I am a Clay County, MN deputy who is committed to serving and protecting others by using sound judgment in difficult and intense situations. I am educated and experienced in bomb detection and disposal. Trained with hazardous materials, weapons of mass destruction, suicide bombings, field force operations, Reid interview/interrogation, advanced SCUBA diving and humane animal investigation. I have experience with budgeting and finance. I have learned adaptability and flexibility through work, family, parenthood and volunteer experiences. I have a great working relationship with agents from ATF, FBI, DHS, DNR, Secret Service, and Homeland Security. I will bring a wealth of knowledge to your agency with my unique set of skills, and training.
Rasmussen College Online2015Bachelors: Criminal Justice/Leadership ManagementRasmussen College Online-(2014-2015) Bachelors Degree: Criminal Justice/Leadership Management, with specialized coursework in mathematics and leadership- Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 3.9 GPA in the accelerated program.
Alexandria Technical College2006AAS: Law EnforcementAlexandria, MN, USAlexandria Technical College Alexandria, MN (2004-2006) -AAS Degree: Law Enforcement training with specialized training in forensics and investigations. Selected as Troop Commander. Earned Academic Achievement Award with a 3.9 GPA.
Ridgewater College2003General Studies/BusinessWillmar, MN, USRidgewater College- Willmar, MN (2000-2003) Post-Secondary/General Studies/Business. Specialized coursework in accounting, chemistry, and sociology of death and dying. Attended Ridgewater College, post-secondary senior year of high school. Additional coursework in business management. Specialized Experience
Alexandria Technical Collegeleadership, training, Scene security for PresidentialBomb Squad member since 2008, Certified Bomb technician with advanced specialized training, Scene security for Presidential candidate Mitt Romney during local visit, organized and presented on community presentations and taught classes to citizens and peers. Troop Commander at Alexandria Technical College; responsible for troop inspections and peer leadership.
Alexandria Tech and Rasmussen Collegelaws3.9 GPA from Alexandria Tech and Rasmussen College; earning Summa Cum Laude honors at Rasmussen. Advisory Board/Student Representative at Alexandria Technical College. Student representative to legislators. President of Hawley Golden Riders Saddle Club. Lead formal and informal meetings, organized horse shows, organized volunteers for traffic control at large scale events, obtained funding, and soliciting donations. Secretary Treasure of the Minnesota FOP Foundation. Organized fundraisers, solicited donations, and managed the finances. Active volunteer and instructor with Hightail Horse Ranch and Rescue, a 501c3. Assisted with fundraising, actively aided in large animal rescues, advised and instructed on state and local laws.
Current POST License, Bomb Technician, Advanced Explosives Training Certified, CPR, Field Force Operations, Emergency Responder to Hazardous Materials, Firearms Safety Instructor, Advanced/Open Water SCUBA Certified, Humane Animal Investigator, and Reid interview and interrogation CPR
Professional Affiliations
Fraternal Order of Police, Deputy Association, International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators, Northern Lights Corvette Club, Hawley Golden Riders Saddle Club, Hightail Horse Ranch and Rescue, PADI Dive Society, Minnesota Deer Hunters Association, Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association
Inspections, Security, Training, Accounting, Business Management, Chemistry, Award, Forensics, Mathematics, Cpr, Hazardous Materials, Operations, Budgeting, Fbi, Finance, Weapons, Instructor, Fundraising, Secretary
