2004-2006 M.S. Mass Communications, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN
3.97 GPA
1999-2003 B.A. Classical Studies, Communication, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
4.00 GPA, Summa cum laude
1998-1999 Bismarck State College, Bismarck, ND
4.00 GPA
1995-1998 Bismarck High School, Bismarck ND
3.81 GPA, Graduate of highest distinction

2008-present Office assistant, Travel and Professional Improvement, SCSU Department of English

• Advised faculty on travel expense procedures and process travel expenses for largest department on campus (40+ faculty)
  
• Processed professional improvement expenses and reimbursement
  
• Extensive knowledge of university purchasing and travel procedures
  
• Maintained department ListServs

2007-present Office manager, SCSU Center for Doctoral Studies

• Supervised and managed day-to-day processes of doctoral center
• Prepared informational packets for prospective students
• Provided registration and enrollment assistance for students
• Maintained student and library databases
• Maintained program ListServ
• Organized new-student orientations and end-of-year events
• Work with vendors to promote doctoral program

2006-2007 Staff, SCSU Assessment and Accreditation Office

• Prepared documents for university assessment program
• Analyzed assessment data for program improvement
• Coordinated publications and community events for HLC (Higher Learning Commission) accreditation visit
• Assisted in editing and proofreading university’s HLC self-study report
• Analyzed data and created visual representations of results for report

2004-2006 Graduate Assistant, Mass Communications Department, St. Cloud State University

• Conducted academic research for faculty
• Prepared PowerPoint exhibit on 20th century photography
• Took part in writing and finalizing departmental assessment report, including preparing 350+-page appendices

1998-2005 Interpreter, Fort Abraham Lincoln Interpretive Division

• Conducted historic interpretive tours and programs at 19th-century historic site
• Researched life and culture of 19th c. U.S.
• Performed in historical melodramas

2002-2003 Writing Assistant, Office of University Relations, University of North Dakota

• Researched, wrote and distributed news releases for publication in regional media
• Worked to help publicize various campus events and organizations
• Collected and verified information for distribution

2002 Communications Intern, Fort Abraham Lincoln Interpretive Division

• Prepared and distributed publicity materials region-wide
• Prepared promotional material
• Appeared in local media spots to promote interpretive program
• Official media contact for Fort Abraham Lincoln for local and state-wide news media

2002-2003 Arts and entertainment columnist, Dakota Student

• Wrote weekly columns about local and national arts and entertainment

2001-2002 Office assistant, UND Music Department

• Input student data in departmental database
• Assisted with financial records
• Prepared promotional and departmental mailings