Provide consulting and services for start-up or established businesses or organizations. Some areas include program assessment, business operations (finance, procurement, reporting, facilities, etc.), project management, business planning, grant writing, process improvement, website design and maintenance, etc. Previously operated as Morris Enterprises, Inc. but reformed as LLC in 2019. www.Morrisbe.com

I design and create rustic but elegant home decoration projects, using live edge wood and other materials, and also design and create custom engravings on wood, ceramic, wine bottles, and other materials. All items are unique, and many are commissioned specifically by customers. www.rusticblendcrafts.com

Assumed my current position in June 2006 to help plan, organize, and implement the business and operational administration for the newly formed School, which includes the Departments of Atmospheric Sciences, Geology, and Geography. A few of the tasks involved developing the business operational hierarchy for the School/Departments, establishing a business affairs office to consolidate financial management, developing and implementing School processes and enforcement of University policies & procedures, developing new business systems, oversee School pre- and post-award sponsored research administration, HR functions, facilities, and work with architects and campus stakeholders in the renovation plans for the Natural History Building. I continue now to manage all aspects of administration, outside of the academic programs. Facilities work has expanded to project coordination for multiple construction, maintenance, and major renovations of the buildings where we have a presence. Current University Activities:Research Administration Advisory BoardBusiness Managers Group

Established and managed a new office to centralize the financial administration for International Area Centers located within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and International Programs and Studies.

Managed all financial and operational functions for the Center. Coordinate U.S. Dept. of Education FLAS Fellowship and Tinker Foundation Travel Grant Programs. Provide pre- and post-award administration of sponsored grants. Support other general outreach and academic needs as required and act as a resource for the Director and Associate Director regarding University and program activities. Reorganize administration for the Center after years of financial disorganization.

Provided business development services and research for expanding company exposure and building architectural/engineering partnerships.

Responsible for establishing and maintaining all business and financial operations for the company, as well as provide facilities management and assistance with business planning. This includes budgets, financial statements & reports, financial accounting, assistance with tax and audit preparation, risk management, computer hardware and software support, human resources, patents and trademarks tracking, contracts and agreements, fixed asset management, corporate office and R&D lab facilities management, telecommunications, and all other business functions.

Was appointed as Trustee then elected to the Office of Village President for a small community in east-central Illinois, population 521.

Managed the accounting office and staff for one of the largest units on campus, with over $25 million from all funding sources. Provide pre-award and post-award administration of research grants & contracts. Developed business systems to assist in account and information management.

Managed all budgets and financial accounts, pre-award and post-award research administration, risk management, facility management, information systems and directed all other business and facility operations for a department with multiple on-campus locations and budget of approximately $5 million per year. Supervised preparation of financial statements, purchasing, accounts payable and receivable, shipping, receiving, property management, travel and other reimbursements, computer hardware and software maintenance, and all other administrative functions.