Education - Certifications - Hobbies


​"You do not learn anything by doing everything right."
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University Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Graduated May 2009
3.75 GPA, Summa Cum Laude Honors
Majors: Entrepreneurial Management, International Business
​Minors: Sustainability Studies, Spanish
  • Coursework focus on environment and development, non-profit management, hands-on creation of 3 start-ups, sustainability, and energy
  • Dean's List; Upper and Lower Division Honors
  • Carlson Ventures Enterprise - MBA level program in innovation and entrepreneurship
  • Carlson Emerging Leadership Program Level I and II
Extracurriculars
  • Carlson Honors Association - Business Board Representative
  • Entrepreneurship Club
  • Carlson School Business Board - Social Committee Chair
  • Habitat for Humanity U of M Chapter - Three 1 week service trips in the U.S.; Trip Co-Lead
  • University Handball Team - National Collegiate Competitor for Division I school
  • Steel Drum Percussion Ensemble, Section Lead
    • Learned new instrument in 2007; Paid performances in 2008
    • Team of 10 students performing for university and community events
Study Abroad Semester - La Fundación José Ortega y Gasset-Gregorio Marañón
Fall 2006 semester in Toledo, Spain, studying history, art, and economics in Spanish to complete undergraduate minor, including internship with local nonprofit, ASAYMA, tutoring immigrants and their children. Immersion and cultural lessons from daily life in Spain and classmates from Japan, Puerto Rico, and different regions and economic backgrounds in the U.S. 
Technology Skills
Extensive professional experience with:
Microsoft Office Suite
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Visio, Outlook, Access, OneNo​te, AX
Project Collaboration
Web Design 
Languages
Native English and Professional Fluency in Spanish, with other language skills in progress:
I can work and have intelligent conversations:
Spanish
I can understand:
Belizean Creole,
​some Italian & Portuguese
I can read:
most Portuguese, some French
I can say very limited amounts of things:
French
I am learning:
French, 
​Portuguese
Certifications and Training
Residential Energy Auditor
Dunwoody College of Technology - Minneapolis, MN
"This five-day course provides basic training in how to assess the potential for improving home energy efficiency and comfort. Successfully passing the examination will allow students to demonstrate that they meet the State of Minnesota’s minimum qualifications for residential energy auditors."
Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
National Outdoor Leadership School & Wilderness Medicine Institute - Hygiene, CO & Hudson, WI
"The nationally recognized standard in wilderness medicine education, this 10 day course is recommended for anyone who works or recreates in the outdoors or in other austere environments. This qualifies participants to provide first aid in the wilderness and make decisions on the need for, urgency of, and appropriate type of evacuation." 
Rescue Scuba Diver
Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) - Utila, Honduras
3 days of skills training and scenario-based "practice" rescues involving being surprised, sabotaged, and wrestled at 30+ feet underwater. "Scuba divers describe the PADI Rescue Diver course as the most challenging, yet most rewarding course they’ve ever taken. Why? Because you learn to prevent and manage problems in the water, and become more confident in your skills as a diver, knowing that you can help others if needed.."

​Prerequisite: CPR and First Aid, Advanced Open Water Diver (2013), Open Water Diver (2001)
Group Exercise Instructor
Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), 2013 -2015
The industry certification to teach group exercise courses in the USA. ​Independent study focused on: The Human Body & Exercise Physiology; How to Design, Choreograph and Teach a Class; The Basics of Nutrition and Weight Management; Professional Responsibilities and Business Strategies.
Windsurfing and Dinghy Sailing Rated
University of Wisconsin Hoofer Sailing Club - Madison, WI
On-the-water training and coursework to operate small sailboats and windsurfing equipment on large lakes.
Hobbies
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Travel/Backpacking
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Biking
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Cross-country skiing
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Swimming
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Rock climbing
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Hiking
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Reading/Languages
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Learning music
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Exercise
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Drawing
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Gardening
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Dancing
Extra bits
His Neighbor Phil - Supporting Actress, 2014
Filmed in Zumbrota, MN, with an Iowa production company, Hollywood actors, and supporting cast from the surrounding Minnesota area, this fictional film focuses on the impacts of Alzheimer's upon one family and the town it lives in. 

In 2015 the film partnered with healthcare facilities across the US to be used as a tool on Alzheimer's education for the families dealing with this illness.

Trailer ~ IMDB 
TEDWomen2016: It's about time
Attended the TEDWomen conference in San Francisco October 25-28, including 2 days of workshops and networking for TEDx organizers and 1.5 days featuring over 30 speakers debuting TED talks relating to women and time as these themes connect in society, work, home, and relationships.