Experience
State of Illinois   December 2013 - Present

Skills
Nonprofits, Social Services, Fundraising, Case Management, Community Outreach, Government, Training, Community Development

Education
Ashford University   2010 — 2012
Master of Arts (M.A.), Special Education and Teaching

Northeastern Illinois University
BA, Sociology

Malcom X College   1989 — 1994
AC & AAS, Early Childhood

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Speech Pathology

Experience
KIngdom Financial Services Management, LLC   January 2010 - Present
Legal Shield  May 2004 - Present
GSSC  August 2008 - September 2009
State of Illinois   June 1979 - April 1999

Skills
Employee Benefits, Customer Service, Accounts Payable, Accounting, Public Speaking, Budgets, Office Management, Small Business, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Social Networking, Recruiting, Microsoft Word, QuickBooks, Organization, Social Media, Leadership, Nonprofits, Payroll, Leadership Development, Outlook, Fundraising, Event Planning, Training, Coaching, Team Building, PowerPoint, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Access, Time Management

Education
American InterContinental University   2011 — 2012
Masters, Business Administration/Accounting

Liberty University   2010 — 2012
Masters, Theological Studies

American InterContinental University   2009 — 2010
Bachelors, Information Technology

Experience
Red Robin  2012 - Present
Lillico Financial Coaching   October 2010 - Present
State of Illinois   January 2010 - Present
Liberty Restaurant Group / Burger King   May 2011 - March 2012
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers  2007 - 2011
CKE Restaurants, Inc.   2004 - 2010
Waterloo Community School District  June 2003 - August 2005

Skills
Training, Coaching, Leadership, Time Management, Public Speaking, Restaurants, Customer Service, Hospitality, Management, Restaurant Management, Inventory Management, Sales, Social Media, Food, Marketing, Food & Beverage, Microsoft Office, Customer Satisfaction, Hiring, Budgets, Retail, Menu Development, Microsoft Excel, Blogging, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Word

Education
Western Governors University   2015 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Information Technology Project Management

Ashford University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Education: Instructional Design & Technology

Southwestern Illinois College   2004 — 2005
Certificate, Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General

Experience
Dykema  November 2006 - Present
Financial and Professional Risk Solutions, Inc./a division of Aon   1999 - 2006
State of Illinois   1998 - 1999
Illinois Department of Insurance  1995 - 1998
State of Illinois   1977 - 1995

Skills
Legislative Relations, Legislation, Public Policy, Political Campaigns, Lobbying, Politics, Coalitions, Policy Analysis, Government, State Government, Leadership, Political Consulting, Political Communication, Community Development, Nonprofits, Policy, Public Affairs, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Strategic Communications

Education
Augustana College   1973 — 1977
BA, Political Science, Speech Broadcasting

Experience
Department of Veterans Affairs  November 2013 - Present
Department of Veterans Affairs  September 2012 - May 2013
State of Illinois   August 2011 - April 2012
Defense Intelligence Agency  March 2010 - March 2011
US Navy - Active Duty  January 2005 - January 2010
Village of Hoffman Estates  August 2002 - October 2004
City of Elgin  September 2000 - October 2002

Skills
Mental Health Counseling, Case Managment, Veterans Benefits, Client Counseling, Advocacy, Intelligence Analysis, Data Entry, Office Administration, Microsoft Office, Information Security, Naval Operations, Supervisory Experience, Psychotherapy, Training, Government, Case Management, Therapists, Mental Health

Education
Aurora University   2011 — 2013
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.), Social Work

American Public University System   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Criminal Justice

Elgin Community College   2000 — 2004
Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies

Experience
State of Illinois   January 2013 - Present
JK Steel Erectors, Inc.   1991 - Present
Herscher Community Unit School District #2   1984 - 1992
R. U. C. E. Community School District 4   1976 - 1984

Skills
Residential Homes, Choral, Budgets

Education
National College of Education, Evanston, IL   1982 — 1984
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Music, Summa Cum Laude

Ball State University   1972 — 1976
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Music Performance, General, Magna Cum Laude

Experience
Anthem, Inc.   October 2013 - Present
University of Illinois at Chicago  2008 - Present
Illinois Psychiatric Society   2014 - 2015
Illinois Psychiatric Society   2014 - 2015
Edward Hines, Jr. VA Medical Center   September 2010 - October 2013
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine  2011 - 2013
American Physician Institute for Advanced Professional Studies   2008 - 2013
Thresholds  April 2011 - March 2012
Private Practice  2010 - 2012
State of Illinois   2008 - 2010

Skills
Health Education, Medical Education, Healthcare, Clinical, Mental Health, Treatment, Psychiatry, Hospitals, Medical Director, Medical Leadership, Healthcare..., Psychopharmacology, Psychotherapy, Evidence-based Medicine, Public Speaking, Clinical Research, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine, Interviewing Skills, Clinical in, Inpatient, Healthcare Management, Social Services, Leadership, Medicine, Post Traumatic Stress, Board Certified, Physicians, Prevention, Public Health, Psychology, Chronic Illness, Behavioral Health, Clinical Supervision, Neuroscience, Teaching, Health Policy, Therapists, Clinical Psychology, Utilization Management

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   1999 — 2000
Fellowship (Refugee Mental Health)

University of Illinois at Chicago   1995 — 1999
Psychiatry Resdidency

Lady Hardinge Medical College   1994 — 1994

Lady Hardinge Medical College   1993 — 1993

Government Medical College, Nagpur   1987 — 1992
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.)

