1. I have the potential to be the best person you hire
2. Works with diverse learners who may
struggle with learning
Solid analytical ability
Strong communication skills
Works effectively in high-stress environments
3. Walden University Ph.D. – Research and Program
Evaluation – 2/2012
Walden University Master of Science – General Psychology
– 2009
St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN
Bachelor of Elective Studies – Criminal Justice/Criminology -
1994
Other Training and Certifications:
Trainer for Colorado Department of Corrections - 1998
Curriculum Developer for Colorado Department of
Corrections
4. Differential Levels of Subjective Hope Related to Religious
Identification – Completed dissertation
Comparing scores on the Adult State Hope Scale between
Christians, religious non-Christians,
and non-religious people, using multiple regression with
dummy variables to account for trait levels of hope as
measured by the Adult Dispositional Hope Scale
-- Results indicate state levels of hope are not related to
religious identification.
Dissertation Chairperson: Michael B. Johnson, Ph.D.
Walden University
5. Positive Psychology and the Psychology of
Humor
Peace development/aggression reduction
Psychology of Religion and Spirituality
Improving research methods
Cognitive science and positive psychology used
to improve the lives of people with Down
syndrome
Using Social Networking Analysis to better
understand Ecological Developmental Theory
and Developmental Niche Theory
6. Provide data analysis and interpretation for
various surveys conducted by the Vineyard
church on a volunteer basis
Conducted initial evaluation of a program for
offenders with developmental delays
7. Introductory Psychology
History and Systems of Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
Positive Psychology
Research Methods
Philosophy of Psychology
Biopsychology
Developmental Psychology
8. Taught seminars and workshops on a variety of topics such as
Cultural Diversity, Suicide Prevention, Stress
Management, Effective Communication Skills, Dynamics of Sex
Offenders, and Dealing with Psychiatric Emergencies
Lead therapy/educational groups, teaching principles of
aggression reduction and how to live positively in a negative
environment
Teach large groups of martial arts students ranging from ages 10
to 65
Featured instructor at the 1999 and 2000 Fellowship of Christian
Martial Artists international conferences
9. Association for Psychological Science
International Positive Psychology Association
10. Helped develop several initial policies related to management of inmates in administrative segregation
These policies helped improve effective inmate management and increased safety.
Developed a unique aggression-reduction program that teaches virtue-based living in a group format
This program resulted in a 90% completion rate, and was adopted statewide by the CDOC and by a correctional facility in the
Kansas Correctional System.
Initiated a procedure to measure several metrics related to offenders entering prison
This evaluation resulted in a better understanding of amount of time spent in initial placement, number of offenders who
struggle with self-harming behavior/thinking, and number of offenders entering the facility on psychiatric medicines.
Developed an assessment tool that can be used for ongoing assessment of an inmate’s safety perception
This assessment tool resulted in a better understanding of the safety concerns of inmates with special needs.
Developed a process to ensure offenders entering prison are seen within seven days of arrival
This process resulted in improved mental health service delivery
11. Colorado Department of Corrections - Mental Health
Clinician III
Colorado State Penitentiary (March 2001 to August
2007)
Colorado Territorial Correctional Facility
(September 2007 to present)
Addiction Recovery Programs (Contracting with
Colorado DOC) - Sex Offender Therapist
September 1997 to February 2001
Mille Lacs Academy, Onamia, MN - Counselor I
April 1996 to May 1997
12. 2006 – Presenter at the Mental Health in
Corrections Consortium Annual Conference
“Sociological Perspective on
Offender Culture”
1999 – Fellowship of Christian Martial Artists
Instructor of the Year.