot, MBA Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Wendy Huot, MBA's IndependenceFirst Experience April 2009 - Present
Job Director Of Finance at IndependenceFirst
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
IndependenceFirst   April 2009 - Present
IndependenceFirst   September 2006 - March 2009
IndependenceFirst   September 2000 - August 2006
Olsten Staffing Services  1995 - 2000

Skills
Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Leadership, Event Planning, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Program Development, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Human Resources, Grants, Accounting, Cost Allocation, MIP

Education
Marquette University   1997 — 2001
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

Alverno College   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts, Business and Management

Lizette Martinez Lizette Martinez Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Lizette Martinez's IndependenceFirst Experience March 2014 - July 2014
Job Client History Interviewer at Northwestern Mutual
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Northwestern Mutual  July 2014 - Present
IndependenceFirst   March 2014 - July 2014
IndependenceFirst   August 2011 - April 2014
Benedict Center  May 2013 - September 2013
Medical Ministry International  June 2011 - July 2011
United Community Center  January 2011 - June 2011
The Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center   February 2011 - May 2011
South Side Interfaith Older Adult Program   February 2009 - May 2009

Skills
Nonprofits, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Staff Development, Healthcare

Education
Mount Mary College   2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Criminal Justice

Dominican High School   2004 — 2008

Yelizaveta Kontarovich Yelizaveta Kontarovich Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Yelizaveta Kontarovich's IndependenceFirst Experience August 2013 - Present
Job at
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin  November 2014 - Present
IndependenceFirst   August 2013 - Present
Infinity Benefit Solutions, Inc.   December 2013 - December 2014
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare  June 2014 - August 2014
CapTel  July 2012 - November 2013

Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Time Management, Data Analysis, Analysis, Healthcare Information..., Training, Research, Public Speaking, Leadership, PowerPoint, Data Entry, Teamwork, Event Planning, Human Resources, Employee Benefits

Education
Saint Louis University   2015 — 2017
Master's degree, Health/Health Care Administration/Management

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee   2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Marquette University   2011 — 2012
Biomedical Sciences, General

Elizabeth Sikorski Elizabeth Sikorski Milwaukee, Wisconsin Details
Elizabeth Sikorski's IndependenceFirst Experience January 2011 - January 2015
Job Occupational Therapist at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin  November 2014 - Present
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare  December 2013 - Present
IndependenceFirst   January 2011 - January 2015
Tender Touch Therapy   July 2014 - December 2014
Dominiczak Therapy Associates   September 2013 - November 2013
Aurora Health Care  May 2013 - August 2013
Easter Seals Southeast Wisconsin  September 2011 - May 2013
Easter Seals Southeast Wisconsin  June 2011 - August 2012
Concordia University Wisconsin  August 2011 - December 2011
Elizabeth Residence  September 2010 - April 2011

Skills
Crisis Situations, Experience With All..., Experience With..., Servant Leadership, Applied Behavior..., Activities of Daily..., Medication..., Experience With Diverse..., Certified Nursing..., CPR & AED Certified, Mental Health, Crisis Intervention, Developmental..., Social Services, Elder Care, Healthcare, Home Care, Occupational Therapy, Program Development, Pediatrics

Education
Concordia University-Wisconsin   2009 — 2013
Master of Science (M.S.), Occupational Therapy

John Cabot University   2010 — 2010
Italian Cinema

Colleen Kluber Colleen Kluber Whitewater, Wisconsin Details
Colleen Kluber's IndependenceFirst Experience July 2008 - May 2009
Job Owner at CKsolutions LLC
Industry Education Management
Experience
CKsolutions LLC   February 2013 - Present
Wisconsin Virtual Academy  July 2009 - February 2013
EthoStream, LLC   July 2008 - July 2009
IndependenceFirst   July 2008 - May 2009
Technology Solutions For Schools   2007 - 2008
Kaiser Group   2006 - 2007
South Milwaukee School District  2000 - 2005
Milwaukee Public Schools  1993 - 2000

Education
Marian University   2002 — 2006
MA.Ed, Educational Leadership/Curriculum & Instruction

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire   1987 — 1992
BS, K-12 Special Education/Elementary Education

