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Wausau, Wisconsin

Host multiple talk show programs, drive program production, coordinate guest scheduling, and complete on air soundboard work.• Host of Hometown Morning, a daily news, talk, and call-in show on WXCO-AM• Host of ESPN Sports Den/Sports Den, a daily call-in sports talk show on WDTX-FM• Host of Christian Economic Perspective, a pro bono weekly ministry talk show on WXCO-AM• Host of Experiencing the Word, a pro bono weekly ministry program on WXCO-AM

Weston, Wisconsin

Conceptualized and built on-line Christian university with a goal of offering certificate, associate, undergraduate, and graduate curricula in business, education, and ministry.• Developed broadcast and Internet radio and television network to facilitate world-wide course delivery.• Created business plan and currently seeking $22 million in funding to finance development and implementation of university.

Weston, Wisconsin

Served as County Board Supervisor for two years and played key role in decision-making for the county. • Participated as Member of Education and Economic Development Committee, Marathon County Board of Health, Northern Valley Industries Board of Directors

Wausau, Wisconsin Area

Taught 20+ associate, undergraduate, and graduate degree subject areas in face-to-face and online courses: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Managerial Economics, Business Law, Management Information Systems, Managerial Accounting, Business Ethics, and Strategic Management.• Conducted instructor orientation and evaluated new face-to-face and online instructors.

Appleton, Wisconsin

Oversaw initial development phase of on-line school.• Procured Internet-based server and Moodle content management system.• Assisted controller in procurement and implementation of not-for-profit accounting system.• Worked with webmaster and educational staff in Moodle content management system implementation.• Assisted Executive Director in pursuing statutory definition of virtual private school.

Grantsburg, Wisconsin

Served as Team Leader, Social Studies Teacher, and National Honor Society Advisor for online high school and provided academic supervisor for 45 to 75 students in grades 9 to 12. • Identified student academic, personal needs, and barriers to success.• Taught Government and Politics courses at advanced placement, essentials, and core levels. • Consulted and provided input to principal on school policy development and day-to-day school operations.• Planned and directed social studies teachers in addressing professional and student needs.

Wausau, Wisconsin Area

Managed and led multiple business operations for retail computer business, including inventory management, customer service, staff hiring, training, and supervision, and marketing.• Evaluated customer needs for sales and service of computers as well as hardware and software support. • Analyzed, repaired, and refurbished desktop and laptop systems for retail customer base.

Mosinee, Wisconsin

Taught History of Law / Constitutional Law, America History, Government, World Cultures, and Economics. • Developed curricula for courses in government, world cultures, economics, and topics in European history. • Conceptualized and launched National History Day competition in American History and Government courses.• Participated or led competitions: HP Global Business Challenge, Stock Market Game, and MESE Simulation. • Selected as the National Honor Society Advisor.

Wausau, Wisconsin

Taught courses in Microsoft Excel, Access, and PC Troubleshooting

Weston, Wisconsin

Initially launched as Burrows & Associates, a multi-faceted information systems consulting firm and later continued operations under the name of Millennium Information Services. Services offered included network design, consultation, installation, configuration, and support.• Provided network consultation, administrative services, and disaster recovery for small businesses, manufacturing companies, and construction firms. • Custom built and modified workstations for small and home business users. • Recommended and implemented financial and managerial accounting solutions. • Implemented and supported corporate WAN and LAN systems.• Contracted as fulltime and part-time outsourced network administrator with SNE Corporation for one year.• Retained as network administrator by Hoffer’s Inc. (now Old Castle Glass) for two years.

Wausau, Wisconsin

Taught undergraduate degree courses in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Business Ethics, Management Information Systems, College Algebra, Statistics, and Microsoft Office

Wausau, Wisconsin Area

Taught undergraduate degree courses in Introduction to Computers, Algebra, Statistics, Marketing, Business Policy, and Operations Management.• Conducted computer mediated and directed study undergraduate degree courses in History of Constitutional Law, History of the Vietnam War, Sociology, Marriage and Family, Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Consumer Behavior, Business Ethics, and Business Law.

Wausau, Wisconsin

Taught associate degree courses in human resource management

Wausau, Wisconsin Area

Spearheaded operational start-up of first non-storefront, education-only Apple Computer dealership in the country.• Supervised initial accounting, personnel, customer service, and support functions• Developed professional relationships with accounting, legal, and financial professionals in order to secure additional working capital.

Marshfield, Wi And Schofield, Wi

Developed training materials for and conducted end user training classes in network and workstation operating systems and productivity application software.• Provided telephone and on-site end user support for the above-mentioned products.• Assisted Controller in installation and configuration of corporate accounting system conversion.• Configured and serviced file servers and workstations for the service department.• Achieved highest Education Center revenue in the corporation.• Placed in the top 15% of all Valcom Learning Centers in Education Center revenue.

Marshfield, Wi

Developed and implemented corporate policies, procedures, and job descriptions• Recruited, screened, and interviewed applicants for clerical, sales, and technical positions• Trained and supervised new sales, clerical, and telemarketing staff • Conducted monthly sales training meetings and motivational seminars• Handled preliminary planning for corporate management information system• Initiated new accounting and financial reporting systems that significantly improved accuracy and reduced turnaround time for daily, weekly, and end of cycle activities• Reduced delinquent time payments and contractor accounts receivable to acceptable levels

Clintonville, Wisconsin

Taught associate degree courses in human resource management

Clintonville, Wisconsin

Contacted employers in a four county territory to identify job openings suitable for on-the-job training programs.• Recruited, screened, interviewed, and selected applicants for referral to potential employers.• Developed trainee job descriptions and on-the-job training plans.• Provided pre-employment counseling and post-placement employee assistance for trainees.• Monitored trainee progress to insure contract and EEOIAA compliance.• Achieved 96% success rate for trainee placement in private sector positions.• Met or exceeded EEO/AA enrollment goals for women and minorities.

Appleton, Wisconsin

Hired, trained, and supervised assistant business manager and 25 clubhouse and concessions personnel.• Hired and trained third female front office executive in minor league baseball.• Met or exceeded previous organizational sales revenues.• Handled organizational payroll and reporting to the parent organization.• Served as club spokesman for media and civic events.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Marketing Management And Manpower Management

Activities and Societies: Vice-President, Graduate Business Student Association. Member, ACPSB Accreditation Committee. Graduate.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), History

Activities and Societies: Manager, football, basketball, and baseball teams. WRCU-FM disc jockey, sportscaster, and play by play announcer.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Theology | Theological Studies

Activities and Societies: Provided network, server, workstation hardware and software support to ministry, church, and academy. Assisted.