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I am hiring! As I continue to expand a high-performing sales team, I'm looking for talented individuals eager to be at the forefront of IBM…
I am hiring! As I continue to expand a high-performing sales team, I'm looking for talented individuals eager to be at the forefront of IBM…
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That’s a wrap for 2024. Placed Second overall for my age group. Grueling 4 day competition. Thanks all for the encouragement along the way! It…
That’s a wrap for 2024. Placed Second overall for my age group. Grueling 4 day competition. Thanks all for the encouragement along the way! It…
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At the ABA/ABA #ABAFinCrimes Conference, you’ll stay on top by staying informed. I’ll be presenting on a few topics including AML, Fraud and…
At the ABA/ABA #ABAFinCrimes Conference, you’ll stay on top by staying informed. I’ll be presenting on a few topics including AML, Fraud and…
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Experience & Education
Licenses & Certifications
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IBM FileNet Content Manager - Tech Jam
IBM
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IBM Big Data Solution Sales Professional
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Volunteer Experience
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Advisory Board Member
Exodus 17
- Present 1 year 9 months
Disciple Making Movements (DMMs) are a rapid and exponential increase in disciples making disciples. These movements share a distinct group of priorities which provide the environment for unhindered multiplication.
Millions of new Christ followers are saying yes to Jesus all over the world and we know several of their leaders. One of them told us, “The problem with our movement is that we see many people coming to the faith and their lives and communities begin to change, but then they…Disciple Making Movements (DMMs) are a rapid and exponential increase in disciples making disciples. These movements share a distinct group of priorities which provide the environment for unhindered multiplication.
Millions of new Christ followers are saying yes to Jesus all over the world and we know several of their leaders. One of them told us, “The problem with our movement is that we see many people coming to the faith and their lives and communities begin to change, but then they can collapse because they don’t have enough support.”
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Volunteer
Guiding Light of Hope
- Present 8 years 1 month
Prepare meals monthly for homeless in the Greater Chicagoland Area. To date we have prepared and delivered over 70,000 meals.
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Tech for Teens Leader/Instructor
The Salvation Army
- Present 1 year 5 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
Building and delivering a "Tech for Teens" program to teach kids in underserved areas IT with the goal of inspiring career ideas.
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Child Mentor
KIDS HOPE USA
- 1 year 9 months
Children
One Child - One Mentor - One Hour Per Week. My role is to mentor one, and only one, "at risk" child and be a positive male role model for him. We will work together once per week for the school year on reading, games, academics, and whatever else we can fit into that hour per week. My commitment is to be there there for him - every week - consistently - and help to make a positive impact in his life going forward.
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Overnight Volunteer
Lazarus House
- 6 years 10 months
Social Services
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Juvenile Justice Ministry - Tech for Teens Leader/Instructor
Youth For Christ USA Inc.
- 2 years 7 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
The intent of "Tech for Teens" is to provide 1) An overview of the career opportunities in the technology space and 2) A bit of hands-on experience in each area. The end game is to get more kids interested in pursuing technology as a career and if interested, can provide some one-on-one counseling to start them down the path.
Technology Areas Covered:
1. Programming
2. Cloud/Server Administrator (Software)
3. Networking (Hardware)
4. Design/Creative (gaming, graphics…The intent of "Tech for Teens" is to provide 1) An overview of the career opportunities in the technology space and 2) A bit of hands-on experience in each area. The end game is to get more kids interested in pursuing technology as a career and if interested, can provide some one-on-one counseling to start them down the path.
Technology Areas Covered:
1. Programming
2. Cloud/Server Administrator (Software)
3. Networking (Hardware)
4. Design/Creative (gaming, graphics, animation, etc)
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Board Member
Dove Youth Development
- 4 years 1 month
Children
Dove Youth Development (formerly Dove Missions) is a community of hope and love that engages and inspires Dominican and Haitian children living in poverty to discover new ways of being and living through education.
Through Sponsorship, Volunteering and Donations we provide children and families:
~ Educational and Developmental Programs
~ Services focused on personal growth, health and education
~ Opportunity to learn, laugh and share a positive experience within a safe haven at…Dove Youth Development (formerly Dove Missions) is a community of hope and love that engages and inspires Dominican and Haitian children living in poverty to discover new ways of being and living through education.
Through Sponsorship, Volunteering and Donations we provide children and families:
~ Educational and Developmental Programs
~ Services focused on personal growth, health and education
~ Opportunity to learn, laugh and share a positive experience within a safe haven at our Community/Youth Development Center -
Child Mentor
KIDS HOPE USA
- 1 year 3 months
Children
One Child - One Mentor - One Hour Per Week. My role is to mentor one, and only one, "at risk" child and be a positive male role model for him. We will work together once per week for the school year on reading, games, academics, and whatever else we can fit into that hour per week. My commitment is to be there there for him - every week - consistently - and help to make a positive impact in his life going forward.
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Cloudera Cares Ambassador - Chicago
Cloudera Foundation
- 3 months
Disaster and Humanitarian Relief
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Executive Leadership Team, Heart Innovation Forum
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
- 10 months
Health
The Executive Leadership Team for the 2018 Heart Innovation Forum presents topics of interest to the life sciences industry while raising funds for the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association’s innovation efforts, research efforts, funding and community education programs. I am responsible for moderating a panel discussion with healthcare-focused startups as part of our Local Innovation Forum.
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Board of Trustees - Vice Chair
National MS Society, Greater Illinois Chapter
- 11 years 1 month
Health
Active board member serving in a Development capacity with a strong focus on growing the largest events (Bike MS, Walk MS, and Muckfest) of the Chapter. With my IT background, I also consult with the Chapter on IT-related issues. In addition, I also personally sponsor a team of around 40 cyclists for the annual Bike MS where we have raised well over $500K since our inception in 2001.
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Alumni Association Board
Rockford University
- 2 years 1 month
Education
Honors & Awards
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Bike MS 2014 Volunteer of the Year
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Eagle Scout
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Ironman Madison Finisher
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2.4 mi swim
112 mi bike
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John Lappere Volunteer Award, National MS Society, 2003
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Languages
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English
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Organizations
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National MS Society
Committee Chairman - Bike MS
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National MS Society - Greater Illinois Chapter
Board of Trustees
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