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Overland Park, Kansas, United States

Lawrence, Kansas, United States

Lawrence, Kansas, United States

Lawrence, Kansas

Provides varying levels of business management and executive director support for multiple multi-national non-profit scientific, medical and academic societies/associations. Serves as the primary contact and correspondent for client officers and board of director members while overseeing a variety of projects including:• Strategic planning• Publication fulfillment services• Membership renewal, recruitment & retention programs • Meeting management services • Web site design, deployment and maintenance • Processing of membership dues and subscriptions• Financial Statement Delivery & Explanation Establishes and maintains a proactive relationship and proactive contact with each client, gaining detailed knowledge of the organization and operations of the customer. Serves as Subject Matter Expert for fellow Association Managers and as Supervisor of Association Management Administrators on products, services and departmental processes. Reports directly to the Senior Vice President to establish departmental metrics and goal implementation procedures. Reviews proposals and RFPs on services and assists with service scope and proposal response. Active member of the American Society of Association Executives and the Kansas City Society of Association Executives. Allen Press, Inc. provides top-notch printing, marketing communications and publisher services to corporations and scholarly associations worldwide.

Lawrence, Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas

Kansas City Area

In charge of total multi-shift million dollar retail store operations. Responsible for hiring, training and growth of store employees. Ensured overall appeal of store conditions and shopability through a highly knowledgeable and well trained staff, superior customer service, and effective implementation of plan-o-grams and marketing initiatives. Combined deep industry knowledge, business acumen, and interpersonal skills to maintain profitability.

Lawrence, Kansas

Oversaw all aspects of the merchandising and visual presentation of store to maximize sales and profitability through compelling merchandise statements. Responsible for managing, training, coaching, supervising and directing staff to ensure consistent application of company-defined best practices. Owned performance management and growth/retention of talent among direct reports and associates. Built on business opportunities to drive top programs and formulate strategies for future presentations to support key company initiatives. Planned and communicated to set up the store team to achieve goals and deliver an exceptional customer experience that consistently represented brand standards.

Kansas City Area

Led employee training on providing 100% customer service to ensure long-term customer loyalty and securing future sales. Monitored store stock levels, merchandising, and floor logistics to produce patron up-selling. Supervised and worked with store supervisors to identify and address loss prevention and shrink issues as well as safety and inventory matters. Responsible for driving increased profitability for the store and organization. Delivered inventory shrink results significantly under plan for fiscal year 2010.

Olathe, Kansas

Managed all aspects of daily office operations. Responsible for P&L, inventory issues, billing and accounts payable along with cash reconciliation and deposits. Implemented and maintained database for customer service and warranty issues.

Kansas City, Missouri

Analyzed sales data/forecasts while maintaining ERP databases to ensure timely and efficient multi-million dollar production runs to meet customer delivery deadlines. Supervised and directed plant schedulers. Collaborated with other departments and executives to create more efficient just-in-time production procedures and plant cost-saving initiatives.

Lawrence, Kansas

Supervised and managed all aspects of retail operations while helping to lead a team focused on sales and customer service

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Printmaking

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