Experience
Australian Trade Commission  August 2011 - Present
Paulsen Productions   February 2009 - August 2011
State of Illinois   December 2001 - February 2009

Skills
International Business, International Marketing, International Trade, Foreign Direct..., Foreign Investment, Economic Development, Project Planning, Export, Business Development, Business Planning, Customs Regulations, Program Management, Negotiation, International Relations, Market Research, Economics, International Sales, Management Consulting, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Entrepreneurship, International..., Marketing, Product Development, International Business..., Global Business..., Strategic Planning, Trading, Community Outreach, Investments, Start-ups, Small Business, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Public Relations, Management, Government, Public Speaking

Education
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science, Merchandising / Marketing

Bradley University
Certificate, International Business

Morton High School

Experience
Cigna  May 2012 - Present
Kankakee Community Training Center   February 2012 - April 2013
Target  October 2011 - February 2012
Embassy  August 2011 - February 2012
State of Illinois   January 2011 - July 2011
Bradley Royale   June 2005 - December 2010
The Wendy's Company  July 2004 - December 2005

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint

Education
Kankakee Community College   2012 — 2015
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Ashford University   2013 — 2014

Experience
Andrea Gargano, LCPC Counseling and Therapeutic Services   August 2013 - Present
Globalvcc   June 2011 - January 2014
The Chicago Center for Holistic Counseling   October 2012 - April 2013
Chungdahm Learning  May 2009 - May 2011
Pilsen Wellness Center  2007 - 2009
State of Illinois   October 2003 - March 2007
Metropolitan Family Services  2004 - 2005
Care and Counseling Center   2003 - 2003

Skills
Psychology, Spanish, Mental Health, Teaching, Adlerian counseling, Cognitive Behavioral..., Counseling Psychology, Therapists, Treatment, Mindfulness, Wellness, CBT, Motivational..., Mental Health Counseling, Passed the NCMHCE in..., Clinical Psychology, Group Therapy, Behavioral Health, Family Therapy, Meditation, Psychotherapy

Education
Adler School of Professional Psychology   2003 — 2005
M.A., Counseling Psychology

Benedictine University   1999 — 2003
B.A., Psychology, Spanish

Experience
REINTEGRATE/REINTEGRATED   2014 - Present
Cosio's & Associates   2011 - Present
State of Illinois   January 2005 - Present
Cosio & Associates   April 2000 - Present
Park of District of Cicero   January 2003 - November 2004

Skills
Fundraising, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Public Policy, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Spanish, Grant Writing, Customer Service, Grants, Policy Analysis, Community Development, Event Planning, Leadership, Volunteer Management, Leadership Development, Policy, Government, Program Development, Organizational...

Education
The Illinois of Art Institute of Chicago   2011 — 2014
BP Diploma, BP

Governors State University   2004 — 2005
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Public Administration

Loyola University of Chicago   2000 — 2003
Diploma mini (M.B.A.), Business Administration, Management and Operations

University of Guadalajara   1991 — 1995
Bachelor of International Affiars, Politics and International Relations

University of Guadalajara   1971 — 1975
Bachelor of Social Work, Social Work

El Colegio de la Frontera Norte, A.C.
Master's degree, Migracion Internacional

Experience
Raymond James Financial, Inc.   May 2015 - Present
Raymond James Financial Inc.  May 2014 - August 2014
State of Illinois   February 2014 - May 2014
bigelow construtction   May 2012 - August 2012
Special Needs Transportation non-profit organization   August 2010 - July 2011
Jimmy John's  November 2010 - March 2011

Skills
Construction, Construction Management, Carpentry, Accounting, Leadership, Project Management, Data Analysis, Social Networking, Event Planning

Education
Albion College   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Economics and mangement emphasis in Accounting, Business and Orginazations

Experience
Wiedner & McAuliffe, Ltd.   July 2015 - Present
Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission  September 2012 - June 2015
Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission  January 2012 - August 2012
State of Illinois   June 2011 - May 2012
Chicago Kent College of Law  August 2009 - May 2012
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation  May 2010 - May 2011
EMILY's List  May 2009 - July 2009
GolinHarris  June 2008 - May 2009
The American University Eagle  2005 - 2009
The Doings   2007 - 2007

Skills
Legal Writing, Research, Editing, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Politics, Licensing, Legal Research, Public Relations, Legislation, Political Campaigns, Government

Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology   2009 — 2012
JD

American University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism and Political Science

Experience
IBM  September 2012 - Present
State of Illinois   April 2011 - September 2012
DePaul University  September 2008 - June 2010
California State University, Fullerton  August 2007 - May 2008

Skills
SPSS, Predictive Analytics, Statistics, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Training, Analytics, Business Analytics, Research, Survey Research, Research Design, Statistical Software, Statistical Data..., Social Services, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Community Outreach, Vocational..., Case Managment, Employee Training, Training Delivery, Microsoft Office, ETL, Data Collection, Quantitative Analytics, Workshop Facilitation, Data Modeling, Analysis, Government, Leadership, Higher Education, Segmentation, Customer Analysis, Public Speaking, Salesforce.com, Text Analytics, Pre-sales, Instructional Design, Text Mining, Solution Selling, SaaS, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Data Integration, Cognos, Business Intelligence..., Databases, Data Management

Education
DePaul University   2008 — 2010
Master of Science (M.S.), with Distinction, Psychology

California State University-Fullerton   2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), cum laude, Psychology

Saddleback College   2003 — 2005
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Psychology

Experience
State of Illinois   November 2014 - Present
Rockford Mutual   August 2010 - Present
Allstate  March 2001 - September 2010
American Ambassador   September 1997 - March 2001

Skills
Claim, Insurance, Casualty, Property & Casualty..., Government Auditing, Financial Audits

