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<br />multiple communities in Missouri and with Somali, Sudanese, and Burmese populations to a lesser
<br />extent. Specific skills that would be useful on any Commission would include my experiences as a school
<br />board member (Floodwood, MN) and as a Planning and Zoning Committee member (Carl Junction, MO)
<br />and the certification I hold as an Economic Development Finance Professional. I have significant
<br />facilitation training and education for large and small group meetings, town hall type meetings and focus
<br />group facilitation and analysis.
<br />If you identified a second choice commission, please include skills or experiences that would be
<br />beneficial for serving on that commission. For Finance, I have business experience and during my
<br />career with the Small Business Technology Development Center through MU, I taught financial
<br />statement analysis and Quickbooks for small business owners. I also have EDFP certification.
<br />Civic and Volunteer Activities Carl Junction, MO Planning and Zoning Board member Heartland Opera
<br />Theatre, Joplin, MO Board member and past president School Board Member, Floodwood ISD Bemidji
<br />Food Shelf, Treasurer
<br />Work Experience Job Title: Regional Community Development Specialist, University of Missouri
<br />Extension, 12-month appointment, Current Academic Rank: Assistant Extension Professional. 100%
<br />Extension with eight assigned counties. Headquartered in Lamar, Missouri. (July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2018)
<br />As a Regional Community Development Specialist, my responsibilities included conducting and
<br />evaluating high quality community development educational programming based on local needs in eight
<br />counties and other areas as assigned. I utilized research-based information in planning and development
<br />of programs that include community economic development, capacity assessment, community and
<br />organizational planning and decision making, regional development, leadership and civic engagement,
<br />local government, community emergency management, public policy issue identification and framing. In
<br />instruction, I utilized a variety of delivery methods including face to face instruction, videoconferencing,
<br />personal contacts, telephone, and e-mail inquiries. My media work included newspaper and magazine
<br />articles, radio, and television interviews and YouTube. Previous Professional Experience 2/21/2008—
<br />6/30/2013 Regional Business Development Specialist, University of Missouri Extension Appointment
<br />100% Extension covering seven assigned counties My responsibilities included conducting and
<br />evaluating high quality business development educational programming for aspiring and existing
<br />entrepreneurs based on local needs in seven counties in the southwest region and one county in the
<br />west central region. I utilized research-based information in the planning and development of
<br />educational opportunities that enabled businesses, farms, families and communities to strengthen the
<br />economy and enhance quality of life. In this position, I was responsible for creating partnerships with
<br />civic and business organizations, educational institutions, local leaders and key stakeholders to identify
<br />priorities, increase financial and in-kind resources, and determine how research-based education could
<br />best meet the needs of residents. 2011 to 6/30/2018 County program director, Barton County. County
<br />program director (CPD) responsibilities include collaborative leadership, coordination of county program
<br />plans, management of financial and non-financial resources, and daily coordination of office personnel.
<br />The CPD ensures the development, implementation and evaluation of MU Extension programs by
<br />involving faculty, clientele, extension councils, advisory committees, community agencies, organizations
<br />and other citizens. As CPD, the specialist represents the University of Missouri to county extension
<br />councils, county governments and other agencies in determining fiscal needs and in securing and
<br />managing resources. The CPD leads and develops county council boards to enhance leadership skills and
<br />commitment to the MU Extension mission. 2004 -2007 Treasury Analyst, Leggett & Platt, Incorporated,
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