Jon Groves Jon Groves Milwaukee, Wisconsin Details
Jon Groves's IndependenceFirst Experience June 2012 - August 2012
Job iTunes Store Senior Advisor
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Apple  June 2014 - Present
Jon Groves Consulting   January 1995 - Present
Apple  August 2012 - June 2014
IndependenceFirst   June 2012 - August 2012
AT&T  September 2007 - February 2009
University of Wisconsin  January 2003 - May 2007
United States Student Association Foundation   June 2002 - August 2002
American Red Cross Neenah/Menasha Chapter   February 2002 - May 2002
University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley  June 1999 - June 2001
Appleton Public Library  1998 - 2000

Skills
Network Administration, Windows Server 2008, Social Networking, Network Security, Group Collaboration, Windows 7, Mac OS X, Video Conferencing, Google Apps, Microsoft Office, Active Directory, Cisco IOS, VMware ESX, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Web Design, Pagemaker, Dell Computers, Macintosh hardware, Customer Service, Customer Retention, VMware Workstation, OS X, Windows Server, Help Desk Support, Technical Support, Troubleshooting, Windows, Software Installation, Operating Systems, Networking, Computer Hardware, Public Speaking

Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee   2003 — 2013
None, Communication

Milwaukee Area Technical College   2010 — 2012
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Network Specialist-Accelerated

University of Wisconsin - Fox Valley   1999 — 2002
Associates of Arts and Sciences, Liberal Arts

Appleton North High School   1995 — 1999

Cassondra Gresl Cassondra Gresl Rochester, Wisconsin Details
Cassondra Gresl's IndependenceFirst Experience 2007 - Present
Job Cognitive Brain Trainer at LearningRx
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Washington-Caldwell School District   February 2014 - Present
LearningRx  June 2013 - Present
IndependenceFirst   2007 - Present
The Rock Sports Complex   October 2012 - July 2013

Skills
Community Outreach, Acting, Public Speaking, Training, Teaching, Team Leadership, Team Management, Teamwork, Music, Pianist, Singer-songwriter, Customer Service, Directing, Creative Writing, Creativity, Problem Solving, Proofreading, PowerPoint, Communication, Marketing Communications, Social Networking, Social Services, Counseling Psychology, Project Management

Education
Alverno College   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Sara Stellpflug Sara Stellpflug Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Sara Stellpflug's IndependenceFirst Experience 2006 - 2009
Job Attorney at Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.   September 2013 - Present
Wisconsin Supreme Court  August 2012 - July 2013
University of Wisconsin-Madison  January 2012 - May 2012
Chambers of Judge Barbara B. Crabb, Federal District Court, Western District of Wisconsin   September 2011 - December 2011
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.   June 2011 - August 2011
Frank J. Remington Center, Legal Assistance to Institutionalized Persons (LAIP)   June 2010 - June 2011
Marquette University Counseling Center   August 2008 - May 2009
IndependenceFirst   2006 - 2009
Milwaukee County Adult Services   2006 - 2009
VHC, Inc   June 2005 - August 2005

Skills
Courts, Legal Issues, Non-profits, Corporate Law, Policy Analysis, Critical Thinking, International Law, Public Speaking

Education
University of Wisconsin Law School   2009 — 2012
J.D.

Marquette University   2004 — 2008
BA, Social Philosophy

De Pere High School

Lauren Levey Lauren Levey Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Lauren Levey's IndependenceFirst Experience December 2010 - January 2015
Job Account Executive at WISN Channel 12
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Hearst  April 2015 - Present
Oconomowoc Area School District  December 2014 - Present
United Way of Greater Milwaukee  February 2013 - Present
Heiliger Huegel Ski Club   September 2012 - Present
Sinclair Broadcast Group  August 2011 - April 2015
IndependenceFirst   December 2010 - January 2015
University Lake School  December 2011 - June 2014
Four Points by Sheraton  June 2010 - August 2011
University of Massachusetts Amherst Alumni Association   April 2009 - April 2010