Education
Ashford University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Accounting

Elgin Community College   2000 — 2003
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Accounting

Experience
State of Illinois   December 2010 - Present
City of Chicago  April 1997 - April 1999

Education
Howard University School of Law   1992 — 1995
Juris Doctor, Law

Bradley University   1988 — 1992
Bachelor's degree, Psychology

Experience
Thirty-One Gifts  August 2010 - Present
State of Illinois   February 1980 - August 2013

Skills
Community Outreach, Child Welfare, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Policy, Government, Customer Service, Volunteer Recruiting, Microsoft Word, Leadership Development

Education
Gem City College   1978 — 1979
Associates Secreterial Science, Office Management and Supervision

Experience
Hultgren for Congress   September 2009 - Present
Performance Trust Investment Advisors   March 2008 - Present
State of Illinois   January 2007 - Present
State of Illinois   January 1999 - January 2007

Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology   1990 — 1993
J.D.

Bethel University   1984 — 1988
BA, Political Science & Speech Communications

Experience
Freelance Court Reporter  April 2010 - Present
State of Illinois   July 1978 - March 2010

Skills
Certified Realtime..., Court Reporting, Trials, Medical Malpractice, Litigation, Hearings, Depositions, Registered Professional..., Arbitration, Transcripts, Litigation Support, Proofreading, Transcription, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Editing, Notary Public

Education
Stenotype Institute of Jacksonville Inc-Jacksonville

Experience
Wise Dispatching, Inc.   September 2012 - Present
Department of Defense- Defense Contract Audit Agency   June 2012 - September 2012
State of Illinois   July 2010 - June 2012
Marcum LLP  January 2010 - May 2010
Accounting for Small Business   December 2008 - June 2009

Skills
Tax, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Auditing, Analysis, Leadership, Corporate Tax, Small Business, Training, Entrepreneurship, Tax Returns, Human Resources, Real Estate, Bank Reconciliation, Financial Reporting, GAAP, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Word, Sales, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Budgets

Education
DePaul University   2011 — 2012
MST, Taxation

Frank G. Zarb School of Business   2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting

Hofstra University   2006 — 2008
BA, ACCOUNTING

Bar-Ilan University   2004 — 2005

Experience
State of Illinois   January 2013 - Present
Illinois department of human services  2003 - 2013

Skills
Environmental Awareness, Microsoft Office, Sustainability, Research, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Environmental..., Environmental Impact..., Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Environmental Compliance, Water, Public Speaking, Environmental Science, GIS, Environmental Consulting, New Business Development, Renewable Energy

Education
Ashford University   2011 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Political Science and Government

Ashford University   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Criminal Justice/Police Science

Experience
State of Illinois   May 1990 - Present

Skills
Training, Management, Project Management, Accounting, Auditing, Budgets, Government, Customer Service, Leadership, Team Building, Human Resources, Leadership Development, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, Organizational..., Policy, Process Improvement, Program Management, Strategic Planning

Education
Keller Graduate School of Management   2001 — 2004
Master, Accounting and Financial Management

Ball State University   1986 — 1989
Bachelor, Business Administration-Acctg, Finance & Insurance

Experience
Land of Lincoln Alumni Association   July 2008 - Present
State of Illinois   June 2010 - March 2011
State of Illinois   February 2008 - June 2010

Skills
Data Entry, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Accounts Payable

Education
Lincoln Land Community College   1998 — 1999
Basic Credits to transfer

Augustana College   1992 — 1995
Religion, minors Psychology, Ethics, Foreign Languages Concentration

Experience
State of Illinois   February 1998 - Present
St.Anthony Hospital  February 1996 - January 1998
Westlake Hospital  June 1986 - February 1996
Salmaniya Hospital   September 1980 - November 1985

Skills
Health, Counseling, Nutrition Education, Clinical Nutrition, Adults, Adolescents, Medical Nutrition..., Mental Health, Treatment, Program Evaluation, Healthcare, Program Development, Nutritional Counseling, Health Education

Education
Purdue University   1995 — 1996

Dominican University   1986 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (BS), Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services

Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women   1978 — 1979
Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics, Dietetics/Dietitian, A

University of Kerala
Nutrition&Dietetics, Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General, A

Experience
WQNA FM   February 2003 - Present
State of Illinois   October 2001 - Present
Midwest Family Broadcasting WMAY   2004 - 2006
State of Illinois   January 2001 - October 2001
Cromwell Radio Group  September 1990 - March 1993

Skills
Public Speaking, Non-profits, Editing, Social Media, Public Relations, Social Networking

Education
Ashford University   2010 — 2012
MPA, Public Administration

Ashford University   2008 — 2010
BS, Organizational Management

Lake Land Community College   1986 — 1988
AAS, Radio TV Broadcasting

Experience
Rush-Copley Medical Center  February 2006 - March 2012
Wellness House  2003 - 2006
State of Illinois   2001 - 2003
The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens  1998 - 2000
U.S. House of Representatives   1990 - 1997

Skills
Fundraising, Philanthropy, Nonprofits, Leadership, Planned Giving, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Prospect Research, Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Program Development, Non-profit Board..., Stewardship, Grant Writing, Event Planning, Team Building, Strategic Leadership, Public Speaking, Non-profit Fund..., Organizational..., Project Management, Government, Program Management, Community Outreach, Donor Recognition, Board of Director..., Marketing Strategy, Collaborative Practice, Major Gift Solicitations, Annual Campaign, Sales Management, Capacity Building, Community Trusteeship, Skilled Relationship..., Communication, Operating Budgets, Expense Budget..., Marketing Communications, Government Relations, Staff Development, Problem Solving, Financial Reporting, Major Donor Cultivation, Venture Capital, Contract Negotiation, Art Education, Community Engagement, Servant Leadership, Grateful Patients, Humanitarian Aid

