The primary responsibility of the secretary is to perform a variety of confidential, routine and complex clerical and administrative work, answering phones, receiving students and the public, data processing, word processing, working with the electronic and web-based student management system (Skyward) including student/class scheduling and bookkeeping as scheduled and/or assigned by the Athletic Director and Community Services Director with minimal direction. Also works with teacher substitute replacement using the software (AESOP). In addition has the full responsibility for all sports activity scheduling and all building facility space scheduling by implementing new software (rSchool Today).

Began independent merchandising, demonstrations and mystery shopping for several companies (SPAR Inc., Driveline and Natural Insight) doing resets, new product cut ins, etc. with regular weekly and monthly merchandising jobs in many local stores. I have also worked with a company in the pet industry directly doing there distributor open houses, trade shows and demonstrations (Tucker’s Raw Frozen).

Acquired Virginia and Utah certification and started my Pilot Car Escort Service, which involves escorting oversize loads across the United States. I also obtained my TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). The escort’s goal is to aid the movement of heavy, tall and wide loads safely, focusing on the safety of the public and aiding the driver of the oversize load. This work consisted of traveling across the country at short notice to deliver items such as wind towers and blades, kohler generators, electrical sub-station buildings, etc.

Independent Bio-Marketing Manager: The position involved the sales of natural supplements for people and pets. My duties included, on the road sales, trade show participation and distributor support. I was traveling four or five days per week and developed relationships with a large number of both natural supplement and pet product retailers. I thoroughly enjoyed the company, the products, and exceeding the expected sales volumes each month. Within the first year achieved Orenda’s Top Sponsors Award and the number 5 record Group Volume Award. I won the Lean and Balance Makeover Challenge and a bonus award of a Cruise for top sales in 2006. I achieved these awards by meeting and exceeding established goals, promoting products at trade shows through out Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. I created and serviced an effective network of distributors and retailers in these states.

Owner: Purchased an existing business and within one month of training became proficient with pantograph and computer engraving systems. Handle all facets of business operations, sales, merchandising, accounts payable and receivable, invoicing, researching and buying of supplies and materials, receiving and completing customer’s orders on a timely basis. In 1999 I planned and executed award winning interior restoration in preparation for business expansion. After carrying out marketing research to determine the needs of the community to create a new successful business featuring unique product lines, the existing engraving business was expanded to include a full line of gifts, collectibles, bath and body supplies, furniture and home décor. In 2005 I accomplished an award winning restoration of the interior and exterior of the building which resulted in it being placed on the National Register of Historic buildings. I was directly responsible (hands on) for the decoration and development of the living quarters according to the state and county regulations to operate as a Bed and Breakfast/Tourist Rooming House. Responsibilities include administrative and operational aspects of this business: advertising, accounting, registration and hosting of guests and building maintenance.