Skills
Creative Problem Solving, Strategic Communications, Drive, Exceptional Listener, Motivation, Personality, Fast Learner, Online Research, Marketing Communications, Broadcast Television, Sales, Social Media Marketing, Promotions, Data Entry, Event Planning, Social Media, Market Research, People Skills, Business Networking, Communication Skills, Fundraising, Event Management, Integrated Marketing, Social Networking, Sponsorship, Blogging, Nonprofits, Advertising, Public Relations, Marketing, Brand Development, Customer Service, Email Marketing, Public Speaking, Marketing Strategy, Television, Leadership, Facebook, Online Marketing, Spanish, Direct Marketing, Sales Management

Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2006 — 2010
BA, Political Science, Sociology

Homestead High School   2002 — 2006

Annette Bruening Annette Bruening Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Annette Bruening's IndependenceFirst Experience May 2006 - Present
Job unemployed
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
IndependenceFirst   May 2006 - Present
Independence first  March 2006 - September 2014
IndependenceFirst   January 2002 - September 2014
Independence first  January 2002 - September 2014
Indepedence first   June 2002 - March 2007
Children's Hospital  April 2000 - May 2000
Milwaukee Technical College   April 1999 - May 1999

Skills
Computer Hardware, Troubleshooting, Software Installation, Customer Service, Hardware, Microsoft outlook..., Active Directory, Nonprofits, Laptops, Help Desk Support, Program Development, Community Outreach

Education
Milwaukee Area Technical College   1998 — 2000
Associate Degree, Microcomputer Specialist and Business Analysis

Marcia Lee Marcia Lee Greater Detroit Area Details
Marcia Lee's IndependenceFirst Experience August 2008 - October 2010
Job Cofounder and Coordinator at Detroit Area Restorative Justice Center
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Detroit Area Restorative Justice Center   May 2011 - Present
Capuchin Franciscan, St. Joseph Province, Cap Corps Midwest   March 2010 - Present
Detroit Asian Youth Project   May 2004 - Present
IndependenceFirst   August 2008 - October 2010
Initiative for Change   2009 - 2010
Alma Center   September 2007 - August 2008
EarthWorks Urban Farm-Capuchin Soup Kitchen   August 2005 - August 2007

Skills
conflict resloution..., group and retreat..., asking questions, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Public Policy, Event Planning, Sustainability, Asking Questions, Leadership, Training, Politics, Teaching, Conflict Resolution, Marketing, Grants, Program Management, Grassroots Organizing, Social Justice, Research

Education
Marquette University   2007 — 2009
MA

University of Michigan   2001 — 2005
BA

Mia Lott-Rogers Mia Lott-Rogers Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Mia Lott-Rogers's IndependenceFirst Experience March 2002 - January 2010
Job Addmissions Coordinator at Jefferson Crest
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Jefferson Crest   July 2010 - Present
IndependenceFirst   March 2002 - January 2010
Lisbon Avenue Neighborhood Development   May 2000 - March 2002

Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, CPFR, Twitter, Face to Face Sales, Facebook, Recruiting, Management, Program Development, Program Management, Program Evaluation, Problem Solving

Education
Cardinal Stritch University   2014 — 2016
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Human Resources Management and Services

Milwaukee Area Technical College   2012 — 2014
Associate's degree, Marketing

Joe Hausch Joe Hausch Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Joe Hausch's IndependenceFirst Experience 1996 - 2003
Job Hausch Design Agency
Industry Design
Experience
HUDSON Business Lounge+Cafe/Bar   2012 - Present
Hausch Design Agency   January 2001 - Present
Killer Joe Band   July 2013 - Present
Whitnall Youth Football and Cheer   2011 - Present
Octodea   2003 - Present
The Cholive Company LLC   August 2007 - 2009
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD)   2001 - 2007
IndependenceFirst   1996 - 2003
H2D, Inc.   1986 - 2001
Artreach Milwaukee   1988 - 1996

Skills
Creative Direction, Graphic Design, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Tradeshow Design, Website Development, Fine Art, Newsletters, Art, Integrated Marketing, Packaging, Trade Shows, Brochures, Logo Design, Marketing Communications, Web Design, Social Media, Photoshop, Branding & Identity, Corporate Identity, Direct Mail, Illustration, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Product Development, Adobe Creative Suite, Brand Development, Photography, Image Manipulation, Graphics, Typography, Layout, Creative Strategy, Interaction Design, Illustrator, Corporate Branding, Mac, Catalogs, Concept Development, Posters, Publishing, Visual Communication, InDesign, Pre-press, Collateral, Drawing, QuarkXPress, Image Editing, Adobe Acrobat

