As a Business Analyst I meet with new and prospective clients. This involves working together to create the website they envision. We don't use templates. Each website is built specifically for their business goals. They own it and are involved in the creative process. I work with our programmers to bring their vision to life on the web. When it comes to SEO I help clients with keyword phrase research, strategies and implementation.With so many Kansas City Web Design options and companies out there, what do you really need and what’s excessive? Our Web Development consulting and low cost local Kansas City Web design and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) services have saved or made companies thousands of dollars on their Web site needs. For organizations interested in the bottom line, that’s real money.KC Web Specialists is a firm believer in training and educating our clients. We don't just sell them a website or SEO package that they don't understand. We are there to help them with WordPress training and provide support whether that's in person, by phone, email or even video conference.

I work with the public and school groups treaching them what life was like in the 1860's at the Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm located in Olathe, KS. This is a national historic site located along the Santa Fe, Oregon and California trails.

Recruiting, Safety and Compliance Manager - In June of 2017 I took on the responsibilities of Recruiting in addition to my Safety and Compliance duties. New duties included managing all our advertising and social media channels. Creating job descriptions. Creating and placing advertisements. Managing our social media content. Screening and interviewing applicants. Organizing Driver Appreciation Events. Maintenance of our website. Added skill - WordPress.Safety and Compliance Manager - Moved full time to this position in August 2012. Duties include but are not limited to Conducting New Hire Orientation. Holding Quarterly Safety Meetings. Running new hire background checks. Making new hire recommendations. Creating Safety programs and training materials. Conducting training. Employee Injury and Driving Accident Investigation. Managing Workers Compensation. Managing Hazmat Spill Response. Trained on PeopleNet In-Cab system. Comfortable presenting to large groups and/or one on one. Ability to work with of internal departments ( drivers, dispatchers, terminal managers, human resources, accounting, IT, and upper management ) as well as external partners such as ( insurance companies, equipment lease companies, state and federal agencies, professional organizations, and industry partners ).Joined NATMI (North American Transportation Management Institute) in December 2012. Received CSS (Certified Safety Supervisor) certification in July of 2014.January 2012 - July 2012. Split work week between Dispatcher and Safety Manager duties.Dispatcher - Account base ( 150 plus stores ). Managed customer fuel orders and accounts with any customer service needs. Supervised and routed 30 drivers. Worked full time in this position from February 2010 through December 2011. I provided back up in the Safety Department as needed.

Managed all sales activities for 118 customers in parts of a three state area generating $4M in revenue. Recruited, trained, developed and evaluated 30 to 50 merchandisers and one territory lead. Reduced labor costs with an annual average savings of 5%. Maintained a high merchandiser retention rate with less than 20% annual turnover. Motivated the team through numerous channels of communication: Email, in store training, phone calls, and pocket meetings to review sales data, sales strategies, feedback and recognized sucessess. Developed and implamented contests for merchandisers rewarding those merchandisers whose measureable results showed 100% compliance with targeted programs. Recognized for developing a territory plan that reduced the labor force by 25% and still exceeded forecast and maintained service levels.Exceeded forecast by an average of 3% annually. Analyzed sales data to determine inventory levels, scheduled merchandisers around peak sales periods and reduced returns. Expedited growth in accounts by working with national account teams to bring in fresh innovative product early to the territory. Designed and implemented new departments. Analyzed sales data to expand top sellers and reduce or eliminate under performers. Drove annual sales in regional grocery store chains by taking on the additional responsibilites of an Account Executive to them. Provided growth strategies, store planning, sales data analysis, marketing, negotiated contracts and made sales presentations to decision makers.

Supervisor 1996 - 1997 of the W areas order fillers, scheduled the picking of all items weighing over 13lbs and delivered them to the shipping department. Supervised 35 associates within an 800,000 square foot area. Conducted hiring and training. Consistently ranked number 1 in the Distribution Center each month out of six areas in regards to order filling accuracy and efficiency.Saved 11.3% in damage dollars for the entire Distribution Center. Chairman of the Distribution Center Damage committee from 1996-1997. Served as a Damage committee member from 1994-1995.Harvesters Steering Committee member.Supervisor 1994 - 1995 of the A receiving dock, scheduled the unloading and delivery of merchandise weighing less than 13 lbs. to the appropriate forward areas to be added into inventory. Supervised 15 associates within a 50,000 square foot area. Improved efficiency of processing and balancing freight bills utilizing an additional part-time cross trained associate. Decreased department damage by 22.4% in 1995 and 12.7% in 1994.United Way Steering Committee member.

Analyzed profit and loss statements, set sales goals, budgeted expenses, managed inventory levels, scheduled staff of 30, processed payroll, coordinated ordering with department managers, recruited, trained and evaluated associates.

Created and directed equestrian lessons to girls ages 8 to 18 at a summer camp. Managed 5 wranglers and 20 head of horses. Coordinated all aspects of the stable operations including veterinary care. Worked as a wrangler during the summer of 1990.