Collin Wise

Executed precision construction work across commercial and residential projects, consistently meeting or exceeding code requirements and safety standards in demanding, deadline-driven environments.

• Delivered expert-level work in exterior framing, waterproofing, interior finish carpentry, concrete formwork, and solar panel installation — ensuring zero defects and full code compliance.
• Completed rigorous union apprenticeship training encompassing OSHA safety protocols, construction mathematics, blueprint reading, and site management.
• Holds current certifications for aerial lifts (MEWPs), telehandlers, forklifts, and crane signaling operations.
• Recognized by supervisors and peers for exceptional dependability, craftsmanship, and leadership in maintaining jobsite safety, tool accountability, and material handling standards.
• Consistently selected for high-visibility projects requiring advanced technical skill and professional execution under pressure.

Handpicked for increasingly critical roles across multiple leadership teams. Demonstrated exceptional adaptability, rapid decision-making, and world-class customer service in high-tempo military environments.

• Processed over 500 awards annually as a Human Resources Specialist, directly supporting 5,000+ personnel — including all foreign military members assigned to United States Armed Forces Korea.
• Completed a 2-year overseas deployment in the Republic of South Korea, operating in a multinational, high-security environment.
• Managed a theater-level (national) HR division operations department, ensuring seamless administrative support across the entire command.
• Spearheaded a department-wide filing process overhaul that eliminated 30 lbs of paper waste per week and made 12% of support positions redundant — a direct efficiency gain.
• Planned, organized, and executed operational work assignments and projects supporting a unit of over 1,000 personnel.
• Optimized maintenance resource allocation — including proactive parts and tool pre-ordering — contributing to a 50% reduction in preventative maintenance wait times.

Served as a critical support resource for K-12 educators, specializing in Special Education. Provided direct instruction, behavioral intervention, and individualized tutoring for at-risk students in high-need environments.

• Graduate of the Youth Violence Mitigation Program — routinely de-escalated potentially dangerous situations using trained verbal and physical intervention techniques.
• Independently managed classrooms of up to 16 students across multiple grade levels and subject areas.
• Maintained near-perfect availability — reporting to work on unscheduled days with less than 1 hour notice.
• Delivered effective instruction with no prepared lesson plan, given as little as 30 minutes to prepare — demonstrating exceptional adaptability and subject mastery.

Provided dedicated 1-on-1 care for patients with physical disabilities, delivering compassionate, regulation-compliant support including feeding, bathing, and guided physical therapy.

• Self-studied Wisconsin state caregiving regulations and consistently applied them in daily practice — maintaining full compliance without exception.
• Performed physically demanding patient care including safe lifting, transfers, and mobility assistance.
• Exceeded role requirements by providing academic tutoring for juvenile patients and taking on additional household support duties.

Key team member and leader in a high-volume, fast-paced food production environment. Identified and executed opportunities to dramatically improve operations, marketing, and revenue.

• Managed complete kitchen staff scheduling, ensuring full coverage during peak periods.
• Designed and executed 2 social media marketing campaigns on Facebook that measurably improved brand recognition, customer engagement, and online ratings.
• Oversaw end-to-end frozen pizza production operations including scheduling, quality control, and staff management.
• Drove a 430% increase in frozen pizza sales through strategic improvements in marketing, production workflow, and product quality.

Developed comprehensive construction expertise from the ground up over 12 years, contributing skilled labor across every phase of residential construction.

• Maintained a zero-hazard worksite through rigorous safety practices, ensuring both employee and customer satisfaction.
• Monitored equipment and environmental conditions, contributing to a safety record of 5+ consecutive years with zero injuries.
• Demonstrated mastery across multiple construction disciplines: roofing, tiling, finish carpentry, fixture installation, and demolition/tear-out.
• Served as critical labor for major long-term projects including full new-home builds from foundation to finish.

Advisor: Dan Stalder

Advisor: Janine Tobek

Advisors: Dave Carlson, Pat Thom