Education
Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design   1981 — 1984
Diploma, Graphic Design

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee (UWM)   1979 — 1981
none, Liberal Arts

Pius XI High School   1976 — 1979
Diploma

Furman Avery Furman Avery Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Furman Avery's IndependenceFirst Experience 1998 - 2013
Job Peer Support Specialist at The Guest House Of Milwaukee and Board Member at Grassroots Empowement Project
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
The Guest House  February 2014 - Present
Grassroots Empowement Projecty   January 2010 - Present
Securitas  March 2012 - February 2014
IndependenceFirst   1998 - 2013
AlliedBarton Security Services  July 2009 - March 2012
Vital Voices for Mental Health   2007 - September 2010
US Bank  July 2005 - March 2009
US Bank  March 1997 - July 2005
Sedgwich James   July 1996 - March 1997
Ameritech  June 1994 - June 1996

Skills
Certified Peer..., Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Administration, Volunteer Management, Supervisory Skills, Board Development, Volunteer Engagement, Mental Health, Peer Counseling, Treatment Planning, System Administration, Nonprofits, Program Development, Team Building, Management, Leadership, Community Outreach, Training, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Peer Support, Social Services, Fundraising

Education
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee - Helen Bader Institute   2007 — 2009
Masters; Master's Degree to be, Science Nonprofit Management & Leadership

Chicago State University   1974 — 1980
Bachelor of Arts; Degree, English Major

Yazmin H. Gallegos, CSP Yazmin H. Gallegos, CSP Milwaukee, Wisconsin Details
Yazmin H. Gallegos, CSP's IndependenceFirst Experience August 2012 - February 2013
Job HR Manager at Cintas
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Cintas  April 2015 - Present
Parallel Employment Group  February 2013 - March 2015
IndependenceFirst   August 2012 - February 2013
IndependenceFirst   April 2011 - August 2012
IndependenceFirst   January 2010 - September 2011
ITT Technical Institute  July 2008 - November 2009
P.A Staffing  2006 - 2008
Staffing Support Specialists   August 2001 - October 2006

Skills
Community Outreach, Talent Acquisition, Program Development, College Recruiting, Performance Management, Organizational..., Microsoft Excel, Public Relations, Coaching, Training, Case Managment, Employment Law, Leadership Development, Research, Technical Recruiting, Workers Compensation, HRIS, Case Management, Leadership, Policy, Interviews, Applicant Tracking..., Career Counseling, Screening Resumes, Personnel Management, Deferred Compensation, Temporary Placement, Management, Program Management, Time Management, Employee Benefits, FMLA, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Human Resources, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Resume Writing, Hiring, New Hire Orientations, Job Fairs, Employee Training, Networking, Staffing Services, Administration

Education
Ottawa University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Double major in Business Management and Human Resources

Rosanne Stelpflug Rosanne Stelpflug Milwaukee, Wisconsin Details
Rosanne Stelpflug's IndependenceFirst Experience January 2010 - March 2015
Job Executive Assistant at Executive Director
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Executive Director  July 2015 - Present
YNPN Greater Milwaukee Chapter   November 2014 - Present
Executive Director  April 2015 - July 2015
Work Incentives Benefit Specialist Association (WIBSA)   May 2011 - March 2015
IndependenceFirst   January 2010 - March 2015
Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Waukesha County   March 2008 - January 2010
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee  August 2006 - March 2008
IMPACT, Inc. - Milwaukee, WI   January 2007 - August 2007
Bartz's Party Store   August 2001 - September 2006
Pretty Weddings & Events   August 2005 - March 2006

Skills
Nonprofits, Social Services, Community Outreach, Program Development, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Case Management, Microsoft Office, Web Content Management, Annual Reports, Volunteer Management, Events Coordination, Leadership, Training, Annual Meetings, Meeting Planning, Organization Skills, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Data Entry, Communication, Customer Advocacy, Government Advocacy, Interpersonal..., Report Writing, Teamwork, Proofreading, Time Management, Problem Solving, Presentations, Social Security..., Team Leadership, English, Meeting Facilitation

Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee   2013 — 2015
Master’s Degree, Nonprofit Management & Leadership, 3.8 GPA

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee   2002 — 2007
Bachelor's Degree, Social Work

Milwaukee Area Technical College   2003 — 2005
Associate's Degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Emma Kolander Emma Kolander Chicago, Illinois Details
Emma Kolander's IndependenceFirst Experience June 2013 - August 2013
Job Consumer Intern at Zeno Group
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Zeno Group  June 2015 - Present
DePaul University  August 2013 - June 2015
G&S Business Communications  June 2014 - May 2015
DePaul University Center for Writing-based Learning  September 2013 - November 2014
DePaul Activities Board  September 2013 - June 2014
IndependenceFirst   June 2013 - August 2013
Koepsell’s Popcorn   June 2008 - August 2013
The Bartolotta Restaurants  June 2011 - December 2012

Skills
Writing, Editing, Organization, Event Planning, Event Management, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Communication, Public Speaking, Leadership, Team Leadership, Peer Tutoring, Time Management, Interpersonal..., Advertising

Education
DePaul University   2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Writing, Rhetoric, and Discourse; Public Relations

Wisconsin Lutheran High School   2008 — 2012

Mary LeRoy Mary LeRoy Greater Denver Area Details
Mary LeRoy's IndependenceFirst Experience May 2005 - June 2008
Job LSW at Total Longterm Care
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Total Longterm Care  July 2011 - Present
Exempla HeathCare, Collier Hospice   September 2010 - June 2011
Lutheran Family Services of Colorado  September 2009 - September 2010
RSVP of Boulder County   June 2008 - June 2009
IndependenceFirst   May 2005 - June 2008
SVRI   2003 - 2004

Skills
Community Outreach, Program Development, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Case Managment, Social Services, Crisis Intervention, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Case Management, Healthcare, Fundraising, Long-term Care, Home Care, Mental Health, Medicare, Elder Care

Education
University of Denver   2009 — 2011
Master's of Social Work

Valerie Cornelius Valerie Cornelius Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Valerie Cornelius's IndependenceFirst Experience February 2015 - Present
Job Wisconsin Loan Coordinator at IndependenceFirst
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
IndependenceFirst   February 2015 - Present
PyraMax Bank  November 2012 - February 2015
PyraMax Bank  January 2009 - November 2012
Roundy's Supermarkets, Inc.   May 2001 - April 2009
Saturn  2008 - 2009
United Performing Arts Fund  December 2007 - June 2008

Skills
Sales, Customer Service, Marketing, Public Speaking, Outlook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Research, Event Planning, Coaching, Fundraising, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Teamwork, Organization, Disabilities, Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions, Non-profit..., Non-profit Volunteering, Non-profit Leadership, Loan Closings, Project Coordination, Insurance, Home Equity Loans, Board Relations, Mortgage Lending, Mortgage Banking, Residential Mortgages, Management, Training

Education
Alverno College   2003 — 2008
BA, Business/ Marketing

Becky Visocky Becky Visocky Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Becky Visocky's IndependenceFirst Experience September 2009 - Present
Job Benefits Specialist at IndependenceFirst
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
IndependenceFirst   September 2009 - Present
School District of Waukesha  August 2003 - September 2009

Skills
Community Outreach, Case Managment, Non-profits, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Social Services, Fundraising, Program Development, PowerPoint, Resume Writing, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Event Management, Disabilities, Mental Health, Social Networking, Training, Case Management, Customer Service, Microsoft Office

Education
Milwaukee Area Technical College   2000 — 2003
Associates of Applied Science, Sign Language Interpreting

Patricia (Pattie) Cox Patricia (Pattie) Cox Sheboygan, Wisconsin Details
Patricia (Pattie) Cox's IndependenceFirst Experience January 2009 - July 2010
Job Membership Director at Sheboygan YMCA
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Sheboygan County YMCA  September 2013 - Present
YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee  September 2010 - September 2013
IndependenceFirst   January 2009 - July 2010