Education
Benedictine University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business, Management, Marketing

Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Kellogg Executive Program, Biotechnology Certificate

University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, Health Related Sciences

Experience
AFSCME COUNCIL 31 LOCAL 2858   December 2014 - Present
AFSCME LOCAL 2858   November 2014 - Present
State of Illinois   October 2013 - Present
AFSCME Council 31, Local 2858   July 2014 - December 2014
Joliet Jr. College   August 2013 - May 2014
Joiet Central High School   October 2011 - October 2013
Joliet Central High School  August 2012 - August 2013
International Global   June 2005 - July 2013
Ashford University  January 2008 - February 2009

Skills
Customer Service, Management

Education
Ashford University   2011 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Information Technology

Ashford University   2003 — 2005
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Mathematics and Computer Science

Joliet Catholic Academy   1996 — 2000
High school diploma, Upper college prep

Experience
State of Illinois   April 1996 - Present
Corky's Run of Luck Farms   May 2004 - Present
Corky's Run of Luck Kennel and Hunting Club   October 1987 - May 1997
Catholic Diocese   1992 - 1995
State of Illinois   1991 - 1993

Skills
law enforcement, social work, hunting, fishing, Investigations, Criminal Justice, Counseling, Supervisory Skills, Public Speaking, Enforcement, Social Services, Government, Hunting, Fishing, Private Investigations, Public Safety, Social Skills, Firearms, Program Development, Policy, Police, Military, Emergency Management, Public Policy, Crisis Management, Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Training, Corrections, Interrogation, Surveillance, Investigation, Law Enforcement..., Evidence, Crime Prevention, Executive Protection, Physical Security, Homeland Security, Workplace Violence, Preparedness, First Responder, NIMS, Weapons of Mass..., Incident Command, Personal Protection, Internal Investigations, Security Operations, Counterintelligence, Disaster Response, Tactics

Education
Bradley University   1991 — 2000
Bachelor's degree, Psychology

Illinois Central College   1988 — 1989
Associate of Science (A.S.), Psychology

Wabash College   1987 — 1988
Psychology

Pekin Community High School   1984 — 1987

Bradley University
Bachelor's degree, Psychology

Experience
State of Illinois   April 2011 - Present
University of St. Francis  February 2010 - Present
Joliet Junior College  February 2006 - Present
Village of Rockdale   October 2006 - Present
United States Marine Corps  February 1990 - February 1994

Skills
Leadership Development, Legislation, Courts, Research, Police, Public Safety, Criminal Justice, Public Speaking, Investigation, Private Investigations, Leadership, Security, Public Policy, Criminal Investigations, Surveillance, Homeland Security, Training, Internal Investigations, Policy Analysis, Staff Development, Enforcement, Firearms, Weapons, SWAT, Patrol, Legal Research, Interrogation, Administrative Law, Crime Prevention, Policy, Physical Security, Teaching, Criminal Law, Government, Evidence, Fraud, Executive Protection, Legal Writing, Law Enforcement, Comedy

Education
Benedictine University
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

Governors State University
Master's degree, Public Administration

Experience
State of Illinois   January 1991 - Present
H.R.D.I   January 2012 - March 2015
Community Mental Health Counselor   January 2004 - January 2011

Skills
Non-profits, Community Outreach, Mediation, Program Development, Psychotherapy, Social Services, Nonprofits, Mental Health, Crisis Intervention, Child Welfare, Microsoft Office, Case Managment, Case Management, Group Therapy, Volunteer Management, Mental Health Counseling

Education
Aurora University   2000 — 2003
Master of Social Work (MSW), Social Work

Chicago State University   1988 — 1990
Master of Science (M.S.), Criminal Justice and Corrections

Northern Illinois University   1984 — 1988
Bachelors, Criminal Justice and Corrections

Experience
PwC  October 2007 - Present
State of Illinois   February 2003 - March 2007
CSX Transportation  2000 - 2003
CSX Corporation  January 1998 - May 2000
CSX Transportation  June 1994 - December 1998
Carney & Brothers, Ltd.   January 1990 - June 1994
Seyfarth Shaw  September 1987 - January 1990
Greenberg Traurig  June 1986 - August 1986
Balch & Bingham LLP  June 1985 - August 1985
Manufacturers Hanover Trust  January 1982 - June 1984

Skills
Leadership, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Management Consulting, Sustainability, Leadership Development, Forensic Accounting, Organizational..., Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Strategy, Strategic Communications, Marketing, Budgets, Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Change Management, Business Development, Due Diligence, Management, Strategic Partnerships, Team Building, Media Relations, Corporate Governance, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Social Media Marketing

Education
Brown University   2015 — 2017
Executive Masters in Healthcare Leadership, Healthcare

University of Virginia School of Law   1984 — 1987
J.D.

Harvard University   1977 — 1981
A.B., Economics and African American Studies

J.O. Johnson High School   1973 — 1978

Experience
Georgetown University (SCS)   August 2008 - Present
Northwestern University - Medill School of Journalism  2004 - Present
Office of the Deputy Secretary - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development   2004 - July 2008
White House Office of Presidential Advance   2000 - 2008
US NEWSWIRE   2003 - 2006
US Department of Housing and Urban Development  2001 - 2004
Office of the Mayor - City of Syracuse, New York   1994 - 2001
State of Illinois   1990 - 1994
HLB Communications  1987 - 1990

Skills
Politics, Policy Analysis, Project Planning, Public Policy, Westlaw, Community Organizing, Resume Writing, Community Engagement, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Public Affairs, Non-profits, Research, Editing, Nonprofits, Political Campaigns, Policy, Coalitions, Government, Community Development, Community Outreach, Grassroots Organizing, Legislative Relations, Crisis Communications, Program Development, Event Planning, Grant Writing, Speech Writing, Fundraising, Federal Government, International Relations, Economic Development, Press Releases, Crisis Management, Media Relations, Higher Education, Volunteer Management, Grants, Program Evaluation, Political Science, Political Consulting, Message Development, Legislation, Political Communication, Philanthropy, Foreign Policy, Qualitative Research, International..., Intercultural...

