TEACHES IN THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM(S)
School of Business - Adjuncts
Business
Psychology
Business Administration (MBA)
Education
- Ph.D. - Leadership for the Advancement of Learning and Service - Cardinal Stritch University
- Master of Science – Organizational Leadershi - Marian University
- Bachelor of Arts – Business Administration - Lakeland College
- Advanced Sourcing Certification - General Electric
- Masters Certificate in Project Management - University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Dispute Resolution Certification - Wisconsin Mediation Centre
Areas of Specialization
- Passionate about helping others reach their own success:
- Academia – Psychology, business and philosophy; Blends theory-based academics with real-world experience into a practical format for applicable career growth.
- Business – Healthcare; IT procurement; contract management; supply chain/sourcing; grants; entrepreneurship; or mergers/acquisition (M&A) and divestiture. Highly organized, looking to leverage expertise in mitigating risk/exposure with the ability to work across all levels of an organization. Proficient at managing resources to ensure projects get completed on-time/on-budget.
- Recognized as an expert in the following areas:
- Educator – Psychology; leadership; diversity; business; philosophy
- Global Sourcing – IT procurement
- Supply Chain Leadership Development Program – Researched and authored playbook for industry
- Mentorship – Active business supporter
- IT Procurement – Negotiator working within a global environment and government
- Contract Management – All aspects
Scholarly and Professional Achievements
- Marquette University Business Mentor Program
- Dissertation - Survivors as Leaders: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis on Lessons Learned from Survivors about Quality of Life
- Marian University
- Thesis - Environmental Indicators for Recruitment and Retention of Qualified Teachers at Washington High School
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Key negotiator and drafted agreement for install of EMR software and hosting at Milwaukee County’s Behavioural Health
- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
- Team Lead on several high-profile M&A and spinoff initiatives
- Global Indirect Sourcing “Huddle”
- Quarterly training presentations to the Global IT Team on: Issues; Risk; Opportunities; and VCP (Variable Cost Productivity)
- Tech Talks – New Technology Acquisition Process
- Global IT Annual Presentation at GE Healthcare
- GE Corporate Software Governance Council
- Global panel member for all GE Businesses - set guidelines and policies on Company software use
Honors and Awards
- GE Healthcare Crystal Award; Recognition for outstanding work performed with the GEHC Integration Team in the acquisition of a significant healthcare company
- ABCD Mentorship Program Recognition Award recipient; After Breast Care Diagnosis Support Group (www.abcdbreastcancersupport.org)
- Bud Larner Law Firm Software Seminars; Keys to Negotiating Better Software Agreements and Software-As-A-Service Agreements
- Advanced Sourcing Certification; GE Corporate/Louisville, Kentucky
- Advanced Project Management Masters Certification; University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Dispute Resolution Certification; Wisconsin Mediation Center; The Wisconsin Association of Mediators (WAM) seeks to promote and develop the use and practice of cooperative conflict resolution through mediation.
- Activity Leader for GE Community Service Day; Annual volunteer work at public schools in Milwaukee
- Software Asset Management Governance Council; GE Corporate & GE Healthcare; Member of the Global Software Asset Management Committee for GE Corporate & Healthcare in order to set policy around the use of licenses, compliance and example of best practices for the Business.