Meet the Career Transition and Training Team

What was your first job? My first job was at the CSU dining halls when I was 15 years old. I did a little bit of everything there – cleaning tables, helping in the kitchens, and becoming a self-proclaimed panini press expert. This experience taught me the value of adaptability, customer service, and teamwork that I carry with me today.

What do you love most about your job? What I love most about my job is witnessing the positive impact our team members and services have on job seekers as they embark on their new career journeys or build upon existing ones. The meaningful and compassionate nature of everything offered here brings me great joy. It makes working alongside empathetic colleagues, who share a commitment to our community members and job seekers, truly rewarding.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time? In my free time you will find me spending time with my family, our dogs, and my friends. I enjoy listening to music, cheering my son on at his sporting events, cooking for my loved ones, and simply slowing down to appreciate and find joy in life's little glimmers!

What was your first job? I worked at a family-owned Italian restaurant. I really enjoyed the variety of work I got to do and learning some of the family recipes along the way.

What do you love most about your job? I love assisting individuals with resources that positively impact their lives. I have been able to see first hand the positive impact resources can have on individuals in reaching their goals, even when their goals might feel far fetched at the beginning.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time? I really enjoy hiking, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.

What was your first job? My first job was medical record filing for a local doctor's office. It was pretty boring until a stack of files came in!

What do you love most about your job? I love many things about this job, connecting with all the different people we serve, supporting our customers in finding their perfect career fit, but I think my favorite part is when a customer lands a great job they are so excited to start! It is such a great feeling knowing that their hard work through career research, training, and applying for work has paid off and I love sharing those moments with my customers! It is truly a special thing to be a part of this journey.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time? I enjoy being outdoors, hiking, camping, and backpacking as often as possible. I love spending time with my family which includes my significant other, our dog, and my horse! I also enjoy gardening in the warmer months and picking up a new book to read.

What was your first job? Slide attendant at city pool, while training to be lifeguard.

What do you love most about your job? I love learning about the career paths people have traveled, and supporting job seekers in formulating their next career steps.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time? I enjoy family time, fresh air, trying new recipes, true crime and comedy.

What was your first job? Cashier and overnight stocker at Kmart.

What do you love most about your job? I enjoy learning about people's personal and professional experiences and helping them recognize and connect with their values through their careers and the work they do. I always love when I can assist individuals identify their natural strengths, interests and abilities, find successes, and achieve their goals. 

What do you enjoy doing in your free time? I'm an extroverted introvert and love spending time both out and at home. You can find me making new friends following local food trucks out at local breweries, camping, fishing and exploring new outdoor spots. I am equally content spending time with my 14-year-old son, cozying in to read a new book and cooking.

What was your first job? Cleaning rooms at a local motel. I grew up in a remote area of the west that exploded with tourists during the summer months. I worked alone and was responsible for cleaning 8-10 rooms each day. I had just turned 15 and can still remember needing to use the strength of my whole body to push my cart of towels, bedding, and cleaning supplies through the parking lot in the hot sun to start the first room of the day.

What do you love most about your job? I am most energized in the space just outside my comfort zone and my work with LCEWD has kept me there for over 25 years! I started with the department as an ‘Employment Coach’ working with job seekers who were oftentimes just beginning to visualize their occupational goals. Fast forward a few(!) years, and I’m now in the position of Workforce Development Manager where I have the opportunity to influence and manage how programs are developed, operated, and delivered to our community. It is my pleasure to lead and support the Career Transition and Training team. After months of being apart due to the pandemic, our team is reinvigorated to provide employment and career services that meet the unique workforce needs of adults in Larimer County. 

What do you enjoy doing in your free time? I have 3 boys whose ages span 22 years, and being their mom keeps me busy in a vast array of ways. I also love running, road trips, traveling, and wandering. I enjoy being at home fixing, tinkering, working on projects, and imagining new ones! 

What was your first job? My first job was working as a Kennel Technician for a small animal hospital. During my time in this role I not only learned how to care for many pets, but I also assisted in the recruitment and training of other technicians and found my love for helping co-workers become successful in their roles.

What do you love most about your job? I enjoy assisting job seekers in finding their next career by helping them identify their strengths and interests to ensure their next move will be meaningful.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time? Outside of work you can find me adventuring with my 2 dogs, horses or family. I enjoy paddle boarding, mounted shooting and spending time outside in the sunshine.

What was your first job? Assembling widgets in a warehouse as a teenager.

What do you love most about your job? Seeing people move into stainable employment that they enjoy. Seeing lives change!

What do you enjoy doing in your free time? Hiking trails, hanging out with the dogs and family.