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AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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Government Relations
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Short & Long-Term Strategic Planning
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Strategic Leadership
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Strategic Partnerships [view video]
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Policy Development
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Cost Management & Budget Planning
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Fundraising
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Change Management
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Public/Media Relations
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Marketing Strategies
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Workforce Development
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Skrzycki, Symone C. (March/April 2020). "Tools of the Trade: Building on Workplace Experience". BizVoice/Indiana Chamber. pp. 40-41.
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Governor's Workforce Cabinet. 2020. "Indiana PYS 2020-2023". State of Indiana.
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Pete, Joseph S. (December 6, 2019). "Agencies Looking to Prepare More Hoosiers for Advanced Manufacturing Careers". Northwest Indiana Times.
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Barack, Meridith. (October 2, 2019). "Four-Week Paid Training Program Teaches Manufacturing Skills". Hiring Hoosiers. Scripps Media, Inc.
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Vincennes University. (April 2, 2019). "Vincennes University's Role for Indiana's Changing Economy". Washington Times Herald.
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Kavensky, Kara. (April 27, 2017). "Indiana Workforce Success Story: Skill UP Indiana! Grants". Press Release. Indiana Workforce Development.
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Silvia Ascarelli, Silvia. (September 25, 2016). "Indiana Manufacturers Face a Shortage of 1 Million Workers; Here’s One Way They are Tackling It" Market Watch.
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Umberger, Dave. (June 20, 2016). "Subaru of Indiana Automotive recruiting former soldiers". South Bend Tribune.
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Ropeik, Annie. (April 1, 2016). "With Jobs Unfilled, Manufacturers Team Up On Open Trainings". WBAA.
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"The Power of Afterschool in Indiana".(March, 2016). Data Report. Indiana Afterschool Network.
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Coffin, Katie. (April 3, 2015). "Vincennes University Partners to Help Bridge Skills Gap". Indiana Chamber.
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Stanczykiewicz, Bill. (February 8, 2013). "Hoosier Students Can ‘Rise’ to Achieve a 21st-century Career". Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly.
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GUEST LECTURER
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SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
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Ivy Tech K-12 and Workforce Talent Pipeline - November 23, 2023
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IEDC Indiana South Talent Forum - November 2023
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IEDC Indiana West-Central Talent Forum - November 2023
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Greater Lafayette Commerce State of Workforce - May 2023
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IEDCIndiana North Talent Forum (presentation) - April 2023
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Indiana State Summit: Creating Career Pathways for All Students - December 12, 2020
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MCM Workforce Summit - Kentucky and Indiana Coalition - November 12, 2020
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Indy Chamber Education and Workforce Policy Council - April 22, 2020
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Skillful State Network Convening - July 30-31, 2019
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IMA - INFAME Conference - June 19, 2019
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Indiana Economic Development Association Summer Conference - June 7, 2019
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Chief Executive Smart Manufacturing Summit - May 14-15, 2019
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Regional Opportunities Initiative Annual Report- April 18, 2019
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National Skills Coalition Summit - April 10, 2019
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“Solving the Indiana Skills Gap, How the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Work-Learn Pipeline Partnership Succeeds,” a symposium co-sponsored by Vincennes University and Conexus Indiana - March 29, 2019
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National Conference of State Legislatures - December 12, 2018
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Marcus Evans Manufacturing Leaders Summit - December 4, 2018
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IMA - Employer and Educator Work-based Learning Conference - August 16, 2018
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Purdue Polytechnic Lafayette Graduation Commencement Keynote - May 2017 (also received Outstanding Alumni Award)
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North American Manufacturing Excellence Summit - April 11-12, 2017
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After School Network - Career Pathways in Manufacturing - March 2016
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Japan American Society of Indiana Japan Update 2015 - February 25, 2015
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Department of Workforce Development (multiple dates)
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Indiana Youth Institute - Kids Count Conference (multiple dates)