Hope Riska Email & Phone Number

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 Education) here at Productivity and also supporting our Manufacturing Programs at Secondary and Post-Secondary levels - assisting them with the HTEC (Haas Technical Education Center) Network, Teacher Training, Grants, etc. Since the beginning of COVID, due to not being able to hold in-person events, I have had the responsibility of coordinating, producing and hosting/moderating webinars. We held 1-3 per month in 2020 and hope to hold both webinars and (hopefully) in-person events in 2021.I have also been a lead with the planning, implementation and hosting company corporate events, including a 50-year company anniversary party for 500+ employees and guests. Although I have thoroughly enjoyed the past 2 years working in my PT role for Haas Automation, Inc., American Machine Tool Builder in Oxnard, CA as the HTEC Conference and Communications Administrator, I felt the need to focus more on our schools and try to make a bigger difference "in our own backyard." I am also responsible for helping connect Education and Industry - we need to get the conversations going!

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 to my regular duties in the Applications group at Productivity Inc. Part of my role with the HTEC (Haas Technical Education Centers Network) Program as the HTEC Conference and Communications Administrator, is to assist with Regional and Annual CNC Educator Conference planning, as well as communications (website, emails, etc.) and working with SkillsUSA and other Educational Events (CTE). As of June, 2017, I have been promoted to the role of Administrator, Education & Events at Productivity Inc, in addition to my role as HTEC Conference & Communications Administrator. In my new role, I will be more involved on the Education side by visiting schools in our 5.5 state area as well as our sister company, MMT-Denver and Salt Lake City’s 5.5 state area, working with their Manufacturing Programs, including helping to promote Manufacturing Education.I will also be coordinating special Events and Seminars here at Productivity for all areas of the company. With my passion for Manufacturing Education and Event Planning, I very much look forward to the new challenges!

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 trainingCreate/Maintain Training Registration site using Constant ContactTraining – Management of in-house/on-site training including maintain/update course documentation, scheduling training, preparing class materialsPromotions/Marketing - Market Haas Online Training; multiple written publications, assist in design and selection of marketing materialsProvide consistent, superior Customer Service externally and internallyCreated and maintain Access database to track all activities of the department, including year-end ISO reportingEvent/Seminar/Trade Show Coordination - Work with MT Sales Manager to plan, arrange shipment; on-site setup/tear-down of off-site Trade Shows (2-3/yr) as well as in-house seminars and eventsHTEC (Haas Technical Education Center) Coordination – work closely with Haas Automation, Inc. National HTEC Manager to promote regional and national Educator conferences; coordinated (2) Regional events and (1) National conference for approximately 200 educators, government liaisons, partners and industry representatives in the Manufacturing Industry; also maintaining HTEC Network webpage, coordinate Media outreach, news releases, conduct interviewsParticipate in Career Fairs promoting Manufacturing Careers, working closely with schools (Middle, High School, Technical & Community Colleges, Universities) in our territory, focusing on bridging the gap between industry (manufacturing) and education (schools) by working with both sides to keep manufacturing alive and well in the Midwest (and USA)Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Access, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Publisher, Prophet 21 (Acctg)

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 Tool Orders were accurate and deliveries were met as scheduledProvided periodic reports to President, Sales Manager and Machine Tool Sales EngineersAssisted in coordination of showrooms and off-site trade shows, including management of Logistics of on-site and off-site locations for (3) offices - Minneapolis, Cedar Rapids and Omaha

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• Developed Procedure manual to ensure consistency in operations of the department

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 Manufacturing Companies, including Data Card Corporation, Unisys, Honeywell, Harris Corporation and many others.• 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• Assisted Accounting Manager with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable• Customer Order Processing• Provided periodic financial reports (weekly and monthly)• Provided superior Customer Service to meet customer needs

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• General office support and phones

St. Louis Park, Minnesota

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

Manufacturing Management

Hs Diploma