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I am a seasoned educator, trainer and operations leader with a Master of Education in Adult Learning and decades of experience designing and delivering training across rail, government and hospitality sectors. I enjoy turning complex requirements into practical learning solutions and leading teams to successful outcomes.
I’m passionate about developing people, improving processes, and delivering engaging learning experiences. I value clear communication, hands-on coaching, and a friendly, collaborative approach to solving problems and driving results.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Field Representative at United States Department of Commerce
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025Conduct personal interviews for D of C clients i.e. American Housing Survey and American Community Survey
Field Supervisor at United States Census Bureau
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Supervise a team of 26 interviewers for the 2020 Census
Lister at United States Census Bureau
July 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019Canvass neighborhoods verifying residential addresses
Test Scorer at Data Recognition Corporation
March 1, 2016 - June 30, 2022Score achievement test essays for state education departments
Liquor Store Clerk at Cub Wine & Spirits
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018Stock and sell wine, beer and spirits while providing excellent customer service
Principal & Owner at Saint Croix Rail Consultants
November 1, 2011 - June 1, 2017Worked under vendor contract to Rail Temps Inc./Transportation Certification Services (November 2011 – June 2017) in the same roles as I did as AVP.
Assistant Vice President at Rail Temps, Inc./Transportation Certification Services
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011Market, sell and direct the delivery contracts for the training and staffing of client railroads and rail-related companies throughout the United States and Canada.
Trainer at Spherion Employee Services
June 1, 2005 - August 31, 2005Trained newly hired Northwest Airlines flight attendants in customer service, ergonomics, hazardous materials and in-flight safety
Manager, Safety & Regulatory Training & Education at Canadian Pacific Railway
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000Piloted research, development, delivery and training of courses in safety, supervision, communications, lifestyle management, and ergonomics
Director, Training and Employee Development at Canadian Pacific Railway
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1996Designed/directed the design and delivery of technical, supervisory, and safety specific training.
Director, Employee Involvement at Soo Line Railroad
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1990Managed an Employee Involvement Program of 29 Problem Solving Teams
Loaned Executive at Soo Line Railroad
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1985Coordinated United Way efforts with up to twenty companies each year
Locomotive Engineer at Soo Line Railroad
January 1, 1971 - January 1, 1985Ran trains on the mainline, switching and transfer movements. Was local Brotherhood of Engineers union representative
Field Supervisor at United States Department of Commerce
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Supervise a team of 26 interviewers for the 2020 Census
Manager, Network Management Center at Canadian Pacific Railway
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2006Call center manager assigning and allocating 1,400 train crew employees on trains in 6 states from Indiana to North Dakota
Loaned Executive United Way at Soo Line Railroad
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1985Coordinated United Way efforts with up to twenty companies each year
Interim General Manager at Telemark Northwoods Lodging
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Ran the resort (58 units, 10 employees) for a total of 10 months for GM vacancies in 2015, 2018, 2021, 2024 and 2025
Interim General Manager at Telemark Northwoods Lodging
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Ran the resort (58 units, 10 employees) for a total of 10 months for GM vacancies in 2015, 2018, 2021, 2024 and 2025
Interim General Manager at Telemark Northwoods Lodging
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Ran the resort (58 units, 10 employees) for a total of 10 months for GM vacancies in 2015, 2018, 2021, 2024 and 2025
Interim General Manager at Telemark Northwoods Lodging
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Ran the resort (58 units, 10 employees) for a total of 10 months for GM vacancies in 2015, 2018, 2021, 2024 and 2025
Interim General Manager at Telemark Northwoods Lodging
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Ran the resort (58 units, 10 employees) for a total of 10 months for GM vacancies in 2015, 2018, 2021, 2024 and 2025
Test Scorer (Seasonal/Part-time) at Data Recognition Corporation
March 1, 2016 - June 30, 2022Score achievement test essays for state education departments
Assistant Vice President at Rail Temps, Inc./ Transportation Certification Services
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2011Market, sell and direct the delivery contracts for the training and staffing of client railroads and rail-related companies throughout the United States and Canada. Lived in Toronto Ontario from October 2007 – May of 2008 directing the development and delivery of training of over 100 GO Transit commuter service locomotive engineers.
Trainer (Part-time) at Spherion Employee Services
June 1, 2005 - August 31, 2005Trained newly hired Northwest Airlines flight attendants in customer service, ergonomics, hazardous materials and in-flight safety
Loaned Executive at United Way
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1985Coordinated United Way efforts with up to twenty companies each year; recognized for campaign results
Education
Master of Education, Adult Learning at University of Calgary
January 11, 2030 - December 22, 2025Trainer Certificate I at University of St Thomas, St Paul, MN
January 11, 2030 - December 22, 2025Trainer Certificate II at University of St Thomas, St Paul, MN
January 11, 2030 - December 22, 2025Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education at University of Wisconsin – Superior, WI
January 11, 2030 - December 22, 2025Master of Education, Adult Learning at University of Calgary
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026Trainer Certificate I at University of St Thomas
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026Trainer Certificate II at University of St Thomas
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education at University of Wisconsin – Superior
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026Master of Education, Adult Learning at University of Calgary
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026Trainer Certificate I at University of St Thomas
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026Trainer Certificate II at University of St Thomas
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education at University of Wisconsin – Superior
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026Qualifications
Trainer Certificate I
January 11, 2030 - December 22, 2025Trainer Certificate II
January 11, 2030 - December 22, 2025Trainer Certificate I, Adult Education
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026Trainer Certificate II, Adult Education
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026CPR Training
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026Trainer Certificate I
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026Trainer Certificate II
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026Industry Experience
Government, Professional Services, Education, Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics, Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment
Experience Level
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