Education and Certifications
Continuous Improvement requires dedication and understanding that we do not know everything.
Graduated May 1996
Bachelor's of Science in Geology & Geophysics
Missouri University of Science and Technology
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Formerly The University of Missouri-Rolla, Missouri School of Mines
Completed the Geology and Geophysics undergraduate program.
Conducted Biostratigraphy research work in the Cote de Azure delta region for the Offshore Drilling Program.
Professional Certifications
Completed in 2017
Toastmaster's International
Advanced Leadership and Communicator Bronze
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Club President - 2015-2017
Toastmaster's International is an organization that helps individuals become their best self by improving both communication skills via public speaking, as well as leaders by taking on roles to ensure that individuals, clubs and the organization can succeed together.
Completed in 2023
Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS)
Alliance Safety Council
Alliance Safety Council began 65 years ago with a staff of only three people.
Today, they are one of the nation’s largest workplace safety training councils, with more than 100 skilled team members and over 1,300 innovative training courses.
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Completed in 2024
Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM)
The Training Industry
The Training Industry serves as an expert resource for learning professionals seeking information about best practices and innovative approaches for developing effective training and create an environment for trust and information-sharing among learning professionals, including those in the learning and development function and experts from companies serving the training industry.
Completed in 2025
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Institute
Project Management Institute (PMI) is the world's leading association for project, program and portfolio management professionals. Founded in 1969, PMI delivers value for more than three million professionals working in nearly every country in the world through global advocacy, collaboration, education and research. We advance careers, improve organizational success and further mature the project management profession through globally-recognized standards, certifications, and other resources.