Skills
Public Relations, Media Relations, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Editing, Leadership Development, Social Media, Community Development, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Mentoring, Special Event Planning, Nonprofit Management, Accessibility Advocate, Crisis Communications, Sales Management, Paralegal, Corporate and Personal..., Community Engagement, Membership Management, Feature Writing, General Editing, Trade Show..., Operations Management, Product Management, Client Retention, Human Relations, Restaurant Management, Public Speaking

Education
Lakeland College   2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), NonProfit Organization Management, 4.0 gpa

Milwaukee Area Technical College   2003 — 2008
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Paralegal Studies, 3.96 gpa

Sheboygan North High

Lois (O'Mahoney) Hodges Lois (O'Mahoney) Hodges Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Lois (O'Mahoney) Hodges's IndependenceFirst Experience November 2010 - Present
Job Veterans Coordinator at IndependenceFirst
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
IndependenceFirst   November 2010 - Present
Wisconsin Community Service   June 1995 - November 2010
Aurora Family Service  April 2005 - June 2006

Skills
Disabilities, Nonprofits, Social Services, Program Development, Community Outreach, Case Managment, Non-profits, Mental Health, Developmental..., Volunteer Management, Workforce Development, Fundraising, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Resume Writing, Vocational...

Education
Upper Iowa University   2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Human Services, General

Central Texas College   1993 — 1995
Associate's degree, Elementary Education and Teaching

Central Texas College

Eduard Feldman Eduard Feldman Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Eduard Feldman's IndependenceFirst Experience January 2011 - Present
Job Computer Support, Helpdesk, and Network Specialist
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Special Operations Detective Agency   November 2013 - Present
IndependenceFirst   January 2011 - Present

Skills
Servers, Computer Repair, Technical Support, Help Desk Support, Hardware Support, Hardware Installation, Security, File Servers, Computer Software...

Education
Milwaukee Area Technical College   2006 — 2009
AAS, IT Information Security

Atid Biran College   1993 — 1994
Technician Degree, PC Maintanance

Moscow State University of Railway Transportation   1985 — 1990
BSc, Computer Science

Dave Cowell Dave Cowell Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Dave Cowell's IndependenceFirst Experience September 2012 - Present
Job Regional Grants Manager at Innovations for Poverty Action
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Innovations for Poverty Action  June 2014 - Present
IndependenceFirst   September 2012 - Present
Peace Corps  September 2011 - August 2012
Peace Corps  2009 - 2011
Peace Corps  August 2009 - August 2010

Skills
International..., Community Development, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Youth Development, Volunteer Management, Community Organizing, Non-profits, Research, Fundraising, Public Health, International Relations, Public Speaking, Editing, Policy Analysis, Program Development, Program Evaluation, NGOs, Nonprofits, Capacity Building, Event Planning, Global Health, Teaching, Qualitative Research, International Education, Organizational..., Politics, Grants, Proposal Writing, Intercultural..., SPSS

Education
Marquette University   2012 — 2014
M.S. in Economics, International Economics

State University of New York at Buffalo   2008 — 2009
International Economics

Boston University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations and Psychology

Phillip Huddleston Phillip Huddleston West Bend, Wisconsin Details
Phillip Huddleston's IndependenceFirst Experience 2009 - 2013
Job Field Service Technician at IST Installation & Service Technologies, Inc
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
IST - Installation & Service Technologies, Inc   February 2015 - Present
Private  September 2004 - Present
JCP Logistics  July 2014 - September 2014
Partners in IT Inc.  October 2013 - February 2014
Global Workforce Solutions   September 2011 - February 2013
IndependenceFirst   2009 - 2013
Manpower  August 2008 - November 2008
Adaptive Micro Systems  June 2006 - September 2006
US Navy  August 2000 - June 2003

Skills
Computer Hardware, Software, Soldering, desoldering, Printed Circuit Board..., Electronics Repair, Critical Thinking, Electronic Engineering, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Works, XP, Animal Husbandry, Windows Server, Red Hat Linux, Multimeter, VMware Player, Wireless Networking, Computer Network..., Inventory Analysis, Windows, Apple OS, Adobe Acrobat, Windows 7, Android, Google Docs, Google Earth, Hotmail, Active Directory, Calibration, Testing, Quality Control, Consumer Electronics, Printers, Windows Vista, Laptops, Norton Ghost, Software Installation, Computer Maintenance, Computer Repair, Windows XP Pro, Windows XP, Troubleshooting, Networking, Technical Support, Hardware, Servers, Customer Service, VMware, Information Technology

