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Pittsburg, Ks, Us

Girard, Ks

Weir, Ks

• Provide Customer Service & Cash Management• Practice General Ledger Accounting• Accounts Payable• Process International Wires & ACH Files

Topeka, Kansas

Responsibilities• Manage the Training Department including Training Coordinators and over 100 trainees• Coordinate training for skills gaps and plant safety• Administer and work within the Training Budget• Develop systems, training and audits to ensure compliance.• Maintain plant training systems to ensure annual completion of required training modules and employee certifications.Accomplishments• OSHA Certified in General Industry Safety• OSHA Authorized Safety Trainer• Member of the North America Strategic Planning Governance Advisory Committee• Developed the first training budget for the department• Updated processes and wrote new procedures for Disqualification Process• Training Department cited as a company strength in safety, ISO & Quality Audits• Developed Onboarding program for salaried new hires

I am responsible for strengthening the recruiting relationships between employers and the KU School of Engineering while also looking to develop new relationships with companies that could benefit from hiring our graduates.Responsibilities•Develops Recruiting Relationships with Employers for the School of Engineering•Coordinate with internal community to identify and prioritize areas for employer development•Develop tracking and evaluation methods and present relevant information to key stakeholders•Support On Campus Interviews•Develop appropriate marketing materials and publications•Oversee and coordinate with other career services staff to maintain accuracy of employer database•Collaborate with other Career Services Centers as well as KU entities as appropriate and develop strategic relationships as appropriate•Planning and Coordination of employer events•Supervision of student assistantAccomplishments•Responsible for economic development in assisting new companies to open a satellite office in Lawrence, KS•Worked with Office of Study Abroad to develop International Internship Program•Developed an extensive annual reporting system for employer relations•Developed a strategic marketing plan including follow-up procedures•Developed a profile of each department within the School of Engineering to provide a snapshot to employers•Streamlined and improved process for corporate outreach program

Pittsburg, Ks

Corporate Accountant for Shortline Railroad. Worked with financials and audit related questions.Corporate Accountant•Responsibilities•Consolidation of Corporate Financials•Coordination of all Regional Accounts for Monthly Financials•Balancing General Ledger Accounts.•Coordinated with Auditors•Responsible for the Monthly Close CalendarAccomplishments•Developed an automated spreadsheet system to streamline end of month reporting for the regions that reported their data to me. This included 19 railroads and over 50 other business units.Systems AnalystResponsibilities•SAP HR/Payroll Conversion Team•Developed procedure to transition from the Legacy System to SAPStaff Accountant•Responsibilities•Accountant for the 5 Railroads and 6 Corporate Entities in the Central Region.•Responsible for month-end close and producing Financials for my Region•Coordinated all AR/AP clerks to be sure all met their monthly deadlines.

Pittsburg, Ks

Began as full time employee, but continued part time while working other full time positions because I enjoyed the atmosphere and working with the clients. Handled inventory, customers service and product knowledge.Responsibilities•Inside Sales of Professional Salon Products and Equipment•Customer Service, Training and Product Knowledge of New Products and Services•Inventory Control

Hutchinson, Ks

Peel's Salon Services was a wholesale beauty supply company. Duties included outside sales, marking, training stylists on product knowledge and to market and sell products.Responsibilities•Outside Sales of Professional Salon Products and Equipment•Customer Service, Training and Product Knowledge of New Products and Services•Develop Marketing Strategies and Promotions to help increase Salon Retail Sales•Develop Individualized Motivational Strategies for Salon Staff•Develop Point of Purchase Materials and other Marketing Tools for Salons•Provide Consulting Services on Business Strategies and Daily Operations•Assist Salons with Inventory Control•Internal and External Organizational Relations•Coordinate Education for territory and Developed Route SchedulesAccomplishments•Equipment Sales Award as well as Various PM Awards•Grew Territory sales over 50%

There are many constituents involved in alumni relations. This position worked with many or all including alum, donors, faculty, staff and students. Developing and maintaining relationships were key, and then developed programming to get them involved. Responsibilities•Advisor, Student Alumni Association•Merchandise & Membership Strategy, Internet Strategy and Marketing•Internal & External Campus Relations thru Alumni Events•PSU Phonathon, the largest University fundraising event with over 380 volunteers•Event Planning & Coordination including Crimson & Gold Banquet•Board of Directors and Committee work including the Legacy Scholarship Program•International Alumni ProgramsAccomplishments•Developed the International Alumni Program•Executed a new Online Merchandising program including negotiations.•Grew membership in the Student Alumni Program

Pittsburg, Ks

Taught as adjunct faculty in the Department of Computer Science & Information Systems.

This position was at an extension site called the Pittsburg Office Management Center (now known as Pittsburg Education Center) which was a joint effort extension site of Labette Community College and Fort Scott Community College. At the time it was the first and only cooperative venture in the State of Kansas.Responsibilities•Hiring and management of up to 30 instructors and office support staff•Liaison between students and campus for financial aid, student affairs, etc.•Student recruitment and class scheduling•Curriculum development & Classroom training•Business & Industry recruitment, training and on-site visitationsAccomplishments•Developed and implemented several certificate programs•Presenter at KACC Convention•Program recognized as strength of the college in FSCC Re-certification with North Central Accreditation Association•Increased the Program over 500% in the first two years

This position was at an extension site called the Pittsburg Office Management Center (now known as Pittsburg Education Center) which was a joint effort extension site of Labette Community College and Fort Scott Community College. At the time it was the first and only cooperative venture in the State of Kansas.Responsibilities•Hiring and management of up to 30 instructors and office support staff•Liaison between students and campus for financial aid, student affairs, etc.•Student recruitment and class scheduling•Curriculum development & Classroom training•Business & Industry recruitment, training and on-site visitationsAccomplishments•Developed and implemented several certificate programs•Presenter at KACC Convention•Program recognized as strength of the college in FSCC Re-certification with North Central Accreditation Association•Increased the Program over 500% in the first two years

Masters Of Business Administration, General Business

Activities and Societies: Lambda Sigma Sophomore Honor Society Endowed Renewable Scholarship

Hours Taken Toward Phd, Educational/Instructional Technology

Bachelors Of Business Administration, Business, Information Systems

Activities and Societies: Lambda Sigma Sophomore Honor Society

Highschool

Activities and Societies: I participated in an extensive high school career which included sports, theater and academics.