Education
Creighton University   2012 — 2016
Ed.D Interdisciplinary Leadership (*anticipated Graduation in 2016)

Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism   1987 — 1988
M.S., Communications

Harvard University Kennedy School of Government   2002 — 2002
Senior Executive Service Program, Executive Education Program

Baldwin-Wallace College   1983 — 1987
B.A., Communications, Political Science

North Rose Wolcott High School   1980 — 1983
NYS Regents Diploma

Experience
Eric Scott Leather   May 2013 - Present
State of Illinois   February 2011 - February 2013
Springfield Clinic  August 2010 - February 2011
HSHS Medical Group  May 2010 - July 2010
Walmart  January 2010 - May 2010
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas   June 1999 - July 2009

Skills
Microsoft Office, Typing, Telephone Skills, Customer Service, Call Centers, Supervisory Skills, Employee Training, Creation Of Training..., Data Entry, UB92, HCFA, Pre-certification, Medical Terminology, Medical Billing, Claims Handling, Health Insurance, Interviews, Constructive Feedback, PowerPoint, Project Management, Performance Improvement, Performance Reviews

Education
Ashford University   2012 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Organizational Management

Lincoln Land Community College   2009 — 2012
Psychology, Criminology, Management

Robert Morris College   1997 — 1999
Associate's degree, Computer Business, 3.98 GPA

Experience
State of Illinois   February 2011 - Present
State of Illinois   May 2009 - February 2011
National Radio Astronomy Observatory  July 2004 - July 2006
Central Valley High School  January 2001 - January 2003
Argonne National Laboratory  January 1996 - January 1996
United States Air Force  September 1987 - June 1991

Skills
Linux, Data Analysis, Spectroscopy, Remote Sensing, Visio, Unix, Access, Systems Engineering, Analysis, Troubleshooting, Windows, Technical Writing, Experimentation, Science, Integration, Physics, Statistics, Scientific Computing, Astronomy, Laboratory, Databases, Research, Government, Data Collection, Microsoft Excel, Data Processing, Fortran, Environmental Science, Science Policy, Water Quality, Radiation, Leadership, Training, Microsoft Office, Community Outreach

Education
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology   2003 — 2005
Astrophysics Graduate Student, Astrophysics

Cal State Chico   1998 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (BS), Secondary Education/Teaching Credential

Cal State Chico   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science, Physics

California State University-Chico   1994 — 1998
BS, physics

Shasta College   1991 — 1994
Lower Division Physics Major, Physics

Experience
Richter Studios  March 2014 - July 2014
Claddagh Ring Irish Pub   October 2013 - July 2014
Kelly Allison Photography   January 2013 - March 2014
Moe's Tavern   November 2013 - February 2014
State of Illinois   February 2013 - August 2013
Honey Cafe   June 2010 - May 2012
It's A Grind Coffee Houses   July 2010 - January 2011

Skills
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, English, Photoshop, Photography, Editing, Fashion, Marketing, Digital Photography, Adobe Creative Suite, Teamwork, Blogging, Social Media, Creative Writing

Education
Wheaton College   2011 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fine and Studio Arts

Hillsdale College   2009 — 2010
Fine/Studio Arts, General

Summit Semester   2008 — 2008
Philosophy, Worldview, Political Thought, etc.

Union University   2007 — 2008
Philosophy and Religious Studies

ABC Bartending School
Bartending and Mixology, Bartending/Bartender

Experience
State Of Illinois   February 2013 - Present
State of Illinois   March 2001 - January 2013

Skills
Mental Health, Policy, Clinical Research, Healthcare, Community Outreach, Program Management, Legislation, Legislative Relations

Education
Blackburn College

Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication, General

Experience
Easter Seals Wisconsin  September 2013 - Present
State of Illinois   August 2010 - May 2013
Build-A-Bear Workshop  August 2008 - March 2013

Skills
Organization Skills, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Personal Care, Employee Training, Communication, Retail Category..., Respite Services, Time Management, Leadership, Leadership Development

Education
Ashford University   2015 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Behavioral Sciences

Eureka College   2010 — 2013
Special Education and Teaching

Experience
Department of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)   September 2012 - Present
Stein Mart  November 2011 - August 2013
Self-Employed Private Tutor  January 2009 - August 2013
Community Unit School District 200  February 2012 - January 2013
Glen Ellyn Community Consolidated School District 89  October 2011 - January 2013
All Saints Catholic Academy  January 2011 - April 2011
State of Illinois   November 2010 - November 2010
Naperville North High School  October 2010 - October 2010
Lisle Junior High School   February 2010 - April 2010
Hinsdale Central High School  October 2009 - November 2009