Education
ITT Technical Institute   2012 — 2014
Associate's Degree, Network Systems Administration, 3.46

ITT Technical Institute   2004 — 2007
Bachelors of Science, Electronics and Communications Engineering Technology

ITT Technical Institute-Greenfield

jeannette cooke jeannette cooke Greater Milwaukee Area Details
jeannette cooke's IndependenceFirst Experience March 2007 - Present
Job Executive Assistant to President/CEO at IndependenceFirst
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
IndependenceFirst   March 2007 - Present
Alverno College  August 2012 - December 2012
Rockwell Automation  June 1969 - August 1999

Skills
Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Data Entry, Grant Writing, Event Management, Program Development, Coaching, Social Networking

Education
Alverno College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching

Alverno College
Master of Arts (M.A.), Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching

Laura Wustner Laura Wustner Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Laura Wustner's IndependenceFirst Experience September 2000 - Present
Job Paraprofessional Special Education Autism at Milwaukee Public Schools
Industry Education Management
Experience
Milwaukee Public Schools  January 2002 - Present
IndependenceFirst   September 2000 - Present
American Disc Corporation   December 1998 - May 2001

Education
Madison Area Technical College   1989 — 1993
Associate, Accounting

Milwaukee Lutheran High School   1973 — 1977

Kimberly Nerone Kimberly Nerone Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Kimberly Nerone's IndependenceFirst Experience March 2012 - August 2013
Job Special Events Coordinator
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Capuchin Community Serices   June 2015 - Present
Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.   June 2013 - Present
Catholic Memorial High School  October 2014 - March 2015
Next Door Milwaukee  August 2013 - October 2014
IndependenceFirst   March 2012 - August 2013
Easter Seals of Southeastern Wisconsin   May 2010 - September 2011
Teacher at Kradwell School   2004 - 2009
Aurora Health Care  July 2007 - October 2007
Aurora Hosptial - Kradwell School   August 2006 - August 2007
St Anthony Catholic School  October 2002 - June 2004

Skills
Grant Writing, Non-profits, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, Event Management, Public Relations, Grants, Research, Social Media, Training, Coaching, Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, Sales, Teaching, Press Releases, Newsletters, Budgets, Management, Program Management, Recruiting, Proposal Writing, Staff Development, Marketing, Social Networking, Leadership, Leadership Development

Education
Arizona State University   1995 — 1997
BA, Education

Phoenix College   1993 — 1995
Associates Degree, Marketing and Advertising

Laura Luttrell Laura Luttrell New Haven, Connecticut Details
Laura Luttrell's IndependenceFirst Experience September 2010 - June 2011
Job Operations Manager at New Haven Land Trust
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
New Haven Land Trust  May 2014 - Present
Marsh Botanical Garden at Yale University   October 2013 - May 2014
Yale Sustainable Food Project  2014 - 2014
The Gathering of Southeast Wisconsin, Inc.   June 2011 - May 2012
IndependenceFirst   September 2010 - June 2011
Central Park NC   February 2010 - May 2010
Peace Corps  November 2007 - November 2009
Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center  September 2004 - July 2007
Three Miles Gallery   2001 - 2001

Skills
Sustainability, Non-profits, Social Entrepreneurship, Art, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Program Development, International..., Event Management, Public Speaking, Social Media, Public Relations, Grants, Marketing, Blogging, Strategic Planning, Youth Development, Nonprofits, Proposal Writing, Project Planning, Program Management, International Relations, Editing, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Facebook, Research, Newsletters, NGOs, Strategy, Public Policy, Capacity Building, Philanthropy

Education
Yale University   2014 — 2015

Marquette University   2010 — 2012
Masters of Public Service, Nonprofit Leadership, magna cum laude

Virginia Commonwealth University   2001 — 2003
BFA, Craft and Material Studies, glass concentration, magna cum laude

