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Momence, Il

Momence, Il

FutureCeuticals is a family-owned company with roots in agriculture and ingredient supply dating back over 130 years. A sister company to Van Drunen Farms, one of the largest food ingredient suppliers in the world. Since it's founding, the company has been committed to providing the highest quality ingredients and cutting edge product development for the dietary supplement, functional foods and cosmetics industries. With operations in Illinois, Indiana, California, Wisconsin and Europe, they… Show more FutureCeuticals is a family-owned company with roots in agriculture and ingredient supply dating back over 130 years. A sister company to Van Drunen Farms, one of the largest food ingredient suppliers in the world. Since it's founding, the company has been committed to providing the highest quality ingredients and cutting edge product development for the dietary supplement, functional foods and cosmetics industries. With operations in Illinois, Indiana, California, Wisconsin and Europe, they continue to uphold their vision and their mission by providing a comprehensive product line and nutrition technologies that defines markets. Today, they offer an incomparable scope of capabilities and a substantial portfolio of nutritional products, including probiotics, grains, and fruit and vegetable powders and extracts. FutureCeuticals is a leader in the research, development, and manufacture of fruit, vegetable, and grain-based nutritionals, built upon deep agricultural roots, vertically integrated from field to finished product, and committed to discovery-based research in the name of human health. FutureCeuticals is the trusted partner of choice for companies in search of creative, ethical solutions for the health and wellness needs of today’s consumer.My role: Responsible for assisting the team with day-to-day responsibilities to ensure successful product operations for assigned company products. This expertise includes, but is not limited to, raw material sourcing, production, inventory, economics, sales and marketing. Show less

Bridgeway Payment Systems, a branch of Security Card Services (BluePay), a company of First Data Corp (NYSE: FDC). First Data is the #1 merchant acquirer providing credit card processing services for small/large business and national financial institutions. Bridgeway Payment Systems was built to bridge a service-focused, partner-friendly processing experience to better service clients. Innovative, partner-friendly processing and services, committed to higher standards in the payment… Show more Bridgeway Payment Systems, a branch of Security Card Services (BluePay), a company of First Data Corp (NYSE: FDC). First Data is the #1 merchant acquirer providing credit card processing services for small/large business and national financial institutions. Bridgeway Payment Systems was built to bridge a service-focused, partner-friendly processing experience to better service clients. Innovative, partner-friendly processing and services, committed to higher standards in the payment processing industry, fostering positive human partnerships built on trust and mutual respect. A team of entrepreneurs committed to aid in the growth of mainly bank partners, remaining flexible in business approach, and delivering unparalleled service found throughout the credit card processing industry.My role: Managed daily operations of the underwriting process. Reviewed plans and procedures regarding risk management, application and renewal, and acceptance and rejection. Provided credit decisions and recommendations for complex cases. Managed staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. Ensured that project/department milestones/goals were met. Show less

South Holland, Il

Calvin Christian School provides an excellent Christ-centered education and teaches children to see God’s creation through the perspective of God’s Word, to understand God’s redemptive and providential work throughout history, and to live lives of Christian service that exemplify love for God and for their neighbors. The school celebrates diversity and works together to help children achieve academic excellence and grow in faith in order to answer God's call to positively transform the… Show more Calvin Christian School provides an excellent Christ-centered education and teaches children to see God’s creation through the perspective of God’s Word, to understand God’s redemptive and providential work throughout history, and to live lives of Christian service that exemplify love for God and for their neighbors. The school celebrates diversity and works together to help children achieve academic excellence and grow in faith in order to answer God's call to positively transform the world.My role: Oversaw all donor relations and implemented a strategic marketing vision for the school. Managed all fundraising initiatives and events. Communicated with current and prospective donors. Managed individual and corporate gifts as well as planned annual giving and fundraiser capital campaigns. Responsibilities also included involvement in the student's academic and spiritual lives. Show less

Tinley Park, Il

Vantiv, Inc. (NYSE: VNTV) is a leading integrated provider of payment processing strategies and advanced technology solutions for businesses and financial institutions, working with businesses to develop programs that help simplify payments, while focusing on innovation and new opportunities.My experience within the company:• Merchant Risk Specialist (April 2005 – May 2006)• Credit Analyst I (January 2006 – June 2008)• Merchant Retention Specialist (June 2008 – June… Show more Vantiv, Inc. (NYSE: VNTV) is a leading integrated provider of payment processing strategies and advanced technology solutions for businesses and financial institutions, working with businesses to develop programs that help simplify payments, while focusing on innovation and new opportunities.My experience within the company:• Merchant Risk Specialist (April 2005 – May 2006)• Credit Analyst I (January 2006 – June 2008)• Merchant Retention Specialist (June 2008 – June 2009)• Transaction Risk Specialist II, interim team lead (December 2012 – May 2013)• Credit Analyst II (June 2009 – September 2013)My experience at Vantiv involved analyzing credit data and financial statements to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Preparing report memorandums, and evaluating customer records and credit information. Reviewing loan applications, including credit analyses and summaries of loan requests, and submit to loan committees for approval. Generating financial ratios, using computer programs, to evaluate customers' financial status. Reviewing individual or commercial customer files to identify and select delinquent accounts for collection. Comparing liquidity, profitability, and credit histories of establishments being evaluated to their previous years of operating performance, and with those of similar establishments in the same industries and geographic locations. Monitoring the customer database and consulting with customers, banks, and cardholders to resolve complaints and verify financial and credit transactions. Maintaining the company merchant portfolio by handling call volume, customer needs, and flight risk merchants, giving rate reviews, and handling other general questions. Show less

South Holland, Il

Discipling youth into a transforming relationship with Christ by modeling Christian character and handling ministry programs which helped cultivate spiritual growth, also impacting student's physical, emotional, social and psychological maturation. Worked with church ministry leaders and staff, supervising a youth ministry department that ministered to students between the ages of 14-18, which included planning, implementing, overseeing, and evaluating the programs of the youth ministry as it… Show more Discipling youth into a transforming relationship with Christ by modeling Christian character and handling ministry programs which helped cultivate spiritual growth, also impacting student's physical, emotional, social and psychological maturation. Worked with church ministry leaders and staff, supervising a youth ministry department that ministered to students between the ages of 14-18, which included planning, implementing, overseeing, and evaluating the programs of the youth ministry as it related to the mission and objectives of the church. Altogether, volunteered and was a part of this dynamic ministry for over 10 years. Show less

Palos Heights, Il

Trinity Christian College is a Chicago-area Christian liberal arts college with outstanding academic and professional programs, equipping students to live their faith boldly to bring restoration to God's creation. The institution welcomes and serves students from a wide range of denominations and traditions. It's roots are in Reformed Christianity which acts as the foundation from which it educates and serves the students. Everything done at the college is guided by the infallible Word of… Show more Trinity Christian College is a Chicago-area Christian liberal arts college with outstanding academic and professional programs, equipping students to live their faith boldly to bring restoration to God's creation. The institution welcomes and serves students from a wide range of denominations and traditions. It's roots are in Reformed Christianity which acts as the foundation from which it educates and serves the students. Everything done at the college is guided by the infallible Word of God as interpreted by the Reformed standards.My role: Assisted the admissions department in continuing the institution's record for improving the academic profile and diversity of it's first year students, using recruitment skills and serving as an articulate spokesperson for the mission and values of the institution. The position involved periods of intensive travel in certain territories within the United States, scheduling on-campus visit days, working with financial aid and financial planning, and mentoring and interviewing incoming students for college admission. Show less