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Minneapolis, MN, US

Plymouth, MN

In my role as Education & Events Administrator, it is my role to focus on our 10 states (MN, ND, SD, IA, NE, Western WI, CO, UT, NM and WY) in the area of Manufacturing Education. We are also partnered with MMT Productivity LLC (Monckton's Machine Tools) in Colorado and Utah. I am responsible for coordinating Educational Seminars for Industry (and.

Plymouth, MN

In September 1, 2016, with Bob Skodzinsky's retirement, I was asked by Haas Automation in Oxnard, CA to take on part of Bob's position - Conference Planning and Communications. I had been working with the HTEC Network and schools in our Region (MN, ND, SD, IA, NE, Western WI) for the past 6 years, but had branched out to assist all US schools in addition.

Plymouth, MN

Main responsibilities include scheduling nine engineers; working with customers to ensure we meet their training needs on the machine tools they purchase from Productivity Inc. Management of AE Department Calendar – schedule training classes/on-site training for MN, ND, SD and Western WI customers; make travel arrangements for on-site.

Plymouth, MN

Coordinated and arranged transportation and rigging of machine tools and accessories for a 5.25 state area for approximately 15 years, including working with International shipping of machine toolsProvided consistent, superior customer service to customers and internal staffOrder Processing - worked with Machine Tool Sales Manager to ensure all Machine.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Provided Administrative support to the Litigation Support Manager and department. Responsibilities included:
• Maintained personnel records for Project Staff (approximately 40 employees)
• Provided orientation to incoming Project Staff
• Provided monthly financial/case status reports to Litigation Support Manager and Managing Attorney as required

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Provided Administrative Support to the Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager and Credit & Collections Manager as well as to the Director of Information Services. Responsibilities included:
• Served as LAN Liaison for the Accounting Department, providing updated information regarding the Firm’s computer network; troubleshooting system issues and training and training department personnel as needed
• Managed the Firm’s (3) Political Action Committee (PAC) fund accounts, including payment processing and periodic reporting to local, state and federal agencies
• Served as backup support for Firm Administrator
• Developed department newsletter to encourage and improve communication between Managers and Support Staff
• Managed the Firm’s Charitable Contribution account, including payment processing and periodic reporting to Administrative personnel and tracking activity

St. Louis Park, Minnesota

• Responsible for management of company’s Data Collection System and other functions (noted below), reporting to the Vice President and officers of the company. Provided consistent, superior customer service to.
• Managed all data processing functions for company’s Job Shop Control System
• Implemented successful Job Shop and Accounting Control system, including ongoing maintenance and trouble-shooting
• Developed company’s Procedure Manuals to ensure consistency of daily operations
• Trained employees on computer programs, policies and procedures
• Supervised Office Support personnel

St. Louis Park, Minnesota

• Responsibilities included, but not limited to:
• Created company newsletter to encourage communication and company morale
• Maintained accurate inventory records
• Assisted Quality Control Manager with development and implantation on policy, procedure and QA manual documentation
• Provided Administrative support to President and (3) Managers
• Generated weekly financial reports, Invoice maintenance

St. Louis Park, Minnesota

General clerical responsibilities included answering phones, greeting vendors and customers, general correspondence and reports, data entry and filing.

Manufacturing Management

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