Ruth A. Email & Phone Number

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

I write articles and blog posts for various websites including ThisWayToCPA.com, as well as edit and proofread various documents including board game rules, blog posts, and large publications. I also manage and complete projects including data analysis and market research. Projects worked on include: 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2019 AICPA Trends Reports, Keeper's Dissension rule book, and numerous confidential data analysis projects.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

I assisted in all aspects of insurance open enrollment – presentation support (including presenting an entire session), mailing coordination (over 200 mailings sent), newsletter editing and designing, systems testing and answering employee and retiree questions. I also provided benefits support by answering questions for employees and retirees. I learned more about HR processes as I drafted and updated HR procedures and project plans, composed letters for a variety of populations (retirees, employees on leave, etc.), and wrote HR Alerts. Additionally, I developed tracking tool for audit of pension system, team project plan template, and spreadsheet tracking inquiries to the team. I supported administration for employees on leave including sending FMLA information and recovering and reconciling overpayments and conducted analysis comparing Learning and Development offerings with employee requests.

I created and designed an interactive, informational data module for incoming BYU MPA students using Adobe Captivate. To determine content for the module, I surveyed students and faculty. The module can be found at : http://marriottschool.byu.edu/mpa/index/newstudentinformation

As a TA, I assisted in syllabus development and administration of Business Communications course. I graded, edited, and provided constructive feedback for memos, handouts, fliers, presentations, and resumes for over 40 executive students. I also solely managed 2 five-hour presentation sessions involving over 40 students, 6 TAs, and recording technicians.

I researched and reported on best practices in supporting faculty at all career stages. I also developed and proposed workshops for mid-career and retired faculty based on research performed. I surveyed retiring faculty and part-time faculty regarding their needs and completed reports including these results.

As part of a team (including City Councils), I designed and implemented a process to evaluate applicants for the position of City Manager including job application, rating rubric, and rating spreadsheet. I also assisted in interviewing applicants and organized volunteers to assist in rating and interviewing applicants.

I was extensively involved in the writing and publication process of a prospective journal article, including writing the entire literature review. I wrote abstracts summarizing and synthesizing important information. I also formatted material for publication and posed questions for prospective journal articles.

I mentored freshman students to help them get adjusted to university life. I taught classes about study skills, time management, and critical thinking. I recruited new peer mentors, assisted in the interview processes, and trained new peer mentors. I also designed documents to teach professors and teaching assistants how to use the dining program.

Mpa, Public Administration, Human Resources Emphasis

Activities and Societies: MPA Student AssociationI was awarded the Karl N. Snow Award for Top GPA in graduating class. My graduating GPA.

Bs, Marriage, Family, And Human Development With Minors In Management And Music

Activities and Societies: Symphonic Band, Phi Kappa Phi, University Orchestra, Golden Key Honor Society, Engineers Without Borders.

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