Bowling Green State University   1999 — 2001
Computer Art, Photography

Autumn Misko Autumn Misko Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Autumn Misko's IndependenceFirst Experience June 2005 - April 2015
Job Experienced Resource Specialist
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
IndependenceFirst   June 2005 - April 2015
Marquette University  September 2002 - May 2003

Skills
Non-profits, Curriculum Development, Writing, Research, Program Development, Team Leadership, Microsoft Office, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Customer Service, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Event Planning, Grants, Social Services, Community Organizing, Training, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking

Education
Marquette University   2009 — 2010
Future Milwaukee

Marquette University   2001 — 2005
BA, Writing Intensive English and Anthropology

Antonio Johnson Antonio Johnson Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Antonio Johnson's IndependenceFirst Experience November 2012 - Present
Job Volunteer/ Office Support at IndependenceFirst
Industry Gambling & Casinos
Experience
Sojourner Family Peace Center  November 2013 - Present
Public Allies  September 2013 - Present
IndependenceFirst   November 2012 - Present
Potawatomi Bingo Casino  March 2008 - September 2013

Skills
Casino, Gaming Industry, VIP, Hospitality, Customer Service, Process Scheduler, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Event Management, Food & Beverage, Budgets, Resorts, Microsoft Excel, Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Office Operations, Group Work, Coordinating Events, Social Networking, Team Building, Fundraising, Public Relations, Recruiting, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Community Outreach, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Data Entry, Organizational..., Time Management, Entrepreneurship, Staff Development, Motivational Speaking, Gaming, Outlook, Office Management, Administrative..., Program Development, Nonprofits, Management, Volunteer Management, Leadership Development, Social Media Marketing, Training, Leadership, Coaching, Administration

Education
Milwaukee Area Technical College   2009 — 2014
Associate of Science (A.S.), Human Services, General

Alexander Hamilton Highschool   2003 — 2007
Highschool Diploma, General Studies

Kabnoog Xiong Kabnoog Xiong Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Kabnoog Xiong's IndependenceFirst Experience September 2013 - December 2013
Job Experienced writer and editor
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Alverno Alpha   September 2013 - December 2013
IndependenceFirst   September 2013 - December 2013
AlvernoInk   September 2012 - December 2012

Skills
Public Relations, Blogging, Facebook, Press Releases, Social Media, Media Relations, Grant Writing, Editing, Copy Editing, Newsletters

Education
Alverno College   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, English

Rufus King

Mindy Michalski Mindy Michalski Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Mindy Michalski's IndependenceFirst Experience June 2007 - June 2009
Job IT Manager at Rockwell Automation
Industry Industrial Automation
Experience
Rockwell Automation  January 1988 - Present
Industry Data Exchange Association   April 1988 - October 2011
IndependenceFirst   June 2007 - June 2009

Skills
Integration, Project Coordination, Cross-functional Team..., Business Integration, Program Management, Collaboration, EDI, Personal Effectiveness, IT Management, Project Management, B2B, SAP, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Business Process...

Education
Concordia University-Wisconsin   2010 — 2012
MBA, International Business

Concordia University-Wisconsin   2002 — 2005
B.A., Management & Communications Major Cultural Studies Minor

Milwaukee Area Technical College   1987 — 1988
Certificate, Data Processing, IT

Oconomowoc High School   1975 — 1979
Diploma

Michelle Martini Michelle Martini Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Michelle Martini's IndependenceFirst Experience September 1986 - 1998
Job CONSULTANT
Industry Program Development
Experience
IndepenceFirst   2014 - Present
UW-Madison Waisman Center   February 2009 - January 2012
Disability Rights Wisconsin  July 2000 - August 2005
IndependenceFirst   September 1986 - 1998

Skills
Program Evaluation, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Training, Program Development, Grants, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Social Services, Community Organizing, Policy, Public Speaking, Government, Legislative Relations, Policy Analysis, Community Development

Education
University of California, San Francisco   1997 — 1998
EMRA, Business, management, disability policy&services

University of San Francisco   1996 — 1998
Executive Masters, Rehabilitation Administration

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater   1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology emphasis in Human Resources

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater   1979 — 1983
BA, Business, Psychology