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Cedar Rapids, Monticello, Iowa City, Iowa, And Chicago, Illinois

Manage and provide oversight for the business operations of the law firm in four office locations including:-financial budgeting and reporting -human resources including payroll, hiring, staff management and review processes, benefits negotiations and administration, wellness initiatives, and policy and procedure setting/implementation-cyber security including processes, policies, training, testing and auditing-Internal and external communication and marketing -Internal central services and file management -facilities management -information technology, cyber security and process improvement-strategic planning

Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area

Oversaw and managed business operations including human resources, financial, communications, information technology, facilities and fund development. Assisted with successfully implementing and achieving a 4 million dollar capital campaign to benefit 2 agencies. Team member of group who together successfully planned, created and launched a state wide 24 hour/7 days a week system to place children in foster homes. Designed and implemented communication and brand training for all entities.

Anamosa, Iowa

Promote Anamosa Businesses and develop value and benefits to Chamber of Commerce members including web presence, business directories, community handbooks and various communication tools. Actively participated in the renovation of Main Street known as “Streetscapes.” Conducted event planning for various activities including board meetings

Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area

Researched competition for opportunities, changes, etc. and report to the company President and Vice Presidents. Participated in external sales audits to research the effectiveness of the company’s sales force and sales collateral. Worked with the President/CEO and Senior Vice Presidents of Sales in developing new markets and product opportunities. Wrote, produced and edited sales collateral for over 800 sales employees. Negotiated vendor contracts and managed department budgeting.Worked with IT department to develop Marketing department automation.Participated in research and implementation in acquisition involving single directories to entire companies.Assisted in developing sales training information to be used in training new sales recruits.Developed the event planning department in which I planned and implemented various meetings throughout the year ranging from 5 to 500 attendees.