Skills
Sales, Microsoft Office, Writing, Teaching, Typing, Retail Displays, Blogging, Budgets, Performance Poetry, Teamwork, Creative Problem Solving, Time Management, Housekeeping, Lab Techniques, Communication, Social Media, Customer Service, Critical Thinking, Organization, High level of initiative, Pets, Bill Payment, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Student Engagement, Dictation, Strategic Planning, Multi Tasking, Research, Brainstorm Facilitation, Document Drafting, Working with People..., Biology, Science, Filing, Written Correspondence, Cashiering, Multi-line Phone, Cost Reduction..., Internet Savvy, Wikispaces, ACT prep, Lesson Planning, Parent-Teacher..., Personal Finance, Translating documents..., Adaptability, Group Decision Making, Stress Tolerance, Conflict Management

Education
Benedictine University   2009 — 2014
Master of Arts (M.A.), Secondary Education and Teaching

Benedictine University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Experience
Arizona State University, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice   January 2008 - Present
Maricopa County  February 1986 - January 2008
State of Illinois   November 1977 - August 1984
Victory Hall Home for Boys   June 1974 - April 1976
US Army Corps of Engineers  January 1969 - December 1971

Skills
Criminal Justice, Social Services, Government, Police, Program Management, Interventions, Criminology, E-Learning, Corrections, Public Speaking, Higher Education, Program Development, Teaching, Instructional Design, Adult Education

Education
Arizona State University   1995 — 1999
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Court Administration

Illinois State University   1973 — 1974
Sociology, Social Work

Ricard J Daley Community College   1971 — 1973
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
Aetna  September 2011 - Present
Centene  January 2011 - September 2011
Pima Health System  June 2010 - January 2011
Pima Health System  August 2009 - June 2010
City of Chicago  2004 - 2008
City of Chicago  June 2002 - March 2004
City of Chicago  September 2000 - February 2001
City of Chicago  September 1999 - September 2000
State of Illinois   April 1999 - September 1999
Self Employed  1998 - 1999

Skills
Community Outreach, Non-profits, Policy, Program Evaluation, Grants, Healthcare, Case Managment, Fundraising, Government, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Medicaid, Medicare

Education
Harrington College of Design   2000 — 2002
bfa, interior design

Brown University   1981 — 1986
anthropology doctoral program

University of Rhode Island   1979 — 1981
ma, sociology

University of Rhode Island   1978 — 1979
ba, planning

Experience
State of Illinois   January 2009 - Present
Effective Data Inc.  October 1992 - February 2010
AAR Aircraft Turbine Center and Domino Amjet, Inc.   1988 - 1992

Skills
Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Management, Government, E-commerce, Start-ups, Marketing, Leadership, Consulting, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Strategy, Cloud Computing, Management Consulting, Public Relations, Business Strategy, Fundraising, Customer Service

Education
The George Washington University   2013 — 2015
Master of Arts (M.A.), Political Management

Augustana College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Experience
Rockford Public School District #205-Physical Education, Health   January 2013 - Present
State of Illinois   August 2011 - Present
New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School Corporation  January 2010 - January 2011
Kokomo Center Township Community School Corporation   January 2009 - January 2010
Jefferson County Public Schools  January 2008 - January 2009
Santa Monica High School  January 2006 - January 2007
Farmington Hills Harrison High School   January 2003 - January 2006

Skills
Customer Service, Public Speaking, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Community Outreach, Leadership, Coaching, Social Media Marketing, Staff Development, Curriculum Design

Education
American College of Education
Master’s Degree, Educational Technology

Eastern Michigan University
Master’s Degree, Educational Leadership - Administration

Saginaw Valley State University
Bachelor of Arts, Physical and Health Education

Experience
State of Illinois   November 2012 - Present
H. D. Smith   2005 - 2009
Summamaith   2003 - 2005
Emerson  1988 - 2003

Skills
Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, Software Documentation, SQL, Visual Basic, C++, C#, Financial Accounting, Fraud Detection, Software Development, Fortran, .NET, Auditing, Account Management, ABC Analysis, Statistical Data..., Quantitative Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Statistics, MSF, Financial Operations, CSS, HTML5

Education
University of Illinois Springfield   2010 — 2018
Masters Accountancy

Benedictine University   2006 — 2009
BBA in Accounting, Accounting and Business/Management

LLCC
Engineering

Experience
Caterpillar Inc.  January 2015 - Present
State of Illinois   September 2013 - December 2014
CEFCU  September 2010 - September 2013
Burwood Group  September 2007 - October 2010
Volt  2005 - 2007
State Farm Insurance  January 2005 - July 2005
Burklund Distributors   June 1999 - July 2005

Skills
Disaster Recovery, Virtualization, VMware, VMware ESX, Storage Area Networks, Servers, Data Center, Active Directory, vSphere, Windows Server, VMware Infrastructure, Storage, Infrastructure, Microsoft Exchange, System Deployment, Networking, EMC Storage, Security, Group Policy, System Administration, Storage Architecture, Microsoft Certified..., EMCTA, MCSE, EMC Celerra, VCP, VDI, ITIL, Storage Virtualization, SAN, Server Architecture, DNS, NAS, Enterprise Architecture, IBM Storage, AIX, NetApp, Infrastructure Capacity..., High Performance Storage, AIX Administration, WebSphere Application..., Medicaid, Affordable Care Act, Decision Modeling

Education
Bradley University   1995 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts, Business Management

Peoria Notre Dame   1989 — 1993
General, General Studies

Experience
Tenet Healthcare  September 2014 - Present
Dr. David E. Miller & Associates, PC   September 1992 - Present
Illinois Department of Public Health  September 2011 - September 2014
State of Illinois   January 2001 - January 2011

Skills
Politics, Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Government, Policy Analysis, Policy, Legislation, Grassroots Organizing, Community Outreach, State Government, Community Organizing, Public Speaking, Political Campaigns, Health Policy, Economic Development, Public Health, Fundraising, Program Development, Political Consulting, International Relations, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Community Development, Coalitions, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Non-profits, Healthcare, Grants, Legislative Research, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Program Evaluation, Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational..., Nonprofits, Public Administration, Rule Making

