I assist in transforming complex, global intelligence into actionable, decision-making reports for institutional investors. Coverage includes AGCO, BAYRY, CF, CNH, CTVA, DE, FMC, MOS, and NTR. I have developed an agricultural source base across United States & Canada to gather information regarding industry trends, and then compile that complex information and translate into comparable stock metrics. Work with an international team in North America, India, South America, China and Europe, to plan and follow research schedule.

Lead and directly supervise a team of 10 managers, and oversee an additional 120 employees Foster a team environment where interdisciplinary decisions are madeDirect and ensure that nearly 200 residents receive quality care in accordance with state and federal regulations while keeping care person-centered Work with Kansas Department of Aging and Disability and State Fire Marshal office on annual surveys and inspectionsWork with Medicaid, Medicare and Home and Community Based Services agenciesEnsure that policies and procedures comply with state and federal regulations, and ensure all team members are educated on and follow said policies and proceduresContinue to develop relationships with national and state elected officials so advocacy for elder care can continueTestify at state capital when requested to by state associationDeveloped a highly detailed emergency operations plan in accordance with federal regulations and ensure that all team members are educated on it and can implement if need should ariseEnsure the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement program meets regulations and continue to adjust as necessary Work with two volunteer board of directors – one for Pine Village and one for the Memorial Home Endowment Foundation – on visioning and planning of the campus and communityOversee a $6 million annual budget Doubled the size of campus through securing the neighboring 40 acres and broke ground on more independent living homesOversee and work with 100 (and growing) independent living residents to ensure their needs and requests are metLead a $1.1 million kitchen remodel and expansion campaign, securing $250,000 in state tax credits and a $100,000 Mabee Foundation GrantCreated and taught the Dementia Education SeriesWork often with families going through transition with a loved one and how best to handle situations and dynamics through offering support, resources, and/or education

o Defined & executed marketing plan to generate leads resulting in increased census from 85% to more than 95% consistently o Promoted and sell independent living homes including single homes, duplexes, sixplexes and apartmentso Led Kansas PEAK 2.0 Culture Change efforts and received person-centered care recognition 2014 & 2015 o Developed and taught Dementia Education Series to more than 75 people and counting o Oversaw and implemented name change along with corresponding promotion and advertising of the Continuing Care Retirement Community formally known as Memorial Home Inc. o Build and develop relationships with families of residents, prospects, and community partnerso Developed and designed ads and marketing pieces using Adobe Creative Suite 4o Redesigned and maintained website through WordPresso Started the annual hosting of Legislative Coffees with elected state officials

I worked with existing clients on planning and coordinating their events hosted in our facility. Events ranged from meetings, multi-day conferences, concerts, circuses, and trade shows. Additionally, I promoted the facility to cultivate new business through trade shows, the Chamber of Commerce, and other professional relationships. I was in charge of creating all marketing materials, maintaining the web site, social media outlets, including Facebook and Twitter, and digital media.

Handle all communications to members, including weekly e-mails, monthly newsletter, Web site, etc; handle all media relations; plan Annual Membership Meeting; handle planning for special events and receptions for dignitaries; schedule and conduct weekly radio show; Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives and American Chamber of Commerce Executives relations - aided in application processes which resulted in the Lubbock Chamber receiving the two highest distinctions in the chamber industry: 5-Star Accreditation by the United States Chamber of Commerce and 2008 American Chamber of Commerce Executives Chamber of the Year

Client portfolio totaled more than $800,000 annually in marketing, advertising, media buying, public relations, and party planning; Clients included multiple markets of hospitals, nationwide chain of a casual dining restaurant, fast-food restaurant, and an oil change company

Interned two summers (2005 & 2006) with the American Angus Association in the Communications department where I produced the media kit for the National Junior Angus Show, wrote press releases for the Association, wrote stories for the Angus Journal, and traveled all over the Untied States to Angus shows for media coverage.

Teaching assistant for undergraduate technical writing courses and graduate publication and design software courses; and conducted research on Web site usability.

Interned for Plains Cotton Cooperative Association in the communications department where I conducted daily radio reports, updated the Web site, wrote stories, designed layouts, and took photos for The Commentator, our membership publication, and The Common Thread, our employee publication.