Kristi Pierse Email & Phone Number

Through my keen intuition and sharp eye for errors and inconsistencies, I prevented the theft of two high-value truckloads of around $250,000 in the sixth month of my employment. I have gained the trust of my colleagues who depend on me to supply them with reputable companies and drivers, and warn them of the potential for fraudulent activity. Among my duties are: Assess driver and company qualifications and incident reports to ensure compliance with state and federal government regulations; evaluate and monitor all driver compliance and non-compliance issues, ensuring non-compliance issues are resolved in a timely manner; assist with incident investigations, root-cause analysis, follow-up, and closure of action items; prepare, analyze, and disseminate daily carrier compliance reports; oversee all aspects of development, design, and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures for Carrier Compliance; train and mentor new staff in the areas of federal, state, and company regulations, transportation software, organization, and customer service; communicate timely and effectively with all levels of staff and management, as well as drivers, dispatchers, and other transportation personnel.

Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

Collaborated with leadership to establish a facilities rental program through its first phase in rooting the school as an active community hub.

Bentonville, Ar

Supported the Deputy Head of School, Director of Technology, and Director of Finance & Operations through complex calendar management, travel arrangements, record keeping, and other administrative duties in a startup environment.

Fayetteville, Arkansas Area

Lead and supervise a team of student workers and clerical assistants and manage the daily operations in an office with 6 professional staff members, 4 clerical assistants, 4 graduate assistants, and over 100 student workers. Coordinate work schedules for clerical assistant staff, perform all onboarding processes for new employees, and participate on hiring selection committee. Proofread and edit all marketing materials for department and 5 special events programs, assist in organizing events, and manage relationships between vendors and special events staff. Create purchase orders, pay invoices, and order office supplies. Maintain records for office, staff, and event programs including purchasing, travel, and personnel records. Schedule travel and complete travel claims and reimbursements. Maintain open communication with all other departments on campus in order to ensure collaborative projects run smoothly.

Fayetteville, Ar

Coordinated events, purchased supplies, and paid invoices while maintaining budget and allocating funds across multiple cost centers. Created visual and print media for use in presentations and distribution to faculty and staff. Managed front desk and guest hospitality. Scheduled school-wide meetings, organized luncheons, and performed set-up and breakdown duties for meetings and events. Created purchase orders for invoices, and ordered literature for directors, professional staff, and faculty. Organized and scheduled travel, both domestic and international, and processed travel claims and reimbursements.

English Department - University Of Arkansas

Designed multiple syllabi based on personal research interests and school curriculum. Taught two sections each semester of Composition I and II with a classroom size of 19 students per class. Achieved high academic success rates among students while developing positive, lasting relationships. Improved the research, critical thinking, and academic writing skills of students while helping them understand how to apply those skills towards a wide diversity of majors. Maintained regular office hours and coordinated with student schedules to offer individual assistance with writing projects. Acted as guest lecturer for Native American Women’s Autobiography and Telegraphic Communications classes. Attended national conferences and presented personal academic research papers.

Transcribed material from spoken lectures and discussions in real-time using sophisticated abbreviation software for students with deafness and hearing loss. Proofread and edited lecture materials for students to review. Fulfilled campus-based and worldwide interlibrary loan requests using planetary digital scanner.

Bentonville, Ar

Developed corporate identity for local small businesses and start-ups, including logo design, business cards, t-shirts, menus, brochures, and more. Attended multiple weekly gatherings at various locations across Northwest Arkansas to build professional network. Maintained budget and performed all legal, inventory, and administrative duties.

Rogers, Ar

Designed logos, business cards, brochures, flyers, and indoor/outdoor signage. Developed subdivision and building signage. Created vinyl decals for signage and vehicles. Maintained budgets and billing. Assisted walk-in and call-in clients.

Rogers, Ar

Designed magazine and newspaper ads, flyers, postcards, and press releases in order to establish corporate identity and public presence for a start-up high-end furniture retailer.

Master'S Degree, English Language And Literature/Letters, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Member of College English Association, Modern Language Association, Popular Culture Association, International.

Bachelor'S Degree, English/Creative Writing

Activities and Societies: Sigma Tau Delta, English Honors Society; English Student AssociationGraduated with honors in English.

Associate'S Degree, Graphic Design

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta KappaGraduated with honors in 2006. Multiple scholarships and awards granted for scholastic.