Education
University of Illinois College of Dentistry   1984 — 1988
DDS, Dentistry

Boston University   1980 — 1984
BS, Biomedical Engineering

Experience
State of Illinois   November 1986 - Present
Rivinius, Inc.   March 1986 - November 1986
EDS Group  October 1984 - November 1985

Skills
Project Management, Six Sigma, Technical Writing, Project Planning, Inspection, Process Improvement, Analysis, Visio, Product Development, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Audits, Energy Management, Energy Conservation, Engineering Management, HVAC, Strategic Planning, Boilers, AutoCAD, Leadership

Education
Bradley University   1982 — 1983
MSME, Mechanical Engineering

Bradley University   1977 — 1980
BSME, Mechanical Engineering

Experience
State of Illinois   November 2011 - Present
Proctor Hospital  January 2011 - November 2011
Illinois Central College  November 2008 - October 2011
ROSE GARDEN OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS   January 2009 - June 2011
Antioch Group   July 2008 - May 2009
LETTIE BROWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL   September 1994 - May 2004

Skills
Psychotherapy, Non-profits, Higher Education, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Design, Grant Writing, Editing, Research, Statistics, Data Analysis, Photoshop, Analysis, Instructional Design, Tutoring, Nonprofits, Professional Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Microsoft Office, Adolescents, Mental Health, Patient Counseling

Education
Bradley University   2003 — 2009
MA, Counseling, Community & Agency

University of Maryland College Park   1977 — 1979
BA, English/History

Carlyle High School

Greenville High School

Experience
Cook County  August 2009 - December 2011
Cisco Systems  2008 - 2009
City of Chicago  August 2006 - November 2007
State of Illinois   August 2001 - December 2005

Skills
A+ Certified, Incident Command System..., Healthcare Provider:..., Cisco Technologies, Training, Vulnerability Assessment, Disaster Recovery, Change Management, Security, System Administration, Information Assurance, Management, Servers, Active Directory, Windows, VMware, CISSP, Networking, Security+, Analysis, Network Security, IT Strategy, Microsoft Visual Studio..., Great Motivator, Computer Security, Security Clearance, Research, DoD, Java, JavaScript, Penetration Testing, Network Administration, Computer Forensics, Windows 7, Troubleshooting, Windows Server

Education
Norwich University   2007 — 2009
Master of Science, Information Assurance (MSIA)

American InterContinental University   2006 — 2007
Bachelor, Information Technology

Moraine Valley Community College   2001 — 2006
Associates in Applied Science, Computer and LAN Technician

Experience
State of Illinois   December 2009 - Present
St. Mary Catholic School  January 2001 - July 2013
St. Mary Catholic School  August 2008 - July 2009

Skills
Photoshop, Website Development, Web Development, Web Design, Dreamweaver, CSS, JavaScript, SharePoint Designer, W3C Accessibility, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe LiveCycle Designer, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Publisher, MS Project, Project Management, Visio, SQL, Novell Netware, Novell Access Manager, Active Directory..., Database Administration, FTP software, Citrix, Writing, Grant Writing, Technical Writing, News Writing, Troubleshooting

Education
Colorado Technical University-Online   2005 — 2006
Master of Science (MS), Information Technology Management, GPA 3.69

American InterContinental University   2004 — 2005
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General, GPA 3.78

Lincoln Land Community College   1992 — 2005
Associate of Arts (AA), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, GPA 2.9286

City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College   1983 — 1987
Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts, Art

Experience
Community Cultivators   May 2002 - Present
State of Illinois   July 1989 - January 2013
AIHA  1996 - 2011
SIU School of Medicine  September 1986 - June 1989

Skills
Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Invasive Species, Government, Environmental Policy, ArcGIS, Policy, GIS, Community Outreach, Research, Environmental Science, Public Administration, Environmental Awareness, Grant Writing

Education
Lewis and Clark CC   2006 — 2012
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Business/Accounting, Business Student of the Year 2012

University of Illinois Springfield   1990 — 1998
M.S., Biology

Blackburn College   1980 — 1985
B.S., Biology

Experience
State of Illinois   March 2011 - Present

Education
Bradley University   1975 — 1979

Experience
Advanced  May 2014 - Present
Contract Callers Inc.  July 2010 - August 2013
IC System  November 2005 - May 2010
Impsat USA 2004 to 2005   January 1997 - January 2001
State of Illinois   January 1985 - January 1997

Skills
Sales Process, Customer Service, Sales Operations, B2B, New Business Development, Operations Management, Credit, Sales Management, Account Management, Selling, Sales Presentations, Customer Satisfaction, Negotiation, Call Centers, Team Building, Selling Skills, Training, Customer Retention, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Management, Process Improvement, Direct Sales, Telecommunications, Salesforce.com, Solution Selling, CRM, Strategic Planning, Building Relationships, Outsourcing, Leadership

Education
Aims Community College
Telecommunications Technology/Technician

Moraine Valley Community College

Experience
State of Illinois   September 2013 - Present
Bradford Consulting   July 2011 - Present
Burr Ridge   April 2010 - November 2010
Northern Illinois University  July 2006 - November 2008
Northern Illinois University  August 2005 - August 2006

Skills
Public Relations, Media Relations, Editing, Social Media, Press Releases, Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Public Speaking, Internal Communications, Event Management, Interviews, Training, Recruiting, Human Resources, Time Management, Resume Writing, Microsoft Office, Organizational..., Leadership Development, New Hire Orientations, Job Search, Policy, Research, Politics, Creative Writing

