David Ballew Email & Phone Number

Carthage, Missouri, United States

Joplin, Missouri, United States

Joplin, Missouri Area

Half writer. Half graphic designer. I make and help with many different internal communications at Leggett & Platt, from presentation slide decks to our company magazine. With both written and visual skills, I care equally about making a message easy to read and easy on the eyes.My most satisfying accomplishments in this job have been:(1) Helping to start and regularly write for our company magazine so that fellow employees across the world understand what's going on in the… Show more Half writer. Half graphic designer. I make and help with many different internal communications at Leggett & Platt, from presentation slide decks to our company magazine. With both written and visual skills, I care equally about making a message easy to read and easy on the eyes.My most satisfying accomplishments in this job have been:(1) Helping to start and regularly write for our company magazine so that fellow employees across the world understand what's going on in the business.(2) Working with our Learning and Development department to make high-quality original courses that educate our people on many business topics, from basic financials to PowerPoint design. Show less

Primary Job Mission: to increase the types and effectiveness of communications within Leggett & Platt.Basic Job Responsibilities:(1) write, edit, and visually design a variety of internal communications for Leggett & Platt.(2) build, update, and administer Human Resources' SharePoint site(3) assist with or lead various internal training programs (e.g., new employee orientations and Success Factors software training and support)

While finishing up my undergraduate degrees, I accepted this communications internship. I worked almost exclusively on written communications including:(1) The Legend of Leggett & Platt: our Company's history book(2) Management Information Bulletins: quarterly newsletters highlighting key info from the quarterly management meetings (3) Partners in Health: a wellness newsletter(4) a variety of benefits-related documents

While I was a Leggett intern, I also worked in the Hardware department at Lowe's. It was a lot fun helping customers and learning more about home improvement.

Audio Input is a high-end commercial and residential electronics retailer located in the Joplin, Missouri, area. The business designs, sells, and installs a wide selection of premium products: home theater packages, distributed audio systems, lighting control systems, and even full home/business automation systems.I worked as an installer during my first year. That involved several different types of work, from running wires in homes under construction to setting up clients' TVs… Show more Audio Input is a high-end commercial and residential electronics retailer located in the Joplin, Missouri, area. The business designs, sells, and installs a wide selection of premium products: home theater packages, distributed audio systems, lighting control systems, and even full home/business automation systems.I worked as an installer during my first year. That involved several different types of work, from running wires in homes under construction to setting up clients' TVs, receivers, and speakers.My second year, I began working in the office and took on several duties. I handled much of the purchasing, receiving, and inventory. I helped out with sales and product demos. I took care of the business' papertrail and completely revamped our filing system. I also kept the office (interior and exterior) tidy and professional looking. Show less

I worked and earned my certification as a Sterilization Technician.My responsibilities included:(1) cleaning, inspecting, assembling, and sterilizing surgical tools and related products(2) operating autoclaves and chemical sterilization machines(3) cleaning and managing hospital machines, such as IV pumps, pulse oximeters, and pain medication pumps(4) serving as a weekend courier between Freeman's West and East campuses

Ba, English: Professional/Technical Writing

Activities and Societies: Sigma Tau Delta (English Honor Society)

Ba, English: Literature

Activities and Societies: Sigma Tau Delta (English Honor Society)

Not Completed, Biblical Studies, Anthropology, English, And Business

Activities and Societies: Pep Band, Worship Band, Student Council