About
I am an educator and client services professional currently working as a Consultant I at SPS Commerce since July 2024, with experience dating back to 2017. Over these years, I have developed skills in education, coaching, and client consulting across physical education and technology sectors.
My work spans curriculum development, adaptive physical education, and client data solutions using formats like X12, XML, JSON, and RSX/SIP. I have experience with communication protocols such as AS2, FTP, SFTP, and VANs, and I utilize HTML, CSS, and Python to support technical implementations and training. I have also contributed to program planning, project management, and resource management in educational and corporate environments.
Experience
Consultant I
SPS Commerce
Jul 2023 – Present
Consulted with clients to analyze operational requirements, ensuring alignment with their business objectives and goals. Consistently informed customers of their project advancements to maintain transparency and ensure satisfaction. Monitored Implementation projects progress meticulously, ensuring timely achievement of deadlines and milestones. Maintained a proficient level of industry and retailer-specific knowledge to support informed decision-making. Conducted comprehensive training sessions for customers, emphasizing best practice in partner compliance and product utilization.
Directed and supported my team in successfully closing cases, while offering assistance to colleagues whenever possible.
Participated in several team committees and contributed to two pilot studies aimed at enhancing employee and customer experiences through data collection initiatives.
Nominated for Q1 2024 Employee Recognition.
Recently promoted to ACII on July 14th. This promotion affirmed that my current workload, expectations, and work ethic align closely with those expected at the ACII level.
X12AS2JSONClient TrainingProject MonitoringData Collection
Developmental Adaptive Physical Education Teacher & Health Teacher
Osseo Area Schools District
Aug 2019 – Jun 2023
Collaborate with administration across 8 schools to design and implement tailored adaptive programs, empowering students to participate in physical education activities. Create curriculum in compliance with state and federal guidelines. Teach 1:1, small group, and large classes of students of all ages and backgrounds on the fundamentals of health and PE. Communicate professionally with students, parents, and staff. Conduct thorough assessments and prepare detailed documentation/records. Serve as building supervisor in evenings.
Received the Humanitarian Award for providing superior service by instilling students with the confidence to achieve life goals through active listening, probing questions, and problem-solving methods.
Boosted student outcomes and engagement by designing an innovative program with instructional materials, ultimately strengthening instruction and teaching/learning styles.
Closed cultural gaps within educational system by creating a new multicultural curriculum plan, fostering a climate of equity and inclusion.
Took initiative to establish partnerships with local colleges and secured improved equipment/technology, enabling students to better participate in programs.
Curriculum DevelopmentProgram Planning
Physical Education & Health Teacher
Melrose High School District
Aug 2017 – Aug 2019
Worked collaboratively within small team to create engaging curriculum in adherence with state and federal guidelines. Taught a wide range of physical education and health classes to middle/high school students. Communicated complex and sometimes sensitive information such as alcohol/drug abuse and reproductive education to ensure students gained better understanding of health and wellness. Coached basketball and softball, emphasizing the value of growth rather than winning. Supervised after-school events.
Devised a grading system shifting focus toward tracking student growth and accomplishments.
Sourced and identified engaging, life-long activities through professional development, conferences, and shared information with physical education and health colleagues to boost team collaboration and knowledge.
Furthered education by starting a Master’s program in developmental adapted physical education, advancing outcomes for students participating in general education physical education classes.
Selected as an instructional coach, educating adult colleagues on innovative educational strategies.
Curriculum DevelopmentCoachingInstructional Coaching
Education
Augsburg College
Bachelor of Science · Physical & Health Education
Minnesota State University Mankato
Master of Arts · Physical Education