Education
Ashford University   2012 — 2013
Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Ashford University   2010 — 2011
Master of Arts, Organizational Management

Northern Illinois University   2004 — 2009
Bachelor, Corporate

Experience
TOPOROVSKY &SONS REALTY   July 1976 - Present
State of Illinois   May 1975 - August 1977

Skills
First Time Home Buyers

Education
Baruch College
Accounting and Finance

Fairleigh Dickinson University
Master in Accounting, accountng

Experience
First Choice Marketing and Medical Solutions   March 2011 - Present
State of Illinois   June 1980 - Present

Skills
Public Relations, Group Therapy, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Problem Solving, Leadership Development, Affordable Housing, Community Outreach, Social Services, Economic Development, Policy, Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Nonprofits, Program Development, Public Speaking, Grant Writing

Education
Aurora University   2000 — 2003
msw, social work

carver high school jackson state community college

Experience
Marine Bank  January 2014 - Present
Marine Bank  January 2011 - December 2013
Marine Bank  June 2008 - January 2012
State of Illinois   June 2006 - August 2008
Marine Bank  August 2007 - June 2008
Hanson Information Systems, Inc   2005 - 2007

Skills
Cash Management, Commercial Banking, Retail Banking, Loans, Credit, ACH, Merchant Services, Banking, Customer Service, Credit Analysis, Risk Management, Microsoft Office, New Business Development, Small Business Lending, Mortgage Lending, Sales, Lockbox, Remote Deposit Capture, Consumer Lending, Positive Pay, Sweep Accounts, Credit Card Terminals, Open Office

Education
Benedictine University   2014 — 2018
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration, Management and Operations

Experience
State of Illinois   October 2006 - Present
State of Illinois Division of Rehabilitation   1999 - 2006

Education
Bradley University   2001 — 2005
Master of Arts (M.A.), Mental Health Counseling/Counselor

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Bachelor's degree, Dietetics/Dietitian

Experience
UW-Madison Housing  August 2014 - Present
University of Wisconsin-Madison  April 2014 - Present
Payless ShoeSource  June 2013 - August 2014
State of Illinois   April 2012 - August 2013
Bradley University  August 2011 - May 2013
Peoria Rivermen (SPHL)   September 2012 - April 2013
Taco Bell  November 2010 - July 2012

Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Event Planning, Time Management, Social Media

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison   2013 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Genetics, 3.088

Bradley University   2011 — 2013
N/A, Dietetics/Dietitian

Experience
Winnebago. County  January 1975 - Present
Sec of state of illinois   November 1971 - January 1975
State of illinois   January 1968 - November 1971

Skills
Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Social Media, Operations Management, Event Planning, Management, Government, Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, Leadership Development, Customer Service, Public Relations, Project Management, Budgets, Team Building, Grant Writing, Leadership, Community Development, Negotiation, Fundraising, Research, Policy

Education
Boston College   1984 — 1985
Advanced tactical Police manang, Law

F.B.I. Academy
Law enforcement adm., Law

University so.california
Law enforcement hypnosis

University of Kentucky
Law enforcement adm,, Law

Experience
State of Ilinois   July 2001 - Present
STATE ILLINOIS   April 1967 - July 2001
State of Illinois   July 1997 - June 2001
IL DEPT CORRECTIONS   September 1984 - July 1997
MENTAL HEALTH STATE ILL   July 1975 - September 1984
SOUTHERN ILL UNIVERSITY.   1975 - 1984
SOUTHERN ILL UNIVERSITY.   1975 - 1984

Skills
Events Organizer, Mental Health, Corrections, Organized Special..., Cpr Certified, Crisis Intervention, Behavioral Health, First Responder, Community Outreach, Group Therapy, Volunteer Recruiting, Child Development, Youth Development, Adolescents, Youth Mentoring, Grants, Staff Supervision, Conflict Resolution, First Aid, Supervisory Skills, Outdoor Recreation, Caregiving, Recreation Planning, Leadership, CTRS, Program Management, Training, CPR Certified, Program Development

Education
Univsity of Illinois   1978 — 1979
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   1963 — 1967
Bachelor's Degree, Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy

Black Hawk College   1963 — 1964
n/a, General Studies

Northern Illinois University   1962 — 1963
General Studies

UNITED TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL   1959 — 1962
High School, NA, 12

Experience
Nothin But Herbs   September 1987 - Present
State of Illinois   1966 - 1969

Skills
63 Licensed, Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Based Business, Lifestyle, Wellness, 63 Licenses, Wellness Coaching, Supplements, Nutrition, Reiki, Holistic Health, Wellbeing

Education
Academy of Healing Arts Massage & Facial Skin Care

Experience
State of Illinois   October 1998 - Present
International Paper  April 1990 - December 1995
US Navy  April 1981 - February 1989

Education
Bradley University   1995 — 1997
Computer Science

Experience
State of Illinois   August 2001 - Present

Skills
System Administration, Public Speaking

Education
Bradley University   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Computer Systems

Experience
State of Illinois   June 2013 - Present
Mason District Hospital  June 2008 - May 2013
Department of Revenue  June 2004 - June 2005
Department of Corrections  June 1999 - June 2004

Education
Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison Campus   2011 — 2012
BSN of Nursing, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Graduated

Graham Hospital School of Nursing   2005 — 2008
Diploma in Nursing, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Graduated

Experience
State of Illinois   2001 - Present
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas   August 1997 - December 2000

Education
California State University-Northridge   1988 — 2003
Health Science

San Diego State University-California State University   1987 — 1988
Health Science